What party did John Bankhead, II belong to?

John Bankhead, II was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Alabama in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Bankhead, II serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Bankhead, II served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1931 to June 12, 1946, representing Alabama.

When did John Bankhead, II die?

John Bankhead, II died on June 12, 1946.

Historical Profile

John Bankhead, II is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

John Bankhead, II

Former U.S. Senator for Alabama

Biography

John Bankhead, II (died 1946) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1931 and 1946, between the 72nd and 79th Congresses. Bankhead served as a Democrat. Bankhead died in office on June 12, 1946.

Key Information

Full Name: John Hollis Bankhead, II
Died: June 12, 1946
Term Started: January 6, 1943
Term Ended: June 12, 1946
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat Alabama
Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat Alabama
Jan 6, 1943 – Jun 12, 1946 78th–79th Congresses 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:

Hugo Black (AL) 1931–1937
Dixie Graves (AL) 1937–1938
Joseph Hill (AL) 1938–1946