The 1886 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of
President Grover Cleveland's first term.
As in many midterm elections, the President's party lost seats to the opposition, in this case,
Democrats lost seats to
Republicans
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
, although a narrow majority was retained. Many of these Republican pickups were in the industrializing
Midwest
The Midwestern United States, also referred to as the Midwest or the American Midwest, is one of four Census Bureau Region, census regions of the United States Census Bureau (also known as "Region 2"). It occupies the northern central part of ...
states, where the debate over tariffs, which were advocated by Republicans to protect domestic industry but opposed by Democrats to allow for free agricultural trade, led to political change. The small
Labor Party, supported by industrial workers, gained one seat each in
Virginia and
Wisconsin, while the
Greenback Party maintained its one seat in
Iowa (
James B. Weaver
James Baird Weaver (June 12, 1833 – February 6, 1912) was a member of the United States House of Representatives and two-time candidate for President of the United States. Born in Ohio, he moved to Iowa as a boy when his family claimed a ...
). One
Independent was also elected in
North Carolina.
Election summaries
There were 2
Labor and 1
Independent members elected, and 1
Greenback member re-elected. The previous election saw just the Greenback elected.
Special elections
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Lewis Beach
Lewis Beach (March 30, 1835 – August 10, 1886) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York representing two different congressional districts, the fourteenth and the fifteenth. In all, he served three terms in office bef ...
, , Democratic
,
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 died August 10, 1886.
New member elected November 2, 1886.
Democratic hold.
Successor also elected the same day to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph Rankin
Joseph Rankin (September 25, 1833January 24, 1886) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was elected to two terms as U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, but died during his second term. Earlier i ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent died January 24, 1886.
New member elected February 23, 1886.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Election dates
In all the states except three, elections were held November 2, 1886. Those three states, with 7 seats among them, held elections:
* June 7, 1886:
Oregon
* September 7, 1886:
Vermont
* September 10, 1886:
Maine
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
California
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Barclay Henley
Barclay Henley (March 17, 1843 – February 15, 1914) was an attorney and politician who served two terms as United States Representative from California from 1883 to 1887.
Biography
Henley was born in Charlestown, Indiana, and was the son of ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold
, nowrap ,
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!
,
James A. Louttit
James Alexander Louttit (October 16, 1848 – July 26, 1906) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from California from 1885 to 1887.
Biography
Born in New ...
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
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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 Ju ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Charles N. Felton
Charles Norton Felton (January 1, 1832September 13, 1914) was an American banker and politician who served as a Congressman (1885 to 1889) and U.S. Senator (1891 to 1893) from California in the late 19th Century, in addition to co-founding th ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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,
Henry Markham
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold
, nowrap ,
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Delaware
Florida
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Robert H. M. Davidson
Robert Hamilton McWhorta Davidson (September 23, 1832 – January 18, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Florida.
Biography
Born near Quincy, Florida, Davidson attended the common schools and the Quincy Academy in Quincy, Florida.
He studied ...
, , 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 i ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Charles Dougherty
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
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!
,
Robert T. Davis
Robert Thompson Davis (August 28, 1823 – October 29, 1906) was an American physician and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts, and served as Mayor of Fall River from 1873 to 1874.
Biogr ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John Davis Long
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Ambrose A. Ranney
Ambrose Arnold Ranney (April 17, 1821 – March 5, 1899) was a Representative from Massachusetts.
Early life
Ambrose Arnold Ranney was born on April 17, 1821, in Townshend, Vermont. He graduated from Dartmouth College and studied law in Woodstoc ...
, , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Patrick A. Collins
Patrick Andrew Collins (March 12, 1844 – September 13, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and Mayor of Boston from 1902 until his death.
Biography
Early life
Collins was born March 12, 1844, near Fermoy, County Cork, I ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward D. Hayden
Edward Daniel Hayden (December 27, 1833 – November 15, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Hayden attended the Lawrence Academy, Groton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry B. Lovering
Henry Bacon Lovering (April 8, 1841 – April 5, 1911) was an American politician and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Early life and education
Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Lovering attended the public schools of Lynn, Massac ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eben F. Stone
Eben Francis Stone (August 3, 1822 – January 22, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Stone was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts to Ebenezer and Fanny (Coolidge) Stone.
Stone attended North Andover Academy and graduated fro ...
, , 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 retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Charles Herbert Allen
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Frederick D. Ely
Frederick David Ely (September 24, 1838 – August 6, 1921) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Frederick D. Ely was born in Wrentham, Massachusetts on September 24, 1838.
