Historical Profile
Ralph Yarborough is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Ralph Yarborough
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Ralph Yarborough (died 1996) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from April 1957 to January 1971, during the 85th–91st Congresses. Yarborough served as a Democrat. Yarborough died on January 27, 1996.
Key Information
- Full Name: Ralph Webster Yarborough
- Died: January 27, 1996
- Term Started: January 4, 1965
- Term Ended: January 3, 1971
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Apr 29, 1957 – Jan 7, 1959 85th–86th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 3, 1971 89th–91st Congresses Democrat Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Yarborough's service:
- William Blakley (TX) 1957–1961
- Lyndon Johnson (TX) 1957–1961
- John Tower (TX) 1961–1971