Historical Profile
John Spooner is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Spooner
Former U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
Biography
John Spooner (died 1919) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1885 and 1907, between the 49th and 60th Congresses. Spooner served as a Republican. Spooner died on June 11, 1919.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Coit Spooner
- Died: June 11, 1919
- Term Started: March 4, 1897
- Term Ended: April 30, 1907
Service History
- Mar 4, 1885 – Mar 3, 1891 49th–51st Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Mar 4, 1897 – Apr 30, 1907 55th–60th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Spooner's service:
- Philetus Sawyer (WI) 1885–1891
- John Mitchell (WI) 1897–1899
- Joseph Quarles (WI) 1899–1905
- Robert La Follette (WI) 1906–1907