Historical Profile
James Murray is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
James Murray
Former U.S. Senator for Montana
Biography
James Murray (died 1961) was an American politician who represented Montana in the United States Senate from November 1934 to January 1961, during the 73rd–86th Congresses. Murray served as a Democrat. Murray died on March 23, 1961.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Edward Murray
- Died: March 23, 1961
- Term Started: January 5, 1955
- Term Ended: January 3, 1961
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 7, 1934 – Jan 5, 1937 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Montana
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 Montana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Murray's service:
- Burton Wheeler (MT) 1934–1947
- Zales Ecton (MT) 1947–1953
- Mike Mansfield (MT) 1953–1961