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 from January 1957 to June 1961, during the 85th–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
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 15, 1957 – Jan 3, 1961 85th–86th 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:
- Lyndon Johnson (TX) 1957–1961
- Ralph Yarborough (TX) 1957–1961