Robert La Follette, Jr.

Biography

Robert La Follette, Jr. (died 1953) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate from December 1925 to January 1947, during the 69th–79th Congresses. La Follette served as a Republican and later as a Progressive. La Follette died on February 24, 1953.

Key Information

• Full Name: Robert Marion La Follette, Jr.
• Died: February 24, 1953
• Term Started: January 3, 1941
• Term Ended: January 3, 1947
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• Dec 7, 1925 – Apr 15, 1929 69th–71st Congresses Republican Wisconsin
• Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Republican Wisconsin
• Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Progressive Wisconsin
• Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Progressive Wisconsin

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.