Warren Magnuson

Warren Grant "Maggie" Magnuson (April 12, 1905 – May 20, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was a U.S. Representative (1937–1944) and a U.S. Senator (1944–1981) from Washington.

Warren Magnusonpp
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office December 6, 1980 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by	Milton Young
Succeeded by	Strom Thurmond
In office January 3, 1979 – December 5, 1980
Preceded by	James Eastland
Succeeded by	Milton Young
Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by	John Little McClellan
Succeeded by	Mark Hatfield
Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	John W. Bricker
Succeeded by	Howard Cannon
United States Senator from Washington
In office December 14, 1944 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by	Homer Bone
Succeeded by	Slade Gorton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 1st district
In office January 3, 1937 – December 13, 1944
Preceded by	Marion Zioncheck
Succeeded by	Emerson DeLacy
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office 1933–1934
Personal details
Born	(1905-04-12)April 12, 1905 Moorhead, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	May 20, 1989(1989-05-20) (aged 84) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Resting place	47.73920°N 122.29280°W / 47.73920; -122.29280 (Acacia Memorial Park)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jermaine (Elliott) Peralta[1] (1923–2011)[2] (m.1964–1989, his death) Eleanor Peggy "Peggins" Maddieux (m.1928–1935)
Profession	Attorney
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II