Vermont's 6th congressional district is an obsolete district.

History

Only during a single decade (1813 to 1823), did Vermont have six seats in the

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. For the first four congresses of that decade (the 13th through 16th Congresses, lasting from 1813 through 1821), Vermont's six members of the House were elected at-large. For the

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and final Congress of that apportionment (lasting from 1821 through 1823), Vermont elected its representatives from geographical districts. After the

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, Vermont lost one seat and went back to at-large members. Vermont has not had six seats since 1823.

List of member representing the district

References

Cite Book

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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