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Felix Grundy

Democrat · House and Senate · Tennessee · 1811–1841

Felix Grundy was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Tennessee, serving 1811–1841. Cast 2,018 votes and missed 14.6%.

Years in Congress
12
Votes missed
14.6%
Born
1777
Died
1840

Biography

Felix Grundy (September 11, 1777 – December 19, 1840) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 13th U.S. attorney general. He also had served several terms as a congressman and as a U.S. senator from Tennessee. He was known for his success as a criminal lawyer who attracted crowds when he served on the defense.

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Terms in office

  • House, Tennessee, 3rd District1811–1813 · Republican
  • House, Tennessee, 5th District1813–1815 · Republican
  • Senate, Tennessee1829–1833 · Jackson
  • Senate, Tennessee1833–1841 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Felix Grundy (D-TN), House & Senate 1811–1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/G000509/felix-grundy (accessed 2026-10-15).

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