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John Thompson
American · House and Senate · Kentucky · 1839–1859
John Thompson was a American U.S. representative and senator from Kentucky, serving 1839–1859. Cast 2,251 votes and missed 41.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 10
- Votes missed
- 41.4%
- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1874
Terms in office
- House, Kentucky, 5th District1839–1843 · Whig
- House, Kentucky, 5th District1847–1851 · Whig
- Senate, Kentucky1853–1859 · American
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Capitol Receipts, “John Thompson (A-KY), House & Senate 1839–1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000208/john-thompson (accessed 2026-10-13).