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Matthew Clay

Republican · House · Virginia · 1797–1817

Matthew Clay was a Republican U.S. representative from Virginia, serving 1797–1817. Cast 1,175 votes and missed 23.1%.

Years in Congress
12
Votes missed
23.1%
Born
1754
Died
1815

Terms in office

  • House, Virginia, 6th District1797–1803 · Republican
  • House, Virginia, 14th District1803–1813 · Republican
  • House, Virginia, -1th District1815–1817 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “Matthew Clay (R-VA), House 1797–1817,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000487/matthew-clay (accessed 2026-10-13).

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