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Edwin Denby

Republican · House · Michigan · 1905–1911

Edwin Denby was a Republican U.S. representative from Michigan, serving 1905–1911. Cast 413 votes and missed 36.5%.

Years in Congress
4
Votes missed
36.5%
Born
1870
Died
1929

Biography

Edwin Denby (February 18, 1870 – February 8, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of the Navy in the administrations of Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge from 1921 to 1924. He also played a notable role in the infamous Teapot Dome scandal which took place during the Harding presidency. He was the son of Charles Harvey Denby, grandson of Graham N.

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Terms in office

  • House, Michigan, 1st District1905–1911 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Edwin Denby (R-MI), House 1905–1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000232/edwin-denby (accessed 2026-10-13).