What party did Kenneth McKellar belong to?

Kenneth McKellar was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Kenneth McKellar serve in the U.S. Senate?

Kenneth McKellar served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1917 to January 3, 1953, representing Tennessee.

When did Kenneth McKellar die?

Kenneth McKellar died on October 25, 1957.

Historical Profile

Kenneth McKellar is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Kenneth McKellar

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Kenneth McKellar (died 1957) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from March 1917 to January 1953, during the 65th–82nd Congresses. McKellar served as a Democrat. McKellar died on October 25, 1957.

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Key Information

Full Name: Kenneth Douglas McKellar
Died: October 25, 1957
Term Started: March 4, 1917
Term Ended: January 3, 1953

Service History

Mar 4, 1917 – Jan 3, 1953 65th–82nd Congresses Democrat Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during McKellar's service:

John Shields (TN) 1917–1925
Lawrence Tyson (TN) 1925–1929
William Brock (TN) 1929–1931
Cordell Hull (TN) 1931–1933
Nathan Bachman (TN) 1933–1937
George Berry (TN) 1937–1938
Arthur Stewart (TN) 1939–1949
Carey Kefauver (TN) 1949–1953