Historical Profile
Ted Kennedy is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Ted Kennedy
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Voting & trading data current through July 24, 1996.
Biography
Ted Kennedy (died 2009) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from November 1962 to August 2009, during the 87th–111th Congresses. Kennedy served as a Democrat. Kennedy died in office on August 25, 2009.
Key Information
- Full Name: Edward Moore Kennedy
- Died: August 25, 2009
- Term Started: November 7, 1962
- Term Ended: August 25, 2009
Service History
- Nov 7, 1962 – Aug 25, 2009 87th–111th Congresses Democrat Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kennedy's service:
- Leverett Saltonstall (MA) 1962–1967
- Edward Brooke, III (MA) 1967–1979
- Paul Tsongas (MA) 1979–1985
- John Kerry (MA) 1985–2009