United States Congressional Delegations from Virginia
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These are tables of congressional delegations from Virginia
to the United States Senate
and United States House of Representatives
.
Virginia has undergone so many demographic changes that in some cases, a district often is not a direct continuation of the same numbered district before reapportionment. For example, the current 7th District
covers roughly the same geographic area of what was the 3rd District
prior to redistricting after the 1990 Census
. Additionally, after the separation of West Virginia in 1863, Virginia lost two seats (however, during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the Virginia congressional delegation was not seated).
allotted 11 seats to Virginia, but 3 were assigned to West Virginia
, established in 1863. Virginia was left with 8 seats. For most of this decade, however, Virginian representatives were not seated in Congress because of Virginia's secession in the Civil War
. After January 26, 1870, Virginia was allowed to seat members. The state convention called for a ninth seat, at-large, but the House rejected the credentials of its claimant, Joseph Segar
.
, Virginia was allotted 9 seats.
, Virginia gained one seat. For the 48th Congress, a new at-large seat was added to the 9 districts. Starting in the 49th Congress, however, the state was redistricted into 10 districts.
, Virginia lost one seat. For the 73rd Congress
(1933–1935), all nine representatives were elected at-large
state-wide. In all subsequent Congresses, representatives were elected from districts.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
to the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
and United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
.
Virginia has undergone so many demographic changes that in some cases, a district often is not a direct continuation of the same numbered district before reapportionment. For example, the current 7th District
Virginia's 7th congressional district
Virginia's Seventh Congressional District is a U.S. congressional district in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The district is currently represented by Republican Congressman Eric Cantor, the current House majority leader, first elected in 2000.-Voting:...
covers roughly the same geographic area of what was the 3rd District
Virginia's 3rd congressional district
Virginia's third congressional district is a United States congressional district in the commonwealth of Virginia. It covers all of the City of Portsmouth, parts of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond, all of the counties of Charles City, New Kent, and Surry, and part of the...
prior to redistricting after the 1990 Census
United States Census, 1990
The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9.8 percent over the 226,545,805 persons enumerated during the 1980 Census....
. Additionally, after the separation of West Virginia in 1863, Virginia lost two seats (however, during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the Virginia congressional delegation was not seated).
United States Senate
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| William Grayson William Grayson William Grayson was a soldier, lawyer, and statesman from Virginia. He was one of the first two U.S. Senators from Virginia, and belonged to the Anti-Federalist faction.-Biography:... (Anti-Admin) |
1st 1st United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, five House seats were added for North Carolina and one House seat was added for Rhode Island when they ratified the Constitution.-Senate:* President: John Adams * President pro tempore: John Langdon... (1789–1791) |
Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee was an American statesman from Virginia best known for the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain. He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and his famous resolution of June 1776 led to the United States... (Anti-Admin) |
| John Walker (Pro-Admin) |
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| James Monroe James Monroe James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States . Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States, and the last president from the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation... (Anti-Admin) |
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| 2nd 2nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two new House seats were added for each of the new states of Vermont and Kentucky. -Leadership:-Senate:*President: John Adams *President pro tempore:** Richard Henry Lee... (1791–1793) |
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| John Taylor John Taylor of Caroline John Taylor usually called John Taylor of Caroline was a politician and writer. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the United States Senate . He wrote several books on politics and agriculture... (Anti-Admin) |
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| 3rd 3rd United States Congress The Third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1793–1795) |
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| Stevens T. Mason Stevens Thomson Mason (Virginia) Stevens Thomson Mason was a Colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, a member of the Virginia state legislature and a Republican U.S. Senator from Virginia .-Early life and military career:... (D-R) |
Henry Tazewell Henry Tazewell Henry Tazewell was an American politician who was instrumental in the early government of the U.S. state of Virginia. He was born in Brunswick County, Virginia. He served as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1795.He was the father of Littleton Tazewell... (Anti-Admin) |
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| 4th 4th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: John Adams * President pro tempore:** Henry Tazewell , first elected December 7, 1795** Samuel Livermore , first elected May 6, 1796** William Bingham , first elected February 16, 1797... (1795–1797) |
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| 5th 5th United States Congress The Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1797–1799) |
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| 6th 6th United States Congress The Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1799... (1799–1801) |
Wilson C. Nicholas (D-R) | |
| 7th 7th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore:** Abraham Baldwin , first elected December 7, 1801** Stephen R. Bradley , first elected December 14, 1802-House of Representatives:... (1801–1803) |
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| 8th 8th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore: John Brown , October 17, 1803 – February 26, 1804** Jesse Franklin , March 10, 1804 – November 4, 1804** Joseph Anderson , January 15, 1805 – December 1, 1805- House of Representatives :... (1803–1805) |
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| John Taylor John Taylor of Caroline John Taylor usually called John Taylor of Caroline was a politician and writer. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the United States Senate . He wrote several books on politics and agriculture... (D-R) |
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| Abraham B. Venable Abraham B. Venable Abraham Bedford Venable was a representative and senator from Virginia. He was the uncle of congressman Abraham Watkins Venable.... (D-R) |
Andrew Moore (D-R) | |
| William B. Giles (D-R) | ||
| Andrew Moore (D-R) | William B. Giles (D-R) | |
| 9th 9th United States Congress - Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Nathaniel Macon -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1805–1807) |
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| 10th 10th United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: Samuel Smith , elected April 16, 1808** Stephen R. Bradley , elected December 28, 1808** John Milledge , elected January 30, 1809... (1807–1809) |
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| Richard Brent Richard Brent (Virginia) Richard Brent was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Stafford County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.-External links:*... (D-R) |
11th 11th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore:** John Milledge ** Andrew Gregg , elected June 26, 1809** John Gaillard , elected February 28, 1810... (1809–1811) |
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| 12th 12th United States Congress - House of Representatives :During this congress, one new House seat was added for the new state of Louisiana.- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: William H. Crawford -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Henry Clay... (1811–1813) |
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| 13th 13th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Elbridge Gerry , until November 23, 1814, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore: Joseph B. Varnum , December 6, 1813 – February 3, 1814** John Gaillard , elected November 25, 1814- House of Representatives :... (1813–1815) |
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| James Barbour James Barbour James Barbour was an American lawyer, amember and speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, the 18th Governor of Virginia, the first Governor to reside in the current Virginia Governor's Mansion, a U.S. Senator from 1814–1825, and the United States Secretary of War from 1825-1828.Barbour was a... (D-R) |
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| 14th 14th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: John Gaillard of South Carolina, first elected December 4, 1815- House of Representatives :* Speaker: Henry Clay of Kentucky-Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1815–1817) |
Armistead T. Mason (D-R) | |
| 15th 15th United States Congress -Leadership:- Senate :* President: Daniel D. Tompkins * President pro tempore:** John Gaillard , elected March 4, 1817** James Barbour , elected February 15, 1819- House of Representatives :*Speaker: Henry Clay -Members:... (1817–1819) |
John W. Eppes (D-R) | |
| 16th 16th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Alabama and one seat was reapportioned from Massachusetts to the new state of Maine. For the beginning of the next congress, six more seats from Massachusetts would be reapportioned to... (1819–1821) |
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| James Pleasants James Pleasants James Pleasants, Jr. was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1819 to 1822 and was the 22nd Governor of Virginia from 1822 to 1825. Pleasants was born at “Cold Comfort,” in Powhatan County, Virginia, October 24, 1769. He pursued classical studies and graduated from the College... (D-R) |
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| 17th 17th United States Congress The Seventeenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1821 to March 3, 1823, during the fifth and sixth... (1821–1823) |
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| John Taylor John Taylor of Caroline John Taylor usually called John Taylor of Caroline was a politician and writer. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the United States Senate . He wrote several books on politics and agriculture... (D-R) |
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| 18th 18th United States Congress The Eighteenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1823 to March 3, 1825, during the seventh and eighth... (1823–1825) |
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| Littleton W. Tazewell (D-R) | ||
| 19th 19th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:... (1825–1827) |
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| John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (D-R) |
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| John Tyler John Tyler John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States . A native of Virginia, Tyler served as a state legislator, governor, U.S. representative, and U.S. senator before being elected Vice President . He was the first to succeed to the office of President following the death of a predecessor... (D-R) |
20th 20th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1827–1829) |
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| 21st 21st United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1829–1831) |
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| 22nd 22nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W... (1831–1833) |
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| William C. Rives (D-R) | ||
| 23rd 23rd United States Congress -House of Representatives:For the beginning of this congress, the size of the House was increased from 213 seats to 240 seats, following the 1830 United States Census .- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren... (1833–1835) |
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| Benjamin W. Leigh Benjamin W. Leigh Benjamin Watkins Leigh was an American lawyer and politician from Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in the United States Senate. Benjamin Watkins Leigh was born in Chesterfield County on June 18, 1781, the son of the Reverend William Leigh... (Anti-J) |
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| 24th 24th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress one House seat was added for each of the new states of Arkansas and Michigan.-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :... (1835–1837) |
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| William C. Rives (W) | Richard E. Parker Richard E. Parker Richard Elliott Parker was born at Rock Spring, Westmoreland County, Virginia, son of Captain William Harwar and Mary Parker, and grandson of Judge Richard and Elizabeth Parker. He studied law at Lawfield, Virginia, under his grandfather, Judge Richard Parker... (D-R) |
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| 25th 25th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Richard Mentor Johnson * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James K. Polk -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1837–1839) |
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| William H. Roane William H. Roane William Henry Roane was a politician from Virginia. He was the son of Judge Spencer Roane and the grandson of founding father Patrick Henry.Born in Virginia, Roane pursued in preparatory studies as a young man... (D) |
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| 26th 26th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :*President: Richard M. Johnson *President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :*Speaker: Robert M.T. Hunter -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1839–1841) |
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| 27th 27th United States Congress The Twenty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1841 to March 3, 1843, during the one-month... (1841–1843) |
William S. Archer William S. Archer William Segar Archer was a politician and lawyer from Virginia who served in the United States Senate from 1841 to 1847. He was the nephew of Joseph Eggleston.... (W) |
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| 28th 28th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant... (1843–1845) |
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| Isaac S. Pennybacker Isaac S. Pennybacker Isaac Samuels Pennybacker was an American lawyer, federal judge, and politician from Harrisonburg, Virginia.- Early life and education :Pennybacker was born at Pine Forge, near New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.... (D) |
29th 29th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum... (1845–1847) |
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| James M. Mason James M. Mason James Murray Mason was a United States Representative and United States Senator from Virginia. He was a grandson of George Mason and represented the Confederate States of America as appointed commissioner of the Confederacy to the United Kingdom and France between 1861 and 1865 during the American... (D) |
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| 30th 30th United States Congress The Thirtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1847 to March 3, 1849, during the last two years of... (1847–1849) |
Robert M. T. Hunter (D) | |
| 31st 31st United States Congress The Thirty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1851, during the last 17 months... (1849–1851) |
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| 32nd 32nd United States Congress The Thirty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1851 to March 3, 1853, during the third and... (1851–1853) |
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| 33rd 33rd United States Congress The Thirty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1853 to March 3, 1855, during the first two years... (1853–1855) |
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| 34th 34th United States Congress The Thirty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1855 to March 4, 1857, during the last two years... (1855–1857) |
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| 35th 35th United States Congress The 35th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1859, during the first two years of James... (1857–1859) |
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| 36th 36th United States Congress The Thirty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1859 to March 4, 1861, during the third and fourth... (1859–1861) |
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| 37th 37th United States Congress The Thirty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1861 to March 4, 1863, during the first two... (1861–1863) |
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| Waitman T. Willey Waitman T. Willey Waitman Thomas Willey was an American lawyer and politician from Morgantown, West Virginia. He represented both the states of Virginia and West Virginia in the United States Senate and was one of West Virginia's first two Senators.Willey was born in 1811, in a log cabin near the present day... (U) |
John S. Carlile John S. Carlile John Snyder Carlile was an American merchant, lawyer, and politician, including a United States Senator. A strong supporter of the Union cause during the American Civil War, he represented the loyalist faction of Virginia, which was eventually separated into two distinct states over his... (U) |
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| Lemuel J. Bowden Lemuel J. Bowden Lemuel Jackson Bowden was an American lawyer and politician from Williamsburg, Virginia.Bowden served as mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia from 1862 to 1863 and represented Virginia in the United States Senate in 1863 as a member of the Unionist Party.Bowden died of smallpox while in office at... (U) |
38th 38th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Before this Congress, the 1860 United States Census and resulting reapportionment changed the size of the House to 241 members... (1863–1865) |
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| Reconstruction | 39th 39th United States Congress The Thirty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1865 to March 4, 1867, during the first month of... (1865–1867) |
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| 40th 40th United States Congress The Fortieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1867 to March 4, 1869, during the third and fourth... (1867–1869) |
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| John F. Lewis John F. Lewis John Francis Lewis was an American plantation owner and politician from Rockingham County, Virginia. He served two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and represented Virginia as a Republican in the United States Senate during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War.John F... (R) |
41st 41st United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President : Schuyler Colfax* President pro tempore: Henry B. Anthony - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James G. Blaine -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1869–1871) |
John W. Johnston John W. Johnston John Warfield Johnston was an American lawyer and politician from Abingdon, Virginia. He served in the Virginia State Senate, and represented Virginia in the United States Senate when the state was readmitted after the American Civil War... (D) |
| 42nd 42nd United States Congress The Forty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1873, during the third and fourth... (1871–1873) |
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| 43rd 43rd United States Congress The Forty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1873 to March 4, 1875, during the fifth and sixth... (1873–1875) |
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| Robert E. Withers Robert E. Withers Robert Enoch Withers was an American physician, military officer, newspaperman, politician and diplomat. He represented Virginia in the United States Senate and served as U.S. Consul in Hong Kong.-Biography:... (D) |
44th 44th United States Congress The Forty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1875 to March 4, 1877, during the seventh and... (1875–1877) |
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| 45th 45th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:-Senate:*President: William A. Wheeler *President pro tempore: Thomas W. Ferry -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Samuel J. Randall -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1877–1879) |
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| 46th 46th United States Congress The Forty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1879 to March 4, 1881, during the last two years of... (1879–1881) |
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| William Mahone William Mahone William Mahone was a civil engineer, teacher, soldier, railroad executive, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Small of stature, he was nicknamed "Little Billy".... |
47th 47th United States Congress The Forty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1881 to March 4, 1883, during the administration... (1881–1883) |
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| 48th 48th United States Congress The Forty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1883 to March 4, 1885, during the last two years... (1883–1885) |
Harrison H. Riddleberger Harrison H. Riddleberger Harrison Holt Riddleberger was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician from Woodstock, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate, and was U.S. Senator from Virginia from 1883 to 1889.... (Rea) |
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| 49th 49th United States Congress The Forty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1885 to March 4, 1887, during the first two years... (1885–1887) |
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| John W. Daniel John W. Daniel John Warwick Daniel was an American lawyer, author, and Democratic politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and then five terms in the Senate... (D) |
50th 50th United States Congress The Fiftieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1887 to March 4, 1889, during the third and fourth... (1887–1889) |
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| 51st 51st United States Congress The Fifty-first United States Congress, referred to by some critics as the Billion Dollar Congress, was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... (1889–1891) |
John S. Barbour, Jr. John S. Barbour, Jr. John Strode Barbour, Jr. was a Representative and a Senator from Virginia. He is best remembered for taking power in Virginia from the short-lived Readjuster Party in the late 1880s, forming the first political machine of "Conservative Democrats", whose power was to last 80 years until the demise... (D) |
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| 52nd 52nd United States Congress The Fifty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... (1891–1893) |
