Historical Profile
Robert Taft, Sr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Robert Taft, Sr.
Former U.S. Senator for Ohio
Biography
Robert Taft, Sr. (died 1953) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate from January 1939 to July 1953, during the 76th–83rd Congresses. Taft served as a Republican. Taft died in office on July 31, 1953.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Alphonso Taft, Sr.
- Died: July 31, 1953
- Term Started: January 3, 1939
- Term Ended: July 31, 1953
Service History
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jul 31, 1953 76th–83rd Congresses Republican Ohio
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 Ohio
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Taft's service:
- Alvin Donahey (OH) 1939–1941
- Harold Burton (OH) 1941–1945
- James Huffman (OH) 1945–1946
- Kingsley Taft (OH) 1946–1947
- John Bricker (OH) 1947–1953