Historical Profile
Justin Morrill is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Justin Morrill
Former U.S. Senator for Vermont
Biography
Justin Morrill (died 1898) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from March 1867 to December 1898, during the 40th–55th Congresses. Morrill served as a Republican. Morrill died in office on December 28, 1898.
Key Information
- Full Name: Justin Smith Morrill
- Died: December 28, 1898
- Term Started: March 15, 1897
- Term Ended: December 28, 1898
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 4, 1867 – Dec 1, 1873 40th–43rd Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 1, 1873 – Mar 18, 1879 43rd–46th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Mar 18, 1879 – Dec 7, 1885 46th–49th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 7, 1891 49th–52nd Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 7, 1891 – Mar 15, 1897 52nd–55th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Mar 15, 1897 – Dec 28, 1898 55th Congress Republican Vermont
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 Vermont
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Morrill's service:
- George Edmunds (VT) 1867–1891
- Redfield Proctor (VT) 1891–1898