What party did Peter Gerry belong to?

Peter Gerry was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate.

When did Peter Gerry serve in the U.S. Senate?

Peter Gerry served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1917 to January 3, 1947, representing Rhode Island.

When did Peter Gerry die?

Peter Gerry died on October 31, 1957.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Peter Gerry

Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island

Biography

Peter Gerry (died 1957) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1917 and 1947, between the 65th and 79th Congresses. Gerry served as a Democrat. Gerry died on October 31, 1957.

Key Information

Full Name: Peter Goelet Gerry
Died: October 31, 1957
Term Started: January 3, 1935
Term Ended: January 3, 1947

Service History

Mar 4, 1917 – Mar 3, 1929 65th–70th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1947 74th–79th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

Served With

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

LeBaron Colt (RI) 1917–1924
Jesse Metcalf (RI) 1924–1929, 1935–1937
Theodore Green (RI) 1937–1947