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Robert Hayne

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Robert Hayne (died 1839) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1823 and 1833, between the 18th and 22nd Congresses. Hayne served as a Jacksonian and later as a Nullifier. Hayne died on September 24, 1839.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Robert Young Hayne
  • Died: September 24, 1839
  • Term Started: December 7, 1829
  • Term Ended: March 3, 1833
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Dec 1, 1823 – Dec 7, 1829 18th–21st Congresses Jacksonian South Carolina
  • Dec 7, 1829 – Mar 3, 1833 21st–22nd Congresses Nullifier 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.

Served With

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