What party did Joseph Broughton belong to?

Joseph Broughton was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Joseph Broughton serve in the U.S. Senate?

Joseph Broughton served in the U.S. Senate from December 31, 1948 to March 6, 1949, representing North Carolina.

When did Joseph Broughton die?

Joseph Broughton died on March 6, 1949.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Joseph Broughton

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Joseph Broughton (died 1949) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1948 and 1949, between the 80th and 81st Congresses. Broughton served as a Democrat. Broughton died in office on March 6, 1949.

Key Information

Full Name: Joseph Melville Broughton
Died: March 6, 1949
Term Started: January 3, 1949
Term Ended: March 6, 1949
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 31, 1948 – Jan 3, 1949 80th Congress Democrat North Carolina
Jan 3, 1949 – Mar 6, 1949 81st Congress Democrat North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Broughton's service:

Clyde Hoey (NC) 1948–1949