What is Joe Manchin’s net worth?
JOE Manchin has been serving as the US senator of West Virginia since 2010.
Prior to that, the politician was the 34th governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010.
Who is Joe Manchin?
Manchin, 74, is known as an American politician and businessman.
The served as the 27th secretary of state of West Virginia from 2001 to 2005 before becoming a senator.
He regards himself as a "moderate conservative Democrat" and is often cited as the most conservative Democrat in the Senate.
As a member of Congress, Manchin is known for his support of bipartisanship legislation, voting, or working with GOP members on issues such as abortion and gun ownership.
He opposed the energy policies of former President , voted against the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, and voted to remove federal funding for Planned Parenthood in 2015.
The Democratic Party's small majority in the 117th Congress has made Manchin one of its most influential members.
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What is Joe Manchin's net worth?
Senator Joe Manchin has a net worth of $5million, according to
He reportedly makes $174,000 annually from his job in the government.
When the Senator is not working, he can typically be found aboard his $250,000 boat.
On November 4, 2021, activists with the Sunrise Movement confronted Manchin outside of his yacht on his way to the Capitol in protest of his opposition to the Build Back Better social spending bill.
They followed the politician to his car, and proceeded to surround it.
What did Joe Manchin say about the 'Build Back Better' plan?
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, Senator Manchin announced he will not support Biden's "Build Back Better" plan, with his decision likely killing the $1.75trillion climate bill.
In order for the bill to pass, the Democrats need Manchin's vote to even out the 50-50 senate, as well as a vote from Vice President Kamala Harris.
“If I can’t go home and explain it to the people West Virginia, I can’t vote for it," he said.
"And I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can’t. I’ve tried everything humanly possible. I can’t get there."
The Build Back Better plan would extend the child tax credit for the year of 2022, helping families with childcare needs in the wake of the pandemic.
Is Joe Manchin married?
Manchin has been married to Gayle Connelly Manchin since 1967.
Gayle is known as an American educator and the former first lady of West Virginia.
She currently serves as the federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission and was nominated by President Joe Biden for the role.
Prior to that, Gayle was the president of the West Virginia Board of Education for a year until 2014 and also worked at the West Virginia Secretary of Education and the Arts.
Throughout her career in education, Conelly taught in the Marion County Public district and was a faculty member at Fairmont State University.
She established Fairmont's inaugural Community Service Learning Program.
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Gayle and Manchin have three children: Heather, Joseph IV, and Brooke Manchin.
They are also grandparents to Joseph V, Sophie, Kelsey, Madeline, Chloe, Jack, Carly, Vivian, Beaux, and Knox.