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U.S. Senators from Montana:
Name Dates of Service
Class 1
Wilbur F. Sanders (R)
Lee Mantle (R,SR)
William A. Clark (D)
Paris Gibson (D)
Thomas H. Carter (R)
Henry L. Myers (D)
Burton K. Wheeler (D)
Zales N. Ecton (R)
Michael J. Mansfield (D)
John Melcher (D)
Conrad Burns (R)
Jon Tester (D)
1890-1893
1895-1899
1899-1900
1901-1905
1905-1911
1911-1923
1923-1947
1947-1953
1953-1977
1977-1989
1989-2007
2007---

Name Dates of Service
Class 2
Thomas C. Power (R)
Thomas H. Carter (R)
William A. Clark (D)
Joseph M. Dixon (R)
Thomas J. Walsh (D)
John E. Erickson (D)
James E. Murray (D)
Lee W. Metcalf (D)
Paul G. Hatfield (D)
Max Baucus (D)
1890-1895
1895-1901
1901-1907
1907-1913
1913-1933
1933-1934
1934-1961
1961-1978
1978-1978
1978---

Senate Service
Longest Service (24 years or more):
James E. Murray
Burton K. Wheeler
Mike Mansfield
Max Baucus
 
Montana Senators Who Served in Leadership Positions
Party Conference Chairmen (& Floor Leaders): Mike Mansfield

Majority Leaders: Mike Mansfield

Party Whips: Mike Mansfield

Party Policy Committee Chairman: Mike Mansfield

Standing Committee Chairs Since 1947:

Environment and Public Works: Max Baucus

Finance: Max S. Baucus

Interior and Insular Affairs: James E. Murray

Labor and Public Welfare: James E. Murray

Rules and Administration: Mike Mansfield
Montana Citizens Honored in the Capitol's Art Collection
Statuary: Charles Marion Russell by John B. Weaver, located in Statuary Hall; Jeannette Rankin by Terry Minmaugh, located in the House connecting corridor, first floor.
 
 
  

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