He attended Day’s Academy and graduated ...
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William W. Rice
William Whitney Rice (March 7, 1826 – March 1, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Rice attended Gorham Academy, Maine, and graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, in 1846. ...
, , Republican
,
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 i ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Whiting II
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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,
Francis W. Rockwell
, , Republican
, 1884 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
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John Logan Chipman
, , 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 ,
, -
!
,
Edward P. Allen
Edward Payson Allen (October 28, 1839 – November 25, 1909) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891.
Early years
Allen was born in Sharon Township, ...
, , 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 gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
James O'Donnell
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Julius C. Burrows
Julius Caesar Burrows (January 9, 1837November 16, 1915) was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.
Early life and education
Burrows was born in North East, Pennsylvania and moved then with his parents to Ashtabu ...
, , Republican
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Melbourne H. Ford
Melbourne Haddock Ford (June 30, 1849 – April 20, 1891) was an American politician from Michigan.
Ford was born in Salem, Michigan, and moved to Lansing, Michigan, Lansing with his parents in 1859. He attended the common schools and the Michiga ...
, , 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 ,
, -
!
,
Mark S. Brewer
Mark Spencer Brewer (October 22, 1837 – March 18, 1901) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served four terms over two different stints in United States Congress , Congress between 1877 and 1891.
Early li ...
, , Republican
,
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 i ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Justin R. Whiting
Justin Rice Whiting (February 18, 1847 – January 31, 1903) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Whiting was born in Bath, New York, and moved to Michigan in 1849 with his parents, who settled in St. Clair, Michigan. He at ...
, , Democratic
Greenback
,
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 ,
, -
!
,
Timothy E. Tarsney
Timothy Edward Tarsney (February 4, 1849 – June 8, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1885 to 1889.
Early life and education
Tars ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Byron M. Cutcheon
Byron Mac Cutcheon (May 11, 1836 – April 12, 1908) was an American Civil War officer, Medal of Honor recipient and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Early life
Cutcheon was born in Pembroke, New Hampshire May 11, 1836 but his parents ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Spencer O. Fisher
, , Democratic
Fusion
,
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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Seth C. Moffatt
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Minnesota
Mississippi
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!
,
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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James B. Morgan
James Bright Morgan (March 14, 1833 – June 18, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
He was born near Fayetteville, Tennessee and moved with his parents to De Soto County, Mississippi in 1840, settling in Hernando. He received an ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas C. Catchings
Thomas Clendinen Catchings (January 11, 1847 – December 24, 1927) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Early life and education
Thomas Clendenin Catchings was born January 11, 1847, at "Fleetwood" in Hinds County, Mississippi, to Dr ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick G. Barry
Frederick George Barry (January 12, 1845 – May 7, 1909) was an American Civil War veteran, lawyer, and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1885 to 1889.
Biography
Born in Woodbury, Tennessee, Barry ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Otho R. Singleton
Otho Robards Singleton (October 14, 1814 – January 11, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi and a member of the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
Born near Nicholasville, Kentucky, Singleton attended th ...
, , Democratic
,
1874
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx.
* January 2 – Ignacio MarÃa González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time.
* January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry S. Van Eaton
Henry Smith Van Eaton (September 14, 1826 – May 30, 1898) was an attorney, politician and military officer, reaching the rank of captain in the Confederate Army. He was elected from Mississippi's 6th congressional district as U.S. Re ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ethelbert Barksdale
Ethelbert Barksdale (January 4, 1824 – February 17, 1893) was a slave owner, a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Mississippi, and a member of the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
Biog ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Montana Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Nebraska
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!
,
Archibald J. Weaver
Archibald Jerard Weaver (April 15, 1843 – April 18, 1887) was an American Republican Party politician, best known for being the father of Governor of Nebraska Arthur J. Weaver and grandfather of Nebraska politicians Arthur J. Weaver Jr. and ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Laird
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
New York
, -
!
,
Lewis Beach
Lewis Beach (March 30, 1835 – August 10, 1886) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York representing two different congressional districts, the fourteenth and the fifteenth. In all, he served three terms in office bef ...
, , Democratic
,
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 died August 10, 1886.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
Successor also
elected the same day to finish the current term.
, nowrap ,
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
, -
!
