What party did Henry Dworshak belong to?

Henry Dworshak was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Idaho in the U.S. Senate.

When did Henry Dworshak serve in the U.S. Senate?

Henry Dworshak served in the U.S. Senate from November 6, 1946 to July 23, 1962, representing Idaho.

When did Henry Dworshak die?

Henry Dworshak died on July 23, 1962.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Henry Dworshak

Former U.S. Senator for Idaho

Biography

Henry Dworshak (died 1962) was an American politician who represented Idaho in the United States Senate from November 1946 to July 1962, during the 79th–87th Congresses. Dworshak served as a Republican. Dworshak died in office on July 23, 1962.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry Clarence Dworshak
Died: July 23, 1962
Term Started: January 3, 1961
Term Ended: July 23, 1962
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Nov 6, 1946 – Oct 14, 1949 79th–81st Congresses Republican Idaho
Oct 14, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Republican Idaho
Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Republican Idaho
Jan 3, 1961 – Jul 23, 1962 87th Congress Republican Idaho

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 Idaho

Served With

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

Glen Taylor (ID) 1946–1951
Bert Miller (ID) 1949
Herman Welker (ID) 1951–1957
Frank Church (ID) 1957–1962