What party did Henry Dawes belong to?

Henry Dawes was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.

When did Henry Dawes serve in the U.S. Senate?

Henry Dawes served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1875 to March 3, 1893, representing Massachusetts.

When did Henry Dawes die?

Henry Dawes died on February 5, 1903.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Henry Dawes

Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

Biography

Henry Dawes (died 1903) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from December 1875 to March 1893, during the 44th–52nd Congresses. Dawes served as a Republican. Dawes died on February 5, 1903.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry Laurens Dawes
Died: February 5, 1903
Term Started: December 5, 1887
Term Ended: March 3, 1893
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Dec 6, 1875 – Dec 5, 1881 44th–47th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 5, 1887 47th–50th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
Dec 5, 1887 – Mar 3, 1893 50th–52nd Congresses 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 Dawes's service:

George Boutwell (MA) 1875–1877
George Hoar (MA) 1877–1893