Historical Profile
Hugh Butler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Hugh Butler
Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska
Biography
Hugh Butler (died 1954) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from January 1941 to July 1954, during the 77th–83rd Congresses. Butler served as a Republican. Butler died in office on July 1, 1954.
Key Information
- Full Name: Hugh Alfred Butler
- Died: July 1, 1954
- Term Started: January 3, 1953
- Term Ended: July 1, 1954
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Republican Nebraska
- Jan 3, 1947 – Jan 3, 1953 80th–82nd Congresses Republican Nebraska
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jul 1, 1954 83rd Congress Republican Nebraska
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 Nebraska
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Butler's service:
- George Norris (NE) 1941–1943
- Kenneth Wherry (NE) 1943–1951
- Frederick Seaton (NE) 1951–1952
- Dwight Griswold (NE) 1952–1954
- Eva Bowring (NE) 1954