The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be given to U.S. military personnel. To date, only seven U.S. senators have received it.
Date Earned | Name | Date Awarded | Senate Service |
---|---|---|---|
Jul 21, 1861 |
Ames, Adelbert (R-MS) |
Mar 29, 1899 |
1870-1874 |
Dec 13, 1862 |
Quay, Matthew S. (R-PA) |
Jul 9, 1888 |
1887-1899; 1901-1904 |
May 3, 1863 |
Sewell, William J. (R-NJ) |
Mar 25, 1896 |
1881-1887; 1895-1901 |
May 27, 1863 |
Warren, Francis E. (R-WY) |
Sep 30, 1893 |
1890-1893; 1895-1929 |
Oct 19, 1864 |
du Pont, Henry A. (R-DE) |
Apr 2, 1898 |
1906-1917 |
Apr 21, 1945 |
Inouye, Daniel K. (D-HI) |
June 21, 2000 |
1963-2012 |
Mar 14, 1969 |
Kerrey, J. Robert (D-NE) |
May 14, 1970 |
1989-2001 |