Historical Profile
John Tower is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
John Tower
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
John Tower (died 1991) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from June 1961 to January 1985, during the 87th–98th Congresses. Tower served as a Republican. Tower died on April 5, 1991.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Goodwin Tower
- Died: April 5, 1991
- Term Started: June 15, 1961
- Term Ended: January 3, 1985
Service History
- Jun 15, 1961 – Jan 3, 1985 87th–98th Congresses Republican Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Tower's service:
- Ralph Yarborough (TX) 1961–1971
- Lloyd Bentsen, Jr. (TX) 1971–1985