Senator John Langdon

John Langdon served as a Senator from New Hampshire in the United States Congress from 1789 to 1801. A member of the Republican Party, John Langdon contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

John Langdon’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, John Langdon participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

John Langdon Jr. (June 26, 1741 – September 18, 1819) was an American politician and Founding Father from New Hampshire. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, signed the United States Constitution, and was one of the first two United States senators from New Hampshire. As a member of the Continental Congress, Langdon was an early supporter of the Revolutionary War. He later served in the United States Congress for 12 years, including as the first president pro tempore of the Senate, before becoming president and later governor of New Hampshire. He turned down a nomination for U.S. vice presidential candidate in 1812.