William A. Blakley

Bill Blakley
Blakley in 1961
United States Senator from Texas
In office January 3, 1961 – June 14, 1961
Appointed by	Price Daniel
Preceded by	Lyndon B. Johnson
Succeeded by	John Tower
In office January 15, 1957 – April 28, 1957
Appointed by	Allan Shivers
Preceded by	Price Daniel
Succeeded by	Ralph Yarborough
Personal details
Born	William Arvis Blakley November 17, 1898 Miami Station, Missouri, U.S.
Died	January 5, 1976(1976-01-05) (aged 77) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

William Arvis "Dollar Bill" Blakley (November 17, 1898 – January 5, 1976) was an American politician and businessman from the state of Texas. Blakley was part of the conservative wing of the Texas Democratic Party. He served twice as an interim United States Senator, appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy until his successor could be duly elected. He served first in 1957 after the resignation of Price Daniel and again in 1961 after the resignation of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Blakley ran two unsuccessful campaigns for election to the Senate in his own right. He lost the regularly scheduled 1958 primary election to incumbent liberal Democrat Ralph Yarborough. He lost as the incumbent in the 1961 election to complete Johnson's term to John Tower, the first Republican ever popularly elected from Texas.