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Timothy Pickering

Federalist · Senate and House · Massachusetts · 1803–1817

Timothy Pickering was a Federalist U.S. representative and senator from Massachusetts, serving 1803–1817. Cast 891 votes and missed 7.3%.

Years in Congress
9
Votes missed
7.3%
Born
1745
Died
1829

Biography

Timothy Pickering (July 17, 1745 – January 29, 1829) was the third United States secretary of state, serving under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. He also represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress as a member of the Federalist Party. In 1795, he was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Massachusetts1803–1811 · Federalist
  • House, Massachusetts, 3rd District1813–1815 · Federalist
  • House, Massachusetts, 2nd District1815–1817 · Federalist

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Capitol Receipts, “Timothy Pickering (F-MA), Senate & House 1803–1817,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000324/timothy-pickering (accessed 2026-10-13).

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