What party did Fred Thompson belong to?

Fred Thompson was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Fred Thompson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Fred Thompson served in the U.S. Senate from December 2, 1994 to January 3, 2003, representing Tennessee.

When did Fred Thompson die?

Fred Thompson died on November 1, 2015.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Fred Thompson

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Voting & trading data current through July 23, 1996.

Biography

Fred Thompson (died 2015) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from December 1994 to January 2003, during the 103rd–107th Congresses. Thompson served as a Republican. Thompson died on November 1, 2015.

Key Information

Full Name: Fred Dalton Thompson
Died: November 1, 2015
Term Started: December 2, 1994
Term Ended: January 3, 2003

Service History

Dec 2, 1994 – Jan 3, 2003 103rd–107th Congresses Republican Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Served With

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

James Sasser (TN) 1994–1995
William Frist (TN) 1995–2003