George Robinson Swift (December 19, 1887 – September 10, 1972) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. He was appointed to fill the term left by the death of John H. Bankhead, II and served in the Senate from June 15 to November 5, 1946, when a successor, John J. Sparkman, was elected. Swift was in the lumber business. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives 1931-1935 and the Alabama State Senate 1935-1939 and 1947–1951. His younger brother was U.S. Army Major General Ira P. Swift.^[1]

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George R. Swift
Official portrait c. 1946
United States Senator from Alabama
In office June 15, 1946 – November 5, 1946
Appointed by	Chauncey Sparks
Preceded by	John H. Bankhead II
Succeeded by	John Sparkman
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office 1935–1939 1947–1951
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1931–1935
Personal details
Born	December 19, 1887
Died	September 10, 1972(1972-09-10) (aged 84)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Alabama

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