Bill Alexander (American politician)

Bill Alexander
House Democratic Chief Deputy Whip
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987
LeaderTip O'Neill
Preceded byDan Rostenkowski
Succeeded byDavid Bonior
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arkansas's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1993
Preceded byEzekiel C. Gathings
Succeeded byBlanche Lincoln
Personal details
Born
William Vollie Alexander Jr.

(1934-01-16) January 16, 1934 (age 90)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Gwen Haven Alexander
Debi Drury Alexander
EducationUniversity of Arkansas
Rhodes College (BA)
Vanderbilt University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1953–1955
Rank Captain
UnitJ.A.G. Corps

William Vollie Alexander Jr. (born January 16, 1934) is an American retired politician who represented the U.S. state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1993, rising to the post of Chief Deputy Majority Whip.