John Moses was the 22nd governor of North Dakota from 1939 to 1945, and served in the United States Senate in 1945 until his death that year. Excluding those appointed to fill brief vacancies, and those not seated at the beginning of their lawful terms, Moses is the shortest-serving U.S. senator ever, in office for just 59 days.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, governor, jurist
Position held: Governor of North Dakota, United States senator, senator
Citizenship: United States, Norway
Born: June 12, 1885
Died: March 3, 1945

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, governor, jurist
Position held: Governor of North Dakota, United States senator, senator
Citizenship: United States, Norway
Born: June 12, 1885
Died: March 3, 1945