James Henderson Berry (born May 15, 1841) was a Democratic United States senator from Arkansas who served in the Senate from December 7, 1885, to March 3, 1907. Representing the state of Arkansas, he held the office of senator for four terms, making him a long-serving member of the chamber during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His tenure in the Senate marked him as a significant historical member of Congress from Arkansas.
During his time in office, Berry served as a senator without a designated congressional district, as is customary for members of the United States Senate, and he was affiliated with the Democratic Party throughout his career. Identified in congressional records by the bioguide ID B000418, he is remembered primarily for his extended period of service, which spanned more than two decades. James Henderson Berry left the Senate on March 3, 1907, concluding his role as a former senator from Arkansas.
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