Historical Profile
Lyndon Johnson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Lyndon Johnson
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Lyndon Johnson (died 1973) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from January 1949 to January 1961, during the 81st–86th Congresses. Johnson served as a Democrat. Johnson died on January 22, 1973.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lyndon Baines Johnson
- Died: January 22, 1973
- Term Started: January 5, 1955
- Term Ended: January 3, 1961
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Johnson's service:
- Tom Connally (TX) 1949–1953
- Marion Daniel (TX) 1953–1957
- William Blakley (TX) 1957–1961
- Ralph Yarborough (TX) 1957–1961