Historical Profile
Wayne Morse is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Wayne Morse
Former U.S. Senator for Oregon
Biography
Wayne Morse (died 1974) was an American politician who represented Oregon in the United States Senate from January 1945 to January 1969, during the 79th–90th Congresses. Morse served as a Republican and later as an Independent, then Democrat. Morse died on July 22, 1974.
Key Information
- Full Name: Wayne Lyman Morse
- Died: July 22, 1974
- Term Started: January 9, 1963
- Term Ended: January 3, 1969
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Republican Oregon
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Independent Oregon
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Oregon
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Oregon
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 Oregon
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Morse's service:
- Guy Cordon (OR) 1945–1955
- Richard Neuberger (OR) 1955–1960
- Hall Lusk (OR) 1960
- Maurine Neuberger (OR) 1960–1967
- Mark Hatfield (OR) 1967–1969