Historical Profile
Lee Metcalf is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Lee Metcalf
Former U.S. Senator for Montana
Biography
Lee Metcalf (died 1978) was an American politician who represented Montana in the United States Senate from January 1961 to January 1978, during the 87th–95th Congresses. Metcalf served as a Democrat. Metcalf died in office on January 12, 1978.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lee Warren Metcalf
- Died: January 12, 1978
- Term Started: January 3, 1973
- Term Ended: January 12, 1978
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 12, 1978 93rd–95th Congresses Democrat Montana
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 Montana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Metcalf's service:
- Mike Mansfield (MT) 1961–1977
- John Melcher (MT) 1977–1978