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| Eppa Hunton Eppa Hunton Eppa Hunton II was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Virginia and a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.-Early years:... (D) |
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| 53rd 53rd United States Congress The Fifty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1893 to March 4, 1895, during the fifth and sixth... (1893–1895) |
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| 54th 54th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Adlai E. Stevenson * President pro tempore: William P. Frye - Majority leadership :* Republican Conference Chairman: John Sherman- Minority leadership :... (1895–1897) |
Thomas S. Martin Thomas S. Martin Thomas Staples Martin was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Charlottesville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States Senate for nearly twenty-five years.... (D) |
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| 55th 55th United States Congress -House of Representatives:* Republican: 206 * Democratic: 124* Populist: 22* Silver Republican: 3* Silver: 1* Independent Republican: 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Garret Hobart * President pro tempore: William P... (1897–1899) |
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| 56th 56th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Garret Hobart , until November 21, 1899 , vacant thereafter.* President pro tempore: William P. Frye * Democratic Caucus Chairman: James K. Jones... (1899–1901) |
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| 57th 57th United States Congress -House of Representatives:*Democratic: 151*Republican: 200 *Populist: 5*Silver : 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Theodore Roosevelt , until September 14, 1901, vacant thereafter.... (1901–1903) |
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| 58th 58th United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Republican : 209 * Democratic : 176* Silver Republican : 1TOTAL members: 386-Senate:* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: William P. Frye -Members:... (1903–1905) |
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| 59th 59th United States Congress The Fifty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1905 to March 4, 1907, during the fifth and sixth... (1905–1907) |
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| 60th 60th United States Congress The Sixtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1907 to March 4, 1909, during the last two years of... (1907–1909) |
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| 61st 61st United States Congress The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of... (1909–1911) |
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| Claude A. Swanson Claude A. Swanson Claude Augustus Swanson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Virginia.He served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1893 until 1906, was the 45th Governor of Virginia from 1906 until 1910, and represented Virginia as a United States Senator from 1910 until... (D) |
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| 62nd 62nd United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Democratic : 230 * Republican : 162* Socialist : 1* Independent : 1TOTAL members: 394-Senate:* President: James S... (1911–1913) |
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| 63rd 63rd United States Congress - House of Representatives:*Democratic : 291 *Republican : 134*Progressive : 9*Independent : 1TOTAL members: 435-Senate:*President of the Senate: Thomas R. Marshall*President pro tempore: James P. Clarke-Senate:... (1913–1915) |
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| 64th 64th United States Congress The Sixty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1915 to March 4, 1917, during the third and fourth... (1915–1917) |
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| 65th 65th United States Congress The Sixty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1917 to March 4, 1919, during the fourth and fifth... (1917–1919) |
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| Carter Glass Carter Glass Carter Glass was a newspaper publisher and politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He served many years in Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. As House co-sponsor, he played a central role in the development of the 1913 Glass-Owen Act that created the Federal Reserve System. Glass... (D) |
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| 67th 67th United States Congress The Sixty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1921 to March 4, 1923, during the first two years... (1921–1923) |
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| 68th 68th United States Congress The Sixty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1923 to March 4, 1925, during the last months of... (1923–1925) |
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| 69th 69th United States Congress The Sixty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1925 to March 4, 1927, during the third and fourth... (1925–1927) |
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| 70th 70th United States Congress The Seventieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1927 to March 3, 1929, during the last two years of... (1927–1929) |
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| 71st 71st United States Congress The Seventy-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years... (1929–1931) |
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| 72nd 72nd United States Congress The Seventy-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1931 to March 4, 1933, during the last two years... (1931–1933) |
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| Harry F. Byrd, Sr. (D) | 73rd 73rd United States Congress The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years... (1933–1935) |
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| 74th 74th United States Congress -House:Also 2 Delegates, 3 Resident Commissioners-Senate:*President of the Senate: John N. Garner *President pro tempore: Key Pittman -Majority leadership:*Majority leader: Joseph T. Robinson... (1935–1937) |
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| 75th 75th United States Congress The Seventy-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, during the first two years... (1937–1939) |
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| 76th 76th United States Congress The Seventy-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1941, during the seventh and... (1939–1941) |
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| 77th 77th United States Congress -Major events:* December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor* December 8, 1941: Joint Session of Congress met to hear President Roosevelt deliver his "Day of Infamy" speech... (1941–1943) |
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| 78th 78th United States Congress The Seventy-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945, during the last two years... (1943–1945) |
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| 79th 79th United States Congress The Seventy-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947, during the last months of... (1945–1947) |
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| Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... (D) |
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| 81st 81st United States Congress The Eighty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1949–1951) |
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| 82nd 82nd United States Congress The Eighty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953, during the last two years... (1951–1953) |
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| 83rd 83rd United States Congress The Eighty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955, during the first two years... (1953–1955) |
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| 84th 84th United States Congress The Eighty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1957, during the third and... (1955–1957) |
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| 86th 86th United States Congress The Eighty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1961, during the last two years... (1959–1961) |
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| 87th 87th United States Congress -House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Richard Nixon , until January 20, 1961** Lyndon Johnson , from January 20, 1961* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden -House of Representatives:... (1961–1963) |
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| Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Harry Flood Byrd, Jr. is a retired American politician. He represented Virginia in the United States Senate from 1965 to 1983. He is most notable for leaving the Democratic Party in 1970 and becoming an Independent, although he continued to caucus with the Democrats. He is the son of Harry F.... (I) |
89th 89th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President of the Senate: Hubert Humphrey , starting January 20, 1965* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader and Democratic Conference Chairman: Mike Mansfield... (1965–1967) |
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| William B. Spong, Jr. William B. Spong, Jr. William Belser Spong, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician and a United States Senator who represented the state of Virginia from 1966 to 1973.... (D) |
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| 93rd 93rd United States Congress The Ninety-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1975, during the end of Richard... (1973–1975) |
William L. Scott William L. Scott William Lloyd Scott was a Republican politician from Virginia.Scott was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He received a law degree from George Washington University, and was employed by the federal government 1934–1961, principally as trial attorney with Department of Justice... (R) |
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| 94th 94th United States Congress The Ninety-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1977, during the administration... (1975–1977) |
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| 95th 95th United States Congress The Ninety-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979, during the first two years... (1977–1979) |
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| John Warner John Warner John William Warner, KBE is an American Republican politician who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974 and as a five-term United States Senator from Virginia from January 2, 1979, to January 3, 2009... (R) |
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| 96th 96th United States Congress The Ninety-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981, during the last two years... (1979–1981) |
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| 97th 97th United States Congress The Ninety-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1983, during the final weeks of... (1981–1983) |
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| Paul S. Trible, Jr. Paul S. Trible, Jr. Paul Seward Trible, Jr. is a former Representative and Senator in the United States Congress from Virginia and current president of Christopher Newport University. Trible graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1968 where he received his Bachelor of Arts in History... (R) |
98th 98th United States Congress The Ninety-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1985, during the third and... (1983–1985) |
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| 100th 100th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: George H.W. Bush * President pro tempore: John Stennis - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader, Democratic Conference Chairman, and Democratic Policy Committee Chairman: Robert Byrd... (1987–1989) |
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| Chuck Robb Chuck Robb Charles Spittal "Chuck" Robb is an American politician. He served as the 64th Governor of Virginia from 1982 to 1986, and as a United States senator from 1989 until 2001. In 2004, he chaired the Iraq Intelligence Commission.-Early life:... (D) |
101st 101st United States Congress The One Hundred First United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1991, during the first two... (1989–1991) |
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| 102nd 102nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President:Dan Quayle * President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell* Majority Whip: Wendell Ford- Minority leadership :... (1991–1993) |
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| 103rd 103rd United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Dan Quayle , until January 20, 1993** Al Gore , from January 20, 1993* President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell... (1993–1995) |
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| 106th 106th United States Congress The One Hundred Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2001, during the last two... (1999–2001) |
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| George Allen George Allen (U.S. politician) George Felix Allen is a former United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the son of former NFL head coach George Allen. Allen served Virginia in the state legislature, as the 67th Governor, and in both bodies of the U.S. Congress, winning election to the Senate in 2000... (R) |
107th 107th United States Congress The One Hundred Seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2003, during the final... (2001–2003) |
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| 109th 109th United States Congress The One Hundred Ninth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007, during the fifth and sixth years of George W. Bush's presidency. House members... (2005–2007) |
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| Jim Webb Jim Webb James Henry "Jim" Webb, Jr. is the senior United States Senator from Virginia. He is also an author and a former Secretary of the Navy. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
110th 110th United States Congress The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, between January 3, 2007, and January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second term of President George W. Bush. It was composed of the Senate and the House of... (2007–2009) |
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| 111th 111th United States Congress The One Hundred Eleventh United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of... (2009–2011) |
Mark Warner Mark Warner Mark Robert Warner is an American politician and businessman, currently serving in the United States Senate as the junior senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Warner was the 69th governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006 and is the honorary chairman of... (D) |
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House of Representatives
1789 - 1793: 10 seats
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| 1st 1st United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, five House seats were added for North Carolina and one House seat was added for Rhode Island when they ratified the Constitution.-Senate:* President: John Adams * President pro tempore: John Langdon... (1789–1791) |
Alexander White Alexander White (Virginia) Alexander White was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Frederick County, Virginia. He was a delegate to the Virginia Convention in 1788 that ratified the U.S. Constitution and represented Virginia in the U.S. House from 1789 to 1793... (Pro-Admin) |
John Brown (Anti-Admin) | Andrew Moore (Anti-Admin) | Richard Bland Lee Richard Bland Lee Richard Bland Lee was a planter, jurist, and politician from Fairfax County, Virginia. He was the son of Henry Lee II of “Leesylvania” and Lucy Grymes , as well as a younger brother of both Maj. Gen... (Pro-Admin) |
James Madison, Jr. (Anti-Admin) | Isaac Coles Isaac Coles Isaac Coles was an American planter and statesman from Virginia.Coles was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1747. He was educated at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a colonel in the Virginia militia... (Anti-Admin) |
John Page (Anti-Admin) | Josiah Parker Josiah Parker Josiah Parker was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia in the First through Sixth United States Congresses.-Life:... (Anti-Admin) |
Theodorick Bland Theodorick Bland (congressman) Theodorick Bland , also known as Theodorick Bland, Jr., was a physician, soldier, and statesman from Prince George County, Virginia... (Anti-Admin) |
Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin was a lawyer and politician from Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:... (Pro-Admin) |
| William Branch Giles William Branch Giles William Branch Giles ; the name is pronounced jyles) was an American statesman, long-term Senator from Virginia, and the 24th Governor of Virginia... (Anti-Admin) |
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| 2nd 2nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two new House seats were added for each of the new states of Vermont and Kentucky. -Leadership:-Senate:*President: John Adams *President pro tempore:** Richard Henry Lee... (1791–1793) |
Abraham B. Venable Abraham B. Venable Abraham Bedford Venable was a representative and senator from Virginia. He was the uncle of congressman Abraham Watkins Venable.... (Anti-Admin) |
Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin was a lawyer and politician from Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:... (Anti-Admin) |
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1793 - 1803: 19 seats
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| 3rd 3rd United States Congress The Third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1793–1795) |
Robert Rutherford Robert Rutherford Robert Rutherford was an American pioneer, soldier and statesman from western Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1797.... (Anti-Admin) |
Andrew Moore (Anti-Admin) | Joseph Neville Joseph Neville Joseph Neville was an American soldier and statesman from Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1795-External links:*... (Anti-Admin) |
Francis Preston Francis Preston Francis Preston was an American lawyer and politician from Abingdon, Virginia. He served in both houses of the state legislature and represented Virginia in the U.S... (Anti-Admin) |
George Hancock George Hancock (Virginia) George Hancock was an American planter and lawyer from Virginia. He represented Virginia as a Federalist in the U.S. House from 1793 to 1797.He was born in Chesterfield County to George and Mary Hancock.... (Pro-Admin) |
Isaac Coles Isaac Coles Isaac Coles was an American planter and statesman from Virginia.Coles was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1747. He was educated at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a colonel in the Virginia militia... (Anti-Admin) |
Abraham B. Venable Abraham B. Venable Abraham Bedford Venable was a representative and senator from Virginia. He was the uncle of congressman Abraham Watkins Venable.... (Anti-Admin) |
Thomas Claiborne Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812) Thomas Claiborne was a planter and politician from Brunswick County, Virginia, and represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799 and from 1801 to 1805.... (Anti-Admin) |
William B. Giles William Branch Giles William Branch Giles ; the name is pronounced jyles) was an American statesman, long-term Senator from Virginia, and the 24th Governor of Virginia... (Anti-Admin) |
Carter B. Harrison Carter Bassett Harrison Carter Bassett Harrison was a politician from the U.S. state of Virginia. He was the son of Benjamin Harrison V, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the American Declaration of Independence, and the brother of William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States.Harrison... (Anti-Admin) |
Josiah Parker Josiah Parker Josiah Parker was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia in the First through Sixth United States Congresses.-Life:... (Pro-Admin) |
John Page (Anti-Admin) | Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin was a lawyer and politician from Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:... (Pro-Admin) |
Francis Walker Francis Walker (Virginia) Francis Walker was an American planter and politician from Albemarle County, Virginia. He was member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1788-91 and again in 1797-1801. He represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1793 to 1795.Francis was the second son, and one of twelve children of Dr.... (Anti-Admin) |
James Madison James Madison James Madison, Jr. was an American statesman and political theorist. He was the fourth President of the United States and is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for being the primary author of the United States Constitution and at first an opponent of, and then a key author of the United... (Anti-Admin) |
Anthony New Anthony New Anthony New was an 18th century and 19th century congressman and lawyer from Virginia and Kentucky.-Biography:Born in Gloucester County, Virginia, New completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar... (Anti-Admin) |
Richard Bland Lee (Pro-Admin) | John Nicholas (Anti-Admin) | John Heath (Anti-Admin) | 3rd 3rd United States Congress The Third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1793–1795) |
| 4th 4th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: John Adams * President pro tempore:** Henry Tazewell , first elected December 7, 1795** Samuel Livermore , first elected May 6, 1796** William Bingham , first elected February 16, 1797... (1795–1797) |
Robert Rutherford Robert Rutherford Robert Rutherford was an American pioneer, soldier and statesman from western Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1797.... (D-R) |
Andrew Moore (D-R) | George Jackson George Jackson (Virginia) George Jackson was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician. Born in Cecil County, Maryland to John and Elizabeth Jackson, his family moved to Virginia... (D-R) |
Francis Preston Francis Preston Francis Preston was an American lawyer and politician from Abingdon, Virginia. He served in both houses of the state legislature and represented Virginia in the U.S... (D-R) |
George Hancock George Hancock (Virginia) George Hancock was an American planter and lawyer from Virginia. He represented Virginia as a Federalist in the U.S. House from 1793 to 1797.He was born in Chesterfield County to George and Mary Hancock.... (F) |
Isaac Coles Isaac Coles Isaac Coles was an American planter and statesman from Virginia.Coles was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1747. He was educated at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a colonel in the Virginia militia... (D-R) |
Abraham B. Venable Abraham B. Venable Abraham Bedford Venable was a representative and senator from Virginia. He was the uncle of congressman Abraham Watkins Venable.... (D-R) |
Thomas Claiborne Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812) Thomas Claiborne was a planter and politician from Brunswick County, Virginia, and represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799 and from 1801 to 1805.... (D-R) |
William B. Giles William Branch Giles William Branch Giles ; the name is pronounced jyles) was an American statesman, long-term Senator from Virginia, and the 24th Governor of Virginia... (D-R) |
Carter B. Harrison Carter Bassett Harrison Carter Bassett Harrison was a politician from the U.S. state of Virginia. He was the son of Benjamin Harrison V, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the American Declaration of Independence, and the brother of William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States.Harrison... (D-R) |
