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John Bell
American · House and Senate · Tennessee · 1827–1859
John Bell was a American U.S. representative and senator from Tennessee, serving 1827–1859. Cast 4,147 votes and missed 29.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 19
- Votes missed
- 29.4%
- Born
- 1796
- Died
- 1869
Biography
John Bell (February 18, 1796 – September 10, 1869) was an American politician, attorney, and planter who was a candidate for President of the United States in the election of 1860. One of Tennessee's most prominent antebellum politicians, Bell served in the House of Representatives from 1827 to 1841, and in the Senate from 1847 to 1859.
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Terms in office
- House, Tennessee, 7th District1827–1835 · Jackson
- House, Tennessee, 7th District1835–1841 · Whig
- Senate, Tennessee1847–1853 · Whig
- Senate, Tennessee1853–1859 · American
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Capitol Receipts, “John Bell (A-TN), House & Senate 1827–1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000340/john-bell (accessed 2026-10-13).