Historical Profile
Oscar Underwood is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Oscar Underwood
Former U.S. Senator for Alabama
Biography
Oscar Underwood (died 1929) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from December 1915 to March 1927, during the 64th–69th Congresses. Underwood served as a Democrat. Underwood died on January 25, 1929.
Key Information
- Full Name: Oscar Wilder Underwood
- Died: January 25, 1929
- Term Started: April 11, 1921
- Term Ended: March 4, 1927
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 6, 1915 – Apr 11, 1921 64th–67th Congresses Democrat Alabama
- Apr 11, 1921 – Mar 4, 1927 67th–69th Congresses Democrat Alabama
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 Alabama
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Underwood's service:
- John Bankhead (AL) 1915–1920
- Braxton Comer (AL) 1920
- James Heflin (AL) 1920–1927