George R. Nethercutt, Jr.

U.S. Representative George R. Nethercutt, Jr., made history in 1994 with his election victory over then-Speaker of the House Tom Foley, the first defeat of a sitting Speaker since 1860. Washington state's Nethercutt has actively used his seat in Congress to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Nethercutt served on the prestigious House Committee on Appropriations, assigned to the Agriculture, Interior and Defense Subcommittees.