What party did Martin Van Buren belong to?

Martin Van Buren was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of New York in the U.S. Senate.

When did Martin Van Buren serve in the U.S. Senate?

Martin Van Buren served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1821 to December 20, 1828, representing New York.

When did Martin Van Buren die?

Martin Van Buren died on July 24, 1862.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

Martin Van Buren

Former U.S. Senator for New York

Biography

Martin Van Buren (died 1862) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate from March 1821 to December 1828, during the 17th–20th Congresses. Van Buren served as a Jacksonian. Van Buren died on July 24, 1862.

Key Information

Full Name: Martin Van Buren
Died: July 24, 1862
Term Started: March 4, 1821
Term Ended: December 20, 1828

Service History

Mar 4, 1821 – Dec 20, 1828 17th–20th Congresses Jacksonian New York

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 New York

Chuck Schumer

Democrat
Kirsten Gillibrand

Democrat

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Van Buren's service:

Rufus King (NY) 1821–1825
Nathan Sanford (NY) 1826–1828