What party did William Blakley belong to?

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

When did William Blakley serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Blakley served in the U.S. Senate from January 15, 1857 to June 14, 1961, representing Texas.

When did William Blakley die?

William Blakley died on January 5, 1976.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

William Blakley

Former U.S. Senator for Texas

Biography

William Blakley (died 1976) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1857 and 1961, between the 34th and 87th Congresses. Blakley served as a Democrat. Blakley died on January 5, 1976.

Key Information

Full Name: William Arvis Blakley
Died: January 5, 1976
Term Started: January 3, 1961
Term Ended: June 14, 1961

Service History

Jan 15, 1857 – Apr 28, 1857 34th–35th Congresses Democrat Texas
Jan 3, 1961 – Jun 14, 1961 87th Congress 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 Blakley's service:

Samuel Houston (TX) 1857
Thomas Rusk (TX) 1857
Ralph Yarborough (TX) 1961