Historical Profile
Thruston Morton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Thruston Morton
Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky
Biography
Thruston Morton (died 1982) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from January 1957 to December 1968, during the 85th–90th Congresses. Morton served as a Republican. Morton died on August 14, 1982.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thruston Ballard Morton
- Died: August 14, 1982
- Term Started: January 9, 1963
- Term Ended: December 16, 1968
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Republican Kentucky
- Jan 9, 1963 – Dec 16, 1968 88th–90th Congresses Republican Kentucky
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 Kentucky
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Morton's service:
- John Cooper (KY) 1957–1968