Pat Harrison
American politician (1881–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Pat Harrison, see Pat Harrison (disambiguation).
Byron Patton "Pat" Harrison (August 29, 1881 – June 22, 1941) was a Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919 and in the United States Senate from 1919 until his death.
Quick Facts President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Preceded by ...
Pat Harrison | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office January 6, 1941 – June 22, 1941 | |
Preceded by | William H. King |
Succeeded by | Carter Glass |
United States Senator from Mississippi | |
In office March 4, 1919 – June 22, 1941 | |
Preceded by | James K. Vardaman |
Succeeded by | James Eastland |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1911 – March 4, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Eaton J. Bowers |
Succeeded by | Paul B. Johnson Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Byron Patton Harrison (1881-08-29)August 29, 1881 Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1941(1941-06-22) (aged 59) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge |
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