Historical Profile
James Cameron is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
James Cameron
Former U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania
Biography
James Cameron (died 1918) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from March 1877 to March 1897, during the 45th–54th Congresses. Cameron served as a Republican. Cameron died on August 30, 1918.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Donald Cameron
- Died: August 30, 1918
- Term Started: March 20, 1877
- Term Ended: March 3, 1897
Service History
- Mar 20, 1877 – Mar 3, 1897 45th–54th Congresses Republican 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 Cameron's service:
- William Wallace (PA) 1877–1881
- John Mitchell (PA) 1881–1887
- Matthew Quay (PA) 1887–1897