What party did Matthew Butler belong to?

Matthew Butler was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Matthew Butler serve in the U.S. Senate?

Matthew Butler served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1895, representing South Carolina.

When did Matthew Butler die?

Matthew Butler died on April 14, 1909.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Matthew Butler

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Matthew Butler (died 1909) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from March 1877 to March 1895, during the 45th–53rd Congresses. Butler served as a Democrat. Butler died on April 14, 1909.

Key Information

Full Name: Matthew Calbraith Butler
Died: April 14, 1909
Term Started: March 4, 1877
Term Ended: March 3, 1895

Service History

Mar 4, 1877 – Mar 3, 1895 45th–53rd 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 Butler's service:

John Patterson (SC) 1877–1879
Wade Hampton (SC) 1879–1891
John Irby (SC) 1891–1895