What party did Willis Machen belong to?

Willis Machen was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did Willis Machen serve in the U.S. Senate?

Willis Machen served in the U.S. Senate from September 27, 1872 to March 3, 1873, representing Kentucky.

When did Willis Machen die?

Willis Machen died on September 29, 1893.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Willis Machen

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Willis Machen (died 1893) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from September 1872 to March 1873, during the 42nd Congress. Machen served as a Democrat. Machen died on September 29, 1893.

Key Information

Full Name: Willis Benson Machen
Died: September 29, 1893
Term Started: September 27, 1872
Term Ended: March 3, 1873

Service History

Sep 27, 1872 – Mar 3, 1873 42nd Congress Democrat Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Mitch McConnell

Republican
Rand Paul

Republican

Served With

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

John Stevenson (KY) 1872–1873