Josiah Parker Josiah Parker Josiah Parker was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia in the First through Sixth United States Congresses.-Life:... (F) |
John Page (D-R) | John Clopton John Clopton John Clopton was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in St. Peter's Parish , his father was William Clopton and his mother was Elizabeth Dorrell Ford , he graduated from the College of Philadelphia in 1776... (D-R) |
Samuel J. Cabell (D-R) | James Madison, Jr. (D-R) | Anthony New Anthony New Anthony New was an 18th century and 19th century congressman and lawyer from Virginia and Kentucky.-Biography:Born in Gloucester County, Virginia, New completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar... (D-R) |
Richard Brent Richard Brent (Virginia) Richard Brent was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Stafford County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.-External links:*... (D-R) |
John Nicholas (D-R) | John Heath (D-R) | 4th 4th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: John Adams * President pro tempore:** Henry Tazewell , first elected December 7, 1795** Samuel Livermore , first elected May 6, 1796** William Bingham , first elected February 16, 1797... (1795–1797) |
| 5th 5th United States Congress The Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1797–1799) |
Daniel Morgan Daniel Morgan Daniel Morgan was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. One of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion.-Early years:Most authorities believe that... (F) |
David Holmes David Holmes (politician) David Holmes was the last governor of the Mississippi Territory and the first governor of the State of Mississippi.-Career:... (D-R) |
James Machir James Machir James Machir was a United States Representative from Virginia. Machir was member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1793 to 1796. He was elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress and served from March 4, 1797, to March 3, 1799. He again served as a member of the Virginia House of... (F) |
Abram Trigg Abram Trigg Abram Trigg was an American farmer and politician from Bedford County, Virginia. He fought with the Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War and represented Virginia 6th congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1797 until 1804.... (D-R) |
John J. Trigg John J. Trigg John Johns Trigg was an American farmer and politician from Bedford County, Virginia. He fought with the Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War and represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1797 until 1804.-Family life:... (D-R) |
Matthew Clay Matthew Clay Matthew Clay was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in Halifax County , during the American Revolutionary War he entered the Ninth Virginia Regiment on October 1, 1776... (D-R) |
Thomas Evans (F) | John Dawson (D-R) | Walter Jones (D-R) | 5th 5th United States Congress The Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1797–1799) |
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| Joseph Eggleston Joseph Eggleston Joseph Eggleston was an American planter, soldier, and politician from Amelia County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1798 until 1801. He was the uncle of William S. Archer.... (D-R) |
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| 6th 6th United States Congress The Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1799... (1799–1801) |
Robert Page Robert Page (Virginia) Robert Page was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born at North End, Gloucester County , he received a liberal education from tutors at home. He attended the College of William and Mary, which he left to join the War of Independence, serving as a captain in the Virginia militia... (F) |
George Jackson George Jackson (Virginia) George Jackson was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician. Born in Cecil County, Maryland to John and Elizabeth Jackson, his family moved to Virginia... (D-R) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (D-R) |
Samuel Goode Samuel Goode Samuel Goode was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in "Whitby," Chesterfield County, he completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced. During the American Revolutionary War he served as a lieutenant in the Chesterfield Troop of Horse and later... (D-R) |
Edwin Gray Edwin Gray Edwin Gray was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775... (D-R) |
John Marshall John Marshall John Marshall was the Chief Justice of the United States whose court opinions helped lay the basis for American constitutional law and made the Supreme Court of the United States a coequal branch of government along with the legislative and executive branches... (F) |
Levin Powell Leven Powell Leven Powell, also Levin, was a United States Representative from Virginia. He was born near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia. He studied in private schools. He was deputy sheriff of Prince William County, Virginia, before he moved to Loudoun County in 1763, where he engaged in... (F) |
Henry Lee (F) | 6th 6th United States Congress The Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1799... (1799–1801) |
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| Littleton W. Tazewell Littleton Waller Tazewell Littleton Waller Tazewell was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from and the 26th Governor of Virginia.Tazewell, son of Henry Tazewell, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, where his grandfather Benjamin Waller was a lawyer who taught him Latin... (D-R) |
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| 7th 7th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore:** Abraham Baldwin , first elected December 7, 1801** Stephen R. Bradley , first elected December 14, 1802-House of Representatives:... (1801–1803) |
John Smith John Smith (Virginia) John Smith was a United States Representative from Virginia; born at Shooter's Hill, near Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Va., May 7, 1750; moved to Frederick County, Va., in 1773 and engaged in planting at Hackwood, near Winchester; commissioned a justice of the peace in 1773; served in Dunmore's... (D-R) |
Thomas Claiborne Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812) Thomas Claiborne was a planter and politician from Brunswick County, Virginia, and represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799 and from 1801 to 1805.... (D-R) |
William B. Giles William Branch Giles William Branch Giles ; the name is pronounced jyles) was an American statesman, long-term Senator from Virginia, and the 24th Governor of Virginia... (D-R) |
Edwin Gray Edwin Gray Edwin Gray was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775... (D-R) |
Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.-External links:*... (D-R) |
John Stratton (F) | John Clopton John Clopton John Clopton was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in St. Peter's Parish , his father was William Clopton and his mother was Elizabeth Dorrell Ford , he graduated from the College of Philadelphia in 1776... (D-R) |
Richard Brent Richard Brent (Virginia) Richard Brent was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Stafford County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.-External links:*... (D-R) |
Philip R. Thompson Philip R. Thompson Philip Rootes Thompson was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Thompson was educated by private teachers as a child. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice... (D-R) |
John Taliaferro John Taliaferro John Taliaferro was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and librarian from Virginia.-Early life and education:Born on "Hays" near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taliaferro attended the common schools as a child... (D-R) |
7th 7th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore:** Abraham Baldwin , first elected December 7, 1801** Stephen R. Bradley , first elected December 14, 1802-House of Representatives:... (1801–1803) |
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1803 - 1813: 22 seats
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| 8th 8th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore: John Brown , October 17, 1803 – February 26, 1804** Jesse Franklin , March 10, 1804 – November 4, 1804** Joseph Anderson , January 15, 1805 – December 1, 1805- House of Representatives :... (1803–1805) |
John G. Jackson John G. Jackson (politician) John George Jackson was a U.S. Representative and federal judge from Virginia, the son of George Jackson, brother of Edward B... (D-R) |
James Stephenson James Stephenson (congressman) James Stephenson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia .Volunteer rifleman under General St... (F) |
John Smith John Smith (Virginia) John Smith was a United States Representative from Virginia; born at Shooter's Hill, near Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Va., May 7, 1750; moved to Frederick County, Va., in 1773 and engaged in planting at Hackwood, near Winchester; commissioned a justice of the peace in 1773; served in Dunmore's... (D-R) |
David Holmes David Holmes (politician) David Holmes was the last governor of the Mississippi Territory and the first governor of the State of Mississippi.-Career:... (D-R) |
Thomas Lewis, Jr. Thomas Lewis, Jr. Thomas Lewis, Jr. January 26, 1760–1847) was an American politician from Rockingham County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House in 1803 and 1804.Thomas Jr... (F) |
Abram Trigg Abram Trigg Abram Trigg was an American farmer and politician from Bedford County, Virginia. He fought with the Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War and represented Virginia 6th congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1797 until 1804.... (D-R) |
Joseph Lewis, Jr. Joseph Lewis, Jr. Joseph Lewis, Jr. was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Virginia, Lewis served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1799 to 1803. He was then elected a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives in 1802, serving from 1803 to 1817... (F) |
Walter Jones (D-R) | Philip R. Thompson Philip R. Thompson Philip Rootes Thompson was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Thompson was educated by private teachers as a child. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice... (D-R) |
John Dawson (D-R) | Anthony New Anthony New Anthony New was an 18th century and 19th century congressman and lawyer from Virginia and Kentucky.-Biography:Born in Gloucester County, Virginia, New completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar... (D-R) |
Thomas Griffin (F) | John J. Trigg John J. Trigg John Johns Trigg was an American farmer and politician from Bedford County, Virginia. He fought with the Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War and represented Virginia in the U.S. Congress from 1797 until 1804.-Family life:... (D-R) |
Matthew Clay Matthew Clay Matthew Clay was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in Halifax County , during the American Revolutionary War he entered the Ninth Virginia Regiment on October 1, 1776... (D-R) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (D-R) |
John W. Eppes John Wayles Eppes John Wayles Eppes was an attorney, a United States Representative and a Senator from Virginia. One of the planter class, he married his first cousin Maria Jefferson, the youngest surviving daughter of Martha Wayles Skelton and Thomas Jefferson... (D-R) |
Thomas Claiborne Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812) Thomas Claiborne was a planter and politician from Brunswick County, Virginia, and represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799 and from 1801 to 1805.... (D-R) |
Peterson Goodwyn Peterson Goodwyn Peterson Goodwyn was a soldier, politician and planter from Virginia.Born at "Martins" near Petersburg, Virginia, Goodwyn was education by private teachers as a child and went on to complete his preparatory studies... (D-R) |
Edwin Gray Edwin Gray Edwin Gray was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775... (D-R) |
Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.-External links:*... (D-R) |
Thomas M. Randolph Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. was a planter, soldier, and politician from Virginia. He served as a member of both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, a Representative in the U.S. Congress, and as the 21st Governor of Virginia, from 1819-1822.He married Martha Jefferson, the oldest daughter of... (D-R) |
John Clopton John Clopton John Clopton was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in St. Peter's Parish , his father was William Clopton and his mother was Elizabeth Dorrell Ford , he graduated from the College of Philadelphia in 1776... (D-R) |
8th 8th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Aaron Burr * President pro tempore: John Brown , October 17, 1803 – February 26, 1804** Jesse Franklin , March 10, 1804 – November 4, 1804** Joseph Anderson , January 15, 1805 – December 1, 1805- House of Representatives :... (1803–1805) |
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| 9th 9th United States Congress - Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Nathaniel Macon -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1805–1807) |
John Morrow John Morrow (Virginia) John Morrow was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Morrow was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses .-Source:... (D-R) |
James M. Garnett James M. Garnett James Mercer Garnett was a nineteenth century politician and planter from Virginia. He was the brother of Robert S. Garnett, the first cousin of Charles F. Mercer, and the grandfather of Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett.... (D-R) |
Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett, Jr. was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1787 to 1789, and the Virginia Senate from 1794 to 1805.-Biography:... (D-R) |
John Claiborne John Claiborne John Claiborne He was a son of Thomas Claiborne and brother of Thomas Claiborne . He was a Representative from Virginia; born in Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1777; pursued academic studies; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1798 and... (D-R) |
9th 9th United States Congress - Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Nathaniel Macon -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1805–1807) |
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| William A. Burwell William A. Burwell William Armisted Burwell was a nineteenth century congressman and presidential secretary from Virginia.... (D-R) |
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| 10th 10th United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: Samuel Smith , elected April 16, 1808** Stephen R. Bradley , elected December 28, 1808** John Milledge , elected January 30, 1809... (1807–1809) |
John Love John Love (congressman) John Love was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Growing up, Love pursued in an academic course, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1801, commencing practice in Alexandria, Virginia... (D-R) |
Edwin Gray Edwin Gray Edwin Gray was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775... (F) |
Wilson Cary Nicholas Wilson Cary Nicholas Wilson Cary Nicholas was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1799 to 1804 and was the 19th Governor of Virginia from 1814 to 1816.... (D-R) |
10th 10th United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: Samuel Smith , elected April 16, 1808** Stephen R. Bradley , elected December 28, 1808** John Milledge , elected January 30, 1809... (1807–1809) |
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| Thomas Gholson, Jr. Thomas Gholson, Jr. Thomas Gholson, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Virginia from 1808 to 1816 in the United States House of Representatives from both Virginia's 18th congressional district and Virginia's 17th congressional district both now obsolete congressional districts... (D-R) |
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| 11th 11th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore:** John Milledge ** Andrew Gregg , elected June 26, 1809** John Gaillard , elected February 28, 1810... (1809–1811) |
James Stephenson James Stephenson (congressman) James Stephenson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia .Volunteer rifleman under General St... (F) |
Jacob Swoope Jacob Swoope Jacob Swoope was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician from Virginia.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Swoope attended the common schools as a child. He moved to Staunton, Virginia in 1789 and held several local offices before being elected the first mayor of Staunton under the new... (F) |
James Breckinridge James Breckinridge James Breckinridge was a Virginia lawyer and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War and served as a brigadier-general during the War of 1812.-Family and early life:Breckinridge was... (F) |
Daniel Sheffey Daniel Sheffey Daniel Sheffey was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Frederick, Maryland, Sheffey pursued classical studies.Apprenticed as a shoemaker in his father's shop.He moved to Wytheville, Virginia, in 1791.... (F) |
John Roane John Roane John Roane was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician from Virginia. He was the father of congressman John J. Roane.... (D-R) |
11th 11th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore:** John Milledge ** Andrew Gregg , elected June 26, 1809** John Gaillard , elected February 28, 1810... (1809–1811) |
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| William McKinley William McKinley (Virginia) William McKinley was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Virginia, McKinley completed preparatory studies... (D-R) |
David S. Garland David S. Garland David Shepherd Garland was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near New Glasgow , Amherst County, Virginia, Garland pursued an academic course. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Virginia. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates during the... (D-R) |
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| 12th 12th United States Congress - House of Representatives :During this congress, one new House seat was added for the new state of Louisiana.- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: William H. Crawford -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Henry Clay... (1811–1813) |
Thomas Wilson (F) | John Baker (F) | William McCoy (D-R) | John P. Hungerford John Hungerford (congressman) John Pratt Hungerford was an 18th- and 19th-century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Leeds, Virginia, Hungerford received an elementary education under private teachers as a child. He studied law and was admitted to the bar... (D-R) |
Aylett Hawes Aylett Hawes Aylett Hawes was a nineteenth century politician and planter from Virginia. He was the uncle of Richard Hawes, Albert Gallatin Hawes and Aylett Hawes Buckner.... (D-R) |
James Pleasants James Pleasants James Pleasants, Jr. was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1819 to 1822 and was the 22nd Governor of Virginia from 1822 to 1825. Pleasants was born at “Cold Comfort,” in Powhatan County, Virginia, October 24, 1769. He pursued classical studies and graduated from the College... (D-R) |
Hugh Nelson (D-R) | 12th 12th United States Congress - House of Representatives :During this congress, one new House seat was added for the new state of Louisiana.- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: William H. Crawford -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Henry Clay... (1811–1813) |
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| John Taliaferro John Taliaferro John Taliaferro was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and librarian from Virginia.-Early life and education:Born on "Hays" near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taliaferro attended the common schools as a child... (D-R) |
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1813 - 1823: 23 seats
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| 13th 13th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Elbridge Gerry , until November 23, 1814, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore: Joseph B. Varnum , December 6, 1813 – February 3, 1814** John Gaillard , elected November 25, 1814- House of Representatives :... (1813–1815) |
John G. Jackson John G. Jackson (politician) John George Jackson was a U.S. Representative and federal judge from Virginia, the son of George Jackson, brother of Edward B... (D-R) |
Francis White Francis White (Virginia) Francis White was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Winchester, Virginia, White attended school in Winchester. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (F) |
John Smith John Smith (Virginia) John Smith was a United States Representative from Virginia; born at Shooter's Hill, near Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Va., May 7, 1750; moved to Frederick County, Va., in 1773 and engaged in planting at Hackwood, near Winchester; commissioned a justice of the peace in 1773; served in Dunmore's... (D-R) |
William McCoy (D-R) | James Breckinridge James Breckinridge James Breckinridge was a Virginia lawyer and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War and served as a brigadier-general during the War of 1812.-Family and early life:Breckinridge was... (F) |
Daniel Sheffey Daniel Sheffey Daniel Sheffey was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Frederick, Maryland, Sheffey pursued classical studies.Apprenticed as a shoemaker in his father's shop.He moved to Wytheville, Virginia, in 1791.... (F) |
Hugh Caperton Hugh Caperton Hugh Caperton was a nineteenth century congressman and planter from Virginia. He was the father of Allen Taylor Caperton whom he had with his wife Jane Erskine Caperton.... (F) |
Joseph Lewis, Jr. Joseph Lewis, Jr. Joseph Lewis, Jr. was an 18th century and 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Virginia, Lewis served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1799 to 1803. He was then elected a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives in 1802, serving from 1803 to 1817... (F) |
John P. Hungerford John Hungerford (congressman) John Pratt Hungerford was an 18th- and 19th-century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Leeds, Virginia, Hungerford received an elementary education under private teachers as a child. He studied law and was admitted to the bar... (D-R) |
Aylett Hawes Aylett Hawes Aylett Hawes was a nineteenth century politician and planter from Virginia. He was the uncle of Richard Hawes, Albert Gallatin Hawes and Aylett Hawes Buckner.... (D-R) |
John Dawson (D-R) | John Roane John Roane John Roane was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician from Virginia. He was the father of congressman John J. Roane.... (D-R) |
Thomas M. Bayly Thomas M. Bayly Thomas Monteagle Bayly was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician, lawyer and planter from Virginia. He was the father of Thomas Henry Bayly.-Biography:... (F) |
William Burwell (D-R) | John Kerr (D-R) | John Eppes John Wayles Eppes John Wayles Eppes was an attorney, a United States Representative and a Senator from Virginia. One of the planter class, he married his first cousin Maria Jefferson, the youngest surviving daughter of Martha Wayles Skelton and Thomas Jefferson... (D-R) |
James Pleasants James Pleasants James Pleasants, Jr. was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1819 to 1822 and was the 22nd Governor of Virginia from 1822 to 1825. Pleasants was born at “Cold Comfort,” in Powhatan County, Virginia, October 24, 1769. He pursued classical studies and graduated from the College... (D-R) |
