Historical Profile
George Norris is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
George Norris
Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska
Biography
George Norris (died 1944) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from April 1913 to January 1943, during the 63rd–77th Congresses. Norris served as a Republican and later as an Independent. Norris died on September 2, 1944.
Key Information
- Full Name: George William Norris
- Died: September 2, 1944
- Term Started: January 5, 1937
- Term Ended: January 3, 1943
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Republican Nebraska
- May 19, 1919 – Dec 7, 1925 66th–69th Congresses Republican Nebraska
- Dec 7, 1925 – Dec 7, 1931 69th–72nd Congresses Republican Nebraska
- Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Republican Nebraska
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 3, 1943 75th–77th Congresses Independent Nebraska
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 Nebraska
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Norris's service:
- Gilbert Hitchcock (NE) 1913–1923
- Robert Howell (NE) 1923–1933
- William Thompson (NE) 1933–1934
- Richard Hunter (NE) 1934–1935
- Edward Burke (NE) 1935–1941
- Hugh Butler (NE) 1941–1943