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James Madison Porter

Secretary of War · 1843–1844

James Madison Porter, Secretary of War. The Senate voted 3–38 on the nomination on Jan 30, 1844 ().

Senate votes
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Positions

  • Secretary of War1843-03-08–1844-01-30

Senate confirmation votes

  • Secretary of war in place of john c
    28th Congress ·     3–38 · Jan 30, 1844

Biography

James Madison Porter was an American politician who served as the 18th United States Secretary of War and a founder of Lafayette College.

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