Since when did this American businessman, politician, and the junior United States Senator serve in the Senate who currently occupies the Candy Desk?
Pat Toomey Patrick Joseph Toomey (born November 17, 1961) is an American businessman, politician, and the junior United States Senator from Pennsylvania, in office since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Toomey served as the United States Representative for Pennsylvania 's 15 congressional district for three terms, from 1999 to 2005, but he did not seek a fourth term in compliance with a term limits pledge he had made while running for office in 1998.
George J. Mitchell George John Mitchell Jr. (born August 20, 1933) is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. A Democrat, Mitchell served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995.