What party did Claude Swanson belong to?

Claude Swanson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

When did Claude Swanson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Claude Swanson served in the U.S. Senate from August 1, 1910 to March 3, 1933, representing Virginia.

When did Claude Swanson die?

Claude Swanson died on July 7, 1939.

Historical Profile

Claude Swanson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Claude Swanson

Former U.S. Senator for Virginia

Biography

Claude Swanson (died 1939) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from August 1910 to March 1933, during the 61st–72nd Congresses. Swanson served as a Democrat. Swanson died on July 7, 1939.

Key Information

Full Name: Claude Augustus Swanson
Died: July 7, 1939
Term Started: April 15, 1929
Term Ended: March 3, 1933
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Aug 1, 1910 – Apr 4, 1911 61st–62nd Congresses Democrat Virginia
Apr 4, 1911 – Apr 2, 1917 62nd–65th Congresses Democrat Virginia
Apr 2, 1917 – Dec 3, 1923 65th–68th Congresses Democrat Virginia
Dec 3, 1923 – Apr 15, 1929 68th–71st Congresses Democrat Virginia
Apr 15, 1929 – Mar 3, 1933 71st–72nd Congresses Democrat Virginia

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 Virginia

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Swanson's service:

Thomas Martin (VA) 1910–1919
Carter Glass (VA) 1920–1933