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Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District Special Election, 1895
There were nine elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1895, during 53rd United States Congress and the 54th United States Congress. Eight were special elections to fill vacant seats and one was an initial election for a seat in the new state of Utah. Elections are listed by date and district. Special elections 53rd United States Congress , - ! , Myron B. Wright , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent died November 13, 1894.New member elected February 23, 1895.Republican hold.Successor seated February 23, 1895.Winner was not elected to the next term, see below. , nowrap , 54th United States Congress , - ! , Myron B. Wright , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent died November 13, 1894.New member elected February 19, 1895.Republican gain.Successor seated December 2, 1895. , nowrap , , - ! , Julius C. Burrows , , Republican , 1884 , , Incumbent resigned January 23, 1895 when elected U.S. senator.New member elected Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States House Of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being the Upper house, upper chamber. Together they comprise the national Bicameralism, bicameral legislature of the United States. The House's composition was established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The House is composed of representatives who, pursuant to the Uniform Congressional District Act, sit in single member List of United States congressional districts, congressional districts allocated to each U.S. state, state on a basis of population as measured by the United States Census, with each district having one representative, provided that each state is entitled to at least one. Since its inception in 1789, all representatives have been directly elected, although universal suffrage did not come to effect until after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1895 United States Senate Special Election In Michigan
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The Senate is composed of senators, each of whom represents a single state in its entirety. Each of the 50 states is equally represented by two senators who serve staggered terms of six years, for a total of 100 senators. The vice president of the United States serves as presiding officer and president of the Senate by virtue of that office, despite not being a senator, and has a vote only if the Senate is equally divided. In the vice president's absence, the president pro tempore, who is traditionally the senior member of the party holding a majority of seats, presides over the Senate. As the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate has several powers of adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
