Richard Russell, Jr.

Biography

Richard Russell, Jr. (died 1971) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from March 1933 to January 1971, during the 73rd–92nd Congresses. Russell served as a Democrat. Russell died in office on January 21, 1971.

Key Information

• Full Name: Richard Brevard Russell, Jr.
• Died: January 21, 1971
• Term Started: January 10, 1967
• Term Ended: January 21, 1971
• Senate Class: Class II

Service History

• Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 5, 1937 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Democrat Georgia
• Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 21, 1971 90th–92nd Congresses Democrat Georgia

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.