Historical Profile
Stuart Symington is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Stuart Symington
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
Stuart Symington (died 1988) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from January 1953 to December 1976, during the 83rd–94th Congresses. Symington served as a Democrat. Symington died on December 14, 1988.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Stuart Symington
- Died: December 14, 1988
- Term Started: January 21, 1971
- Term Ended: December 27, 1976
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Jan 21, 1971 – Dec 27, 1976 92nd–94th Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Symington's service:
- Thomas Hennings, Jr. (MO) 1953–1960
- Edward Long (MO) 1960–1968
- Thomas Eagleton (MO) 1968–1976