What party did Richard Bassett belong to?

Richard Bassett was a member of the Anti-Administration party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did Richard Bassett serve in the U.S. Senate?

Richard Bassett served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1789 to March 3, 1793, representing Delaware.

When did Richard Bassett die?

Richard Bassett died on August 15, 1815.

Historical Profile

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

Anti-Administration Inactive

Richard Bassett

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

Richard Bassett (died 1815) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from March 1789 to March 1793, during the 1st–2nd Congresses. Bassett served as an Anti-Administration. Bassett died on August 15, 1815.

Key Information

Full Name: Richard Bassett
Died: August 15, 1815
Term Started: March 4, 1789
Term Ended: March 3, 1793

Service History

Mar 4, 1789 – Mar 3, 1793 1st–2nd Congresses Anti-Administration 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 Bassett's service:

George Read (DE) 1789–1793