What party did John Danforth belong to?

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

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

John Danforth served in the U.S. Senate from December 27, 1976 to January 3, 1995, representing Missouri.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

John Danforth

Former U.S. Senator for Missouri

Voting & trading data current through December 1, 1994.

Biography

John Danforth was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from December 1976 to January 1995, during the 94th–103rd Congresses. Danforth served as a Republican.

Key Information

Full Name: John Claggett Danforth
Term Started: December 27, 1976
Term Ended: January 3, 1995

Service History

Dec 27, 1976 – Jan 3, 1995 94th–103rd Congresses Republican Missouri

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 Missouri

Eric Schmitt

Republican
Josh Hawley

Republican

Served With

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

Thomas Eagleton (MO) 1976–1987
Kit Bond (MO) 1987–1995