What party did Charles Sumner belong to?

Charles Sumner was a member of the Liberal Republican party and represented the state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.

When did Charles Sumner serve in the U.S. Senate?

Charles Sumner served in the U.S. Senate from April 24, 1851 to March 11, 1874, representing Massachusetts.

When did Charles Sumner die?

Charles Sumner died on March 11, 1874.

Historical Profile

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

Liberal Republican Inactive

Charles Sumner

Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

Biography

Charles Sumner (died 1874) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from April 1851 to March 1874, during the 32nd–43rd Congresses. Sumner served as a Liberal Republican. Sumner died in office on March 11, 1874.

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Key Information

Full Name: Charles Sumner
Died: March 11, 1874
Term Started: April 24, 1851
Term Ended: March 11, 1874

Service History

Apr 24, 1851 – Mar 11, 1874 32nd–43rd Congresses Liberal Republican Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Served With

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

John Davis (MA) 1851–1853
Edward Everett (MA) 1853–1854
Julius Rockwell (MA) 1854–1855
Henry Wilson (MA) 1855–1873
George Boutwell (MA) 1873–1874