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Bookmark or Share- William Proxmire - WikipediaEdward William Proxmire (November 11, 1915 – December 15, 2005) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States Senator from Wisconsin from 1957 to 1989. He holds the record for being the longest-serving senator from Wisconsin. [1]
- Senator William Proxmire | Wisconsin Historical SocietyProxmire died at Copper Ridge convalescent home in Sykesville, Md., on December 15, 2005. Read a short biography about this U.S. Senator famous for his penny-pinching attitude toward government spending and his courage in taking unpopular stands.
- William Proxmire | United States senator | BritannicaThe vice president of the United States serves as the president of the Senate but can vote only in instances where there is a tie. In the vice president’s absence, the president pro tempore—generally the longest-serving member from the majority party—is the presiding officer of the Senate.
- Senator William Proxmire: A Personal Appreciation - TIMEA true Senate maverick died Thursday, when 90-year-old William Proxmire, who represented Wisconsin from 1957 to 1988, finally succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s.
- William Proxmire: A Featured Biography - U.S. SenateWilliam Proxmire: A Featured Biography. William Proxmire ran in a special election in August of 1957 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy. Considered an underdog, Proxmire shocked many by emerging victorious.
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