What party did Patrick Leahy belong to?

Patrick Leahy was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Vermont in the U.S. Senate.

When did Patrick Leahy serve in the U.S. Senate?

Patrick Leahy served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 2023, representing Vermont.

Historical Profile

Patrick Leahy is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Patrick Leahy

Former U.S. Senator for Vermont

Voting & trading data current through July 18, 1996.

Biography

Patrick Leahy was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from January 1975 to January 2023, during the 94th–117th Congresses. Leahy served as a Democrat.

Key Information

Full Name: Patrick Joseph Leahy
Term Started: January 3, 1975
Term Ended: January 3, 2023

Service History

Jan 3, 1975 – Jan 3, 2023 94th–117th Congresses Democrat Vermont

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 Vermont

Peter Welch

Democrat
Bernie Sanders

Independent

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Leahy's service:

Robert Stafford (VT) 1975–1989
James Jeffords (VT) 1989–2007