United States Congressional Delegations from Indiana
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in 1816, the U.S. state
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of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
has sent congressional
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delegations to the United States Senate
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and United States House of Representatives
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. Each state elects two Senators statewide to serve for six years, and their elections are staggered to be held in two of every three even-numbered years—Indiana's Senate election years are to Classes I and III
Classes of United States Senators
The three classes of United States Senators are currently made up of 33 or 34 Senate seats. The purpose of the classes is to determine which Senate seats will be up for election in a given year. The three groups are staggered so that one of them is up for election every two years.A senator's...
. Before the Seventeenth Amendment
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The Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution established direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. The amendment supersedes Article I, § 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures...
in 1913, Senators were elected by the Indiana General Assembly
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state of Indiana. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Indiana House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Indiana Senate...
. Members of the House of Representatives are elected to two-year terms, one from each of Indiana's nine congressional districts. Before becoming a state, the Indiana Territory
Indiana Territory
The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Indiana....
elected delegates at-large and sent three to Congress, but the territorial delegates were restricted from voting on legislation.
The longest-serving of any of Indiana's Congressmen is Senator Richard Lugar, incumbent since 1977. The longest-serving House member is Lee H. Hamilton
Lee H. Hamilton
Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999...
, who served from 1965 to 1999. There have been 346 people who have represented Indiana in Congress: 319 in the House, 27 in the Senate, and 17 in both houses, with an average term of seven years. Indiana has elected five women
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and three African Americans
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to Congress.
United States Senate
Each state elects two senators by statewide popular vote every six years. The terms of the two senators are staggered so that they are not elected in the same year. Indiana's senators are elected in the years from classesClasses of United States Senators
The three classes of United States Senators are currently made up of 33 or 34 Senate seats. The purpose of the classes is to determine which Senate seats will be up for election in a given year. The three groups are staggered so that one of them is up for election every two years.A senator's...
I and III. Senators were originally chosen by the Indiana General Assembly
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state of Indiana. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Indiana House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Indiana Senate...
until the Seventeenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution established direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. The amendment supersedes Article I, § 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures...
came into force in 1913.
Of the forty-four men who have been Senators from Indiana, there have been three Democratic-Republicans, three Adams Republicans (including James Noble
James Noble
James Noble was the first U.S. Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana.Noble was born near Berryville, Virginia and moved with his parents to Campbell County, Kentucky when he was 10...
, who was both a Democratic-Republican and Adams Republican), two Whigs
Whig Party (United States)
The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic...
, one Unionist
Unionist Party (United States)
The Union Party was a fusion political party conceived by Republicans in 1861 to combine people of all political affiliations into a single movement committed to the preservation of the Union and to war. