Former Senator Alan Simpson, Known for Wit and Bipartisanship, Dies at 93

The Wyoming Republican served three terms in the U.S. Senate, championing immigration reform, deficit reduction, and socially moderate policies.

Alan Simpson, a towering figure in Wyoming politics and a three-term U.S. senator, passed away at 93 after complications from a broken hip.
Known for his sharp wit and candor, Simpson played a key role in major legislative efforts, including the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act.
He was a political moderate, supporting abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and arts funding, while advocating for fiscal conservatism and deficit reduction.
Simpson co-chaired the 2010 bipartisan deficit-reduction commission, though its proposals failed to gain traction in Congress.
Honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022, Simpson's legacy includes his humor, legislative craftsmanship, and efforts to bridge partisan divides.