What party did Martin Bates belong to?

Martin Bates was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did Martin Bates serve in the U.S. Senate?

Martin Bates served in the U.S. Senate from January 14, 1857 to March 3, 1859, representing Delaware.

When did Martin Bates die?

Martin Bates died on January 1, 1869.

Historical Profile

Martin Bates is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Martin Bates

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

Martin Bates (died 1869) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from December 1857 to March 1859, during the 35th Congress. Bates served as a Democrat. Bates died on January 1, 1869.

Key Information

Full Name: Martin Waltham Bates
Died: January 1, 1869
Term Started: December 7, 1857
Term Ended: March 3, 1859
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 7, 1857 – Mar 3, 1859 35th Congress Democrat Delaware

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 Delaware

Chris Coons

Democrat
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democrat

Served With

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

James Bayard, Jr. (DE) 1857–1859