Historical Profile
John Calhoun is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Calhoun
Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Biography
John Calhoun (died 1850) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate across 5 separate periods of service between 1832 and 1851, between the 22nd and 31st Congresses. Calhoun served as a Nullifier and later as a Democrat. Calhoun died in office on March 31, 1850.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Caldwell Calhoun
- Died: March 31, 1850
- Term Started: December 6, 1847
- Term Ended: March 3, 1851
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 29, 1832 – Dec 7, 1835 22nd–24th Congresses Nullifier South Carolina
- Dec 7, 1835 – May 31, 1841 24th–27th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- May 31, 1841 – Dec 1, 1845 27th–29th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 6, 1847 29th–30th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 6, 1847 – Mar 3, 1851 30th–31st Congresses Democrat South Carolina
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 South Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Calhoun's service:
- Robert Hayne (SC) 1832–1833
- Stephen Miller (SC) 1832–1833
- William Preston (SC) 1833–1843
- George McDuffie (SC) 1842–1846
- Daniel Huger (SC) 1843–1845
- Andrew Butler (SC) 1846–1851
- Robert Barnwell (SC) 1850–1851
- Franklin Elmore (SC) 1850–1851
- Robert Rhett (SC) 1850–1851