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Silas Wright Jr.

Democrat · House and Senate · New York · 1827–1845

Silas Wright Jr. was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from New York, serving 1827–1845. Cast 2,382 votes and missed 13.8%.

Years in Congress
12
Votes missed
13.8%
Born
1795
Died
1847

Terms in office

  • House, New York, 20th District1827–1829 · Jackson
  • House, New York, -1th District1831–1833 · Jacksonian
  • Senate, New York1833–1837 · Jackson
  • Senate, New York1837–1845 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Silas Wright Jr. (D-NY), House & Senate 1827–1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000770/silas-wright-jr (accessed 2026-10-13).