Historical Profile
J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
J. Bennett Johnston, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (died 2025) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from November 1972 to January 1997, during the 92nd–104th Congresses. Johnston served as a Democrat. Johnston died on March 25, 2025.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Bennett Johnston, Jr.
- Died: March 25, 2025
- Term Started: January 3, 1991
- Term Ended: January 3, 1997
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 14, 1972 – Jan 3, 1973 92nd Congress Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 15, 1979 93rd–96th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 15, 1979 – Jan 3, 1985 96th–98th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1985 – Jan 3, 1991 99th–101st Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1991 – Jan 3, 1997 102nd–104th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Johnston's service:
- Russell Long (LA) 1972–1987
- John Breaux (LA) 1987–1997
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 2,831 roll-call votes cast between 1989 and 1997 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #306
On the Conference Report H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #305
On the Decision of the Chair H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #304
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #303
On the Motion to Table H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #302
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4278 (H.R. 4278)
A bill making omnibus consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #301
On Overriding the Veto H.R. 1833 (H.R. 1833)
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions.
Yea
Vote #300
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1350 (H.R. 1350)
A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revitalize the United States-flag merchant marine, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #299
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5394 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5394 (To prohibit the use of funds received as a payment or subsidy for lobbying or public education and to prohibit the use of certain funds received as a payment or subsidy for making political contributions for the pur…
Yea
Vote #298
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5393 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5393 (To clarify the term fair and reasonable compensation and for other purposes.)
Yea
Vote #297
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5396 to S.Amdt. 5393 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5396 (To provide for payment by the Secretary of Transportation of certain ocean freight charges for Federal food or export assistance.)
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).