Historical Profile
Orville Platt is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Orville Platt
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
Orville Platt (died 1905) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from March 1879 to April 1905, during the 46th–59th Congresses. Platt served as a Republican. Platt died in office on April 21, 1905.
Key Information
- Full Name: Orville Hitchcock Platt
- Died: April 21, 1905
- Term Started: November 9, 1903
- Term Ended: April 21, 1905
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 18, 1879 – Dec 7, 1885 46th–49th Congresses Republican Connecticut
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 7, 1891 49th–52nd Congresses Republican Connecticut
- Dec 7, 1891 – Mar 15, 1897 52nd–55th Congresses Republican Connecticut
- Mar 15, 1897 – Nov 9, 1903 55th–58th Congresses Republican Connecticut
- Nov 9, 1903 – Apr 21, 1905 58th–59th Congresses Republican Connecticut
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 Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Platt's service:
- William Eaton (CT) 1879–1881
- Joseph Hawley (CT) 1881–1905