What party did Charles Percy belong to?

Charles Percy was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

When did Charles Percy serve in the U.S. Senate?

Charles Percy served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985, representing Illinois.

When did Charles Percy die?

Charles Percy died on September 17, 2011.

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 3, 1967
Term Ended: January 3, 1985

Service History

Jan 3, 1967 – Jan 3, 1985 90th–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