Charles Oscar Andrews

Democrat Senator of Florida

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1877 (69 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1946

Death

Served as a U.S. Senator from Florida from 1936 until 1946.
Elected to fill the vacancy left by the death of a predecessor.
Re-elected in 1940 without opposition.
Attempted to repeal the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1943.
Proposed legislation that was ultimately passed through the House and Senate.
Held various positions in state government, including circuit judge and assistant attorney general.
Served in the Florida National Guard during the Spanish-American War.
Chaired the Committee on Enrolled Bills during the 79th Congress.
Involved in committees related to public buildings and grounds, and reconstruction of the Senate roof.
Interred in Greenwood Cemetery after his death.