What party did Hugo Black belong to?

Hugo Black was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Alabama in the U.S. Senate.

When did Hugo Black serve in the U.S. Senate?

Hugo Black served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1927 to August 19, 1937, representing Alabama.

When did Hugo Black die?

Hugo Black died on September 25, 1971.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Hugo Black

Former U.S. Senator for Alabama

Biography

Hugo Black (died 1971) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from December 1927 to August 1937, during the 70th–75th Congresses. Black served as a Democrat. Black died on September 25, 1971.

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Key Information

Full Name: Hugo Lafayette Black
Died: September 25, 1971
Term Started: March 9, 1933
Term Ended: August 19, 1937
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 5, 1927 – Mar 9, 1933 70th–73rd Congresses Democrat Alabama
Mar 9, 1933 – Aug 19, 1937 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Alabama

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 Alabama

Served With

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

James Heflin (AL) 1927–1931
John Bankhead, II (AL) 1931–1937