Public service, at a glance.
Robert Menendez served as a senator for New Jersey in the United States Senate. Robert's first recorded term in this role began on January 18, 2006. The last recorded term ended on August 20, 2024.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- New Jersey
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 1
- Born
- January 1, 1954
- Last term ended
- August 20, 2024
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2019 | Aug 20, 2024 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2019 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 4, 2007 | Jan 3, 2013 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 18, 2006 | Jan 3, 2007 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Hispanic American | Hispanic American Senators The Senate's historical list of Hispanic American senators | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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