William L. Armstrong

William Lester "Bill" Armstrong
United States Senator from Colorado
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991
Preceded by	Floyd K. Haskell
Succeeded by	Hank Brown
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	New district
Succeeded by	Ken Kramer
Personal details
Born	March 16, 1937 (1937-03-16) Fremont, Nebraska
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican 1979–1991
Alma mater	Tulane University University of Minnesota
Military service
Service/branch	United States Army National Guard
Years of service	1957–1963

William Lester "Bill" Armstrong (born March 16, 1937) is an American businessman and politician. He is member of the Republican party and was a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska. After attending Tulane University and the University of Minnesota without receiving a degree, he served in the United States National Guard from 1957 to 1963.

In 1972, Armstrong was elected a United States Representative to the 93rd Congress. He was reelected to the 94th and 95th Congresses (January 3, 1973–January 3, 1979). In 1978, Armstrong was elected to the United States Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent Floyd K. Haskell. He was reelected in 1984 and served from January 3, 1979, to January 3, 1991. While serving in the United States Senate, Armstrong was the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (99th through 101st Congresses). Armstrong opted to retire and did not seek reelection in 1990.

Armstrong is currently the president of Colorado Christian University, having served in that position since 2006.

External links

• William L. Armstrong at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
New district	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th congressional district 1973–1979	Succeeded by Kenneth B. Kramer
United States Senate
Preceded by Floyd K. Haskell	United States Senator (Class 2) from Colorado 1979–1991 Served alongside: Gary Hart, Timothy E. Wirth	Succeeded by Hank Brown
Party political offices
Preceded by John Tower	Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee 1985–1991	Succeeded by Don Nickles