The 1890 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of
President
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Benjamin Harrison
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's term.
A stagnant economy which became worse after the
Panic of 1890
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, combined with a lack of support for then Representative
William McKinley
William McKinley (January 29, 1843September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. As a politician he led a realignment that made his Republican Party largely dominant in ...
's (defeated in the election) steep
tariff
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act, which favored large industries at the expense of consumers, led to a sharp defeat for Harrison's
Republican Party, giving a large majority to the
Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to:
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and presaging Harrison's defeat in the
1892 United States presidential election
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. The Republican-controlled Congress was highly criticized for its lavish spending, and it earned the unflattering nickname of The Billion Dollar Congress. Democrats promised to cut the outlandish budget.
Furthermore, aggressive Republican promotion of controversial
English-only education laws enacted by Wisconsin and Illinois in 1889, accompanied by a surge in
nativist and
anti-Catholic
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sentiment within the state parties, had greatly hollowed out the party's support base in these former strongholds. A rare multi-confessional alliance of mainly German clergy rallied their flocks in defense of language and faith to the Democratic Party, which tore through incumbent Republican majorities in both states, capturing a total of 11 formerly Republican seats between them alone. Bitterly divisive struggles over
temperance
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laws had also been alienating immigrants from the increasingly prohibitionist Republican Party across the Midwest more broadly. Dramatic losses in the previous year's gubernatorial elections in Iowa and Ohio (which would lose another 14 Republican congressional seats between them during this election) were due in no small part to wet immigrant communities, especially Germans, expressing their resentment toward Republican efforts to ban or otherwise curtail alcohol consumption by throwing their support behind the Democratic candidates.
This election also saw the Populist Party, a coalition of farmers and laborers who wanted to overhaul the nation's financial system, make a small mark on Congress.
Special elections
* : June 21, 1890:
William W. Dickerson (D) elected to finish the term of
John G. Carlisle (D), who had resigned May 26, 1890 when
elected U.S. senator. Democratic hold. Dickerson: 8,412 (63.95%),
Wesley M. Rardin (R) 4,742 (36.05%).
* : December 9, 1890:
Thomas J. Geary (D) elected to finish the term of
John J. De Haven (R), who had resigned October 1, 1890. Democratic gain.
*
* :
James P. Walker (D) died July 19, 1890, and
Robert H. Whitelaw
Robert Henry Whitelaw (January 30, 1854 – July 27, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Born on a farm near Lloyds, Virginia, Whitelaw moved with his father to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, in 1856.
He returned to Essex County ...
(D) was elected November 4, 1890. Democratic hold.
Election summaries
The previous election of 1888 saw the election of one
Labor Party representative in Arkansas.
Early election dates
In 1890, five states, with 9 seats among them, held elections early:
*June 3
Oregon
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*September 2
Vermont
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*September 8
Maine
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*September 11
Idaho
Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyomi ...
*October 1
Wyoming
Wyoming () is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the s ...
Idaho
Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyomi ...
and
Wyoming
Wyoming () is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the s ...
held elections for both the outgoing
51st Congress
The 51st 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 Rep ...
and the incoming 52nd Congress in 1890, having been admitted that year, and held future elections on the standard election day.
Alabama
Arkansas
California
, -
,
, colspan=3 , Vacant
, , Incumbent resigned October 1, 1890.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Marion Biggs
Marion Biggs (May 2, 1823 – August 2, 1910) was an American slave owner and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from California from 1887 to 1891.
Early life
Marion Biggs was born on May 2, 1823, near Curryville ...
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Joseph McKenna
Joseph McKenna (August 10, 1843 – November 21, 1926) was an American politician who served in all three branches of the U.S. federal government, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as U.S. Attorney General and as an Associate J ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William W. Morrow
William W. Morrow (July 15, 1843 – July 24, 1929) was a United States representative from California, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and a United States Circuit Judge ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Thomas J. Clunie
Thomas Jefferson Clunie (March 25, 1852 – June 30, 1903) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1889 to 1891.
Biography
Clunie was born in St. John's, Newfoundland on March 25, ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William Vandever
William Vandever (March 31, 1817 – July 23, 1893) was a United States representative from Iowa and later from California, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Biography
Early life
Vandever was born in Baltimore, ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
, -
!
,
Hosea Townsend
Hosea Townsend (June 16, 1840 – March 4, 1909) was an attorney and a U.S. Representative from Colorado. Appointed by Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, he was a United States judge for the southern district of the Indian Territory from 1897 to ...
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Connecticut
Delaware
, -
!
,
John B. Penington
John Brown Penington (December 20, 1825 – June 1, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician, from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as Attorney General of Delaware and two terms as U. S. ...
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Florida
, -
,
,
Robert H. M. Davidson
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Robert Bullock
Robert Bullock (December 8, 1828 – July 27, 1905) was an American state legislator and a United States representative from Florida. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Early life and caree ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho
There were two elections to the new state of Idaho.
