Robert F. Drinan Official Bio

Robert F. Drinan

Robert Frederick Drinan was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Drinan left office to comply with Pope John Paul II's request for all priests to remain neutral from politics. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Robert F. Drinan has 25 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1974 House Committee as a Democratic Representative for Massachusetts's 4th district. The year with the most videos was 1998 with three videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2005 with an average of 1,522 views per program. Most appearances with Ted Kennedy (2), Eugene J. McCarthy (2), Barbara A. Mikulski (2). Most common tags: Congress, Terrorism, Religious Issues.

Appearances by Title:c. August 7, 1987 - Present Professor, Georgetown University Law Center


Videos: 18

Previously

U.S. Representative, D-MA 3rd January 3, 1971 - January 3, 1973 Videos: 1 President, Americans for Democratic Action c. January 21, 1985 - c. August 7, 1987 Videos: 3 U.S. Representative, D-MA 4th January 3, 1973 - January 3, 1981 Videos: 2

Recent Appearances

  • Congressional Distinguished Service Award

    Congressional Distinguished Service Award

    Congressional Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Father Robert Drinan, outgoing CIA director Porter Goss, Ambassa…

  • Robert F. Kennedy Tribute

    Robert F. Kennedy Tribute

    A tribute was held to honor the life and legacy of the late Robert F. Kennedy. His daughter Kerry Kennedy and Rep. Edward Mar…

  • Religion and Judicial Nominations

    Religion and Judicial Nominations

    Senators and religious leaders spoke to reporters about charges that Democratic opposition to judicial nominations was based …

  • Opposition to War in Iraq

    Opposition to War in Iraq

    Former members of congress spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. Following prepared remarks, they responded to quest…

  • Prosecution of Terrorists

    Prosecution of Terrorists

    Panel members discussed human rights, anti-terrorism efforts and the possible use of military tribunals in the war on terrori…

  • Minority Whip Swearing-In

    Minority Whip Swearing-In

    Representative Nancy Pelosi D-California, was sworn in as the House Democratic Minority Whip at a ceremony in Statuary Hall o…

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Historical Member of Congress Record

Former Ideology Rankings

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