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James Shields

U.S. Senator

Illinois

DemocraticIn this role on December 30, 1853

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January 27, 1879 — March 3, 1879
U.S. Senator
Missouri
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January 1, 1858 — March 3, 1859
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Minnesota
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December 3, 1849 — March 3, 1855
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Illinois
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