Senator Murphy James Foster

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Senator Murphy James Foster - Louisiana Democratic

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NameMurphy James Foster
PositionSenator
StateLouisiana
PartyDemocratic
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartDecember 2, 1901
Term EndMarch 3, 1913
Terms Served2
BornJanuary 12, 1849
GenderMale
Bioguide IDF000310

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Senator Murphy James Foster
Murphy James Foster served as a senator for Louisiana (1901-1913).

About Senator Murphy James Foster



Murphy James Foster (born January 12, 1849) was a Democratic politician who represented the state of Louisiana in the United States Senate in the early twentieth century. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a senator from Louisiana beginning on December 2, 1901. His tenure in the Senate placed him among the historical members of Congress who helped shape federal legislation during a period of significant national change.

Foster served two terms in the United States Senate, holding office from December 2, 1901, until March 3, 1913. During these years he was a senator for Louisiana, reflecting the political priorities and perspectives of his state within the broader national legislature. Identified in congressional records by the biographical guide number F000310, Murphy James Foster is remembered primarily for his role as a former U.S. senator from Louisiana during the 1901–1913 period.

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