George Poindexter

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George Poindexter

George Poindexter (1779September 5, 1853) was an American politician.

He served as the Governor of Mississippi from 1820 to 1822 and was a U.S. Senator from Mississippi from 1830 to 1835. He served as the president pro tempore of the Senate during the Twenty-third Congress, from June 28 to November 30, 1834.

During this time, Poindexter was also the Acting Vice President from December 28, 1832 - March 4, 1833.

Preceded by
David Holmes
Governor of Mississippi
1819-1821
Succeeded by
Walter Leake
Preceded by
Robert H. Adams
U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Mississippi
18301835
Succeeded by
Robert J. Walker
Preceded by
Hugh Lawson White
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
December 3, 1832December 15, 1833
Succeeded by
John Tyler