Historical Profile
Howard Baker, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Howard Baker, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
Howard Baker, Jr. (died 2014) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from January 1967 to January 1985, during the 90th–98th Congresses. Baker served as a Republican. Baker died on June 26, 2014.
Key Information
- Full Name: Howard Henry Baker, Jr.
- Died: June 26, 2014
- Term Started: January 15, 1979
- Term Ended: January 3, 1985
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 15, 1979 93rd–96th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Jan 15, 1979 – Jan 3, 1985 96th–98th Congresses Republican Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Baker's service:
- Albert Gore (TN) 1967–1971
- William Brock, III (TN) 1971–1977
- James Sasser (TN) 1977–1985