What party did Alvin Saunders belong to?

Alvin Saunders was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

When did Alvin Saunders serve in the U.S. Senate?

Alvin Saunders served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1883, representing Nebraska.

When did Alvin Saunders die?

Alvin Saunders died on November 1, 1899.

Historical Profile

Alvin Saunders is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Alvin Saunders

Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

Alvin Saunders (died 1899) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from March 1877 to March 1883, during the 45th–47th Congresses. Saunders served as a Republican. Saunders died on November 1, 1899.

Key Information

Full Name: Alvin Saunders
Died: November 1, 1899
Term Started: March 4, 1877
Term Ended: March 3, 1883

Service History

Mar 4, 1877 – Mar 3, 1883 45th–47th Congresses Republican Nebraska

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Nebraska

Pete Ricketts

Republican
Deb Fischer

Republican

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Saunders's service:

Algernon Paddock (NE) 1877–1881
Charles Van Wyck (NE) 1881–1883