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Nathan Clifford

Democrat · House · Maine · 1839–1843

Nathan Clifford was a Democratic U.S. representative from Maine, serving 1839–1843. Cast 1,555 votes and missed 9.9%.

Years in Congress
3
Votes missed
9.9%
Born
1803
Died
1881

Biography

Nathan Clifford (August 18, 1803 – July 25, 1881) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and Democratic politician from Maine. Clifford is one of the few people who have held a constitutional office in each of the three branches of the US federal government.

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Terms in office

  • House, Maine, 1st District1839–1843 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Nathan Clifford (D-ME), House 1839–1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000518/nathan-clifford (accessed 2026-10-14).

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