Historical Profile
Joseph Robinson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Joseph Robinson
Former U.S. Senator for Arkansas
Biography
Joseph Robinson (died 1937) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from March 1913 to July 1937, during the 63rd–75th Congresses. Robinson served as a Democrat. Robinson died in office on July 14, 1937.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Taylor Robinson
- Died: July 14, 1937
- Term Started: January 5, 1937
- Term Ended: July 14, 1937
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Mar 10, 1913 – Mar 4, 1919 63rd–65th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Mar 4, 1919 – Mar 4, 1925 66th–68th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Mar 4, 1925 – Dec 9, 1931 69th–72nd Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Dec 9, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jul 14, 1937 75th Congress Democrat Arkansas
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 Arkansas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Robinson's service:
- James Clarke (AR) 1913–1916
- William Kirby (AR) 1916–1921
- Thaddeus Caraway (AR) 1921–1931
- Hattie Caraway (AR) 1931–1937