Historical Profile
Homer Capehart is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Homer Capehart
Former U.S. Senator for Indiana
Biography
Homer Capehart (died 1979) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from January 1945 to January 1963, during the 79th–87th Congresses. Capehart served as a Republican. Capehart died on September 3, 1979.
Key Information
- Full Name: Homer Earl Capehart
- Died: September 3, 1979
- Term Started: January 3, 1957
- Term Ended: January 3, 1963
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Republican Indiana
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Republican Indiana
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 3, 1963 85th–87th Congresses Republican Indiana
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 Indiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Capehart's service:
- William Jenner (IN) 1945–1959
- Raymond Willis (IN) 1945–1947
- R. Vance Hartke (IN) 1959–1963