He was chairman of the House Armed Services Committee from 1995 to 2001 , and died a few months after being elected to a 16th term .
His successor , state senator Floyd Spence , held the seat for more than 30 years .
successor was state senator of the House Armed Services Committee from 1995 to 2001 , and died a few months after being elected to a 16th term .
His successor , state senator Floyd Spence , held the seat for more than 30 years .