Historical Profile
Andrew Johnson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Andrew Johnson
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
Andrew Johnson (died 1875) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from December 1857 to July 1875, during the 35th–44th Congresses. Johnson served as a Democrat. Johnson died in office on July 31, 1875.
Key Information
- Full Name: Andrew Johnson
- Died: July 31, 1875
- Term Started: December 7, 1857
- Term Ended: July 31, 1875
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 7, 1857 – Jul 31, 1875 35th–44th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Johnson's service:
- John Bell (TN) 1857–1859
- Alfred Nicholson (TN) 1857–1861
- Joseph Fowler (TN) 1866–1871
- David Patterson (TN) 1866–1869
- William Brownlow (TN) 1869–1875
- Henry Cooper (TN) 1871–1875