Historical Profile
William Proxmire is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
William Proxmire
Former U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
Biography
William Proxmire (died 2005) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate from August 1957 to January 1989, during the 85th–100th Congresses. Proxmire served as a Democrat. Proxmire died on December 15, 2005.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Proxmire
- Died: December 15, 2005
- Term Started: January 3, 1983
- Term Ended: January 3, 1989
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Aug 28, 1957 – Jan 7, 1959 85th–86th Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 4, 1965 86th–89th Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
- Jan 4, 1965 – Jan 21, 1971 89th–92nd Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
- Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
- Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
- Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Democrat Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Proxmire's service:
- Alexander Wiley (WI) 1957–1963
- Gaylord Nelson (WI) 1963–1981
- Robert Kasten, Jr. (WI) 1981–1989