Thomas Gholson, Jr. Thomas Gholson, Jr. Thomas Gholson, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Virginia from 1808 to 1816 in the United States House of Representatives from both Virginia's 18th congressional district and Virginia's 17th congressional district both now obsolete congressional districts... (D-R) |
Peterson Goodwyn Peterson Goodwyn Peterson Goodwyn was a soldier, politician and planter from Virginia.Born at "Martins" near Petersburg, Virginia, Goodwyn was education by private teachers as a child and went on to complete his preparatory studies... (D-R) |
James Johnson (D-R) | Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.-External links:*... (D-R) |
Hugh Nelson (D-R) | John Clopton John Clopton John Clopton was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in St. Peter's Parish , his father was William Clopton and his mother was Elizabeth Dorrell Ford , he graduated from the College of Philadelphia in 1776... (D-R) |
13th 13th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Elbridge Gerry , until November 23, 1814, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore: Joseph B. Varnum , December 6, 1813 – February 3, 1814** John Gaillard , elected November 25, 1814- House of Representatives :... (1813–1815) |
| Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour was a U.S. Congressman from Virginia and an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was also the brother of Virginia governor and U.S. Secretary of War James Barbour as well as the first cousin of John S. Barbour and first cousin, once removed of John S... (D-R) |
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| 14th 14th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: John Gaillard of South Carolina, first elected December 4, 1815- House of Representatives :* Speaker: Henry Clay of Kentucky-Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1815–1817) |
Magnus Tate Magnus Tate Magnus Tate was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Berkeley County, Virginia , Tate studied law.He was admitted to the bar and practiced.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (F) |
Henry S. Tucker Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. was a Virginia jurist, law professor, and U.S. Congressman .-Biography:Tucker was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 29, 1780. As a young man, Tucker pursued classical studies at the College of William & Mary; he graduated in 1798... (D-R) |
Ballard Smith Ballard Smith Ballard Smith was a soldier and congressman from Virginia.Smith was born in Hanover County, Virginia. In the Revolutionary War, he rose to the now-defunct rank of captain lieutenant in the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army... (D-R) |
Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett, Jr. was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1787 to 1789, and the Virginia Senate from 1794 to 1805.-Biography:... (D-R) |
Matthew Clay Matthew Clay Matthew Clay was a United States Representative from Virginia. Born in Halifax County , during the American Revolutionary War he entered the Ninth Virginia Regiment on October 1, 1776... (D-R) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (D-R) |
14th 14th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: John Gaillard of South Carolina, first elected December 4, 1815- House of Representatives :* Speaker: Henry Clay of Kentucky-Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1815–1817) |
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| John Kerr (D-R) | Thomas M. Nelson Thomas M. Nelson Thomas Maduit Nelson was a 19th-century politician from Virginia, United States.Born in Oak Hills, Virginia, Nelson attended the common schools as a child. During the War of 1812, he was commissioned a captain to the 10th Infantry Regiment and was later promoted to major in the 13th and 18th... (D-R) |
John Tyler John Tyler John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States . A native of Virginia, Tyler served as a state legislator, governor, U.S. representative, and U.S. senator before being elected Vice President . He was the first to succeed to the office of President following the death of a predecessor... (D-R) |
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| 15th 15th United States Congress -Leadership:- Senate :* President: Daniel D. Tompkins * President pro tempore:** John Gaillard , elected March 4, 1817** James Barbour , elected February 15, 1819- House of Representatives :*Speaker: Henry Clay -Members:... (1817–1819) |
James Pindall James Pindall James Pindall was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Monongalia County, Virginia , Pindall attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1803 and practiced in Morgantown.... (F) |
Edward Colston Edward Colston (U.S. Representative) Edward Colston was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Winchester, Virginia, Colston studied under private teachers, and was graduated from Princeton College in 1806.He studied law.... (F) |
John Floyd John Floyd (Virginia politician) John Floyd was a Virginia politician and soldier. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives and later served as the 25th Governor of Virginia.... (D-R) |
Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia, who served in the United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812.-Biography:... (D-R) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (F) |
William Lee Ball William Lee Ball William Lee Ball was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Lancaster County, Virginia, Ball received a liberal schooling as a child. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1805 to 1806 and again from 1810 to 1814... (D-R) |
George F. Strother (D-R) | Robert Garnett (D-R) | William J. Lewis William J. Lewis William J. Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Augusta County, Virginia, Lewis attended the common schools.He served as member of the State house of delegates.... (D-R) |
Archibald Austin Archibald Austin Archibald Austin was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Buckingham Courthouse, Buckingham County, Virginia, Austin studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Buckingham County, Virginia... (D-R) |
15th 15th United States Congress -Leadership:- Senate :* President: Daniel D. Tompkins * President pro tempore:** John Gaillard , elected March 4, 1817** James Barbour , elected February 15, 1819- House of Representatives :*Speaker: Henry Clay -Members:... (1817–1819) |
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| John Pegram John Pegram John Pegram was a U.S. Representative from Virginia and a major general during the War of 1812.Born at the "Bonneville" plantation in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Pegram attended the common schools. As a young adult, he held various local offices and then served as member of the Virginia House of... (D-R) |
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| 16th 16th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Alabama and one seat was reapportioned from Massachusetts to the new state of Maine. For the beginning of the next congress, six more seats from Massachusetts would be reapportioned to... (1819–1821) |
Thomas Van Swearingen Thomas Van Swearingen Thomas Van Swearingen was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Shepherdstown, Virginia , Van Swearingen attended the common schools.He served as member of the State house of delegates 1814-1816.... (F) |
Jared Williams Jared Williams (Virginia) Jared Williams was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Montgomery County, Maryland, Williams pursued classical studies. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1812 to 1817.Williams was elected to the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and... (D-R) |
Severn Parker (D-R) | George Tucker (D-R) | John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (D-R) |
Mark Alexander Mark Alexander (politician) Mark Alexander, politician was a nineteenth-century lawyer from Virginia.Born on a plantation near Boydton, Virginia, Alexander attended the public schools as a child and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1811. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in... (D-R) |
James Jones James Jones (Virginia) James Jones was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life:Jones was born in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, Virginia, Jones graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, in 1791, and the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... (D-R) |
16th 16th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Alabama and one seat was reapportioned from Massachusetts to the new state of Maine. For the beginning of the next congress, six more seats from Massachusetts would be reapportioned to... (1819–1821) |
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| Edward B. Jackson Edward B. Jackson Edward Brake Jackson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of George Jackson and brother of John G... (D-R) |
Thomas L. Moore (D-R) | William S. Archer William S. Archer William Segar Archer was a politician and lawyer from Virginia who served in the United States Senate from 1841 to 1847. He was the nephew of Joseph Eggleston.... (D-R) |
John C. Gray John C. Gray John Cowper Gray was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray pursued an academic course.He served as member of the State house of delegates 1804–1806 and 1821–1823.... (D-R) |
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| 17th 17th United States Congress The Seventeenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1821 to March 3, 1823, during the fifth and sixth... (1821–1823) |
William Smith William Smith (congressman) William Smith was an eighteenth and nineteenth century congressman from Virginia.Born in Chesterfield, Virginia, Smith completed preparatory studies and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1782... (D-R) |
Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett, Jr. was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1787 to 1789, and the Virginia Senate from 1794 to 1805.-Biography:... (D-R) |
Jabez Leftwich Jabez Leftwich Jabez Leftwich was an American politician who served the state of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1821 and 1825. He was born in Bedford County, Virginia near Liberty on September 22, 1765. Between 1801 and 1809, he served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates... (D-R) |
Arthur Smith Arthur Smith (U.S. Representative) Arthur Smith was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at "Windsor Castle," near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Smith attended an academy at Smithfield, Virginia, and graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in... (D-R) |
Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson was a Democratic politician in the United States. Educated at the College of William and Mary, he married three times. His second wife, Sarah Coles, was a cousin of Dolley Madison and sister of Edward Coles, a governor of Illinois... (D-R) |
17th 17th United States Congress The Seventeenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1821 to March 3, 1823, during the fifth and sixth... (1821–1823) |
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| James Stephenson James Stephenson (congressman) James Stephenson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia .Volunteer rifleman under General St... (F) |
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1823 - 1833: 22 seats
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| 18th 18th United States Congress The Eighteenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1823 to March 3, 1825, during the seventh and eighth... (1823–1825) |
Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.-External links:*... (D-R) |
Arthur Smith Arthur Smith (U.S. Representative) Arthur Smith was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at "Windsor Castle," near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Smith attended an academy at Smithfield, Virginia, and graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in... (Crawford D-R) |
William S. Archer William S. Archer William Segar Archer was a politician and lawyer from Virginia who served in the United States Senate from 1841 to 1847. He was the nephew of Joseph Eggleston.... (Crawford D-R) |
Mark Alexander Mark Alexander (politician) Mark Alexander, politician was a nineteenth-century lawyer from Virginia.Born on a plantation near Boydton, Virginia, Alexander attended the public schools as a child and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1811. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in... (Crawford D-R) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (Crawford D-R) |
George Tucker (Crawford D-R) | Jabez Leftwich Jabez Leftwich Jabez Leftwich was an American politician who served the state of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1821 and 1825. He was born in Bedford County, Virginia near Liberty on September 22, 1765. Between 1801 and 1809, he served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates... (Crawford D-R) |
Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett, Jr. was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1787 to 1789, and the Virginia Senate from 1794 to 1805.-Biography:... (Crawford D-R) |
James Stephenson James Stephenson (congressman) James Stephenson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stephenson moved to Martinsburg, Virginia .Volunteer rifleman under General St... (Crawford F) |
William Cabell Rives William Cabell Rives William Cabell Rives was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat from Albemarle County, Virginia. He represented Virginia as a Jackson Democrat in both the U.S. House and Senate and also served as the U.S. minister to France.... (Crawford D-R) |
Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour was a U.S. Congressman from Virginia and an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was also the brother of Virginia governor and U.S. Secretary of War James Barbour as well as the first cousin of John S. Barbour and first cousin, once removed of John S... (Crawford D-R) |
Robert Garnett (D-R) | William Lee Ball William Lee Ball William Lee Ball was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Lancaster County, Virginia, Ball received a liberal schooling as a child. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1805 to 1806 and again from 1810 to 1814... (Crawford D-R) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (Crawford D-R) |
John Strode Barbour, Sr. (Crawford D-R) | Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson was a Democratic politician in the United States. Educated at the College of William and Mary, he married three times. His second wife, Sarah Coles, was a cousin of Dolley Madison and sister of Edward Coles, a governor of Illinois... (Crawford D-R) |
Jared Williams Jared Williams (Virginia) Jared Williams was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Montgomery County, Maryland, Williams pursued classical studies. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1812 to 1817.Williams was elected to the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and... (Crawford D-R) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (Jacksonian D-R) |
William McCoy (D-R) | John Floyd John Floyd (Virginia politician) John Floyd was a Virginia politician and soldier. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives and later served as the 25th Governor of Virginia.... (D-R) |
William Smith William Smith (congressman) William Smith was an eighteenth and nineteenth century congressman from Virginia.Born in Chesterfield, Virginia, Smith completed preparatory studies and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1782... (Crawford D-R) |
Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia, who served in the United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812.-Biography:... (D-R) |
| John Taliaferro John Taliaferro John Taliaferro was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and librarian from Virginia.-Early life and education:Born on "Hays" near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taliaferro attended the common schools as a child... (D-R) |
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| 19th 19th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:... (1825–1827) |
James Trezvant James Trezvant James Trezvant was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Sussex County, Virginia, Trezvant studied law after college... (Jacksonian D-R) |
Mark Alexander Mark Alexander (politician) Mark Alexander, politician was a nineteenth-century lawyer from Virginia.Born on a plantation near Boydton, Virginia, Alexander attended the public schools as a child and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1811. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in... (J) |
Thomas Davenport (Jacksonian D-R) | Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne (Jacksonian D-R) | Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett Burwell Bassett, Jr. was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1787 to 1789, and the Virginia Senate from 1794 to 1805.-Biography:... (Jacksonian D-R) |
Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson was a Democratic politician in the United States. Educated at the College of William and Mary, he married three times. His second wife, Sarah Coles, was a cousin of Dolley Madison and sister of Edward Coles, a governor of Illinois... (Jacksonian D-R) |
Robert Taylor Robert Taylor (congressman) Robert Taylor was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Orange Court House, Virginia, Taylor completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar 1783, commencing practice in Orange Court House... (Jacksonian D-R) |
William Armstrong William Armstrong (Virginia) William Armstrong was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Armstrong immigrated to the United States in 1792 with his parents, who settled in Virginia.... (Adams-Clay D-R) |
Alfred Powell Alfred H. Powell Alfred H. Powell was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Loudoun County, Virginia, Powell was graduated from Princeton College.He studied law.... (Adams-Clay D-R) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (J) |
William McCoy (J) | Benjamin Estil Benjamin Estil Benjamin Estil was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Hansonville , Virginia, Estil received an academic education, and attended Washington Academy , Lexington, Virginia.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Abingdon, Virginia.He served as prosecuting attorney... (Adams-Clay D-R) |
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| 20th 20th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1827–1829) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... (J) |
Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour Philip Pendleton Barbour was a U.S. Congressman from Virginia and an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was also the brother of Virginia governor and U.S. Secretary of War James Barbour as well as the first cousin of John S. Barbour and first cousin, once removed of John S... (D-R) |
John Roane John Roane John Roane was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician from Virginia. He was the father of congressman John J. Roane.... (D-R) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (J) |
John Strode Barbour, Sr. (Crawford D-R) | Robert Allen Robert Allen (Virginia) Robert Allen was an American lawyer and politician from Woodstock, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1827 to 1833.... (D-R) |
Isaac Leffler Isaac Leffler Isaac Leffler represented Virginia's 18th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for one term in the 1820s. He was the older brother of Iowa U.S... (Adams) |
Lewis Maxwell Lewis Maxwell Lewis Maxwell was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Maxwell moved with his mother to Virginia about 1800.He completed a preparatory course.He studied law.... (Adams) |
Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth Alexander Smyth was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia, who served in the United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812.-Biography:... (D-R) |
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| 21st 21st United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1829–1831) |
Thomas Bouldin Thomas Bouldin Thomas Tyler Bouldin was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, brother of James Wood Bouldin.Born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Bouldin attended the country schools, then studied law. He was admitted to the bar, December 6, 1802, and began to practice at Charlotte Court House, Virginia... (D-R) |
Thomas Davenport (D-R) | Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne (D-R) | Richard Coke, Jr. Richard Coke, Jr. Richard Coke, Jr. was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia. He was the uncle of politician Richard Coke.... (D-R) |
Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson was a Democratic politician in the United States. Educated at the College of William and Mary, he married three times. His second wife, Sarah Coles, was a cousin of Dolley Madison and sister of Edward Coles, a governor of Illinois... (D-R) |
Philip Doddridge Philip Doddridge (Virginia) Philip Doddridge was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bedford County, Virginia, Doddridge was reared on a farm.He moved to Brooke County, Virginia .... (Anti-J) |
Robert Craig Robert Craig (representative) Robert Craig was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Christiansburg, Virginia, Craig attended the rural schools, Washington College , Lexington, Virginia, and graduated from Lewisburg Academy in Greenbrier County.He engaged in planting.He served in the State house of delegates in 1817,... (D-R) |
Lewis Maxwell Lewis Maxwell Lewis Maxwell was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Maxwell moved with his mother to Virginia about 1800.He completed a preparatory course.He studied law.... Anti-J |
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| George Loyall George Loyall George Loyall was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Loyall was graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1808.He studied law but did not practice.... (D-R) |
William F. Gordon William F. Gordon William Fitzhugh Gordon was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born at "Germanna", a plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Gordon attended Spring Hill Academy, later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1808, commencing practice at Orange Court House, Virginia... (D-R) |
John Mercer Patton (D-R) | Joseph Draper Joseph Draper Joseph Draper was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Draper Valley, Wythe County, Virginia, Draper attended private schools.He studied law.... (D-R) |
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| 22nd 22nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W... (1831–1833) |
Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Newton, Jr. was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.-External links:*... (D-R) |
John Y. Mason John Y. Mason John Young Mason was an American politician, diplomat, and United States federal judge.-Early life, education, and career:... (D-R) |
John Jones Roane (D-R) | Joseph Chinn Joseph Chinn Joseph William Chinn was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born at "Epping Forest" near Nuttsville, Virginia, Chinn graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in 1819, studied law in Needham, Virginia and was admitted to the bar in 1821, commencing practice in... (D-R) |
Charles Clement Johnston Charles Clement Johnston Charles Clement Johnston was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and educated at home, he moved with his parents to Panicello, near Abingdon, Virginia, in 1811. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1818 and commenced practice in Abingdon, Virginia... (D-R) |
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| Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (J) |
