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James Chesnut Jr.

Democrat · Senate · South Carolina · 1858–1860

James Chesnut Jr. was a Democratic U.S. senator from South Carolina, serving 1858–1860. Cast 466 votes and missed 25.1%.

Years in Congress
1
Votes missed
25.1%
Born
1815
Died
1885

Terms in office

  • Senate, South Carolina1858–1860 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “James Chesnut Jr. (D-SC), Senate 1858–1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000348/james-chesnut-jr (accessed 2026-10-15).