Thomas A. Hendricks was a lifelong Democrat who remained loyal to his party throughout his political career. He consistently voted along party lines, even when his actions may have been considered controversial by modern Democrats. During the Reconstruction Era, Hendricks rose to power as a Southern Democrat and staunchly opposed any efforts to reconcile the divide caused by slavery. He even supported President Andrew Johnson after his impeachment and voted against the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth Amendments. Hendricks’ dedication to his party only grew stronger when he was elected as Vice President, giving him more influence to push his agenda. From his early life to his start in politics, his time as a senator and governor, and his run for Vice President, Hendricks remained a devoted Democrat. His death left a lasting legacy in the political world.
