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Benjamin L. Cardin

Former Senator from Maryland, 2007–2025 · Democrat

Record from the 118th Congress · From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we measure

Background

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Background

  • Lawyer1Official record
  • EducationJuris Doctor, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 19671Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh, 19641Official record
  • EducationBaltimore City College, 19611Official record

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Résumé

Career in Congress

  • U.S. Senate, MarylandDemocrat2007–2025
  • U.S. House, MD-3Democrat1987–2007

Seat

Seat
Class 1, senior senator
Left office
Jan 3, 2025

Committees and roles

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