The 1904 United States House of Representatives elections coincided with the election to a full term of
President Theodore Roosevelt
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.
Roosevelt's popularity swept many
Republican house candidates into office, cementing their majority over the opposition
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. Because Roosevelt came from a liberal wing of the Republican Party, his ideology was prevalent among freshman representatives. Progressive Republicanism mobilized a new base of support and proved to be especially popular among the Protestant middle-class workers who held jobs in business or in the front offices of industrial facilities.
Election summaries
The previous election of 1902 saw 3
Independent Republicans elected in the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania.
Early election dates
In 1904, three states, with 8 seats among them, held elections early:
* June 6
Oregon
Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idah ...
* September 6
Vermont
Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the ...
* September 12
Maine
Maine () is a U.S. state, state in the New England and Northeastern United States, Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Provinces and territories of Canad ...
Special elections
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George W. Croft
George William Croft (December 20, 1846 – March 10, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, father of Theodore Gaillard Croft.
Born in Newberry County, South Carolina, Croft attended the common schools in Greenville, South Ca ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent died March 10, 1904.
New member elected May 17, 1904.
Winner was not a candidate to the next term,
see below.
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Victor H. Metcalf
Victor Howard Metcalf (October 10, 1853 – February 20, 1936) was an American politician; he served in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and then as Secretary of the Navy.
Biography
Born in Utica, New ...
, , Republican
,
1898
, , Incumbent resigned July 1, 1904 to become
U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
New member elected November 8, 1904.
Republican hold.
Winner was also elected to the next term,
see below.
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Alabama
Arkansas
California
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James Gillett
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Theodore A. Bell
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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,
,
Victor H. Metcalf
Victor Howard Metcalf (October 10, 1853 – February 20, 1936) was an American politician; he served in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and then as Secretary of the Navy.
Biography
Born in Utica, New ...
, , Republican
,
1898
, , Incumbent resigned July 1, 1904 to become
U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
New member
elected.
Republican gain.
Winner was also elected to finish the current term, see above.
, nowrap ,
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Edward J. Livernash
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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William J. Wynn
William Joseph Wynn (June 12, 1860 – January 4, 1935) was a machinist and U.S. Representative from California for one term from 1903 to 1905.
Biography
Born to Irish parents in San Francisco, California, Wynn attended the public schools of ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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,
,
James C. Needham
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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James McLachlan
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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,
Milton J. Daniels
Milton John Daniels (April 18, 1838 – December 1, 1914) was an American Civil War veteran and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1903 to 1905.
Biography
Born in Cobleskill (village), New York, Da ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member
elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
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Stephen M. Sparkman
, , Democratic
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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,
Robert Wyche Davis
Robert Wyche Davis (March 15, 1849 – September 15, 1929) was a United States Representative from Florida.
Biography
Born near Albany, Georgia, Davis attended public schools. He enlisted in 1863 in the Fifth Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regi ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
, , Incumbent retired.
New member
elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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,
,
William B. Lamar
William Bailey Lamar (June 12, 1853 – September 26, 1928) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Florida from 1903 to 1909.
Early life and education
Lamar was born on June 12, 1853 in Monticello, F ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho
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!
,
Burton L. French
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
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,
William H. Jackson
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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J. Frederick C. Talbott
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Frank C. Wachter
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James W. Denny
James William Denny (November 20, 1838 – April 12, 1923) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative from Maryland.
Early life
James William Denny was born on November 20, 1838, in Frederick County, Virginia. Denny atten ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
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,
Sydney Emanuel Mudd I
Sydney Emanuel Mudd I (February 12, 1858 – October 21, 1911) was a politician, elected as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates (1896) and as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives (1890–1891; 1897–1911), at a ...
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George A. Pearre
George Alexander Pearre (July 16, 1860 – September 19, 1923) was an American politician.
Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Pearre attended private schools, the Allegany County Academy at Cumberland, St. James College near Hagerstown, ...
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Massachusetts
, -
!
,
George P. Lawrence
, , Republican
, 1897 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick H. Gillett
, , Republican
,
1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John R. Thayer
John Randolph Thayer (March 9, 1845 – December 19, 1916) was a representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Douglas, Massachusetts and attended the common schools and Nichols Academy in Dudley.
