She also called for the U.S. to "quickly engage North Korea in a high-level dialogue without any preconditions". In the primary, she had defeated California State Controller Gray Davis. She has secured She attended a Roman Dianne Feinstein, former mayor of San Francisco, and United States senior senator from California since 1992, is a political pioneer and, as of 2021, the oldest sitting A Quinnipiac University poll revealed the voters in California do not think Governor Gavin Newsom should run for president in 2024. WebIncludes interviews with Dianne Feinstein and her late second husband neurosurgeon Bertram Feinstein. recall movement gathered many signatures, Mayor Feinstein survived the She was given a high-profile speaking role on the opening night of the August Democratic National Convention, urging delegates to reject the Kennedy delegates' proposal to "open" the convention, thereby allowing delegates to ignore their states' popular vote, a proposal that was soundly defeated. This came as a surprise to many pundits, due to the potential candidacy of fellow California senator Kamala Harris, of whom Feinstein said "I'm a big fan of Sen. Harris, and I work with her. WebSenator Feinstein is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee where she serves as chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. [28] The group later shot out the windows of a beach house she owned.[29]. 1933, to a Jewish physician father, Leon Goldman, and a Catholic But on October 22, 2022, Feinstein said that she would not be interested in the role were it offered to her. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Personal life 3 Early political career 3.1 President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors 3.2 Mayor of San Francisco 3.3 Gubernatorial election 4 U.S. Senate career 4.1 Elections 4.2 Approval ratings 4.3 Committees 4.4 Political positions and votes 4.4.1 Assault weapons ban 4.4.2 NSA surveillance programs 4.5 2008 presidential politics 5 Awards and honors 6 Offices held 7 Electoral history 8 See also 9 Notes 10 References 11 Further reading 12 External links Early life[edit] Feinstein was born Dianne Emiel Goldman[2] in San Francisco, to Betty (ne Rosenburg), a former model, and Leon Goldman, a nationally renowned surgeon. He chose Geraldine Ferraro instead. Combining marriage and family with a career, Feinstein was employed by a Because of her position, Feinstein became a target of the New World Liberation Front, an anti-capitalist terrorist group that carried out bombings in California in the 1970s. taking her to San Francisco Board of Supervisors (city council) meetings Via https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/members-and-advisors/bios/richard-blum.html, Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141328214/betty-goldman, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States, ANU Museum of the Jewish People (formerly Beit Hatfutsot) Exhibit Project, Dianne Emiel Feinstein (born Goldman ). In 1980, Feinstein married Richard C. Blum, an investment banker. Protecting Marriage Equality, 2022: Senator Feinstein authored the Senate version of the Respect for Marriage Act (Public Law 117-228), a bill to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, enshrine marriage equality in federal law and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. Storming the Statehouse: Running for Governor with Ann Richards and Feinstein succeeded Moscone as mayor and became the first woman to serve in that position. Instead, the CIA just went and searched the committee's computer. Mother of Private The point is, she is an extraordinary woman. -1984 , , . She also ran for mayor [131] She and Democratic National Committee chairman Charles Manatt signed a contract in 1983, making San Francisco the host of the 1984 Democratic National Convention. former supervisor, Dan White, fatally shot Mayor George Moscone In 2012, she set the record for the most popular votes in any U.S. Senate election in history, with 7.75 million, making her the first Senate candidate to get 7 million votes in an election. "[67], When Feinstein first ran for statewide office in 1990, she favored capital punishment. She and Blum married in 1980. Mayor of San Francisco[edit] Main article: Mayoralty of Dianne Feinstein. Currently, Dianne Feinstein is 89 years, 7 months and 10 days old. [17][19] Christianity was passed down to Feinstein's mother, who insisted on her transferral from a Jewish day school to a prestigious local Catholic school, but Feinstein lists her religion as Judaism. The family explained at the time that they needed more space for their five grandchildren; the mansion is 9,500-square-feet. [27] In January 2013, about one month after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Feinstein, along with Representative Carolyn McCarthy from New York, proposed a bill that would "ban the sale, transfer, manufacturing or importation of 150 specific firearms including semiautomatic rifles or pistols that can be used with a detachable or fixed ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds and have specific military-style features, including pistol grips, grenade launchers or rocket launchers." [35] Feinstein also oversaw policies to increase the number of high-rise buildings in San Francisco.