Kenneth McKellar (politician)
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.
Kenneth McKellar | |
|---|---|
| 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 January 29, 1869 Dallas County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1957 (aged 88) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
| Profession | Attorney |
Only a few other congressmen in American history have served longer in both houses.
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