What party did Royal Copeland belong to?

Royal Copeland was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of New York in the U.S. Senate.

When did Royal Copeland serve in the U.S. Senate?

Royal Copeland served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1923 to June 17, 1938, representing New York.

When did Royal Copeland die?

Royal Copeland died on June 17, 1938.

Historical Profile

Royal Copeland is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Royal Copeland

Former U.S. Senator for New York

Biography

Royal Copeland (died 1938) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate from December 1923 to June 1938, during the 68th–75th Congresses. Copeland served as a Democrat. Copeland died in office on June 17, 1938.

Key Information

Full Name: Royal Samuel Copeland
Died: June 17, 1938
Term Started: January 3, 1935
Term Ended: June 17, 1938
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Dec 3, 1923 – Apr 15, 1929 68th–71st Congresses Democrat New York
Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Democrat New York
Jan 3, 1935 – Jun 17, 1938 74th–75th 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 Copeland's service:

James Wadsworth, Jr. (NY) 1923–1927
Robert Wagner (NY) 1927–1938