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Benjamin Tappan

Democrat · Senate · Ohio · 1839–1845

Benjamin Tappan was a Democratic U.S. senator from Ohio, serving 1839–1845. Cast 1,273 votes and missed 12.9%.

Years in Congress
5
Votes missed
12.9%
Born
1773
Died
1857

Biography

Benjamin Tappan (May 25, 1773 – April 20, 1857) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Ohio and a United States senator from Ohio.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Ohio1839–1845 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “Benjamin Tappan (D-OH), Senate 1839–1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000039/benjamin-tappan (accessed 2026-10-13).

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