Historical Profile
James Lewis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
James Lewis
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
James Lewis (died 1939) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from April 1913 to April 1939, during the 63rd–76th Congresses. Lewis served as a Democrat. Lewis died in office on April 9, 1939.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Hamilton Lewis
- Died: April 9, 1939
- Term Started: January 5, 1937
- Term Ended: April 9, 1939
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – Dec 7, 1931 63rd–72nd Congresses Democrat Illinois
- Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat Illinois
- Jan 5, 1937 – Apr 9, 1939 75th–76th Congresses Democrat Illinois
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 Illinois
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Lewis's service:
- Lawrence Sherman (IL) 1913–1921
- J. Medill McCormick (IL) 1919–1925
- William McKinley (IL) 1921–1926
- Charles Deneen (IL) 1925–1931
- Frank Smith (IL) 1927–1928
- Otis Glenn (IL) 1928–1933
- William Dieterich (IL) 1933–1939
- Scott Lucas (IL) 1939