Homer Truett Bone

Democrat Senator of Washington

  • Senator

    Washington

    January 3, 1939 - November 13, 1944

6

Congresses Served

2

Senate Terms

January 1, 1883 (87 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1970

Death

  • American attorney and politician active in Washington state.
  • Elected to the Washington State House of Representatives as a Farmer-Labor candidate.
  • Served as a United States Senator from Washington, first elected in 1932 and re-elected in 1938.
  • Appointed as a United States circuit judge for the Ninth Circuit in 1944, serving until his death.
  • Advocated for public utility districts and publicly owned power during his legislative career.
  • Supported significant infrastructure projects like the Bonneville and Grand Coulee Dams.
  • Co-authored legislation that established the National Cancer Institute.
  • Initially affiliated with the Socialist Party before transitioning to the Democratic Party.
  • Engaged in private legal practice while in senior status as a judge from 1956 to 1968.