Joseph Draper Joseph Draper Joseph Draper was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Draper Valley, Wythe County, Virginia, Draper attended private schools.He studied law.... (D-R) |
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| 23rd 23rd United States Congress -House of Representatives:For the beginning of this congress, the size of the House was increased from 213 seats to 240 seats, following the 1830 United States Census .- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren... (1833–1835) |
George Loyall George Loyall George Loyall was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Loyall was graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1808.He studied law but did not practice.... (D-R) |
John Y. Mason John Y. Mason John Young Mason was an American politician, diplomat, and United States federal judge.-Early life, education, and career:... (D-R) |
William S. Archer William S. Archer William Segar Archer was a politician and lawyer from Virginia who served in the United States Senate from 1841 to 1847. He was the nephew of Joseph Eggleston.... |
James Gholson James Gholson James Herbert Gholson was a nineteenth century congressman, lawyer and judge from Virginia.Born in Gholsonville, Virginia, Gholson pursued in an academic course and graduated from Princeton College in 1820. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Percivals, Virginia... J) |
John Randolph John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia... |
Thomas Davenport (J) | Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne (D-R) | Henry A. Wise Henry A. Wise Henry Alexander Wise was an American politician and governor of Virginia, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:... (D-R) |
William P. Taylor William P. Taylor William Penn Taylor was a nineteenth century congressman from Virginia.Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taylor received a limited schooling as a child. He held several local political offices before being elected an Anti-Jacksonian to the United States House of Representatives in 1832, serving... |
Joseph Chinn Joseph Chinn Joseph William Chinn was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born at "Epping Forest" near Nuttsville, Virginia, Chinn graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in 1819, studied law in Needham, Virginia and was admitted to the bar in 1821, commencing practice in... (D-R) |
Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson Andrew Stevenson was a Democratic politician in the United States. Educated at the College of William and Mary, he married three times. His second wife, Sarah Coles, was a cousin of Dolley Madison and sister of Edward Coles, a governor of Illinois... (D-R) |
William F. Gordon William F. Gordon William Fitzhugh Gordon was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born at "Germanna", a plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Gordon attended Spring Hill Academy, later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1808, commencing practice at Orange Court House, Virginia... (D-R) |
John Mercer Patton (D-R) | Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (J) |
Edward Lucas (D-R) | James M. H. Beale James M. H. Beale James Madison Hite Beale was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Mount Airy, Virginia, Beale pursued preparatory studies.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (D-R) |
Samuel M. Moore Samuel M. Moore Samuel McDowell Moore was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Andrew Moore.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Moore attended the public schools and Washington College , Lexington, Virginia, where he settled after leaving college.He served as member of the State house of delegates... (J) |
John H. Fulton John H. Fulton John Hall Fulton was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Andrew S. Fulton.... (D-R) |
William McComas William McComas William McComas was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Pearisburg, Virginia, McComas attended private schools and Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia.He engaged in agricultural pursuits and in the practice of law.... (J) |
John James Allen (J) | Edgar C. Wilson Edgar C. Wilson Edgar Campbell Wilson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas Wilson and father of Eugene McLanahan Wilson.... (J) |
| Thomas Bouldin Thomas Bouldin Thomas Tyler Bouldin was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, brother of James Wood Bouldin.Born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Bouldin attended the country schools, then studied law. He was admitted to the bar, December 6, 1802, and began to practice at Charlotte Court House, Virginia... (D-R) |
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| James Bouldin James Bouldin James Wood Bouldin was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, brother of Thomas Tyler Bouldin.Born in Charlotte County, Virginia, Bouldin attended the common schools, then studied law.... (D-R) |
John Robertson John Robertson (U.S. congressman) John Robertson was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Thomas B. Robertson and Wyndham Robertson.... |
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| 24th 24th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress one House seat was added for each of the new states of Arkansas and Michigan.-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :... (1835–1837) |
James M. H. Beale James M. H. Beale James Madison Hite Beale was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Mount Airy, Virginia, Beale pursued preparatory studies.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (D-R) |
James Bouldin James Bouldin James Wood Bouldin was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, brother of Thomas Tyler Bouldin.Born in Charlotte County, Virginia, Bouldin attended the common schools, then studied law.... (D) |
Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne (J) | Walter Coles Walter Coles Walter Coles was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born at Coles Ferry, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and served from March 4, 1835 to March 3, 1845. He died near Chatham, Virginia.He was the son of Isaac Coles, also a United... (D-R) |
Robert Craig Robert Craig (representative) Robert Craig was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Christiansburg, Virginia, Craig attended the rural schools, Washington College , Lexington, Virginia, and graduated from Lewisburg Academy in Greenbrier County.He engaged in planting.He served in the State house of delegates in 1817,... (D-R) |
George Dromgoole George Dromgoole George Coke Dromgoole was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the uncle of Alexander Dromgoole Sims.... (D-R) |
James Garland James Garland James Garland was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Ivy Depot, Virginia, Garland pursued in preparatory studies before studying law. After being admitted to the bar, he commenced his law practice out of Lovingston, Virginia. He left practice for a short time to serve... (D-R) |
George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (D-R) |
John Winston Jones John Winston Jones John Winston Jones was an American politician and lawyer.Born 22 November 1791 in Amelia County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813. He practiced law in Chesterfield County, Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit... (D-R) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (D-R) |
George Loyall George Loyall George Loyall was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Loyall was graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1808.He studied law but did not practice.... (D-R) |
Edward Lucas (D-R) | John Y. Mason John Y. Mason John Young Mason was an American politician, diplomat, and United States federal judge.-Early life, education, and career:... (D-R) |
William McComas William McComas William McComas was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Pearisburg, Virginia, McComas attended private schools and Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia.He engaged in agricultural pursuits and in the practice of law.... (W) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (J) |
William Stephen Morgan (D-R) | John Mercer Patton (D-R) | John Roane John Roane John Roane was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician from Virginia. He was the father of congressman John J. Roane.... (D-R) |
John Robertson John Robertson (U.S. congressman) John Robertson was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Thomas B. Robertson and Wyndham Robertson.... (W) |
John Taliaferro John Taliaferro John Taliaferro was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and librarian from Virginia.-Early life and education:Born on "Hays" near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taliaferro attended the common schools as a child... (W) |
Henry A. Wise Henry A. Wise Henry Alexander Wise was an American politician and governor of Virginia, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:... (D-R) |
| 25th 25th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Richard Mentor Johnson * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James K. Polk -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1837–1839) |
Andrew Beirne Andrew Beirne Andrew Beirne was a Congressman from Virginia.Beirne was born in Dangan, County Roscommon, Ireland, to Andrew Beirne, Dangan's Hereditary Chieftain, and Mary Plunkett Beirne, daughter of Edward Plunkett, 12th Baron Dunsany. He received a classical education and was graduated from Trinity... (D) |
Walter Coles Walter Coles Walter Coles was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born at Coles Ferry, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and served from March 4, 1835 to March 3, 1845. He died near Chatham, Virginia.He was the son of Isaac Coles, also a United... (D) |
Robert Craig Robert Craig (representative) Robert Craig was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Christiansburg, Virginia, Craig attended the rural schools, Washington College , Lexington, Virginia, and graduated from Lewisburg Academy in Greenbrier County.He engaged in planting.He served in the State house of delegates in 1817,... (D) |
George Dromgoole George Dromgoole George Coke Dromgoole was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the uncle of Alexander Dromgoole Sims.... (D) |
James Garland James Garland James Garland was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Ivy Depot, Virginia, Garland pursued in preparatory studies before studying law. After being admitted to the bar, he commenced his law practice out of Lovingston, Virginia. He left practice for a short time to serve... (D) |
George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (D) |
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter -References:* Patrick, Rembert W. . Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 90–101.-External links:* – A speech by R. M. T. Hunter before the U.S. House of Representatives, May 8th, 1846... (W) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (D) |
John Winston Jones John Winston Jones John Winston Jones was an American politician and lawyer.Born 22 November 1791 in Amelia County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813. He practiced law in Chesterfield County, Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit... (D) |
Francis Mallory Francis Mallory Francis Mallory was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive.-Biography:... (W) |
James M. Mason James M. Mason James Murray Mason was a United States Representative and United States Senator from Virginia. He was a grandson of George Mason and represented the Confederate States of America as appointed commissioner of the Confederacy to the United Kingdom and France between 1861 and 1865 during the American... (D) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (W) |
William Stephen Morgan (D) | John Mercer Patton (D) | Isaac S. Pennybacker Isaac S. Pennybacker Isaac Samuels Pennybacker was an American lawyer, federal judge, and politician from Harrisonburg, Virginia.- Early life and education :Pennybacker was born at Pine Forge, near New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.... (D) |
Francis Rives (D) | John Robertson John Robertson (U.S. congressman) John Robertson was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Thomas B. Robertson and Wyndham Robertson.... (W) |
Archibald Stuart Archibald Stuart Archibald Stuart was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the first cousin of Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart and the father of Confederate General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart.... (D) |
Henry A. Wise Henry A. Wise Henry Alexander Wise was an American politician and governor of Virginia, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:... (W) |
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| Linn Banks Linn Banks Linn Banks was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia to parents Adam Banks and Gracey James. He married on April 2, 1811 to Eliza Jane Hunter Sanders... (D) |
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| 26th 26th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :*President: Richard M. Johnson *President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :*Speaker: Robert M.T. Hunter -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1839–1841) |
Linn Banks Linn Banks Linn Banks was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia to parents Adam Banks and Gracey James. He married on April 2, 1811 to Eliza Jane Hunter Sanders... (D) |
John Botts John Botts John Minor Botts was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Botts was born in Dumfries, Virginia. Both of his parents were killed in the Richmond Theatre fire on 26 December 1811, so he and his siblings were raised by relatives in Fredericksburg... (W) |
Andrew Beirne Andrew Beirne Andrew Beirne was a Congressman from Virginia.Beirne was born in Dangan, County Roscommon, Ireland, to Andrew Beirne, Dangan's Hereditary Chieftain, and Mary Plunkett Beirne, daughter of Edward Plunkett, 12th Baron Dunsany. He received a classical education and was graduated from Trinity... (D) |
Walter Coles Walter Coles Walter Coles was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born at Coles Ferry, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and served from March 4, 1835 to March 3, 1845. He died near Chatham, Virginia.He was the son of Isaac Coles, also a United... (D) |
Robert Craig Robert Craig (representative) Robert Craig was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Christiansburg, Virginia, Craig attended the rural schools, Washington College , Lexington, Virginia, and graduated from Lewisburg Academy in Greenbrier County.He engaged in planting.He served in the State house of delegates in 1817,... (D) |
George Dromgoole George Dromgoole George Coke Dromgoole was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the uncle of Alexander Dromgoole Sims.... (D) |
James Garland James Garland James Garland was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Ivy Depot, Virginia, Garland pursued in preparatory studies before studying law. After being admitted to the bar, he commenced his law practice out of Lovingston, Virginia. He left practice for a short time to serve... (Cons) |
William Goggin (W) | John Hill John Hill (Virginia politician) John Hill was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of John Thomas Harris.Born in New Canton, Virginia, Hill completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Washington Academy , Lexington, Virginia, in 1818... (W) |
Joel Holleman Joel Holleman Joel Holleman was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives and as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.-Personal life:... (D) |
George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (Cons) |
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter -References:* Patrick, Rembert W. . Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 90–101.-External links:* – A speech by R. M. T. Hunter before the U.S. House of Representatives, May 8th, 1846... (W) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (D) |
John Winston Jones John Winston Jones John Winston Jones was an American politician and lawyer.Born 22 November 1791 in Amelia County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813. He practiced law in Chesterfield County, Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit... (D) |
William Lucas William Lucas (politician) William Lucas was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Edward Lucas.... (D) |
Charles F. Mercer Charles F. Mercer Charles Fenton Mercer was a nineteenth century politician, U.S. Congressman, and lawyer from Loudoun County, Virginia.... (W) |
Green Samuels (D) | Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Wheeling, Virginia , Steenrod attended the common schools as a child, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Wheeling... (D) |
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| Francis Mallory Francis Mallory Francis Mallory was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive.-Biography:... (W) |
William McCarty William M. McCarty William Mason Mccarty was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at "Cedar Grove," Fairfax County, Virginia, Mccarty received his early education from private tutors.... (W) |
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| 27th 27th United States Congress The Twenty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1841 to March 3, 1843, during the one-month... (1841–1843) |
Francis Mallory Francis Mallory Francis Mallory was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive.-Biography:... (W) |
George B. Cary George B. Cary George Booth Cary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at "Bonny Doon," near Courtland, Virginia, Cary received a liberal education.He engaged in planting.... (D) |
John Winston Jones John Winston Jones John Winston Jones was an American politician and lawyer.Born 22 November 1791 in Amelia County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813. He practiced law in Chesterfield County, Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit... (D) |
William Goode William Goode William Osborne Goode was a nineteenth century American politician and lawyer from Virginia.-Personal life:... (D) |
Edmund Hubard (D) | Walter Coles Walter Coles Walter Coles was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born at Coles Ferry, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and served from March 4, 1835 to March 3, 1845. He died near Chatham, Virginia.He was the son of Isaac Coles, also a United... (D) |
William Goggin (W) | Henry A. Wise Henry A. Wise Henry Alexander Wise was an American politician and governor of Virginia, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:... (W) |
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter -References:* Patrick, Rembert W. . Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 90–101.-External links:* – A speech by R. M. T. Hunter before the U.S. House of Representatives, May 8th, 1846... (W) |
John Taliaferro John Taliaferro John Taliaferro was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and librarian from Virginia.-Early life and education:Born on "Hays" near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Taliaferro attended the common schools as a child... (W) |
John Botts John Botts John Minor Botts was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Botts was born in Dumfries, Virginia. Both of his parents were killed in the Richmond Theatre fire on 26 December 1811, so he and his siblings were raised by relatives in Fredericksburg... (W) |
Thomas Walker Gilmer Thomas Walker Gilmer Thomas Walker Gilmer was an American statesman.-Personal life:Gilmer was born to George and Eliza Gilmer at their farm, "Gilmerton", in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was taught by private tutors in Charlottesville and Staunton, and studied law in Liberty , Virginia.Gilmer practiced law in... (W) |
Linn Banks Linn Banks Linn Banks was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia to parents Adam Banks and Gracey James. He married on April 2, 1811 to Eliza Jane Hunter Sanders... (D) |
Cuthbert Powell Cuthbert Powell Cuthbert Powell was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Leven Powell.Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Powell completed preparatory studies. He studied law and after being admitted to the bar he practiced in Alexandria where he would eventually be elected mayor.Cuthbert Powell moved to Loudon... (W) |
Richard W. Barton Richard W. Barton Richard Walker Barton was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born at "Shady Oak" near Winchester, Virginia, Barton pursued in academic studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Winchester. He was a member of the Virginia General Assembly from... (W) |
William Harris (D) | Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart was a U.S. political figure. Stuart served as the Secretary of the Interior between 1850 and 1853.-Early years:... (W) |
George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (D) |
George Summers George W. Summers George William Summers was an attorney, politician, and jurist from Virginia .Summers was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, where his father served in the House of Delegates for four terms. His family moved to Kanawha County in 1814... (W) |
Samuel L. Hays (D) | Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Wheeling, Virginia , Steenrod attended the common schools as a child, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Wheeling... (D) |
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| 28th 28th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant... (1843–1845) |
Archibald Atkinson Archibald Atkinson Archibald Atkinson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Atkinson received a liberal education. He attended the law department of William and Mary College , Williamsburg, Virginia. He served during the War of 1812... (D) |
George Dromgoole George Dromgoole George Coke Dromgoole was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the uncle of Alexander Dromgoole Sims.... (D) |
Walter Coles Walter Coles Walter Coles was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born at Coles Ferry, Virginia. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and served from March 4, 1835 to March 3, 1845. He died near Chatham, Virginia.He was the son of Isaac Coles, also a United... (D) |
Edmund Hubard (D) | John Winston Jones John Winston Jones John Winston Jones was an American politician and lawyer.Born 22 November 1791 in Amelia County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813. He practiced law in Chesterfield County, Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit... (D) |
Thomas Walker Gilmer Thomas Walker Gilmer Thomas Walker Gilmer was an American statesman.-Personal life:Gilmer was born to George and Eliza Gilmer at their farm, "Gilmerton", in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was taught by private tutors in Charlottesville and Staunton, and studied law in Liberty , Virginia.Gilmer practiced law in... (D) |
Henry A. Wise Henry A. Wise Henry Alexander Wise was an American politician and governor of Virginia, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:... (D) |
Willoughby Newton Willoughby Newton Willoughby Newton was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia.-Biography:Born at "Lee Hall" near Hague, Virginia, he was the son of Willoughby Newton and Sarah "Sally" Bland Poythress , the widow of Richard "Squire" Lee and daughter of Peter Poythress of "Branchester", and... (W) |
Samuel Chilton Samuel Chilton Samuel Chilton was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Warrenton, Virginia, Chilton moved to Missouri with his family as a child and attended private school there. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1826, commencing practice back in Warrenton... (W) |
William Lucas William Lucas (politician) William Lucas was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the brother of Edward Lucas.... (D) |
