Historical Profile
James Simmons is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Simmons
Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Biography
James Simmons (died 1864) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1841 and 1863, between the 27th and 37th Congresses. Simmons served as a Whig and later as a Republican. Simmons died on July 10, 1864.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Fowler Simmons
- Died: July 10, 1864
- Term Started: December 7, 1857
- Term Ended: March 3, 1863
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- May 31, 1841 – Dec 7, 1857 27th–35th Congresses Whig Rhode Island
- Dec 7, 1857 – Mar 3, 1863 35th–37th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Simmons's service:
- Nathan Dixon (RI) 1841–1843
- William Sprague (RI) 1842–1845
- John Francis (RI) 1844–1845
- Albert Greene (RI) 1845–1851
- John Clarke (RI) 1847–1853
- Charles James (RI) 1851–1857
- Philip Allen (RI) 1853–1859
- Henry Anthony (RI) 1859–1863
- Samuel Arnold (RI) 1862–1863