What party did Carey Kefauver belong to?

Carey Kefauver was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Carey Kefauver serve in the U.S. Senate?

Carey Kefauver served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1949 to August 10, 1963, representing Tennessee.

When did Carey Kefauver die?

Carey Kefauver died on August 10, 1963.

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.

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Key Information

Full Name: Carey Estes Kefauver
Died: August 10, 1963
Term Started: January 3, 1949
Term Ended: August 10, 1963

Service History

Jan 3, 1949 – Aug 10, 1963 81st–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