51st Congress
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New district
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
52nd Congress
, -
!
,
Willis Sweet
, , Republican
,
1890
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
, -
!
,
Charles S. Randall
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Elijah A. Morse
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John F. Andrew
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph Henry O'Neil
Joseph Henry O'Neil (March 23, 1853 – February 19, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, O'Neil moved with his parents to Boston in 1854.
He attended the common schools.
He graduated f ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected
,
, -
!
,
Nathaniel P. Banks
Nathaniel Prentice (or Prentiss) Banks (January 30, 1816 – September 1, 1894) was an American politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War. A millworker by background, Banks was prominent in local debating societies, ...
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent was not re-nominated.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry Cabot Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Cogswell
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederic T. Greenhalge
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. Candler
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph H. Walker
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Rodney Wallace
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Francis W. Rockwell
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
Mississippi
, -
!
,
John M. Allen
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James B. Morgan
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas C. Catchings
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clarke Lewis
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Chapman L. Anderson
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
T. R. Stockdale
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles E. Hooker
Charles Edward Hooker (April 9, 1825 – January 8, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography
Charles E. Hooker
Born in Union, South Carolina, Hooker was raised in Laurens District, South Carolina. He attended the common schoo ...
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Montana
, -
!
,
Thomas H. Carter
, , Republican
,
1889
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada.
** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in t ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
, -
!
,
William J. Connell
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gilbert L. Laws
, , Republican
,
1889 (special)
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. E. Dorsey
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
, -
!
,
Henry C. Hansbrough
, , Republican
,
1889
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada.
** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in t ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Ohio
The
Ohio Legislature
The Ohio General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio. It consists of the 99-member Ohio House of Representatives and the 33-member Ohio Senate. Both houses of the General Assembly meet at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus ...
redistricted the state between censuses. Coupled with other Democratic gains,
this redistricting gave the Democrats a nine-seat net gain.
, -
,
,
Benjamin Butterworth
Benjamin Butterworth (October 22, 1837 – January 16, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio and Commissioner of Patents.
Biography
Butterworth was born near Maineville, Ohio, on October 22, ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
John A. Caldwell
John Alexander Caldwell (April 21, 1852 – May 24, 1927) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1889 to 1894. He also served as the 25th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1900 to 1902.
Biography
Born in ...
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
, rowspan=2 ,
,
Elihu S. Williams
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Henry Lee Morey
Henry Lee Morey (April 8, 1841 – December 29, 1902) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and a politician and U.S. Congressman after the war.
Early life and career
Henry L. Morey was born in Milford Township ...
Redistricted from the 7th district
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, -
,
,
Samuel S. Yoder
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George E. Seney
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Melvin M. Boothman
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William E. HaynesRedistricted from the 10th district
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Robert P. Kennedy
Robert Patterson Kennedy (January 23, 1840 – May 6, 1918) was a U.S. representative from Ohio, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Biography
Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Kennedy attended the public schools a ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
, rowspan=2 ,
,
William C. Cooper
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Joseph H. OuthwaiteRedistricted from the 13th district
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, -
,
, colspan=3 , Open seat
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Albert C. Thompson
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Jacob J. Pugsley
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
, colspan=3 , Open seat
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
, rowspan=2 ,
,
Charles Preston Wickham
Charles Preston Wickham (September 15, 1836 – March 18, 1925) was a 19th-century congressman and judge from Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.
Biography
Wickham attended the public schools, the Norwalk Academy, and the Cincinnati Law School. He ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
James W. Owens
James W. Owens is an American economist and manufacturing executive. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines ...
Redistricted from the 16th district
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, -
,
,
Charles H. Grosvenor
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William McKinley
William McKinley (January 29, 1843September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. As a politician he led a realignment that made his Republican Party largely dominant in ...
Redistricted from the 18th district
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
, colspan=3 , Open seat
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Joseph D. TaylorRedistricted from the 17th district
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Ezra B. Taylor
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Martin L. Smyser
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Theodore E. Burton
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
, -
,
,
Samuel Dibble
, , Democratic
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George D. Tillman
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James S. Cothran
James Sproull Cothran (August 8, 1830 – December 5, 1897) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for two terms from 1887 to 1891.
Biography
James Sproull Cothran was born ...
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William H. Perry
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
John J. Hemphill
, , Democratic
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George W. Dargan
, , Democratic
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Thomas E. Miller
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
John Pickler
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1889
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada.
** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in t ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
, -
,
Oscar S. Gifford
Oscar Sherman Gifford (October 20, 1842 – January 16, 1913) was an American lawyer of Canton, South Dakota. He served six years in the United States House of Representatives, first as the non-voting delegate from the Dakota Territory, then as ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1889
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada.
** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in t ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
Tennessee
, -
!
