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David Davis

Independent · Senate · Illinois · 1877–1883

David Davis was a independent U.S. senator from Illinois, serving 1877–1883. Cast 1,354 votes and missed 36.8%.

Years in Congress
5
Votes missed
36.8%
Born
1815
Died
1886

Biography

American lawyer, judge, Supreme Court justice, and politician (1815–1886)

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Illinois1877–1883 · Independent

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Capitol Receipts, “David Davis (I-IL), Senate 1877–1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000097/david-davis (accessed 2026-10-13).

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