Senator John McCain

John McCain
United States Senator from Arizona
In office January 3, 1987 – August 25, 2018
Preceded by	Barry Goldwater
Succeeded by	Jon Kyl
Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee
In office January 3, 2015 – August 25, 2018
Preceded by	Carl Levin
Succeeded by	Jim Inhofe
Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Succeeded by	Byron Dorgan
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997
Preceded by	Daniel Inouye
Succeeded by	Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Fritz Hollings
Succeeded by	Ted Stevens
In office January 20, 2001 – June 3, 2001
Preceded by	Fritz Hollings
Succeeded by	Fritz Hollings
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	Larry Pressler
Succeeded by	Fritz Hollings
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	John Jacob Rhodes
Succeeded by	John Jacob Rhodes III
Personal details
Born	John Sidney McCain III August 29, 1936 Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, U.S.
Died	August 25, 2018 (aged 81) Cornville, Arizona, U.S.
Cause of death	Glioblastoma
Resting place	United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Carol Shepp (m. 1965; div. 1980) Cindy Hensley (m. 1980)
Children	7, including Meghan
Parents	John S. McCain Jr. and Roberta Wright
Relatives	Joe McCain (brother)
Education	United States Naval Academy (BS)
Signature
Website	Senate website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1958–1981
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Vietnam War (POW) Operation Rolling Thunder (WIA)
Awards	Silver Star Bronze Star Medal (3) with Combat "V" Purple Heart Legion of Merit (2) with Combat "V" Distinguished Flying Cross Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2) with Combat "V"