Al D’Amato Biography, Age, Weight, Height, Friend, Like, Affairs, Favourite, Birthdate & Other

A student of law and business administration, Al D Amato started as a Town Clerk administrator in the Nassau County and worked his way up to the US Senate. Serving the Senate for three terms, he got re-elected in the elections of 1986 and 1992. During his tenure he emerged as an influencer in the Grand Old Party. He held many prestigious positions and dedicated himself towards the benefit of the people. With his uncouth manners and aggressive personality, he was a favourite among his peers.

He is also well-known for delivering the second and the seventh longest filibusters in the history of US Senate. He delayed voting on a military bill by conducting a filibuster for twenty three long hours in 1986. He was believed to be reading the Washington DC phonebook during the filibuster. He sang South of the border during a fifteen hour long filibuster he presented in 1992.

Through this filibuster he protested against a bill which would have resulted in loss of jobs for more than 700 people working in a typewriter plant in New York. An offshoot of the Republican Party, he upheld he conservative agenda of the party, but was also seen flaunting a liberal view on many occasions. He was one of the very few Republicans who extended their support openly towards Gay rights. To know more about his life and works read on.