,
Alfred A. Taylor
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leonidas C. Houk
, , Republican
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry C. Evans
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benton McMillin
Benton McMillin (September 11, 1845 – January 8, 1933) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as the 27th governor of Tennessee from 1899 to 1903, and represented Tennessee's 4th district in the United States House of Representativ ...
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James D. Richardson
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph E. Washington
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Washington C. Whitthorne
Washington Curran Whitthorne (April 19, 1825September 21, 1891) was a Tennessee Lawyer, attorney, United States Democratic Party, Democratic politician, and an Adjutant General in the Confederate Army.
Early life and career
Whitthorne was born ...
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benjamin A. Enloe
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Rice A. Pierce
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Phelan Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
Texas
Utah
See
Non-voting delegates below.
Vermont
, -
!
,
John W. Stewart
, , Republican
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William W. Grout
William Wallace Grout (May 24, 1836October 7, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
Biography
Grout was born in Compton in Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of Josiah and Sophronia (Aye ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Virginia
, -
!
,
Thomas H. B. Browne
Thomas Henry Bayly Browne (February 8, 1844 – August 27, 1892) was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate veteran and two-term Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congre ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George E. Bowden
George Edwin Bowden (July 6, 1852 – January 22, 1908) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Virginia, nephew of Lemuel Jackson Bowden.
Biography
Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Bowden attended a private scho ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edmund Waddill Jr.
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Langston
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Posey G. Lester
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul C. Edmunds
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles T. O'Ferrall
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, Incumbent re-elected
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William H. F. Lee
, , Democratic
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John A. Buchanan
John Alexander Buchanan (October 7, 1843 – September 2, 1921) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and a judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Biography
Buchanan was born in Smyth County, Virginia. He re ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry St. George Tucker
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected
, nowrap ,
Washington
, -
!
,
John L. Wilson
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
West Virginia
, -
!
,
George W. Atkinson
George Wesley Atkinson (June 29, 1845 – April 4, 1925), a cavalryman, lawyer, politician, judge and scholar, became the 10th Governor of West Virginia after running as the candidate of the Republican Party. He also served in the West Virgini ...
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William L. Wilson
, , Democratic
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John D. Alderson
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles B. Smith
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 4, 1890.
, -
!
,
Lucien B. Caswell
Lucien Bonaparte Caswell (November 27, 1827April 26, 1919) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served 14 years in the United States House of Representatives between 1875 and 1891, representing parts of southeast Wisconsin.
Biog ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles Barwig
Charles Barwig (March 19, 1837February 15, 1912) was a German American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing the east-central part of Wisconsin.
B ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert M. La Follette
Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855June 18, 1925), was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the 20th Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Isaac W. Van Schaick
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent declined re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George H. Brickner
, , Democratic
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles B. Clark
Charles Benjamin Clark (August 24, 1844 – September 10, 1891) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and one of the founders of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, Wisconsin, Neenah with John A. K ...
, , Republican
,
1886
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Upper Burma is formally annexed to British Burma, following its conquest in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of November 1885.
* January 5– 9 – Robert Louis Stevenson's novella ''Strange ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ormsby B. Thomas
Ormsby Brunson Thomas (August 21, 1832October 24, 1904) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for three terms (1885–1891), representing Wisconsi ...
, , Republican
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's '' Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price at ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Nils P. Haugen
Nils Pederson Haugen (March 9, 1849April 23, 1931) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin. He was a leading member of the Pr ...
, , Republican
,
1887
Events
January–March
* January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher.
* January 20
** The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Myron H. McCord
, , Republican
,
1888
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Wyoming
Republican
Clarence D. Clark
Clarence Don Clark (April 16, 1851November 18, 1930) was an American teacher, lawyer, and politician from New York. He participated in the constitutional convention for Wyoming's statehood and was that state's first congressman. He served as ...
was elected over Democrat
George T. Beck
George Washington Thornton Beck (June 26, 1856 – December 1, 1943) was a politician and business entrepreneur in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
Life
George Washington Thornton Beck was born on June 26, 1856 in Lexington, Kentucky to Senator Jame ...
in a single ballot both to finish the current term (ending 1891) and the next term (beginning 1891).
, -
!
, colspan=3 , Vacant (new seat)
, , New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Non-voting delegates
51st Congress
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New seat
, , New seat.
New delegate elected to finish the current term.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
52nd Congress
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New seat
, , New seat.
New delegate elected to the next term.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John T. Caine
, , Populist
,
1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in t ...
, Incumbent re-elected
, nowrap ,
See also
*
1890 United States elections
The 1890 United States elections occurred in the middle of Republican President Benjamin Harrison's term. Members of the 52nd United States Congress were chosen in this election. The Republicans suffered major losses due to the Panic of 1890 an ...
**
1890 and 1891 United States Senate elections
*
51st United States Congress
The 51st 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 R ...
*
52nd United States Congress
The 52nd 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, 189 ...
Notes
References
Bibliography
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External links
Office of the Historian(Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)
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