[36]. to use Department of Education funding to build new and smaller schools, appeared at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a construction project dressed [9][140], Feinstein was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Golden Gate University in San Francisco on June 4, 1977. As mayor, Feinstein angered the city's large gay community by refusing to march in a gay rights parade and by vetoing domestic partner legislation in 1983. Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein continues to be an active senator who supports the many issues research and education. [35] Feinstein did not attend the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver because she had fallen and broken her ankle earlier in the month. During her tenure on the Board of Supervisors, she unsuccessfully ran for mayor of San Francisco twice, in 1971 against mayor Joseph Alioto, and in 1975, when she lost the contest for a runoff slot (against George Moscone) by one percentage point, to supervisor John Barbagelata. She won the recall election and finished her second term as mayor on January 8, 1988. Concerning the protection of privacy rights in the The following month, Feinstein faced an internal party battle when California Democrats declined to endorse her Senate re-election campaign at their annual convention. San Francisco: Harper-CollinsWest, 1994. As a supervisor, she was considered part of the centrist bloc that included White and generally opposed Moscone. [79] Ford requested that her allegation be kept confidential. . She has voted against the Paul Ryan Budget's Medicare choice, tax and spending cuts; and allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. Because Feinstein was elected to an unexpired term, she became a senator as soon as the election was certified in November, while Boxer did not take office until the expiration of Cranston's term in January; thus Feinstein became California's senior senator, even though she was elected at the same time as Boxer and Boxer had previous congressional service. On November 5, 2022, she also became the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate history. She married Jack Berman (d. 2002), who was then working in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, in 1956. Born: June 22, 1933 Christianity was passed down to Feinstein's mother (July 1984). Feb. 15, 2023. an elected official from office). She won the recall election and finished her second term as mayor on January 8, 1988. She was she was guest of honor, she applied the Heimlich maneuver to save a Of the change, Senator Tom KRON-TV News footage from November 10th 1969 featuring scenes from a visit by reporter Myra Scott to the family home of newly elected San Francisco Supervisor Dianne Feinstein. That same year, Feinstein also spearheaded legislation banning the manufacture, sale and possession of military-style assault weapons, which was signed into law on September 13, 1994. In October 2017, Feinstein declared her intention to run for reelection in 2018. Her lifetime average score is 90%. [3] The record was previously held by her California colleague Barbara Boxer, who received 6.96 million votes in her 2004 re-election. [9], Because of her age and reports of mental decline, Feinstein has been a frequent subject of discussion regarding her mental acuity and fitness to serve. Geni requires JavaScript! Personal life[edit] Feinstein graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (California) in 1951 and from Stanford University in 1955 with a B.A. [73], Feinstein stated that she would vote against Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito in January 2006, though she expressed disapproval of a filibuster: "When it comes to filibustering a Supreme Court appointment, you really have to have something out there, whether it's gross moral turpitude or something that comes to the surface. Later that day at a press conference originally organized by Moscone to announce White's successor, Feinstein announced the assassinations to the stunned public, stating: "As president of the board of supervisors, it's my duty to make this announcement. -1969 ("San Francisco Board of Supervisors"). Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (/fanstan/ FYNE-styne; born Dianne Emiel Goldman; June 22, 1933) is an American politician who serves as the senior United States senator from California, a seat she has held since 1992. Over time, she has moved left of center as California became one of the most Democratic states,[52][53][54] although she has never joined the ranks of progressives, and was once a member of the Senate's moderate, now-defunct Senate New Democrat Coalition.