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John Dix

Democrat · Senate · New York · 1845–1849

John Dix was a Democratic U.S. senator from New York, serving 1845–1849. Cast 739 votes and missed 7.9%.

Years in Congress
3
Votes missed
7.9%
Born
1798
Died
1879

Biography

John Adams Dix (July 24, 1798 – April 21, 1879) was an American politician and military officer who was Secretary of the Treasury, Governor of New York and Union major general during the Civil War.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, New York1845–1849 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “John Dix (D-NY), Senate 1845–1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/D000365/john-dix (accessed 2026-10-13).

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