Historical Profile
Edward Brooke, III is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Edward Brooke, III
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Edward Brooke, III (died 2015) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from January 1967 to January 1979, during the 90th–95th Congresses. Brooke served as a Republican. Brooke died on January 3, 2015.
Key Information
- Full Name: Edward William Brooke, III
- Died: January 3, 2015
- Term Started: January 3, 1973
- Term Ended: January 3, 1979
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 3, 1979 93rd–95th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Brooke's service:
- Ted Kennedy (MA) 1967–1979