Historical Profile
James Allen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Allen
Former U.S. Senator for Alabama
Biography
James Allen (died 1978) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1969 and 1978, between the 91st and 95th Congresses. Allen served as a Democrat. Allen died in office on June 1, 1978.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Browning Allen
- Died: June 1, 1978
- Term Started: January 14, 1975
- Term Ended: June 1, 1978
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jun 1, 1978 94th–95th 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 Allen's service:
- John Sparkman (AL) 1969–1978