Historical Profile
William Harris is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Harris
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
William Harris (died 1932) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1919 and 1932, between the 66th and 72nd Congresses. Harris served as a Democrat. Harris died in office on April 18, 1932.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Julius Harris
- Died: April 18, 1932
- Term Started: December 7, 1931
- Term Ended: April 18, 1932
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- May 19, 1919 – Dec 7, 1925 66th–69th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 7, 1925 – Dec 7, 1931 69th–72nd Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 7, 1931 – Apr 18, 1932 72nd Congress Democrat Georgia
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 Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Harris's service:
- Hoke Smith (GA) 1919–1921
- Thomas Watson (GA) 1921–1922
- Rebecca Felton (GA) 1922
- Walter George (GA) 1922–1932