,
Samuel Dibble
Samuel Dibble (September 16, 1837 – September 16, 1913) was a lawyer, educator and U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Birth and childhood
Samuel Dibble was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the oldest son of Philander Virgil (1808-1 ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George D. Tillman
:''This is an article about a U.S. politician. For the African-American film director, see George Tillman, Jr.''
George Dionysius Tillman (August 21, 1826 – February 2, 1902) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from ...
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
D. Wyatt Aiken
David Wyatt Aiken (March 17, 1828 – April 6, 1887) was a slave owner, Confederate States Army, Confederate army officer during the American Civil War and a Reconstruction era of the United States, postbellum five-term United States Congres ...
, , 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 i ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John J. Hemphill
John James Hemphill (August 25, 1849 – May 11, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, cousin of William Huggins Brawley, nephew of John Hemphill and great-uncle of Robert Witherspoon Hemphill.
Born in Chester, South Caro ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. Dargan
George William Dargan (May 11, 1841 – June 29, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, great-grandson of Lemuel Benton.
Biography
Born at "Sleepy Hollow," near Darlington, South Carolina, Dargan attended the schools of his nativ ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert Smalls
, , Republican
,
1884
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Tennessee
, -
!
,
Augustus H. Pettibone
Augustus Herman Pettibone (January 21, 1835 – November 26, 1918) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Pettibone was born in Bedford ...
, , 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 retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leonidas C. Houk
Leonidas Campbell Houk (June 8, 1836 – May 25, 1891) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district of Tennessee. Between 1878 and 1891, Houk was elected to seven con ...
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John R. Neal
John Randolph Neal (November 26, 1836 – March 26, 1889) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district.
Biography
Neal was born near Clinton, Tennessee in ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benton McMillin
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, 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
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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew J. Caldwell
Andrew Jackson Caldwell (July 22, 1837 – November 22, 1906) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Tennessee.
Biography
Andrew Jackson Caldwell was born in Montevallo, Alabama on July 22, 1837. He moved with ...
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John G. Ballentine
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Taylor
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Presley T. Glass
Presley Thornton Glass (October 18, 1824 – October 9, 1902) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 9th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Glass was born on October 18, 1824 ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Zachary Taylor
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
,
Texas
Utah Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Vermont
Virginia
Washington Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
West Virginia
, -
!
,
Nathan Goff Jr.
Nathan Goff Jr. (February 9, 1843 – April 23, 1920) was a United States representative from West Virginia, a Union Army officer, the 28th United States Secretary of the Navy during President Rutherford B. Hayes administration, a United States ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles P. Snyder
, , Democratic
,
1883 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eustace Gibson
, , 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 ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 2, 1886.
, -
!
,
Lucien B. Caswell
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward S. Bragg
Edward Stuyvesant Bragg (February 20, 1827June 20, 1912) was an American politician, lawyer, soldier, and diplomat. He was an accomplished Union Army officer in the American Civil War and served four terms in the United States House of Represent ...
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert M. La Follette
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Isaac W. Van Schaick
Isaac Whitbeck Van Schaick (December 7, 1817August 22, 1901) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He also served six years i ...
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent declined re-nomination.
New member elected.
Labor gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas R. Hudd
, , Democratic
, 1886
Special
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard W. Guenther
Richard William Guenther (November 30, 1845April 5, 1913) was a German Americans, German American immigrant, pharmacist, and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician. He served eight years in the United States House of Representa ...
, , 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 lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ormsby B. Thomas
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William T. Price
William Thompson Price (June 17, 1824December 6, 1886) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Wisconsin's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1883 until his death, and was succ ...
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Isaac Stephenson
, , 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 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Wyoming Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Non-voting members
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
,
John Hailey
John Hailey (August 29, 1835 – April 10, 1921) was a Congressional Delegate from Idaho Territory.
He was born in Smith County, Tennessee, and attended the public schools. Of Scottish ancestry, his grandfather, Philip Hailey, and his father, ...
, , 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 atte ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph K. Toole
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
,
Joseph M. Carey
Joseph Maull Carey (January 19, 1845February 5, 1924) was an American lawyer, rancher, judge, and politician, who was active in Wyoming
Wyoming () is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by ...
, , 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 atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
See also
*
1886 United States elections
The 1886 United States elections occurred in the middle of Democratic President Grover Cleveland's term, during the Third Party System. Members of the 50th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Democrats retained control of the H ...
**
1886 and 1887 United States Senate elections
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 ''Stran ...
*
49th United States Congress
The 49th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1885, ...
*
50th United States Congress
The 50th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1887, ...
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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