William Taylor William Taylor (congressman) William Taylor was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia.Born in Alexandria, Virginia , Taylor completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Staunton, Virginia... (D) |
Augustus Chapman (D) | George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (D) |
George Summers George W. Summers George William Summers was an attorney, politician, and jurist from Virginia .Summers was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, where his father served in the House of Delegates for four terms. His family moved to Kanawha County in 1814... (W) |
Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod Lewis Steenrod was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Born near Wheeling, Virginia , Steenrod attended the common schools as a child, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Wheeling... (D) |
| William Goggin (W Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... ) |
Thomas H. Bayly Thomas H. Bayly Thomas Henry Bayly was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia. He was the son of Thomas M. Bayly.-Biography:... (D Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... ) |
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| 29th 29th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum... (1845–1847) |
William Tredway William Tredway William Marshall Tredway was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Tredway completed preparatory studies.... (D) |
Shelton Leake Shelton Leake Shelton Farrar Leake was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia.Born near Hillsboro, Virginia, Leake completed preparatory studies, taught school, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Charlottesville, Virginia... (D) |
James Seddon James Seddon James Alexander Seddon was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms in the U.S. Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. He was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.-Biography:Seddon was born in Falmouth, Stafford County,... (D) |
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter -References:* Patrick, Rembert W. . Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 90–101.-External links:* – A speech by R. M. T. Hunter before the U.S. House of Representatives, May 8th, 1846... (W) |
John Pendleton John Pendleton John Strother Pendleton , nicknamed "The Lone Star", was a nineteenth century congressman, diplomat, lawyer and farmer from Virginia.... (W) |
Henry Bedinger Henry Bedinger Henry Bedinger III was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and diplomat from Virginia. He was the nephew of George Michael Bedinger.... (D) |
Joseph Johnson Joseph Johnson (Virginia politician) Joseph Johnson was a United States Representative and was the 32nd Governor of Virginia from 1852 to 1856. Born in Orange County, New York, he moved with his mother to Belvidere, New Jersey in 1791 and thence to Bridgeport, Virginia in 1801... (D) |
William G. Brown, Sr. William G. Brown, Sr. William Gay Brown, Sr. was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia and West Virginia. He was the father of William G. Brown, Jr..-Biography:... (D) |
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| James McDowell James McDowell James McDowell was a U.S. Congressman and the 29th Governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846.McDowell was born at "Cherry Grove," near Rockbridge County, Virginia, on October 13, 1795... (D) |
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| 30th 30th United States Congress The Thirtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1847 to March 3, 1849, during the last two years of... (1847–1849) |
Thomas Flournoy Thomas Flournoy Thomas Stanhope Flournoy was a U.S. Representative from Virginia and a cavalry officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.... (W) |
Thomas Bocock (D) | William Goggin (W) | John Botts John Botts John Minor Botts was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.Botts was born in Dumfries, Virginia. Both of his parents were killed in the Richmond Theatre fire on 26 December 1811, so he and his siblings were raised by relatives in Fredericksburg... (W) |
Richard L. T. Beale (D) | William Ballard Preston William Ballard Preston William Ballard Preston was a United States political figure. He served as the U.S. Secretary of the Navy between 1849 and 1850... (W) |
Andrew S. Fulton Andrew S. Fulton Andrew Steele Fulton was a nineteenth century congressman, lawyer and judge from Virginia. He was the brother of John H. Fulton.... (W) |
Robert A. Thompson Robert A. Thompson Robert Augustine Thompson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, father of Thomas Larkin Thompson.Born near Culpeper Court House, Virginia, Thompson attended a private school at Gallipolis, Ohio, and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, Virginia.He studied law.He was admitted to the... (D) |
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| Richard Kidder Meade Richard Kidder Meade Richard Kidder Meade was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Lawrenceville, Virginia, Meade pursued an academic course.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Petersburg, Virginia.... (D) |
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| 31st 31st United States Congress The Thirty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1851, during the last 17 months... (1849–1851) |
John Millson John Millson John Singleton Millson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Millson pursued an academic course.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Norfolk.... (D) |
Thomas Averett (D) | Paulus Powell Paulus Powell Paulus Powell was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.Born in Amherst County, Virginia, Powell attended private schools as a child and went on to attend Amherst College. He held several local offices and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1843 to 1849... (D) |
Alexander Holladay Alexander Holladay Alexander Richmond Holladay was a 19th century politician and lawyer from Virginia.-Early life and background:... (D) |
James Seddon James Seddon James Alexander Seddon was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms in the U.S. Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. He was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.-Biography:Seddon was born in Falmouth, Stafford County,... (D) |
Jeremiah Morton Jeremiah Morton Jeremiah Morton was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He was the younger brother of Florida senator Jackson Morton.... (W) |
Richard Parker Richard Parker (Representative) Richard Parker was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Parker completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Berryville, Virginia... (D) |
Henry Edmundson (D) | Fayette McMullen (D) | James M. H. Beale James M. H. Beale James Madison Hite Beale was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Mount Airy, Virginia, Beale pursued preparatory studies.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (D) |
Alexander Newman Alexander Newman Alexander Newman was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.Born near Orange, Virginia, Newman had pursued in an academic course. He held several local offices before serving in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1836 to 1838 and in the Virginia Senate from 1841 to 1846... (D) |
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| Thomas Haymond Thomas Haymond Thomas Sherwood Haymond was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia.-Biography:Born near Fairmont, Virginia , Haymond attended private schools as a child and went on to attend the College of William and Mary... (W) |
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| 32nd 32nd United States Congress The Thirty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1851 to March 3, 1853, during the third and... (1851–1853) |
John Caskie John Caskie John Samuels Caskie was a nineteenth century congressman, lawyer and judge from Virginia.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Caskie graduated from the University of Virginia in 1842, studied law and was admitted to the bar in around 1842, commencing practice in Richmond... (D) |
James Strother (W) | Charles Faulkner, Sr. (W) | John Letcher John Letcher John Letcher was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly... (D) |
George W. Thompson George W. Thompson George Western Thompson was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.... (D) |
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| Sherrard Clemens Sherrard Clemens Sherrard Clemens was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia and Missouri. He was a cousin to author Samuel L. Clemens .... (D) |
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1853 - 1863: 13 seats
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| 33rd 33rd United States Congress The Thirty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1853 to March 3, 1855, during the first two years... (1853–1855) |
Thomas H. Bayly Thomas H. Bayly Thomas Henry Bayly was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia. He was the son of Thomas M. Bayly.-Biography:... (D) |
John Millson John Millson John Singleton Millson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Millson pursued an academic course.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Norfolk.... (D) |
John Caskie John Caskie John Samuels Caskie was a nineteenth century congressman, lawyer and judge from Virginia.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Caskie graduated from the University of Virginia in 1842, studied law and was admitted to the bar in around 1842, commencing practice in Richmond... (D) |
William Goode William Goode William Osborne Goode was a nineteenth century American politician and lawyer from Virginia.-Personal life:... (D) |
Thomas Bocock (D) | Paulus Powell Paulus Powell Paulus Powell was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.Born in Amherst County, Virginia, Powell attended private schools as a child and went on to attend Amherst College. He held several local offices and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1843 to 1849... (D) |
William "Extra Billy" Smith (D) | Charles Faulkner, Sr. (W) | John Letcher John Letcher John Letcher was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly... (D) |
Zedekiah Kidwell Zedekiah Kidwell Zedekiah Kidwell was a nineteenth century politician, physician, lawyer, teacher and clerk from Virginia and West Virginia.... (D) |
John Snodgrass John F. Snodgrass John Fryall Snodgrass was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Berkeley County, Virginia , Snodgrass completed preparatory studies.He studied law.... (D) |
Henry Edmundson (D) | Fayette McMullen (D) | |
| Charles S. Lewis Charles S. Lewis Charles Swearinger Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Clarksburg, Virginia , Lewis attended local schools and Ohio University at Athens.... (D) |
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| 34th 34th United States Congress The Thirty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1855 to March 4, 1857, during the last two years... (1855–1857) |
Charles Faulkner, Sr. (D) | John S. Carlile John S. Carlile John Snyder Carlile was an American merchant, lawyer, and politician, including a United States Senator. A strong supporter of the Union cause during the American Civil War, he represented the loyalist faction of Virginia, which was eventually separated into two distinct states over his... (U) |
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| 35th 35th United States Congress The 35th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1859, during the first two years of James... (1857–1859) |
Sherrard Clemens Sherrard Clemens Sherrard Clemens was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia and Missouri. He was a cousin to author Samuel L. Clemens .... (D) |
Albert G. Jenkins Albert G. Jenkins Albert Gallatin Jenkins was an attorney, planter, representative to the United States Congress and First Confederate Congress, and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War... (D) |
George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins George Washington Hopkins was a nineteenth century United States politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge and teacher.... (D) |
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| 36th 36th United States Congress The Thirty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1859 to March 4, 1861, during the third and fourth... (1859–1861) |
Daniel DeJarnette (Ind. D) |
Shelton Leake Shelton Leake Shelton Farrar Leake was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia.Born near Hillsboro, Virginia, Leake completed preparatory studies, taught school, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Charlottesville, Virginia... (Ind. D) |
Alexander Boteler Alexander Boteler Alexander Robinson Boteler was a nineteenth century politician and clerk from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Shepherdstown, Virginia , Boteler graduated from Princeton College in 1835 and engaged in agriculture and literary pursuits... (Ind. D) |
John T. Harris John T. Harris John Thomas Harris was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia. He was the first cousin of John Hill.... (Ind. D) |
Elbert Martin (Ind. D) |
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| Roger Atkinson Pryor Roger Atkinson Pryor Roger Atkinson Pryor was both an American politician and a Confederate politician serving as a congressman on both sides. He was also a jurist, serving in the New York Supreme Court, a lawyer, and newspaper editor... (D) |
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| 37th 37th United States Congress The Thirty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1861 to March 4, 1863, during the first two... (1861–1863) |
American Civil War American Civil War The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25... |
American Civil War American Civil War The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25... |
Charles H. Upton Charles H. Upton Charles Horace Upton was a nineteenth century politician and statesman from Massachusetts and Virginia.-Biography:... (U) |
American Civil War American Civil War The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25... |
William G. Brown, Sr. William G. Brown, Sr. William Gay Brown, Sr. was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia and West Virginia. He was the father of William G. Brown, Jr..-Biography:... (U) |
John S. Carlile John S. Carlile John Snyder Carlile was an American merchant, lawyer, and politician, including a United States Senator. A strong supporter of the Union cause during the American Civil War, he represented the loyalist faction of Virginia, which was eventually separated into two distinct states over his... (U) |
Kellian Whaley Kellian Whaley Kellian Van Rensalear Whaley was a nineteenth century congressman from Virginia and West Virginia and major of the 9th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.-Biography:... (U) |
American Civil War American Civil War The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25... |
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| Joseph Segar Joseph Segar Joseph Eggleston Segar was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life:Born in King William County, Virginia, Segar attended the common schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law... (U) |
Lewis McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis McKenzie was a nineteenth century politician, merchant and railroad president from Virginia.-Biography:... (U) |
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1863 - 1873: 8 seats
The 1860 censusUnited States Census, 1860
The United States Census of 1860 was the eighth Census conducted in the United States. It determined the population of the United States to be 31,443,321 — an increase of 35.4 percent over the 23,191,875 persons enumerated during the 1850 Census...
allotted 11 seats to Virginia, but 3 were assigned to West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
, established in 1863. Virginia was left with 8 seats. For most of this decade, however, Virginian representatives were not seated in Congress because of Virginia's secession in the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. After January 26, 1870, Virginia was allowed to seat members. The state convention called for a ninth seat, at-large, but the House rejected the credentials of its claimant, Joseph Segar
Joseph Segar
Joseph Eggleston Segar was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life:Born in King William County, Virginia, Segar attended the common schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law...
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| 38th 38th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Before this Congress, the 1860 United States Census and resulting reapportionment changed the size of the House to 241 members... (1863–1865) |
American Civil War American Civil War The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25... |
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| 39th 39th United States Congress The Thirty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1865 to March 4, 1867, during the first month of... (1865–1867) |
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| 40th 40th United States Congress The Fortieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1867 to March 4, 1869, during the third and fourth... (1867–1869) |
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| 41st 41st United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President : Schuyler Colfax* President pro tempore: Henry B. Anthony - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James G. Blaine -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1869–1871) |
Richard Small Ayer (R) | James H. Platt, Jr. James H. Platt, Jr. James Henry Platt, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in St. John's, Canada, Platt moved to Burlington, Vermont.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
Charles H. Porter Charles H. Porter Charles Howell Porter was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Cairo, New York, Porter completed preparatory studies.He was graduated from the law university at Albany, New York, in 1853.... (R) |
George William Booker (Cons) |
Robert Ridgway Robert Ridgway (congressman) Robert Ridgway was a nineteenth century congressman, lawyer and editor from Virginia.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Ridgeway attended Emory and Henry College and graduated from the University of Virginia. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Liberty, Virginia... (Cons) |
William Milnes, Jr. William Milnes, Jr. William Milnes, Jr. was a nineteenth century congressman and industrialist from Virginia and Pennsylvania.... (Cons) |
Lewis McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis McKenzie was a nineteenth century politician, merchant and railroad president from Virginia.-Biography:... (Cons) |
James King Gibson (Cons) |
| Richard Thomas Walker Duke Richard Thomas Walker Duke Richard Thomas Walker Duke, Sr. was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia.-Biography:... (Cons) |
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| 42nd 42nd United States Congress The Forty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1873, during the third and fourth... (1871–1873) |
John Critcher John Critcher John Critcher was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at Oak Grove, Virginia, Critcher attended Brent's Preparatory School.... (D) |
William Henry Harrison Stowell (R) | John Thomas Harris (D) | Elliott Muse Braxton (D) | William Terry (D) | |||
1873 - 1883: 9 seats
Following the 1870 censusUnited States Census, 1870
The United State Census of 1870 was the ninth United States Census. Conducted by the Census Bureau in June 1870, the 1870 Census was the first census to provide detailed information on the black population, only years after the culmination of the Civil War when slaves were granted freedom. The...
, Virginia was allotted 9 seats.
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| 43rd 43rd United States Congress The Forty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1873 to March 4, 1875, during the fifth and sixth... (1873–1875) |
James Beverly Sener James Beverly Sener James Beverley Sener was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Sener attended private schools and in 1859 was graduated from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. He earned a law degree from Washington College at Lexington in 1860... (R) |
James H. Platt, Jr. James H. Platt, Jr. James Henry Platt, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in St. John's, Canada, Platt moved to Burlington, Vermont.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
John Ambler Smith John Ambler Smith John Ambler Smith was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at Village View, near Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia, Smith attended the rural school and was educated at David Turner's high school at Richmond.... (R) |
William Henry Harrison Stowell (R) | Alexander Mathews Davis (D) | Thomas Whitehead Thomas Whitehead Thomas Whitehead was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer, editor and merchant from Virginia.-Biography:... (D) |
John Thomas Harris (D) | Eppa Hunton Eppa Hunton Eppa Hunton II was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Virginia and a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.-Early years:... (D) |
Rees Tate Bowen (D) |
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| 44th 44th United States Congress The Forty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1875 to March 4, 1877, during the seventh and... (1875–1877) |
Beverly Browne Douglas (D) | John Goode, Jr. (D) | Gilbert Carlton Walter (D) | George Craighead Cabell (D) | John Randolph Tucker (D) | William Terry (D) | |||
| 45th 45th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:-Senate:*President: William A. Wheeler *President pro tempore: Thomas W. Ferry -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Samuel J. Randall -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1877–1879) |
Joseph Jorgensen Joseph Jorgensen Joseph Jorgensen was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jorgensen was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.... (R) |
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| 46th 46th United States Congress The Forty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1879 to March 4, 1881, during the last two years of... (1879–1881) |
Joseph Eggleston Johnston (D) | James Buchanan Richmond (D) | |||||||
| 47th 47th United States Congress The Forty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1881 to March 4, 1883, during the administration... (1881–1883) |
George Tankard Garrison George Tankard Garrison George Tankard Garrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Accomack County, Virginia, Garrison was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1853 and from the law department of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1857.He was admitted to the bar... (D) |
John Frederick Dezendorf (R) | George D. Wise George D. Wise George Douglas Wise was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise and nephew of Henry Alexander Wise.... (D) |
John Paul (D) | John Strode Barbour, Jr. (D) | Abram Fulkerson Abram Fulkerson Abram Fulkerson was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a Virginia lawyer and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives.... (D) |
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1883 - 1933: 10 seats
After the 1880 censusUnited States Census, 1880
The United States Census of 1880 was the tenth United States Census conducted by the Census Bureau during June 1880. It was the first time that women were permitted to be enumerators...
, Virginia gained one seat. For the 48th Congress, a new at-large seat was added to the 9 districts. Starting in the 49th Congress, however, the state was redistricted into 10 districts.
