Historical Profile
Brien McMahon is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Brien McMahon
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
Brien McMahon (died 1952) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from January 1945 to July 1952, during the 79th–82nd Congresses. McMahon served as a Democrat. McMahon died in office on July 28, 1952.
Key Information
- Full Name: Brien McMahon
- Died: July 28, 1952
- Term Started: January 3, 1951
- Term Ended: July 28, 1952
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Connecticut
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jul 28, 1952 82nd Congress Democrat Connecticut
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 Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during McMahon's service:
- Francis Maloney (CT) 1945
- Thomas Hart (CT) 1945–1946
- Raymond Baldwin (CT) 1946–1949
- William Benton (CT) 1949–1952