Historical Profile
Arthur Vandenberg is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Arthur Vandenberg
Former U.S. Senator for Michigan
Biography
Arthur Vandenberg (died 1951) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate from March 1928 to April 1951, during the 70th–82nd Congresses. Vandenberg served as a Republican. Vandenberg died in office on April 18, 1951.
Key Information
- Full Name: Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg
- Died: April 18, 1951
- Term Started: January 3, 1947
- Term Ended: April 18, 1951
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Mar 31, 1928 – Apr 15, 1929 70th–71st Congresses Republican Michigan
- Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Republican Michigan
- Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Jan 3, 1947 – Apr 18, 1951 80th–82nd Congresses Republican Michigan
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 Michigan
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Vandenberg's service:
- James Couzens (MI) 1928–1936
- Prentiss Brown (MI) 1936–1943
- Homer Ferguson (MI) 1943–1951