100th United States Congress
Senate

State (class)
Vacator
Reason for change
Successor
Date of successor's formal installation
Nebraska (1)
Edward Zorinsky (D)
Died March 6, 1987. Successor was appointed to finish the term.
David Karnes (R)
March 11, 1987
Nebraska (1)
David Karnes (R)
Lost election and resigned November 8, 1988.
Vacant to the end of this Congress.
Vacant to the end of this Congress.

Question: How long did Edward Zorinsky serve in the senate before Karnes took over?
Answer: Edward Zorinsky (D) served in the Senate until March 6, 1987, a seat which was later served by David Karnes (R) from March 11, 1987 until November 8, 1988.