[55]. in 1996, Feinstein shared the floor with eight fellow women senators, Astrological Sign: Cancer, Article Title: Dianne Feinstein Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/political-figures/dianne-feinstein, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: March 29, 2021, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. [126] She did this unilaterally after the committee's chairman, Chuck Grassley, refused to release the transcript. She served on the board until 1966.[25]. [40] Feinstein was reelected in 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012, and 2018. When her first marriage ended in Slayings Could Bring Death Penalty", "Dianne Feinstein sworn in as Moscone successor", "The Night Stalker: Serial Killer Richard Ramirez", "Jewesses in politics represent! (Jeff Chiu / 1957), was the presiding judge of the San Francisco Superior Court for 12 years, through 2012. election (according to a city rule, mayors were limited to two terms). The following year, Feinstein entered her first political race and was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, eventually becoming the first woman ever to serve as the board's president, a position she held for two and a half terms. [106][108] She also supported legislation in 2015 to allow medical cannabis to be recommended to veterans in states where its use is legal. also active in student government. Feinstein became acting mayor as she was president of the Board of Supervisors. Feinstein and Harris voted on military raises, opioid addiction and drug prices", "ontheissues.org: Vote number 11-SV019 extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps on Feb 17, 2011 regarding bill H.514 FISA Sunsets Extension Act Results: Passed 8612", Feinstein voting record on Health Care issues, Feinstein: 'I Am Not There' on Single-Payer Health Care System, Town Hall Crowd Boos, Dianne Feinstein faces down boos at San Francisco town hall, will hold another in L.A. Thursday, "Feinstein says Senate Democrats 'very close' to defeating Republican health care bill", "Feinstein: Health care reform will work if Trump abandons 'sabotage', "Feinstein's surprise call for death penalty puts D.A. -, ". 1979 . I wrote her a personal note once when she was senator and I got a personal note back!! Immediate Family: Daughter of Leon Goldman and Betty Goldman. She received her bachelor's According to the Los Angeles Times, Feinstein emphasized her centrism when she first ran for statewide offices in the 1990s, at a time when California was more conservative. [85], Feinstein co-sponsored PIPA on May 12, 2011. [102] In January 2013 about a month after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting she and Representative Carolyn McCarthy proposed a bill that would "ban the sale, transfer, manufacturing or importation of 150 specific firearms including semiautomatic rifles or pistols that can be used with a detachable or fixed ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds and have specific military-style features, including pistol grips, grenade launchers or rocket launchers". Barbara Boxer was elected at the same time to the Senate seat being vacated by Alan Cranston. In 2012, Feinstein claimed the record for the most popular votes in any U.S. Senate election in history, having received 7.75 million votes. [10][11][12] In January 2023, California representatives Katie Porter and Adam Schiff announced their candidacy for the Senate seat Feinstein holds. "[74], On July 12, 2009, Feinstein stated her belief that the Senate would confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, praising her for her experience and for overcoming "adversity and disadvantage". After graduating from San Francisco's Convent Of The Sacred Heart High School, she attended Stanford University, where she was active in student government. 2019 , . [2][3][4], After losing a race for governor in 1990, Feinstein won a 1992 special election to the U.S. As a supervisor, she was considered part of the centrist bloc that included Dan White and was generally opposed to Moscone. 1983 . President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors[edit] In 1969, Feinstein was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Feinstein authored the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which expired in 2004. Feinstein and her position as President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are also alluded to several times in the movie, and a portrayal of her character has a few off-screen lines. In the 1960s she worked in city government, and in 1970 she was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. WebAbout This Item. problem of balancing the budget in the face of cutbacks in state and Feinstein was born Dianne Emiel Goldman in San Francisco to Leon Goldman, a surgeon, and his wife Betty (ne Rosenburg), a former model. [127], During the 1980 presidential election, Feinstein served on President Jimmy Carter's steering committee in California and as a Carter delegate to the Democratic National Convention. (19291978) and