Public service, at a glance.
Joseph Montoya served as a senator for New Mexico in the United States Senate. Joseph's first recorded term in this role began on November 4, 1964. The last recorded term ended on January 3, 1977.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- New Mexico
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 1
- Born
- September 24, 1915
- Last term ended
- January 3, 1977
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1971 | Jan 3, 1977 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 4, 1965 | Jan 3, 1971 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Nov 4, 1964 | Jan 3, 1965 | 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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