What party did James Bayard, Jr. belong to?

James Bayard, Jr. was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did James Bayard, Jr. serve in the U.S. Senate?

James Bayard, Jr. served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1851 to March 3, 1869, representing Delaware.

When did James Bayard, Jr. die?

James Bayard, Jr. died on June 13, 1880.

Historical Profile

James Bayard, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

James Bayard, Jr.

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

James Bayard, Jr. (died 1880) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1851 and 1869, between the 32nd and 40th Congresses. Bayard served as a Democrat. Bayard died on June 13, 1880.

Key Information

Full Name: James Asheton Bayard, Jr.
Died: June 13, 1880
Term Started: April 5, 1867
Term Ended: March 3, 1869

Service History

Mar 4, 1851 – Jan 29, 1864 32nd–38th Congresses Democrat Delaware
Apr 5, 1867 – Mar 3, 1869 40th Congress Democrat Delaware

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 Delaware

Served With

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

Presley Spruance (DE) 1851–1853
John Clayton (DE) 1853–1856
Joseph Comegys (DE) 1856–1857
Martin Bates (DE) 1858–1859
Willard Saulsbury, Sr. (DE) 1859–1864, 1867–1869