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| 48th 48th United States Congress The Forty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1883 to March 4, 1885, during the last two years... (1883–1885) |
Robert Murphy Mayo Robert Murphy Mayo Robert Murphy Mayo was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Hague, Virginia, Mayo attended private schools and William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia. He was graduated from Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, Virginia in 1858... (Rea) |
Harry Libbey Harry Libbey Harrison 'Harry' Libbey was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Wakefield, New Hampshire, Libbey attended the common schools.He moved to Virginia and settled in Hampton in 1863.... (Rea) |
George D. Wise George D. Wise George Douglas Wise was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise and nephew of Henry Alexander Wise.... (D) |
Benjamin Stephen Hooper Benjamin Stephen Hooper Benjamin Stephen Hooper was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born near Buckingham, Virginia, Hooper attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and the manufacture of tobacco... (Rea) |
George Craighead Cabell (D) | John Randolph Tucker (D) | John Paul (D) | John Strode Barbour, Jr. (D) | Henry Bowen Henry Bowen Henry Bowen was a Virginia lawyer and politician from Tazewell County, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives.- Family and early life :... (Rea) |
John Sergeant Wise John Sergeant Wise John Sergeant Wise was an American author and leader in Virginia. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant... (Rea) |
| George Tankard Garrison George Tankard Garrison George Tankard Garrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Accomack County, Virginia, Garrison was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1853 and from the law department of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1857.He was admitted to the bar... (D) |
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| 49th 49th United States Congress The Forty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1885 to March 4, 1887, during the first two years... (1885–1887) |
Thomas Croxton Thomas Croxton Thomas Croxton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, Croxton attended primary school there and, later, the Tappahannock and Rappahannock Academies. He graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1842; admitted to the bar,... (D) |
Harry Libbey Harry Libbey Harrison 'Harry' Libbey was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Wakefield, New Hampshire, Libbey attended the common schools.He moved to Virginia and settled in Hampton in 1863.... (R) |
James Dennis Brady James Dennis Brady Col. James Dennis Brady was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was also an American Civil War officer for the North. In between his public service years, he was a lawyer in private practice.-Early life:... (R) |
John W. Daniel John W. Daniel John Warwick Daniel was an American lawyer, author, and Democratic politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and then five terms in the Senate... (D) |
Connally Findlay Trigg Connally Findlay Trigg Connally Findlay Trigg was a United States Congressman from Virginia and a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. He was born in Abingdon, the county seat of Washington County, Virginia. He attended the common schools, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced... (D) |
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| 50th 50th United States Congress The Fiftieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1887 to March 4, 1889, during the third and fourth... (1887–1889) |
Thomas H. B. Browne Thomas H. B. Browne Thomas Henry Bayly Browne was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congressional district . He was born in Drummondtown, Accomack County, Virginia. During the American Civil War he served in the Confederate Army. After the war he became an attorney... (R) |
George E. Bowden George E. Bowden George Edwin Bowden was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, nephew of Lemuel Jackson Bowden.Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Bowden attended a private school.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar but never practiced.... (R) |
William E. Gaines William E. Gaines William Embre Gaines was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Gaines attended the common schools.... (R) |
John R. Brown John Robert Brown (Virginia politician) John Robert Brown was a United States Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born near Snow Creek, Virginia, he attended private schools in Franklin and Henry Counties and entered the Confederate Army in 1861 as a private in Company D, Twenty-fourth Regiment of Virginia Volunteers... (R) |
Samuel I. Hopkins Samuel I. Hopkins Samuel Isaac Hopkins was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Owensville, Maryland, Hopkins moved to Anne Arundel County with his parents, who settled near Annapolis. He attended the common schools and graduated from Owensville Academy... (Labor Party) |
William H. F. Lee (D) | Henry Bowen Henry Bowen Henry Bowen was a Virginia lawyer and politician from Tazewell County, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives.- Family and early life :... (R) |
Jacob Yost Jacob Yost (Virginia congressman) Jacob Yost was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1887–1889 and 1897-1899.... (R) |
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| 51st 51st United States Congress The Fifty-first United States Congress, referred to by some critics as the Billion Dollar Congress, was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... (1889–1891) |
Edward Carrington Venable Edward Carrington Venable Edward Carrington Venable was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Hampden-Sydney, in Prince Edward, Virginia, Venable attended the local school, McCabe's University High School, Petersburg, Virginia, and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville... (D) |
Posey Green Lester (D) | Paul C. Edmunds Paul C. Edmunds Paul Carrington Edmunds was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born at "Springwood," the country estate, near Halifax Court House, Virginia, Edmunds studied under a private teacher.... (D) |
John A. Buchanan John A. Buchanan John Alexander Buchanan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and a judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia.-Biography:... (D) |
Henry Tucker Henry St. George Tucker III Henry St. George Tucker, III was a representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, professor of law, and president of the American Bar Association. He was born to Laura and John Randolph Tucker in Winchester, Virginia, and received a B.L... (D) |
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| Edmund Waddill, Jr. Edmund Waddill, Jr. Edmund Waddill, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, and later a United States federal judge.-Early life and education:... (R) |
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| 52nd 52nd United States Congress The Fifty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... (1891–1893) |
William A. Jones William Atkinson Jones William Atkinson Jones was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1891 to 1918.Jones was born in Warsaw, Virginia, and graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia in 1870... (D) |
John William Lawson (D) | George D. Wise George D. Wise George Douglas Wise was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise and nephew of Henry Alexander Wise.... (D) |
James F. Epes James F. Epes James Fletcher Epes was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of Sydney Parham Epes.Born near Blackstone, Virginia, Epes attended private schools and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.... (D) |
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| Elisha E. Meredith Elisha E. Meredith Elisha Edward Meredith was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Sumter County, Alabama, Meredith attended Hampden–Sydney College, Virginia.He studied law.... (D) |
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| 53rd 53rd United States Congress The Fifty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1893 to March 4, 1895, during the fifth and sixth... (1893–1895) |
D. Gardner Tyler (D) | Claude A. Swanson Claude A. Swanson Claude Augustus Swanson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Virginia.He served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1893 until 1906, was the 45th Governor of Virginia from 1906 until 1910, and represented Virginia as a United States Senator from 1910 until... (D) |
James W. Marshall James William Marshall (politician) James William Marshall served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.Marshall was born near Staunton, Virginia, in Augusta County.... (D) |
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| Smith S. Turner Smith S. Turner Smith Spangler Turner was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Turner was born in Warren County, Virginia. He was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, when the Civil War commenced, and was subsequently given an honorary diploma... (D) |
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| 54th 54th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Adlai E. Stevenson * President pro tempore: William P. Frye - Majority leadership :* Republican Conference Chairman: John Sherman- Minority leadership :... (1895–1897) |
Tazewell Ellett Tazewell Ellett Tazewell Ellett was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Ellett attended private schools in Richmond.He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in 1876.... (D) |
William Robertson McKenney William Robertson McKenney William Robertson Mckenney was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Mckenney attended McCabe's University School at Petersburg and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. He taught school. He graduated from the law school of the University of Virginia in June... (D) |
Peter Johnston Otey (D) | James Alexander Walker (R) | ||||||
| Robert Taylor Thorp Robert Taylor Thorp Robert Taylor Thorp was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Oxford, North Carolina, Thorp attended Horner Academy, Oxford, North Carolina, and was graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1870.He was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced... (R Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... ) |
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| 55th 55th United States Congress -House of Representatives:* Republican: 206 * Democratic: 124* Populist: 22* Silver Republican: 3* Silver: 1* Independent Republican: 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Garret Hobart * President pro tempore: William P... (1897–1899) |
William Albin Young William Albin Young William Albin Young was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Young attended the public schools and St... (D) |
John Lamb John Lamb (congressman) John Lamb was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Sussex County, Virginia, Lamb attended a private school... (D) |
Sidney Parham Epes Sidney Parham Epes Sydney Parham Epes was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of James F. Epes and William Bacon Oliver.... (D) |
James Hay (D) | John F. Rixey (D) | Jacob Yost Jacob Yost (Virginia congressman) Jacob Yost was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1887–1889 and 1897-1899.... (R) |
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| Richard Alsop Wise Richard Alsop Wise Richard Alsop Wise was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Henry Alexander Wise, grandson of John Sergeant, brother of John Sergeant Wise, and cousin of George Douglas Wise.... (R) |
Robert Taylor Thorp Robert Taylor Thorp Robert Taylor Thorp was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Oxford, North Carolina, Thorp attended Horner Academy, Oxford, North Carolina, and was graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1870.He was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced... (R) |
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| 56th 56th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Garret Hobart , until November 21, 1899 , vacant thereafter.* President pro tempore: William P. Frye * Democratic Caucus Chairman: James K. Jones... (1899–1901) |
William Albin Young William Albin Young William Albin Young was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Young attended the public schools and St... (D) |
Sidney Parham Epes Sidney Parham Epes Sydney Parham Epes was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, cousin of James F. Epes and William Bacon Oliver.... (D) |
William Francis Rhea William Francis Rhea William Francis Rhea was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, a Virginia state court judge, and a member of the Virginia State Corporation Commission.... (D) |
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| Richard Alsop Wise Richard Alsop Wise Richard Alsop Wise was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Henry Alexander Wise, grandson of John Sergeant, brother of John Sergeant Wise, and cousin of George Douglas Wise.... (R) |
Francis R. Lassiter Francis R. Lassiter Francis Rives Lassiter was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great-nephew of Francis Everod Rives.... (D) |
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| 57th 57th United States Congress -House of Representatives:*Democratic: 151*Republican: 200 *Populist: 5*Silver : 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Theodore Roosevelt , until September 14, 1901, vacant thereafter.... (1901–1903) |
Harry L. Maynard Harry L. Maynard Harry Lee Maynard was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Maynard attended the common schools of Norfolk County.... (D) |
Henry D. Flood Henry D. Flood Henry De La Warr Flood was a Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, brother of U.S. Representative Joel West Flood and uncle of U.S. Senator Harry Flood Byrd.... (D) |
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| Carter Glass Carter Glass Carter Glass was a newspaper publisher and politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He served many years in Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. As House co-sponsor, he played a central role in the development of the 1913 Glass-Owen Act that created the Federal Reserve System. Glass... (D) |
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| 58th 58th United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Republican : 209 * Democratic : 176* Silver Republican : 1TOTAL members: 386-Senate:* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: William P. Frye -Members:... (1903–1905) |
Robert G. Southall Robert G. Southall Robert Goode Southall , was an American politician and lawyer, noteworthy as the U.S. Representative from Virginia.... (D) |
Campbell Slemp Campbell Slemp Campbell Slemp , was an American Republican politician, and a United States Representative from the 9th District of Virginia from 1903 to 1907, during the 58th, 59th, and 60th Congresses.... (R) |
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| 59th 59th United States Congress The Fifty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1905 to March 4, 1907, during the fifth and sixth... (1905–1907) |
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| Edward W. Saunders Edward W. Saunders Edward Watts Saunders was born in Franklin County, Virginia. His primary education was received from tutors at home and at Bellevue Academy in Bedford County. From the Academy, he entered the University of Virginia. After graduation, he joined Professor F.P. Brent in conducting a classical... (D) |
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| 60th 60th United States Congress The Sixtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1907 to March 4, 1909, during the last two years of... (1907–1909) |
Francis R. Lassiter Francis R. Lassiter Francis Rives Lassiter was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great-nephew of Francis Everod Rives.... (D) |
Charles Creighton Carlin Charles Creighton Carlin Charles Creighton Carlin was a U.S. representative from Virginia.Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Carlin attended the public schools and Alexandria Academy. He was graduated from National University Law School, Washington, D.C.... (D) |
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| C. Bascom Slemp C. Bascom Slemp Campbell Bascom Slemp was an American Republican politician. He was a six-time United States congressman from Virginia's 9th congressional district from 1907 to 1922 and served as the presidential secretary to President Calvin Coolidge... (R) |
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| 61st 61st United States Congress The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of... (1909–1911) |
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| 62nd 62nd United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Democratic : 230 * Republican : 162* Socialist : 1* Independent : 1TOTAL members: 394-Senate:* President: James S... (1911–1913) |
Edward Everett Holland Edward Everett Holland Edward Everett Holland was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Suffolk, Virginia, Holland attended private schools, Richmond College, and was graduated from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1882 and commenced practice in Suffolk,... (D) |
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| 63rd 63rd United States Congress - House of Representatives:*Democratic : 291 *Republican : 134*Progressive : 9*Independent : 1TOTAL members: 435-Senate:*President of the Senate: Thomas R. Marshall*President pro tempore: James P. Clarke-Senate:... (1913–1915) |
Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague was a U.S. politician from Virginia. He served as the 44th Governor of Virginia, from 1902 to 1906, and a Congressman from 1912 until his death in 1937... (D) |
Walter Allen Watson Walter Allen Watson Walter Allen Watson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Life:Born in Nottoway County, Virginia, Watson attended "old field" school, and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, in 1887.... (D) |
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| 64th 64th United States Congress The Sixty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1915 to March 4, 1917, during the third and fourth... (1915–1917) |
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| Thomas W. Harrison Thomas W. Harrison Thomas Walter Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, father of Burr Powell Harrison.Born in Leesburg, Virginia, Harrison attended local academies at Leesburg, Middleburg, and Hanover.... (D) |
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| 65th 65th United States Congress The Sixty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1917 to March 4, 1919, during the fourth and fifth... (1917–1919) |
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| S. Otis Bland (D) | James P. Woods James P. Woods James Pleasant Woods was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Roanoke, Virginia, Woods attended the common schools.He graduated from Roanoke College in 1892.... (D) |
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| 66th 66th United States Congress The Sixty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1919 to March 4, 1921, during the last two years of... (1919–1921) |
R. Walton Moore R. Walton Moore Robert Walton "Judge" Moore was a Virginia lawyer, U.S. Representative from Virginia, Assistant Secretary of State, and one of the few Virginia politicians to embrace the New Deal.... (D) |
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| Patrick H. Drewry Patrick H. Drewry Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School.... (D) |
Rorer A. James Rorer A. James Rorer Abraham James was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Brosville, Virginia, James was instructed by private tutors.He attended Roanoke College.... (D) |
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| 67th 67th United States Congress The Sixty-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1921 to March 4, 1923, during the first two years... (1921–1923) |
Joseph T. Deal Joseph T. Deal Joseph Thomas Deal was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Surry, Virginia, Deal attended the public schools.He was graduated from Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in 1882.... (D) |
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| J. Murray Hooker J. Murray Hooker James Murray Hooker was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Buffalo Ridge, Virginia, Hooker attended the public schools.... (D) |
John Paul (R) | Henry St. George Tucker III Henry St. George Tucker III Henry St. George Tucker, III was a representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, professor of law, and president of the American Bar Association. He was born to Laura and John Randolph Tucker in Winchester, Virginia, and received a B.L... (D) |
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| 68th 68th United States Congress The Sixty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1923 to March 4, 1925, during the last months of... (1923–1925) |
Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at... (D) |
Thomas W. Harrison Thomas W. Harrison Thomas Walter Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, father of Burr Powell Harrison.Born in Leesburg, Virginia, Harrison attended local academies at Leesburg, Middleburg, and Hanover.... (D) |
George C. Peery George C. Peery George Campbell Peery was an American Democratic politician, and was the 52nd Governor of Virginia from 1934-1938.... (D) |
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| 69th 69th United States Congress The Sixty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1925 to March 4, 1927, during the third and fourth... (1925–1927) |
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| 70th 70th United States Congress The Seventieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1927 to March 3, 1929, during the last two years of... (1927–1929) |
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| 71st 71st United States Congress The Seventy-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years... (1929–1931) |
Menalcus Lankford Menalcus Lankford Menalcus Lankford was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born on the Bowers plantation near Franklin, Virginia, Lankford attended public and private schools and the Norfolk High School.... (R) |
Jacob A. Garber Jacob A. Garber Jacob Aaron Garber was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Jacob A. Garber was born near Harrisonburg, Virginia... (R) |
Joseph Crockett Shaffer Joseph Crockett Shaffer Joseph Crockett Shaffer was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Wytheville, Virginia, Shaffer attended the Wytheville public schools.... (R) |
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| 72nd 72nd United States Congress The Seventy-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1931 to March 4, 1933, during the last two years... (1931–1933) |
Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... (D) |
John Wood Fishburne (D) | Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) |
John W. Flannagan, Jr. John W. Flannagan, Jr. John William Flannagan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 - 1949.-Reference:... (D) |
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| Joel West Flood Joel West Flood Joel West Flood , , a Representative from Virginia; born near Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, August 2, 1894; attended the public schools, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., the University of Virginia, and Oxford University; studied law; was admitted to the bar in... (D) |
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1933 - 1953: 9 seats
After the 1930 censusUnited States Census, 1930
The Fifteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau one month from April 1, 1930, determined the resident population of the United States to be 122,775,046, an increase of 13.7 percent over the 106,021,537 persons enumerated during the 1920 Census.-Census questions:The 1930 Census...
