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 from April 1917 to January 1947, during the 65th–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, 1941
- Term Ended: January 3, 1947
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Apr 2, 1917 – Dec 3, 1923 65th–68th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Dec 3, 1923 – Jan 3, 1935 68th–73rd Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Rhode Island
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–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) 1924–1937
- Felix Hebert (RI) 1929–1935
- Theodore Green (RI) 1937–1947