Historical Profile
Morris Sheppard is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Morris Sheppard
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Morris Sheppard (died 1941) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from April 1913 to April 1941, during the 63rd–77th Congresses. Sheppard served as a Democrat. Sheppard died in office on April 9, 1941.
Key Information
- Full Name: Morris Sheppard
- Died: April 9, 1941
- Term Started: January 5, 1937
- Term Ended: April 9, 1941
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat Texas
- May 19, 1919 – Dec 7, 1925 66th–69th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Dec 7, 1925 – Dec 7, 1931 69th–72nd Congresses Democrat Texas
- Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Jan 5, 1937 – Apr 9, 1941 75th–77th 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 Sheppard's service:
- Charles Culberson (TX) 1913–1923
- Earle Mayfield (TX) 1923–1929
- Tom Connally (TX) 1929–1941