Historical Profile
James Sasser is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Sasser
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
James Sasser (died 2024) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from January 1977 to January 1995, during the 95th–103rd Congresses. Sasser served as a Democrat. Sasser died on September 10, 2024.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Ralph Sasser
- Died: September 10, 2024
- Term Started: January 3, 1989
- Term Ended: January 3, 1995
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Jan 3, 1989 – Jan 3, 1995 101st–103rd Congresses Democrat Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sasser's service:
- Howard Baker, Jr. (TN) 1977–1985
- Albert Gore, Jr. (TN) 1985–1993
- Harlan Mathews (TN) 1993–1994
- Fred Thompson (TN) 1994–1995
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 1,912 roll-call votes cast between 1989 and 1995 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #329
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5110 (H.R. 5110)
A bill to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations.
Yea
Vote #328
On the Motion (motion to waive budget act with respect to H.R. 5110) (H.R. 5110)
A bill to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations.
Not Voting
Vote #327
On the Nomination PN1160 (PN 1160)
Lt. Gen. Buster C. Glosson, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General
Yea
Vote #326
On the Cloture Motion S. 21 (S. 21)
A bill to designate certain lands in the California Desert as wilderness, to establish Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #325
On the Cloture Motion S. 349 (S. 349)
A bill to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #324
On the Motion to Proceed S. 993 (S. 993)
A bill to end the practice of imposing unfunded Federal mandates on States and local governments and to ensure that the Federal Government pays the costs incurred by those governments in complying with certain requirements under Federal st…
Yea
Vote #323
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 229 (S.J.Res. 229)
A joint resolution regarding United States policy toward Haiti.
Not Voting
Vote #322
On the Cloture Motion S. 349 (S. 349)
A bill to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #321
On the Conference Report H.R. 6 (H.R. 6)
A bill to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #320
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6 (H.R. 6)
A bill to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and for other purposes.
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).