Historical Profile
Josiah Bailey is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Josiah Bailey
Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina
Biography
Josiah Bailey (died 1946) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1931 to December 1946, during the 72nd–79th Congresses. Bailey served as a Democrat. Bailey died in office on December 15, 1946.
Key Information
- Full Name: Josiah William Bailey
- Died: December 15, 1946
- Term Started: January 6, 1943
- Term Ended: December 15, 1946
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Jan 6, 1943 – Dec 15, 1946 78th–79th Congresses 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 Bailey's service:
- Cameron Morrison (NC) 1931–1932
- Robert Reynolds (NC) 1932–1945
- Clyde Hoey (NC) 1945–1946