Historical Profile
Burton Wheeler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Burton Wheeler
Former U.S. Senator for Montana
Biography
Burton Wheeler (died 1975) was an American politician who represented Montana in the United States Senate from December 1923 to January 1947, during the 68th–79th Congresses. Wheeler served as a Democrat. Wheeler died on January 6, 1975.
Key Information
- Full Name: Burton Kendall Wheeler
- Died: January 6, 1975
- Term Started: January 3, 1941
- Term Ended: January 3, 1947
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 3, 1923 – Apr 15, 1929 68th–71st Congresses Democrat Montana
- Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Democrat Montana
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 Montana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wheeler's service:
- Thomas Walsh (MT) 1923–1933
- John Erickson (MT) 1933–1934
- James Murray (MT) 1934–1947