Historical Profile
Carey Kefauver is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Carey Kefauver
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
Carey Kefauver (died 1963) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from January 1949 to August 1963, during the 81st–88th Congresses. Kefauver served as a Democrat. Kefauver died in office on August 10, 1963.
Key Information
- Full Name: Carey Estes Kefauver
- Died: August 10, 1963
- Term Started: January 3, 1961
- Term Ended: August 10, 1963
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Jan 3, 1961 – Aug 10, 1963 87th–88th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kefauver's service:
- Kenneth McKellar (TN) 1949–1953
- Albert Gore (TN) 1953–1963