Gordon Llewellyn Allott

Republican Senator of Colorado

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1907 (82 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1989

Death

Served as a United States Senator from Colorado from 1955 to 1973.
Elected to the Senate in 1954 and reelected in 1960 and 1966.
Held the position of Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee during his Senate tenure.
Voted in favor of significant civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1964, and 1968, as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Served as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1951 to 1955.
Worked as a county attorney and city attorney in Colorado prior to his Senate career.
Served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, achieving the rank of Major.
Involved in various legal and financial institutions, including serving as director of a savings and loan association.
Participated in the Colorado Board of Paroles and was a district attorney in the 15th judicial district.
Notable for his athletic achievements, having won the 440-yard hurdles at the 1929 United States championships.