Jesse D. Bright

Jesse D. Bright ( December 18 , 1812 – May 20 , 1875 ) was a Democratic Senator from Indiana during the period of March 4 , 1845 to February 5 , 1862 . He was born in Norwich, New York and moved to Madison, Indiana in 1820 .

AS SENATOR

Bright was elected in 1845 to represent Indiana in the United States Senate . He kept his post until he was Expelled from the Senate, in 1862 . This was due to Bright's recognition of Jefferson Davis as the President of the Confederate States Of America and support of the rebellion.

--- Committee On Roads And Canals (Thirty-first, Thirty-second, Thirty-third Congresses)

--- Committee On Public Buildings And Grounds (Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses)

Bright also served as President Pro Tempore Of The United States Senate several times throughout his tenure.

OTHER POSTS HELD

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	Title	President ''pro Tempore'' Of The United States Senate
	Before	Lewis Cass
	Years	December 5 , 1854 &ndash June 9 , 1856
	After	Charles E Stuart

	Title	President ''pro Tempore'' Of The United States Senate
	Before	Charles E Stuart
	Years	June 11 , 1856 &ndash January 6 , 1857
	After	James M Mason

	Title	President ''pro Tempore'' Of The United States Senate
	Before	Benjamin Fitzpatrick
	Years	June 12 , 1860 &ndash June 13 , 1860
	After	Benjamin Fitzpatrick

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	1875 deaths

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