Historical Profile
Mike Mansfield is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Mike Mansfield
Former U.S. Senator for Montana
Biography
Mike Mansfield (died 2001) was an American politician who represented Montana in the United States Senate from January 1953 to January 1977, during the 83rd–94th Congresses. Mansfield served as a Democrat. Mansfield died on October 5, 2001.
Key Information
- Full Name: Michael Joseph Mansfield
- Died: October 5, 2001
- Term Started: January 21, 1971
- Term Ended: January 3, 1977
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Montana
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 3, 1977 92nd–94th 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 Mansfield's service:
- James Murray (MT) 1953–1961
- Lee Metcalf (MT) 1961–1977