What party did Leverett Saltonstall belong to?

Leverett Saltonstall was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.

When did Leverett Saltonstall serve in the U.S. Senate?

Leverett Saltonstall served in the U.S. Senate from January 4, 1945 to January 3, 1967, representing Massachusetts.

When did Leverett Saltonstall die?

Leverett Saltonstall died on June 17, 1979.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Leverett Saltonstall

Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

Biography

Leverett Saltonstall (died 1979) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from January 1945 to January 1967, during the 79th–89th Congresses. Saltonstall served as a Republican. Saltonstall died on June 17, 1979.

Key Information

Full Name: Leverett Saltonstall
Died: June 17, 1979
Term Started: January 4, 1945
Term Ended: January 3, 1967

Service History

Jan 4, 1945 – Jan 3, 1967 79th–89th Congresses Republican Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Served With

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

David Walsh (MA) 1945–1947
Henry Lodge, Jr. (MA) 1947–1953
John Kennedy (MA) 1953–1960
Benjamin Smith, II (MA) 1960–1962
Ted Kennedy (MA) 1962–1967