Historical Profile
Russell Long is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Russell Long
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Russell Long (died 2003) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from December 1948 to January 1987, during the 80th–99th Congresses. Long served as a Democrat. Long died on May 9, 2003.
Key Information
- Full Name: Russell Billiu Long
- Died: May 9, 2003
- Term Started: January 5, 1981
- Term Ended: January 3, 1987
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 31, 1948 – Jan 3, 1951 80th–81st Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 5, 1981 94th–97th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–99th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Long's service:
- Allen Ellender (LA) 1948–1972
- Elaine Edwards (LA) 1972
- J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (LA) 1972–1987