What party did Tom Connally belong to?

Tom Connally was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Texas in the U.S. Senate.

When did Tom Connally serve in the U.S. Senate?

Tom Connally served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1929 to January 3, 1953, representing Texas.

When did Tom Connally die?

Tom Connally died on October 28, 1963.

Historical Profile

Tom Connally is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Tom Connally

Former U.S. Senator for Texas

Biography

Tom Connally (died 1963) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from April 1929 to January 1953, during the 71st–82nd Congresses. Connally served as a Democrat. Connally died on October 28, 1963.

Key Information

Full Name: Thomas Terry Connally
Died: October 28, 1963
Term Started: January 3, 1947
Term Ended: January 3, 1953
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Democrat Texas
Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Texas
Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Democrat Texas
Jan 3, 1947 – Jan 3, 1953 80th–82nd Congresses Democrat Texas

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 Texas

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Connally's service:

Morris Sheppard (TX) 1929–1941
Andrew Houston (TX) 1941
Pappy O'Daniel (TX) 1941–1949
Lyndon Johnson (TX) 1949–1953