Historical Profile
James Beck is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
James Beck
Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky
Biography
James Beck (died 1890) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from October 1877 to May 1890, during the 45th–51st Congresses. Beck served as a Democrat. Beck died in office on May 3, 1890.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Burnie Beck
- Died: May 3, 1890
- Term Started: December 2, 1889
- Term Ended: May 3, 1890
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Dec 2, 1889 – May 3, 1890 51st Congress Democrat Kentucky
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 Kentucky
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Beck's service:
- Thomas McCreery (KY) 1877–1879
- John Williams (KY) 1879–1885
- Joseph Blackburn (KY) 1885–1890