Historical Profile
Judah Benjamin is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Judah Benjamin
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Judah Benjamin (died 1884) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1853 and 1861, between the 33rd and 37th Congresses. Benjamin served as a Democrat. Benjamin died on May 6, 1884.
Key Information
- Full Name: Judah Philip Benjamin
- Died: May 6, 1884
- Term Started: December 5, 1859
- Term Ended: December 31, 1861
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Dec 5, 1859 – Dec 31, 1861 36th–37th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Benjamin's service:
- John Slidell (LA) 1853–1861
- Pierre Soulé (LA) 1853