Thayer graduated from Yale College i ...
, , Democratic
,
1898
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles Q. Tirrell
Charles Quincy Tirrell (December 10, 1844 – July 31, 1910) was a lawyer, educator, and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Born in Sharon, Massachusetts, Tirrell attended public schools and later studied law at Dartmouth College, g ...
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Butler Ames
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Augustus Peabody Gardner
, , Republican
, 1902 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ernest W. Roberts
Ernest William Roberts (November 22, 1858 – February 27, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in East Madison, Maine, Roberts attended the public schools in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
He was graduated from Highland Milita ...
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel W. McCall
, , Republican
,
1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John A. Keliher
John Austin Keliher (November 6, 1866 – September 21, 1938) was a U.S. Democratic politician.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts
Massachu ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. McNary
William Sarsfield McNary (March 29, 1863 – June 26, 1930) was an American Democratic politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Boston, Massachusetts and exercised tremendous influence over the Massachusetts Democratic Party ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Andrew Sullivan
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel L. Powers
Samuel Leland Powers (October 26, 1848 – November 30, 1929) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Early life
Powers was born in Cornish, New Hampshire on October 26, 1848. He attended Kimball Union Academy and graduated fro ...
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. Greene
, , Republican
, 1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William C. Lovering
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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!
,
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Spight
, , Democratic
,
1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benjamin G. Humphreys II
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Wilson S. Hill
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Adam M. Byrd
Adam Monroe Byrd (July 6, 1859 – June 21, 1912) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography
Born in Sumter County, Alabama, Byrd moved to Neshoba County, Mississippi. He attended the common sc ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eaton J. Bowers
Eaton Jackson Bowers (June 17, 1865 – October 26, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Born in Canton, Mississippi, Bowers attended the public schools, and Mississippi Military Institute at Pass Christian.
He studied law and gaine ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank A. McLain
Frank Alexander McLain (January 29, 1852 – October 11, 1920) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Born near Gloster in Amite County, Mississippi, McLain attended the public schools, and was graduated from the University of Mississip ...
, , Democratic
,
1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John S. Williams
, , Democratic
,
1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Montana
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!
,
Joseph M. Dixon
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
, -
!
,
Elmer Burkett
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
Resigned before start of term to
become Senator.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gilbert Hitchcock
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John McCarthy
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edmund H. Hinshaw
Edmund Howard Hinshaw (December 8, 1860 – June 15, 1932) was an American Republican Party politician.
Born in Greensboro, Indiana on December 8, 1860, he graduated from Butler College in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1885. He moved to Fairbury, Ne ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. Norris
George William Norris (July 11, 1861September 2, 1944) was an American politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican, from 1903 until 1913 ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Moses Kinkaid
Moses Pierce Kinkaid (January 24, 1856 – July 6, 1922) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Nebraska. He was the sponsor of the 1904 Kinkaid Land Act, which allowed homeste ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
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Thomas F. Marshall
Thomas Francis Marshall (June 7, 1801 – September 22, 1864) was a politician and lawyer from Kentucky. He was the nephew of John Marshall.
Early life and family
Thomas Marshall was born June 7, 1801, in Frankfort, Kentucky."Marshall, Thomas Fr ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
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Burleigh F. Spalding
Burleigh Folsom Spalding (December 3, 1853 – March 17, 1934) was a United States representative from North Dakota. He was born on a farm near Craftsbury, Vermont. He attended the Lyndon Literary Institute in Lyndon, Vermont and was graduated ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
Ohio
Oregon
, -
!
,
Binger Hermann
, , Republican
,
1903 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John N. Williamson
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
, -
,
,
George Swinton Legaré
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George W. Croft
George William Croft (December 20, 1846 – March 10, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, father of Theodore Gaillard Croft.
Born in Newberry County, South Carolina, Croft attended the common schools in Greenville, South Ca ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Wyatt Aiken
Wyatt Aiken (December 14, 1863 – February 6, 1923) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for six terms from 1903 to 1917.
Early life and family
Wyatt Aiken was born near ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Joseph T. Johnson
Joseph Travis Johnson (February 28, 1858 – May 8, 1919) was a United States representative from South Carolina and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina.
