Historical Profile
Robert Kennedy is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Robert Kennedy
Former U.S. Senator for New York
Biography
Robert Kennedy (died 1968) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate from January 1965 to June 1968, during the 89th–90th Congresses. Kennedy served as a Democrat. Kennedy died in office on June 6, 1968.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Francis Kennedy
- Died: June 6, 1968
- Term Started: January 3, 1965
- Term Ended: June 6, 1968
Service History
- Jan 3, 1965 – Jun 6, 1968 89th–90th Congresses Democrat New York
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 New York
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kennedy's service:
- Jacob Javits (NY) 1965–1968