Kenneth McKellar (politician)
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This article is about the United States politician. For the Scottish singer, see Kenneth McKellar (singer).
Kenneth Douglas McKellar (January 29, 1869 – October 25, 1957) was an American politician from Tennessee who served as a United States Representative from 1911 until 1917 and as a United States Senator from 1917 until 1953. A Democrat, he served longer in both houses of Congress than anyone else in Tennessee history.
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Kenneth McKellar | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Vandenberg |
Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
In office January 6, 1945 – January 4, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Carter Glass |
Succeeded by | Arthur Vandenberg |
United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office March 4, 1917 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Luke Lea |
Succeeded by | Albert Gore, Sr. |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 10th district | |
In office December 4, 1911 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | George W. Gordon |
Succeeded by | Hubert Fisher |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Douglas McKellar (1869-01-29)January 29, 1869 Dallas County, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 1957(1957-10-25) (aged 88) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
Profession | Attorney |
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Only a few other congressmen in American history have served longer in both houses.