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Andrew Buchanan

Andrew Buchanan served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1835-1839).

  • Democratic
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 20
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 20

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1835-1839

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Andrew Buchanan, born April 08, 1780, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1835 to 1839. A member of the Democratic Party, Buchanan served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 20 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Andrew Buchanan was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Pennsylvania from the state’s 20 congressional district. Buchanan served from 1835-12-07 to 1839-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Buchanan participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Pennsylvania. As a Democratic Party member, Buchanan’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Andrew Buchanan’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Pennsylvania and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from Pennsylvania, Buchanan played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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