Historical Profile
Robert Stafford is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Robert Stafford
Former U.S. Senator for Vermont
Biography
Robert Stafford (died 2006) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from September 1971 to January 1989, during the 92nd–100th Congresses. Stafford served as a Republican. Stafford died on December 23, 2006.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Theodore Stafford
- Died: December 23, 2006
- Term Started: January 3, 1983
- Term Ended: January 3, 1989
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Sep 16, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Republican Vermont
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 Vermont
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Stafford's service:
- George Aiken (VT) 1971–1975
- Patrick Leahy (VT) 1975–1989