Historical Profile
Clinton Anderson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Clinton Anderson
Former U.S. Senator for New Mexico
Biography
Clinton Anderson (died 1975) was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from January 1949 to January 1973, during the 81st–92nd Congresses. Anderson served as a Democrat. Anderson died on November 11, 1975.
Key Information
- Full Name: Clinton Presba Anderson
- Died: November 11, 1975
- Term Started: January 10, 1967
- Term Ended: January 3, 1973
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Democrat New Mexico
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 New Mexico
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Anderson's service:
- Dennis Chavez (NM) 1949–1962
- Edwin Mechem (NM) 1962–1964
- Joseph Montoya (NM) 1964–1973