Historical Profile
John Pastore is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Pastore
Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Biography
John Pastore (died 2000) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate from December 1950 to December 1976, during the 81st–94th Congresses. Pastore served as a Democrat. Pastore died on July 15, 2000.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Orlando Pastore
- Died: July 15, 2000
- Term Started: January 21, 1971
- Term Ended: December 28, 1976
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 19, 1950 – Jan 3, 1953 81st–82nd Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 21, 1971 – Dec 28, 1976 92nd–94th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Pastore's service:
- Theodore Green (RI) 1950–1961
- Claiborne Pell (RI) 1961–1976