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John Tyler
Whig · House and Senate · Virginia · 1815–1845
John Tyler was a Whig U.S. representative and senator from Virginia, serving 1815–1845. Cast 1,142 votes and missed 22.9%.
- Years in Congress
- 12
- Votes missed
- 22.9%
- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1862
Biography
John Tyler was the tenth president of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845, after briefly holding office as the tenth vice president in 1841. He was elected vice president on the 1840 Whig ticket with William Henry Harrison, succeeding to the presidency following Harrison's death 31 days after assuming office as president.
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Terms in office
- House, Virginia, 23rd District1815–1821 · Republican
- Senate, Virginia1827–1833 · Jackson
- Senate, Virginia1833–1837 ·
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Capitol Receipts, “John Tyler (W-VA), House & Senate 1815–1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/T000450/john-tyler (accessed 2026-10-13).