William Cabell Rives

U.S. Senator

Virginia

DemocraticIn this role on March 2, 1839

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INDEXED SERVICE HISTORY

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May 31, 1841 — March 3, 1845
U.S. Senator
Virginia
Whig Service source
January 1, 1836 — March 3, 1839
U.S. Senator
Virginia
Democratic Service source
January 1, 1832 — March 3, 1835
U.S. Senator
Virginia
Jackson Service source
December 7, 1829 — March 3, 1831
U.S. Representative
Virginia · At large
Jacksonian Service source
December 3, 1827 — March 3, 1829
U.S. Representative
Virginia · District 10
Jackson Service source
December 5, 1825 — March 3, 1827
U.S. Representative
Virginia · District 10
Jackson Service source
December 1, 1823 — March 3, 1825
U.S. Representative
Virginia · District 10
Jacksonian Service source

Service history is indexed from 1789. Current Congress is checked against both official rosters. Cabinet coverage is a dated current snapshot. See coverage and methodology

Checked Sep 7, 2026

OPENING THE RECORD

The offices. The years.

Each entry retains its source and dates. Current term end dates are scheduled dates and may change.