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William King

Democrat · House and Senate · North Carolina, Alabama · 1811–1853

William King was a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from North Carolina and Alabama, serving 1811–1853. Cast 4,922 votes and missed 10.9%.

Years in Congress
30
Votes missed
10.9%
Born
1786
Died
1853

Biography

vice president of the United States from March to April 1853 (1786–1853)

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Terms in office

  • House, North Carolina, 5th District1811–1816 · Republican
  • Senate, Alabama1819–1823 · Republican
  • Senate, Alabama1823–1835 · Jackson
  • Senate, Alabama1835–1844 · Democrat
  • Senate, Alabama1848–1852 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “William King (D-NC), House & Senate 1811–1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/K000217/william-king (accessed 2026-10-13).

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