What party did Furnifold Simmons belong to?

Furnifold Simmons was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Furnifold Simmons serve in the U.S. Senate?

Furnifold Simmons served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1901 to March 3, 1931, representing North Carolina.

When did Furnifold Simmons die?

Furnifold Simmons died on April 30, 1940.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Furnifold Simmons

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Furnifold Simmons (died 1940) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1901 to March 1931, during the 57th–71st Congresses. Simmons served as a Democrat. Simmons died on April 30, 1940.

Key Information

Full Name: Furnifold McLendel Simmons
Died: April 30, 1940
Term Started: December 7, 1925
Term Ended: March 3, 1931
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Democrat North Carolina
Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
May 19, 1919 – Dec 7, 1925 66th–69th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
Dec 7, 1925 – Mar 3, 1931 69th–71st Congresses Democrat North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Served With

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

Jeter Pritchard (NC) 1901–1903
Lee Overman (NC) 1903–1930
Cameron Morrison (NC) 1930–1931