Historical Profile
Pat McCarran is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Pat McCarran
Former U.S. Senator for Nevada
Biography
Pat McCarran (died 1954) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate from March 1933 to September 1954, during the 73rd–83rd Congresses. McCarran served as a Democrat. McCarran died in office on September 28, 1954.
Key Information
- Full Name: Patrick Anthony McCarran
- Died: September 28, 1954
- Term Started: January 3, 1951
- Term Ended: September 28, 1954
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1939 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Jan 3, 1951 – Sep 28, 1954 82nd–83rd Congresses Democrat Nevada
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 Nevada
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during McCarran's service:
- Key Pittman (NV) 1933–1940
- Berkeley Bunker (NV) 1940–1942
- James Scrugham (NV) 1942–1945
- Edward Carville (NV) 1945–1947
- George Malone (NV) 1947–1954