Historical Profile
Thomas Rusk is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Thomas Rusk
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Thomas Rusk (died 1857) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from February 1846 to July 1857, during the 29th–35th Congresses. Rusk served as a Democrat. Rusk died in office on July 29, 1857.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Jefferson Rusk
- Died: July 29, 1857
- Term Started: March 3, 1857
- Term Ended: July 29, 1857
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Feb 21, 1846 – Dec 1, 1851 29th–32nd Congresses Democrat Texas
- Dec 1, 1851 – Mar 3, 1857 32nd–34th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Mar 3, 1857 – Jul 29, 1857 34th–35th Congresses Democrat Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Rusk's service:
- Samuel Houston (TX) 1846–1857