Historical Profile
Daniel Webster is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Daniel Webster
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Daniel Webster (died 1850) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from December 1827 to July 1850, during the 20th–31st Congresses. Webster served as an Adams Republican and later as a Whig. Webster died in office on July 22, 1850.
Key Information
- Full Name: Daniel Webster
- Died: July 22, 1850
- Term Started: December 1, 1845
- Term Ended: July 22, 1850
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 17, 1827 – Dec 2, 1833 20th–23rd Congresses Adams Republican Massachusetts
- Dec 2, 1833 – Dec 2, 1839 23rd–26th Congresses Whig Massachusetts
- Dec 2, 1839 – Dec 1, 1845 26th–29th Congresses Whig Massachusetts
- Dec 1, 1845 – Jul 22, 1850 29th–31st Congresses Whig 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 Webster's service:
- Nathaniel Silsbee (MA) 1827–1835
- John Davis (MA) 1835–1850
- Isaac Bates (MA) 1841–1845
- Rufus Choate (MA) 1841–1845