Historical Profile
James Buchanan is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Buchanan
Former U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania
Biography
James Buchanan (died 1868) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1834 and 1845, between the 23rd and 29th Congresses. Buchanan served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. Buchanan died on June 1, 1868.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Buchanan
- Died: June 1, 1868
- Term Started: December 4, 1843
- Term Ended: December 31, 1845
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 1, 1834 – Sep 4, 1837 23rd–25th Congresses Jacksonian Pennsylvania
- Sep 4, 1837 – Dec 4, 1843 25th–28th Congresses Democrat Pennsylvania
- Dec 4, 1843 – Dec 31, 1845 28th–29th Congresses Democrat Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Buchanan's service:
- Samuel McKean (PA) 1834–1839
- William Wilkins (PA) 1834–1835
- Daniel Sturgeon (PA) 1840–1845
- Simon Cameron (PA) 1845