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John Spencer
Republican · House · New York · 1817–1819
John Spencer was a Republican U.S. representative from New York, serving 1817–1819. Cast 87 votes and missed 17.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 1
- Votes missed
- 17.9%
- Born
- 1788
- Died
- 1855
Biography
John Canfield Spencer (January 8, 1788 – May 17, 1855) was an American lawyer, politician, judge and United States Cabinet secretary in the administration of President John Tyler. After graduating from Union College in 1806, Spencer practiced law and held various positions, including master of chancery, postmaster, and attorney general. Spencer served in the U.S.
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Terms in office
- House, New York, 21st District1817–1819 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “John Spencer (R-NY), House 1817–1819,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000727/john-spencer (accessed 2026-10-13).