What party did Paul Douglas belong to?

Paul Douglas was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

When did Paul Douglas serve in the U.S. Senate?

Paul Douglas served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1967, representing Illinois.

When did Paul Douglas die?

Paul Douglas died on September 24, 1976.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Paul Douglas

Former U.S. Senator for Illinois

Biography

Paul Douglas (died 1976) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1949 and 1967, between the 81st and 89th Congresses. Douglas served as a Democrat. Douglas died on September 24, 1976.

Key Information

Full Name: Paul Howard Douglas
Died: September 24, 1976
Term Started: January 3, 1961
Term Ended: January 3, 1967
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Illinois
Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Illinois
Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 3, 1967 87th–89th Congresses Democrat Illinois

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 Illinois

Served With

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

Scott Lucas (IL) 1949–1951
Everett Dirksen (IL) 1951–1967