Historical Profile
William Bate is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
William Bate
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
William Bate (died 1905) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from December 1887 to March 1905, during the 50th–58th Congresses. Bate served as a Democrat. Bate died on March 9, 1905.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Brimage Bate
- Died: March 9, 1905
- Term Started: December 4, 1899
- Term Ended: March 3, 1905
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1887 – Aug 7, 1893 50th–53rd Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Aug 7, 1893 – Dec 4, 1899 53rd–56th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Dec 4, 1899 – Mar 3, 1905 56th–58th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Bate's service:
- Isham Harris (TN) 1887–1897
- Thomas Turley (TN) 1897–1901
- Edward Carmack (TN) 1901–1905