What party did Jacob Javits belong to?

Jacob Javits was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of New York in the U.S. Senate.

When did Jacob Javits serve in the U.S. Senate?

Jacob Javits served in the U.S. Senate from January 9, 1957 to January 3, 1981, representing New York.

When did Jacob Javits die?

Jacob Javits died on March 7, 1986.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Jacob Javits

Former U.S. Senator for New York

Biography

Jacob Javits (died 1986) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate from January 1957 to January 1981, during the 85th–96th Congresses. Javits served as a Republican. Javits died on March 7, 1986.

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Key Information

Full Name: Jacob Koppel Javits
Died: March 7, 1986
Term Started: January 9, 1957
Term Ended: January 3, 1981

Service History

Jan 9, 1957 – Jan 3, 1981 85th–96th Congresses Republican New York

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 New York

Served With

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

Irving Ives (NY) 1957–1959
Kenneth Keating (NY) 1959–1965
Robert Kennedy (NY) 1965–1968
Charles Goodell (NY) 1968–1971
James Buckley (NY) 1971–1977
Daniel Moynihan (NY) 1977–1981