What party did Birch Bayh belong to?

Birch Bayh was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

When did Birch Bayh serve in the U.S. Senate?

Birch Bayh served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1981, representing Indiana.

When did Birch Bayh die?

Birch Bayh died on March 14, 2019.

Historical Profile

Birch Bayh is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Birch Bayh

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Biography

Birch Bayh (died 2019) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from January 1963 to January 1981, during the 88th–96th Congresses. Bayh served as a Democrat. Bayh died on March 14, 2019.

Key Information

Full Name: Birch Evans Bayh
Died: March 14, 2019
Term Started: January 14, 1975
Term Ended: January 3, 1981
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Indiana
Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Indiana
Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 3, 1981 94th–96th Congresses Democrat Indiana

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 Indiana

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Bayh's service:

R. Vance Hartke (IN) 1963–1977
Richard Lugar (IN) 1977–1981