Historical Profile
Charles Brooks is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Charles Brooks
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
Charles Brooks (died 1957) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from November 1940 to January 1949, during the 76th–80th Congresses. Brooks served as a Republican. Brooks died on January 14, 1957.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles Wayland Brooks
- Died: January 14, 1957
- Term Started: January 6, 1943
- Term Ended: January 3, 1949
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 22, 1940 – Jan 6, 1943 76th–78th Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Republican Illinois
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 Illinois
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Brooks's service:
- Scott Lucas (IL) 1940–1949