Historical Profile
J. Lister Hill is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
J. Lister Hill
Former U.S. Senator for Alabama
Biography
J. Lister Hill (died 1984) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from January 1938 to January 1969, during the 75th–90th Congresses. Hill served as a Democrat. Hill died on December 20, 1984.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Lister Hill
- Died: December 20, 1984
- Term Started: January 9, 1963
- Term Ended: January 2, 1969
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 11, 1938 – Jan 3, 1939 75th Congress Democrat Alabama
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 2, 1969 88th–90th 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 Hill's service:
- John Bankhead, II (AL) 1938–1946
- George Swift (AL) 1946
- John Sparkman (AL) 1946–1969