Historical Profile
R. Vance Hartke is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
R. Vance Hartke
Former U.S. Senator for Indiana
Biography
R. Vance Hartke (died 2003) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from January 1959 to January 1977, during the 86th–94th Congresses. Hartke served as a Democrat. Hartke died on July 27, 2003.
Key Information
- Full Name: Rupert Vance Hartke
- Died: July 27, 2003
- Term Started: January 21, 1971
- Term Ended: January 3, 1977
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Indiana
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Indiana
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 3, 1977 92nd–94th Congresses Democrat Indiana
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 Indiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Hartke's service:
- Homer Capehart (IN) 1959–1963
- Birch Bayh (IN) 1963–1977