Education and ca ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
David E. Finley
David E. Finley (February 28, 1861 – January 26, 1917) was a United States representative from South Carolina. He was born in Trenton, Arkansas. He attended the public schools of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Ebenezer, South Carolina and was ...
, , Democratic
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Robert B. Scarborough
Robert Bethea Scarborough (October 29, 1861November 23, 1927) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born in Chesterfield, South Carolina, about a year after the state had declared its secession to join the Confederate States, Scarbo ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Asbury F. Lever
Asbury Francis "Frank" Lever (January 5, 1875 – April 28, 1940) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.
Early life
Frank Lever was born near Springhill, Lexington County, South Carolina on January 5 ...
, , Democratic
,
1901
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
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Charles H. Burke
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
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Eben Martin
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Tennessee
, -
!
,
Walter P. Brownlow
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry R. Gibson
, , Republican
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John A. Moon
John Austin Moon (April 22, 1855 – June 26, 1921) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Born on April 22, 1855, near Charlottesville, V ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Morgan C. Fitzpatrick
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James D. Richardson
James Daniel Richardson (March 10, 1843 – July 24, 1914) was an American politician and a Democrat from Tennessee for Tennessee's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1885 through 1905.
Early life and e ...
, , Democratic
,
1884
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. Gaines
John Wesley Gaines (August 24, 1860 – July 4, 1926) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Gaines was born in Wrecoe, near Nashvill ...
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1896
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Lemuel P. Padgett
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
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Thetus W. Sims
Thetus Willrette Sims (April 25, 1852 – December 17, 1939) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 8th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Sims was born on April 25, 1852 ne ...
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1896
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Rice A. Pierce
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1896
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
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Texas
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Vermont
Virginia
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Carter Glass
Carter Glass (January 4, 1858 – May 28, 1946) was an American newspaper publisher and Democratic politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both houses of Congress and served as the United States Secretary of the Trea ...
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1902
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James Hay
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1904
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Henry D. Flood
Henry De La Warr Flood (September 2, 1865 – December 8, 1921) 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 Harr ...
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Washington
West Virginia
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Blackburn B. Dovener
Blackburn Barrett Dovener (April 20, 1842 – May 9, 1914) was a Republican politician from West Virginia who served as a United States representative. Dovener was born in Tays Valley, Virginia, in Cabell County (now in West Virginia) on April ...
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1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
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Alston G. Dayton
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1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Joseph H. Gaines
Joseph Holt 'Jodie' Gaines (September 3, 1864 – April 12, 1951) was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.
Born in Washington, D.C., Gaines moved with his parents to Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayette County is a county ...
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Harry C. Woodyard
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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James A. Hughes
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
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Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Frank W. Mondell
Frank Wheeler Mondell (November 6, 1860August 6, 1939) was a United States representative of Wyoming.
Biography
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was educated in the public schools. For many years he was engaged in farming, stock-raising, and r ...
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1898
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Non-voting delegates
Oklahoma Territory
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Bird S. McGuire
Bird Segle McGuire (October 13, 1865 – November 9, 1930) was an American politician, a Delegate and the last U.S. Representative from Oklahoma Territory. After statehood, he was elected as an Oklahoma member of Congress, where he served four co ...
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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New Mexico Territory
New Mexico Territory elected its non-voting delegate November 8, 1904.
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Bernard Shandon Rodey
Bernard Shandon Rodey (March 1, 1856 – March 10, 1927) was an Irish-born American politician who was a Delegate from the New Mexico Territory and later a federal judge in Puerto Rico.
Early life
Rodey was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He ...
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination and then lost re-election as an Independent Republican.
New delegate elected.
Republican hold.
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See also
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1904 United States elections
The 1904 United States elections elected the members of the 59th United States Congress. It occurred during the Fourth Party System. Republicans maintained control of the Presidency and both houses of Congress. For the first time since the 1828 ...
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1904 United States presidential election
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1904 and 1905 United States Senate elections
Nineteen or 19 may refer to:
* 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20
* one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019
Films
* ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film
* ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film
Music ...
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58th United States Congress
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59th United States Congress
Notes
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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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