Senator Joseph Lieberman, Chairman
History of Committee Chairmen
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Established February 17, 2005, when it replaced the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
2007- : Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT)
2005-2006: Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
Governmental Affairs
Established February 11, 1977, when it replaced the Committee on Government Operations, Post Office and Civil Service, and District of Columbia.
2003-2004 : Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
2001-2003: Joseph Lieberman (D-CT)
2001: Fred D. Thompson (R-TN)
2001: Joseph Lieberman (D-CT)
1997-2001: Fred D. Thompson (R-TN)
1995-1997: Ted Stevens (R-AK)
1995 : William V. Roth (R-DE)
1987-1995: John Glenn (D-OH)
1981-1987: William V. Roth (R-DE)
1977-1981: Abraham A. Ribicoff (D-CT)
Government Operations
Established March 3, 1952, when it replaced the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments. Terminated February 11, 1977, when it was replaced by the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
1975-1977: Abraham A. Ribicoff (D-CT)
1972-1974: Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-NC)
1955-1972: John L. McClellan (D-AR)
1953-1955: Joseph R. McCarthy (R-WI)
1952-1953: John L. McClellan (D-AR)
Expenditures in Executive Departments
Established April 18, 1921. Terminated March 3, 1952, when it became the Committee on Government Operations, which was then replaced by the Committee on Governmental Affairs in 1977.
1949-1952: John L. McClellan (D-AR)
1947-1949: George D. Aiken (R-VT)
1942-1947: Lister Hill (D-AL)
1940-1942: Frederick Van Nuys (D-IN)
1933-1939: J. Hamilton Lewis (D-IL)
1931-1933: Frederick Steiwer (R-OR)
1930-1931: Guy D. Goff (R-WV)
1927-1930: Frederic M. Sackett (R-KY)
1925-1927: David A. Reed (R-PA)
1921-1925: Medill McCormick (R-IL)
Chairmen reference: Chairmen of Senate Standing Committees 1789 to present. United States Senate Historical Office.
Historical Documents at NARA
The National Archives and Records Administration stores a number of historical congressional documents, including documents of the Committee on Governmental Affairs. These documents provide a wealth of information and perspective on the activities of the Committee. Further information can be found on the National Archives and Records Administration's website.