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Arthur Pendleton Bagby

Arthur Pendleton Bagby served as a senator for Alabama (1841-1849).

  • Democratic
  • Alabama
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Alabama

Representing constituents across the Alabama delegation.

Service period 1841-1849

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Arthur Pendleton Bagby was a Democratic senator from Alabama who served in the United States Senate from May 31, 1841, to March 3, 1849. Representing the state of Alabama, he completed two terms in the Senate during a period marked by significant national debates over expansion, economics, and sectional interests. His service places him among the historical members of Congress from the antebellum era.

As a senator, Bagby held office as a member of the Democratic Party and is recorded as a former officeholder. While details of his committee assignments, specific legislative initiatives, and personal background are not provided in the available metadata, his nearly eight-year tenure indicates sustained political support in Alabama during the 1840s. His career in the Senate remains his primary documented role in national public life.

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