What party did James Buchanan belong to?

James Buchanan was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.

When did James Buchanan serve in the U.S. Senate?

James Buchanan served in the U.S. Senate from December 6, 1834 to March 5, 1845, representing Pennsylvania.

When did James Buchanan die?

James Buchanan died on June 1, 1868.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

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 from December 1834 to March 1845, during the 23rd–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: March 5, 1845
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 6, 1834 – Sep 4, 1837 23rd–25th Congresses Jacksonian Pennsylvania
Sep 4, 1837 – Dec 4, 1843 25th–28th Congresses Democrat Pennsylvania
Dec 4, 1843 – Mar 5, 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
Daniel Sturgeon (PA) 1840–1845