A. Willis Robertson
Absalom Willis Robertson | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Virginia | |
| In office November 6, 1946 – December 30, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Burch |
| Succeeded by | William B. Spong Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – November 5, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Fishburne |
| Succeeded by | Burr Harrison |
| Constituency | at-large district, 7th seat (1933–1935) 7th district (1935–1946) |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 12, 1916 – January 9, 1924 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Paxton |
| Succeeded by | Robert Noell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Absalom Willis Robertson May 27, 1887 |
| Died | November 1, 1971 (aged 84) Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gladys Churchill Willis |
| Children | 2, including Pat |
| Relatives | Gordon P. Robertson (grandson) |
| Education | University of Richmond (BA) |
Absalom Willis Robertson (May 27, 1887 – November 1, 1971) was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years. A member of the Democratic Party and an ally of the Byrd Organization led by fellow U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Robertson represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1946) and the U.S. Senate (1946–1966), and had earlier served in the Virginia General Assembly. A member of the conservative coalition during his congressional career, Robertson was a vocal opponent of civil rights. Robertson was also the father of televangelist and political commentator Pat Robertson.