Historical Profile
Robert Kerr is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Robert Kerr
Former U.S. Senator for Oklahoma
Biography
Robert Kerr (died 1963) was an American politician who represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from January 1949 to January 1963, during the 81st–87th Congresses. Kerr served as a Democrat. Kerr died in office on January 1, 1963.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Samuel Kerr
- Died: January 1, 1963
- Term Started: January 3, 1961
- Term Ended: January 1, 1963
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Oklahoma
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Oklahoma
- Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 1, 1963 87th Congress Democrat Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kerr's service:
- J. W. Elmer Thomas (OK) 1949–1951
- Almer Monroney (OK) 1951–1963