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John McLean

Republican · House · Ohio · 1813–1817

John McLean was a Republican U.S. representative from Ohio, serving 1813–1817. Cast 342 votes and missed 19.3%.

Years in Congress
3
Votes missed
19.3%
Born
1785
Died
1861

Biography

John McLean was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States Congress, as U.S. Postmaster General, and as a justice of the Ohio and United States Supreme Courts. He was often discussed for the Whig Party nominations for president, and is also one of the few people who served in all three branches of government.

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Terms in office

  • House, Ohio, 1st District1813–1817 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “John McLean (R-OH), House 1813–1817,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000549/john-mclean (accessed 2026-10-13).

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