United States Representative Directory

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill served as a representative for South Carolina (1957-1965).

Democratic
South Carolina
District 5
Former

South Carolina

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State South Carolina

Representing constituents across the South Carolina delegation.

District District 5

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1957-1965

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill served as a Representative from South Carolina in the United States Congress from 1957 to 1965. A member of the Democratic Party, Robert Witherspoon Hemphill contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Robert Witherspoon Hemphill participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill (May 10, 1915 – December 25, 1983) was a United States representative from South Carolina and later was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.