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James Shields

Former U.S. Senator for Missouri

Biography

James Shields (died 1879) was an American politician who represented Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri in the United States Senate from December 1849 to March 1879, during the 31st–45th Congresses. Shields served as a Democrat. Shields is one of the few Americans to have represented more than one state in the Senate. Shields died on June 1, 1879.

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Key Information

  • Full Name: James Shields
  • Died: June 1, 1879
  • Term Started: January 27, 1879
  • Term Ended: March 3, 1879
  • Senate Class: Class III

Service History

  • Dec 3, 1849 – Jan 1, 1858 31st–35th Congresses Democrat Illinois
  • Jan 1, 1858 – Jan 27, 1879 35th–45th Congresses Democrat Minnesota
  • Jan 27, 1879 – Mar 3, 1879 45th Congress Democrat Missouri

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.

Served With

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