Historical Profile
John Bankhead is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Bankhead
Former U.S. Senator for Alabama
Biography
John Bankhead (died 1920) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from December 1907 to March 1920, during the 60th–66th Congresses. Bankhead served as a Democrat. Bankhead died in office on March 1, 1920.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Hollis Bankhead
- Died: March 1, 1920
- Term Started: May 19, 1919
- Term Ended: March 1, 1920
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- May 19, 1919 – Mar 1, 1920 66th Congress Democrat Alabama
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 Alabama
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Bankhead's service:
- Joseph Johnston (AL) 1907–1913
- Frank White (AL) 1914–1915
- Oscar Underwood (AL) 1915–1920