Historical Profile
James Byrnes is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
James Byrnes
Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Biography
James Byrnes (died 1972) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1931 to July 1941, during the 72nd–77th Congresses. Byrnes served as a Democrat. Byrnes died on April 9, 1972.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Francis Byrnes
- Died: April 9, 1972
- Term Started: January 5, 1937
- Term Ended: July 8, 1941
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jul 8, 1941 75th–77th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
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 South Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Byrnes's service:
- Ellison Smith (SC) 1931–1941