Historical Profile
James Fulbright is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Fulbright
Former U.S. Senator for Arkansas
Biography
James Fulbright (died 1995) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate across 5 separate periods of service between 1945 and 1975, between the 79th and 93rd Congresses. Fulbright served as a Democrat. Fulbright died on February 9, 1995.
Key Information
- Full Name: James William Fulbright
- Died: February 9, 1995
- Term Started: January 3, 1969
- Term Ended: January 3, 1975
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 3, 1975 91st–93rd Congresses Democrat Arkansas
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 Arkansas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Fulbright's service:
- John McClellan (AR) 1945–1975