Senator John Hubbard Chafee

John Hubbard Chafee (born October 22, 1922 – died October 24, 1999) was a Republican senator representing the state of Rhode Island in the United States Congress. A member of the U.S. Senate from December 29, 1976, until his death on October 24, 1999, he served a total of five terms in office. During this period, he was a prominent historical member of Congress from Rhode Island.

Chafee’s Senate career spanned more than two decades, from the mid-1970s through the end of the 1990s. As a Republican senator for Rhode Island, he participated in the legislative life of the nation during a time of significant political and social change. Although specific committee assignments and official contact details are not listed in the available record, his long tenure from 1976 to 1999 underscores his sustained role in federal governance and his importance in Rhode Island’s representation in the U.S. Senate.