, Virginia lost one seat. For the 73rd Congress
73rd United States Congress
The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years...
(1933–1935), all nine representatives were elected at-large
At-Large
At-large is a designation for representative members of a governing body who are elected or appointed to represent the whole membership of the body , rather than a subset of that membership...
state-wide. In all subsequent Congresses, representatives were elected from districts.
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| 73rd 73rd United States Congress The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years... (1933–1935) |
S. Otis Bland (D) | Colgate Darden Colgate Darden Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. was a Democratic Congressman from Virginia , the 54th Governor of Virginia , Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and the third President of the University of Virginia... (D) |
Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague was a U.S. politician from Virginia. He served as the 44th Governor of Virginia, from 1902 to 1906, and a Congressman from 1912 until his death in 1937... (D) |
Patrick H. Drewry Patrick H. Drewry Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School.... (D) |
Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... (D) |
Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at... (D) |
Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Lexington, Virginia. Also known as A. Willis Robertson, he represented Virginia in both the U.S... (D) |
Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) |
John W. Flannagan, Jr. John W. Flannagan, Jr. John William Flannagan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 - 1949.-Reference:... (D) |
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| 74th 74th United States Congress -House:Also 2 Delegates, 3 Resident Commissioners-Senate:*President of the Senate: John N. Garner *President pro tempore: Key Pittman -Majority leadership:*Majority leader: Joseph T. Robinson... (1935–1937) |
S. Otis Bland (D) | Colgate Darden Colgate Darden Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. was a Democratic Congressman from Virginia , the 54th Governor of Virginia , Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and the third President of the University of Virginia... (D) |
Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague Andrew Jackson Montague was a U.S. politician from Virginia. He served as the 44th Governor of Virginia, from 1902 to 1906, and a Congressman from 1912 until his death in 1937... (D) |
Patrick H. Drewry Patrick H. Drewry Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School.... (D) |
Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... (D) |
Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at... (D) |
Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Lexington, Virginia. Also known as A. Willis Robertson, he represented Virginia in both the U.S... (D) |
Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) |
John W. Flannagan, Jr. John W. Flannagan, Jr. John William Flannagan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 - 1949.-Reference:... (D) |
| 75th 75th United States Congress The Seventy-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, during the first two years... (1937–1939) |
Norman R. Hamilton Norman R. Hamilton Norman Rond Hamilton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Hamilton attended the public and high schools.Newspaper reporter in Norfolk 1895-1914.... (D) |
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| Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave Edward Satterfield, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He took office on November 2, 1937 after a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Andrew J... (D) |
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| 76th 76th United States Congress The Seventy-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1941, during the seventh and... (1939–1941) |
Colgate Darden Colgate Darden Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. was a Democratic Congressman from Virginia , the 54th Governor of Virginia , Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and the third President of the University of Virginia... (D) |
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| 77th 77th United States Congress -Major events:* December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor* December 8, 1941: Joint Session of Congress met to hear President Roosevelt deliver his "Day of Infamy" speech... (1941–1943) |
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| Winder R. Harris Winder R. Harris Winder Russell Harris was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Wake County , North Carolina, Harris attended the public schools and St... (D) |
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| 78th 78th United States Congress The Seventy-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945, during the last two years... (1943–1945) |
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| Ralph Hunter Daughton Ralph Hunter Daughton Ralph Hunter Daughton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Washington, D.C., Daughton attended public and private schools in Washington, D.C., and Prince Georges County, Maryland.... (D) |
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| 79th 79th United States Congress The Seventy-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947, during the last months of... (1945–1947) |
J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... (D) |
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| Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... (D) |
Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... (D) |
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| 80th 80th United States Congress The Eightieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949, during the third and fourth... (1947–1949) |
Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... (D) |
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| Watkins M. Abbitt (D) | Clarence G. Burton Clarence G. Burton Clarence Godber Burton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Burton moved with his parents to Lynchburg, Virginia, at an early age.He attended the public schools.... (D) |
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| 81st 81st United States Congress The Eighty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1949–1951) |
Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891.... (D) |
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| Thomas B. Fugate Thomas B. Fugate Thomas Bacon Fugate was a United States Representative from Virginia who served in the Eighty-first and Eighty-second Congresses. Fugate was elected to Congress as a Democrat.-References:*... (D) |
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| 82nd 82nd United States Congress The Eighty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953, during the last two years... (1951–1953) |
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1953 - 1993: 10 seats
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| 83rd 83rd United States Congress The Eighty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955, during the first two years... (1953–1955) |
Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891.... (D) |
Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... (D) |
J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... (D) |
Watkins M. Abbitt (D) | Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... (D) |
Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff was an American politician and judge. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1952, representing Virginia's Sixth District... (R) |
Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... (D) |
Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) |
William Creed Wampler (R) | Joel T. Broyhill (R) |
| William M. Tuck William M. Tuck William Munford Tuck served as the 55th Governor of Virginia from 1946 to 1950 as a Democrat.He was the youngest son of Halifax County, Virginia tobacco warehouseman Robert James Tuck and Virginia Susan Fritts. Tuck graduated from the College of William and Mary, earning a teacher's certificate.... (D) |
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| 84th 84th United States Congress The Eighty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1957, during the third and... (1955–1957) |
William Pat Jennings William Pat Jennings William Pat Jennings was a United States Representative from Virginia. He was born on a farm in Camp in Smyth County, Virginia. He earned a B.S. degree from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, 1941. He entered the United States Army in July 1941 during World War II... (D) |
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| 85th 85th United States Congress The Eighty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1959, during the fifth and sixth... (1957–1959) |
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| 86th 86th United States Congress The Eighty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1961, during the last two years... (1959–1961) |
Thomas N. Downing Thomas N. Downing Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from for nine terms.Downing was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Newport News High School, and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940... (D) |
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| 87th 87th United States Congress -House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Richard Nixon , until January 20, 1961** Lyndon Johnson , from January 20, 1961* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden -House of Representatives:... (1961–1963) |
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| 88th 88th United States Congress The Eighty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1965, during the last year of... (1963–1965) |
John Otho Marsh, Jr. John Otho Marsh, Jr. John Otho Marsh, Jr. served as the United States Secretary of the Army between 1981 and 1989. He also served in the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1963 to 1971. He graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity... (D) |
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| 89th 89th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President of the Senate: Hubert Humphrey , starting January 20, 1965* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader and Democratic Conference Chairman: Mike Mansfield... (1965–1967) |
David E. Satterfield III David E. Satterfield III David Edward Satterfield III was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E... (D) |
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| 90th 90th United States Congress The Ninetieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1969, during the last two years of... (1967–1969) |
William Lloyd Scott William L. Scott William Lloyd Scott was a Republican politician from Virginia.Scott was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He received a law degree from George Washington University, and was employed by the federal government 1934–1961, principally as trial attorney with Department of Justice... (R) |
William Creed Wampler William C. Wampler William Creed Wampler is a former United States Representative from Virginia.Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, Wampler attended the public schools in Bristol, Virginia and on May 21, 1943, enlisted in the United States Navy... (R) |
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| 91st 91st United States Congress The Ninety-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1971, during the first two years... (1969–1971) |
G. William Whitehurst G. William Whitehurst George William Whitehurst is a professor and retired politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Virginia. He began his career as a professor at the Norfolk campus of the College of William and Mary, which became Old Dominion College in 1962... (R) |
Dan Daniel Dan Daniel (politician) Wilbur Clarence Daniel was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, USA.Born in Chatham, Virginia, Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia... (D) |
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| 92nd 92nd United States Congress The Ninety-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1971–1973) |
J. Kenneth Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson James Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as... (R) |
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| M. Caldwell Butler M. Caldwell Butler Manley Caldwell Butler is a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great grandson of James A. Walker.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Butler graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Roanoke, Virginia, 1942.... (R) |
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| 93rd 93rd United States Congress The Ninety-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1975, during the end of Richard... (1973–1975) |
Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. Robert Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. is a Virginia farmer, businessman, teacher, and politician who served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He was first elected in 1972 and served until 1983. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia... (R) |
Stanford E. Parris Stanford E. Parris Stanford Elmer "Stan" Parris was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Virginia's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for six two year terms. He served in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia House of Delegates, and also as... (R) |
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| 94th 94th United States Congress The Ninety-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1977, during the administration... (1975–1977) |
Herbert Eugene Harris II Herbert Harris Herbert Eugene Harris, II was a Democratic member of the U.S. Representative from Virginia. His district included part of Fairfax County.-Early life:Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Harris attended St... (D) |
Joseph L. Fisher Joseph L. Fisher Joseph Lyman Fisher is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Virginia.... (D) |
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| 95th 95th United States Congress The Ninety-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979, during the first two years... (1977–1979) |
Paul S. Trible, Jr. Paul S. Trible, Jr. Paul Seward Trible, Jr. is a former Representative and Senator in the United States Congress from Virginia and current president of Christopher Newport University. Trible graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1968 where he received his Bachelor of Arts in History... (R) |
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| 96th 96th United States Congress The Ninety-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981, during the last two years... (1979–1981) |
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| 97th 97th United States Congress The Ninety-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1983, during the final weeks of... (1981–1983) |
Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Thomas Jerome "Tom" Bliley, Jr. is a United States Republican politician and former U.S. Representative from the state of Virginia.-Background:... (R) |
Stanford E. Parris Stanford E. Parris Stanford Elmer "Stan" Parris was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Virginia's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for six two year terms. He served in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia House of Delegates, and also as... (R) |
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| 98th 98th United States Congress The Ninety-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1985, during the third and... (1983–1985) |
Herbert H. Bateman Herbert H. Bateman Herbert "Herb" Harvell Bateman was an American politician in Virginia. He was a nine-term member of the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Republican.-Early life:... (R) |
Norman Sisisky Norman Sisisky Norman Sisisky was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1983 to 2001, representing the 4th District. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland... (D) |
James R. Olin Jim Olin James Randolph "Jim" Olin was an American politician from the U.S. state of Virginia. From 1983 to 1993, Olin, a Democrat, served in the United States House of Representatives for Virginia's 6th congressional district.... (D) |
Rick Boucher Rick Boucher Frederick Carlyle "Rick" Boucher is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:... (D) |
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| 99th 99th United States Congress The Ninety-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1985 to January 3, 1987, during the fifth and sixth... (1985–1987) |
D. French Slaughter, Jr. D. French Slaughter, Jr. Daniel French Slaughter, Jr. was an American politician.-Early life and education:Daniel Slaughter Jr. was born in Culpeper, Virginia and attended public schools in Culpeper County. He attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated in 1953 with a B.A. and LL.B... (R) |
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| 100th 100th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: George H.W. Bush * President pro tempore: John Stennis - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader, Democratic Conference Chairman, and Democratic Policy Committee Chairman: Robert Byrd... (1987–1989) |
Owen B. Pickett Owen B. Pickett Owen Bradford Pickett was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.-Early life:... (D) |
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| Lewis F. Payne, Jr. Lewis F. Payne, Jr. Lewis Franklin Payne, Jr. is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He served the of the state, which covers much of Southside Virginia.... (D) |
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| 101st 101st United States Congress The One Hundred First United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1991, during the first two... (1989–1991) |
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| 102nd 102nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President:Dan Quayle * President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell* Majority Whip: Wendell Ford- Minority leadership :... (1991–1993) |
Jim Moran Jim Moran James Patrick "Jim" Moran, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1991. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located in Northern Virginia and includes the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria, all of Arlington County, and a portion of Fairfax County.Jim Moran was... (D) |
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1993 - present: 11 seats
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| 103rd 103rd United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Dan Quayle , until January 20, 1993** Al Gore , from January 20, 1993* President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell... (1993–1995) |
Herbert H. Bateman Herbert H. Bateman Herbert "Herb" Harvell Bateman was an American politician in Virginia. He was a nine-term member of the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Republican.-Early life:... (R) |
Owen B. Pickett Owen B. Pickett Owen Bradford Pickett was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.-Early life:... (D) |
Robert C. Scott Robert C. Scott Robert Cortez "Bobby" Scott is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
Norman Sisisky Norman Sisisky Norman Sisisky was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1983 to 2001, representing the 4th District. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland... (D) |
Lewis F. Payne, Jr. Lewis F. Payne, Jr. Lewis Franklin Payne, Jr. is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He served the of the state, which covers much of Southside Virginia.... (D) |
Bob Goodlatte Bob Goodlatte Robert William "Bob" Goodlatte is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Roanoke and also includes Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Staunton.-Early life, education and career:... (R) |
Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Thomas Jerome "Tom" Bliley, Jr. is a United States Republican politician and former U.S. Representative from the state of Virginia.-Background:... (R) |
Jim Moran Jim Moran James Patrick "Jim" Moran, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1991. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located in Northern Virginia and includes the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria, all of Arlington County, and a portion of Fairfax County.Jim Moran was... (D) |
Rick Boucher Rick Boucher Frederick Carlyle "Rick" Boucher is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:... (D) |
Frank Wolf (R) | Leslie L. Byrne Leslie L. Byrne Leslie Byrne is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, and was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress from the Commonwealth of Virginia... (D) |
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Thomas M. Davis Thomas M. Davis Thomas Milburn "Tom" Davis III was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 11th congressional district in Northern Virginia. Davis was considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by five-term incumbent and fellow Republican John... (R) |
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Virgil Goode Virgil Goode Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. , is an American politician, last serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 5th congressional district of Virginia from 1997 to 2009... (D) |
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| 106th 106th United States Congress The One Hundred Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2001, during the last two... (1999–2001) |
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Jo Ann Davis Jo Ann Davis Jo Ann Davis was a Representative in the U.S. Congress. A member of the Republican Party from the United States Commonwealth of Virginia, she represented the state's from 2001 until her death in 2007. She was the second woman—after Leslie L... (R) |
Edward Schrock Ed Schrock Edward Lee "Ed" Schrock is a retired career Naval officer and former Republican politician who served as a member of the U.S... (R) |
Virgil Goode Virgil Goode Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. , is an American politician, last serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 5th congressional district of Virginia from 1997 to 2009... (Ind) |
Eric Cantor Eric Cantor Eric Ivan Cantor is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district, serving since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he became House Majority Leader when the 112th Congress convened on January 3, 2011... (R) |
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| Randy Forbes Randy Forbes James Randy Forbes is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:... (R) |
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Virgil Goode Virgil Goode Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. , is an American politician, last serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 5th congressional district of Virginia from 1997 to 2009... (R) |
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| 109th 109th United States Congress The One Hundred Ninth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007, during the fifth and sixth years of George W. Bush's presidency. House members... (2005–2007) |
Thelma Drake Thelma Drake Thelma D. Drake was a Member of Congress of the Republican party from the state of Virginia. She was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2004 to represent . She was defeated by Democrat Glenn Nye in 2008.Thelma Drake grew up in Ohio and attended Elyria High School... (R) |
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| 110th 110th United States Congress The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, between January 3, 2007, and January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second term of President George W. Bush. It was composed of the Senate and the House of... (2007–2009) |
Rob Wittman Rob Wittman Robert J. Wittman is the U.S. Representative for , serving since a special election in 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district stretches from the fringes of the Washington suburbs to the Hampton Roads area... (R) |
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| 111th 111th United States Congress The One Hundred Eleventh United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of... (2009–2011) |
Glenn Nye Glenn Nye Glenn Carlyle Nye III is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party... (D) |
Tom Perriello Tom Perriello Thomas Stuart Price "Tom" Perriello is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes much of Southside Virginia and stretches north to Charlottesville.... (D) |
Gerry Connolly Gerry Connolly Gerald E. 'Gerry' Connolly is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th congressional district. He was first elected in 2008. Connolly is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
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| 112th 112th United States Congress The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C. on January 3, 2011, and will end on January... (2011–2013) |
Scott Rigell Scott Rigell Edward Scott Rigell is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and business career:... (R) |
Robert Hurt Robert Hurt (Virginia politician) Robert Hurt is the U.S. Representative for , serving since January 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district stretches from Charlottesville to Southside and west to Bedford and Franklin counties. Prior to joining Congress, Hurt was a state senator and delegate, councilman and... (R) |
Morgan Griffith Morgan Griffith Howard Morgan Griffith is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was the majority leader of the Virginia House of Delegates and represented the 8th District, serving from 1994 until 2011... (R) |
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See also
- List of United States Representatives from Virginia#Superlative Representatives
- List of United States Senators from Virginia#Superlative Senators