James Ross (Pennsylvania politician)

James Ross
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office
March 1, 1799 – December 1, 1799
Preceded byJohn Laurance
Succeeded bySamuel Livermore
United States Senator
from Pennsylvania
In office
April 24, 1794 – March 4, 1803
Preceded byAlbert Gallatin
Succeeded bySamuel Maclay
Personal details
Born(1762-07-12)July 12, 1762
Delta, Province of Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 27, 1847(1847-11-27) (aged 85)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political partyFederalist
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James Ross (July 12, 1762 – November 27, 1847) was an American politician and lawyer who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from 1794 to 1803. During his tenure, he served as president pro tempore of the United States Senate from March to December 1799.