Andrew Butler

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 3, 1855
• Term Ended: May 25, 1857
• Senate Class: Class III

Service History

• Dec 4, 1846 – Dec 3, 1849 29th–31st Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Dec 3, 1849 – Dec 3, 1855 31st–34th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Dec 3, 1855 – May 25, 1857 34th–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.