What party did John Sparkman belong to?

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

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

John Sparkman served in the U.S. Senate from November 6, 1946 to January 3, 1979, representing Alabama.

When did John Sparkman die?

John Sparkman died on November 16, 1985.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

John Sparkman

Former U.S. Senator for Alabama

Biography

John Sparkman (died 1985) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from November 1946 to January 1979, during the 79th–95th Congresses. Sparkman served as a Democrat. Sparkman died on November 16, 1985.

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Key Information

Full Name: John Jackson Sparkman
Died: November 16, 1985
Term Started: November 6, 1946
Term Ended: January 3, 1979

Service History

Nov 6, 1946 – Jan 3, 1979 79th–95th 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 Sparkman's service:

Joseph Hill (AL) 1946–1969
James Allen (AL) 1969–1978
Maryon Allen (AL) 1978
Donald Stewart (AL) 1978–1979