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John Crittenden

Unionist · Senate and House · Kentucky · 1817–1863

John Crittenden was a Unionist U.S. representative and senator from Kentucky, serving 1817–1863. Cast 3,235 votes and missed 34.9%.

Years in Congress
18
Votes missed
34.9%
Born
1786
Died
1863

Biography

U.S. Attorney General and politician from Kentucky (1787-1863)

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Terms in office

  • Senate, Kentucky1817–1819 · Republican
  • Senate, Kentucky1835–1848 · Whig
  • Senate, Kentucky1855–1861 · American
  • House, Kentucky, 8th District1861–1863 · Unionist

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Capitol Receipts, “John Crittenden (U-KY), Senate & House 1817–1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000912/john-crittenden (accessed 2026-10-15).