Historical Profile
Harrison Williams, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Harrison Williams, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
Harrison Williams, Jr. (died 2001) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from January 1959 to March 1982, during the 86th–97th Congresses. Williams served as a Democrat. Williams died on November 17, 2001.
Key Information
- Full Name: Harrison Arlington Williams, Jr.
- Died: November 17, 2001
- Term Started: January 4, 1977
- Term Ended: March 11, 1982
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Jan 4, 1977 – Mar 11, 1982 95th–97th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Williams's service:
- Clifford Case (NJ) 1959–1979
- Bill Bradley (NJ) 1979–1982