Historical Profile
Alben Barkley is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Alben Barkley
Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky
Biography
Alben Barkley (died 1956) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1927 and 1956, between the 70th and 84th Congresses. Barkley served as a Democrat. Barkley died in office on April 30, 1956.
Key Information
- Full Name: Alben William Barkley
- Died: April 30, 1956
- Term Started: January 3, 1955
- Term Ended: April 30, 1956
Service History
- Mar 4, 1927 – Jan 19, 1949 70th–81st Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Jan 3, 1955 – Apr 30, 1956 84th Congress Democrat Kentucky
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Kentucky
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Barkley's service:
- Frederic Sackett (KY) 1927–1930
- John Robsion (KY) 1930
- Ben Williamson (KY) 1930–1931
- Marvel Logan (KY) 1931–1939
- Happy Chandler (KY) 1939–1945
- William Stanfill (KY) 1945–1946
- John Cooper (KY) 1946–1949
- Virgil Chapman (KY) 1949
- Earle Clements (KY) 1955–1956