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1913 New York's 13th Congressional District Special Election
There were twelve special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1913, during the 62nd United States Congress and 63rd United States Congress. 62nd United States Congress , - , , Joseph Taylor Robinson , , Democratic , 1902 , , Incumbent resigned January 14, 1913 to become Governor of Arkansas.New member elected January 15, 1913, having already been elected to the next term.Democratic hold. , nowrap , 63rd United States Congress , - , , John W. Weeks , , Republican , 1902 , , Incumbent resigned March 4, 1913, when elected U.S. Senator.New member elected April 15, 1913.Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , , Albert S. Burleson , , Democratic , 1898 , , Incumbent resigned March 6, 1913 to become U.S. Postmaster General.New member elected April 15, 1913.Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , George S. Legaré , , Democratic , 1902 , , Incumbent member-elect died January 31, 1913.New member elected April 29, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
62nd United States Congress
The 62nd 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, 1911, to March 4, 1913, during the final two years of William H. Taft's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the Twelfth Census of the United States in 1900. Additional House seats were assigned to the two new states of New Mexico and Arizona. The size of the House was to be 435 starting with the new Congress coming into session in 1913. The Senate had a Republican majority, and the House had a Democratic majority. Major events * April 27, 1911: Following the resignation and death of William P. Frye, a compromise is reached to rotate the office of President pro tempore of the United States Senate. * October 30, 1912: Vice President James S. Sherman died. Major legislation * August 8, 1911: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
