Historical Profile
Scoop Jackson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Scoop Jackson
Former U.S. Senator for Washington
Biography
Scoop Jackson (died 1983) was an American politician who represented Washington in the United States Senate from January 1953 to September 1983, during the 83rd–98th Congresses. Jackson served as a Democrat. Jackson died in office on September 1, 1983.
Key Information
- Full Name: Henry Martin Jackson
- Died: September 1, 1983
- Term Started: January 3, 1983
- Term Ended: September 1, 1983
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 3, 1983 – Sep 1, 1983 98th Congress Democrat Washington
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 Washington
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Jackson's service:
- Warren Magnuson (WA) 1953–1981
- Slade Gorton, III (WA) 1981–1983