Historical Profile
George Vest is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
George Vest
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
George Vest (died 1904) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from March 1879 to March 1903, during the 46th–57th Congresses. Vest served as a Democrat. Vest died on August 9, 1904.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Graham Vest
- Died: August 9, 1904
- Term Started: March 15, 1897
- Term Ended: March 3, 1903
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 18, 1879 – Dec 7, 1885 46th–49th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 7, 1891 49th–52nd Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Dec 7, 1891 – Mar 15, 1897 52nd–55th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Mar 15, 1897 – Mar 3, 1903 55th–57th Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Vest's service:
- Francis Cockrell (MO) 1879–1903