Historical Profile
Andrew Johnson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 across 2 separate periods of service between 1857 and 1875, between the 35th and 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: March 4, 1875
- Term Ended: July 31, 1875
Service History
- Oct 8, 1857 – Mar 4, 1862 35th–37th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Mar 4, 1875 – Jul 31, 1875 44th Congress 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) 1859–1861
- Henry Cooper (TN) 1875