Former Oregon Sen. Bob Packwood Passes Away

Bob Packwood, a Republican from Oregon who served in the Senate for 27 years before resigning in shame due to accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, passed away on Saturday at the age of 93.

His family sent media outlets an obituary announcing his passing. The cause of death was not revealed.

Packwood’s career followed a well-known pattern in Washington: a lengthy history of legislative success, followed by a dramatic decline brought on by personal wrongdoing that no amount of policy success could undo.

He was once a prominent member of the Senate Finance Committee, a supporter of comprehensive tax reform, and a moderate Republican who disagreed with his party on social issues.