What party did John Cooper belong to?

John Cooper was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Cooper serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Cooper served in the U.S. Senate from November 6, 1946 to January 3, 1973, representing Kentucky.

When did John Cooper die?

John Cooper died on February 21, 1991.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

John Cooper

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

John Cooper (died 1991) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1946 and 1973, between the 79th and 92nd Congresses. Cooper served as a Republican. Cooper died on February 21, 1991.

Key Information

Full Name: John Sherman Cooper
Died: February 21, 1991
Term Started: November 7, 1956
Term Ended: January 3, 1973

Service History

Nov 6, 1946 – Jan 3, 1949 79th–80th Congresses Republican Kentucky
Nov 5, 1952 – Jan 3, 1955 82nd–83rd Congresses Republican Kentucky
Nov 7, 1956 – Jan 3, 1973 84th–92nd Congresses Republican Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Cooper's service:

Alben Barkley (KY) 1946–1949
Earle Clements (KY) 1952–1955, 1956–1957
Thruston Morton (KY) 1957–1968
Marlow Cook (KY) 1968–1973