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 October 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: December 2, 1889
- Term Ended: March 3, 1895
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 2, 1889 – Mar 3, 1895 51st–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