Historical Profile
Joseph O'Mahoney is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Joseph O'Mahoney
Former U.S. Senator for Wyoming
Biography
Joseph O'Mahoney (died 1962) was an American politician who represented Wyoming in the United States Senate from December 1933 to January 1961, during the 73rd–86th Congresses. O'Mahoney served as a Democrat. O'Mahoney died on December 1, 1962.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Christopher O'Mahoney
- Died: December 1, 1962
- Term Started: January 3, 1955
- Term Ended: January 3, 1961
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 18, 1933 – Jan 3, 1935 73rd Congress Democrat Wyoming
- Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Wyoming
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Democrat Wyoming
- Jan 3, 1947 – Nov 29, 1954 80th–83rd Congresses Democrat Wyoming
- Nov 29, 1954 – Jan 3, 1955 83rd Congress Democrat Wyoming
- Jan 3, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Wyoming
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 Wyoming
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during O'Mahoney's service:
- Robert Carey (WY) 1933–1937
- Harry Schwartz (WY) 1937–1943
- Edward Robertson (WY) 1943–1949
- Lester Hunt (WY) 1949–1954
- Frank Barrett (WY) 1953–1959
- Edward Crippa (WY) 1954
- Gale McGee (WY) 1959–1961