Historical Profile
Charles Percy is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Charles Percy
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
Charles Percy (died 2011) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from January 1967 to January 1985, during the 90th–98th Congresses. Percy served as a Republican. Percy died on September 17, 2011.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles Harting Percy
- Died: September 17, 2011
- Term Started: January 15, 1979
- Term Ended: January 3, 1985
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 15, 1979 93rd–96th Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 15, 1979 – Jan 3, 1985 96th–98th 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 Percy's service:
- Everett Dirksen (IL) 1967–1969
- Ralph Smith (IL) 1969–1970
- Adlai Stevenson, III (IL) 1970–1981
- Alan Dixon (IL) 1981–1985