Historical Profile
Edwin Broussard is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Edwin Broussard
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Edwin Broussard (died 1934) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1921 and 1933, between the 67th and 72nd Congresses. Broussard served as a Democrat. Broussard died on November 19, 1934.
Key Information
- Full Name: Edwin Sidney Broussard
- Died: November 19, 1934
- Term Started: December 5, 1927
- Term Ended: March 3, 1933
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Apr 11, 1921 – Dec 5, 1927 67th–70th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Dec 5, 1927 – Mar 3, 1933 70th–72nd Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Broussard's service:
- Joseph Ransdell (LA) 1921–1931
- Huey Long (LA) 1932–1933