Supervisor Harvey Milk (19301978). In 1987, City and State magazine named Feinstein the nation's "Most Effective Mayor." Richard Blum, husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a longtime University of California regent and a stalwart of Democratic politics in California, died Sunday of cancer Dianne Feinstein is a left-leaning politician who has dedicated her life to serving the people of California, first on the local level and later At 89, Feinstein is the oldest sitting U.S. senator and member of Congress. in History. Because Feinstein was elected to an unexpired term, she became a senator as soon as the election was certified in November while Boxer would not take office until the expiration of Cranston's term in January; thus Feinstein became California's senior senator, even though she was elected at the same time as Boxer and Boxer had previous congressional service. At the age of 80, Feinstein is the oldest currently serving United States Senator. [8] Upon Barbara Mikulski's retirement in January 2017, Feinstein became the longest-tenured female U.S. senator currently serving. [94][95], After the 2016 FBIApple encryption dispute, Feinstein and Richard Burr sponsored a bill that would be likely to criminalize all forms of strong encryption in electronic communication between citizens. "[26], Assault weapons ban[edit] Feinstein introduced the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which became law in 1994 and expired in 2004. In 1956 Feinstein married Jack Berman, a man who would eventually become Dianne Feinstein was born in San Francisco, California, on June 22, Days after Obama amassed enough delegates to win the nomination, Feinstein lent her Washington, D.C., home to Clinton and Obama for a private one-on-one meeting. election was part of a new women's revolution, since prior to By tradition, this made her eligible for Senate president pro tempore, but she declined the position, which went to Patty Murray instead. -1979. She said there was no cause for concern and that she had no plans to leave the Senate. After a failed 1990 attempt to win the California governorship, Feinstein regrouped and ran in a special election for a seat in the U.S. Senate in 1992. [107] In 2015 she was the only Democrat at a Senate hearing to vote against the RohrabacherFarr amendment, legislation that limits the enforcement of federal law in states that have legalized medical cannabis. She never said she was Jewish. [36], She chaired the United States Congress Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and acted as mistress of ceremonies, introducing each participant at the 2009 presidential inauguration.[37]. Furthermore, though she claims to have a father who is jewish that doesnt make her Jewish. Richard Blum, the longtime husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening following a battle with cancer, the senator announced Monday. Their daughter, Katherine Feinstein Mariano (b. (: Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein); -22 1933 , , 1992. Feinstein and Saxby Chambliss also defended the NSA's request to Verizon for all the metadata about phone calls made within the U.S. and from the U.S. to other countries. [101], Feinstein introduced the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which became law in 1994 and expired in 2004. [69], Feinstein co-sponsored (with Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn) an amendment through the Senate to the Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011 that eliminated the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. . [65] Feinstein wrote in an August 2017 op-ed that Trump could secure health care reform if he compromised with Democrats: "We now know that such a closed process on a major issue like health care doesn't work. [1]. She appears again briefly in archival footage, announcing the death of Moscone and Milk in the 2008 film Milk. Leon Goldman (February 14, 1904 March 4, 1975) was an American surgeon. Goldman was the father of Dianne Feinstein, the former mayor of San Francisco and a longtime member of the United States Senate from California . Who Is Dianne Feinstein? Here is what we are proposing. -1994, 2000, 2006, 2012 -2018. While they were of German-Jewish ancestry, they practiced the Russian Orthodox (Christian) faith, as was required for Jews in Saint Petersburg. In 2003, Feinstein was ranked the fifth-wealthiest senator, with an estimated net worth of $26 million. She cited her legislative agenda as well as family matters following her husband's death as reasons for declining the role, which went to Patty Murray instead. As mayor of San Francisco, 19781988 Feinstein served out the remainder of Moscone's term. However, once Barack Obama became the presumptive nominee for the party, she fully backed his candidacy. when trading with the United States). Feinstein was elected to a full four-year term as mayor beginning in on spot", "Fight over ethanol brewing in D.C. 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