Historical Profile
Philip Hart is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Philip Hart
Former U.S. Senator for Michigan
Biography
Philip Hart (died 1976) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate from January 1959 to January 1977, during the 86th–94th Congresses. Hart served as a Democrat. Hart died in office on December 26, 1976.
Key Information
- Full Name: Philip Aloysius Hart
- Died: December 26, 1976
- Term Started: January 21, 1971
- Term Ended: January 3, 1977
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Michigan
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Michigan
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 3, 1977 92nd–94th Congresses Democrat Michigan
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 Michigan
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Hart's service:
- Patrick McNamara (MI) 1959–1966
- Robert Griffin (MI) 1966–1977