Historical Profile
Andrew Butler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Andrew Butler
Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Biography
Andrew Butler (died 1857) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1846 to May 1857, during the 29th–35th Congresses. Butler served as a Democrat. Butler died in office on May 25, 1857.
Key Information
- Full Name: Andrew Pickens Butler
- Died: May 25, 1857
- Term Started: December 4, 1846
- Term Ended: May 25, 1857
Service History
- Dec 4, 1846 – May 25, 1857 29th–35th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
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 South Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Butler's service:
- John Calhoun (SC) 1846–1850
- Franklin Elmore (SC) 1850
- Robert Barnwell (SC) 1850
- Robert Rhett (SC) 1850–1852
- William De Saussure (SC) 1852–1853
- Josiah Evans (SC) 1853–1857