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Daniel Baugh Brewster

Democrat Senator of Maryland

  • Representative

    Maryland, district 2

    January 7, 1959 - January 3, 1961

  • Representative

    Maryland, district 2

    January 3, 1961 - January 3, 1963

  • Senator

    Maryland

    January 9, 1963 - January 3, 1969

5

Congresses Served

2

House Terms

1

Senate Terms

January 1, 1923 (84 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 2007

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Senator from Maryland from 1963 to 1969.
  • Previously held positions as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1950-1958) and as a U.S. Representative (1959-1963).
  • Participated in significant legislative actions, including voting for major civil rights legislation.
  • Faced legal challenges post-Senate career, including charges related to bribery and illegal gratuities, ultimately pleading no contest to a misdemeanor.
  • Had a distinguished military career, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and achieving the rank of colonel in the reserves.
  • Experienced personal struggles with alcoholism, which he sought treatment for multiple times.
  • Transitioned to farming and worked as an alcoholism counselor after leaving politics.
  • Had a complex personal life, including multiple marriages and a total of five children.
  • His legacy includes influencing future political figures, with several of his former staff members becoming prominent politicians.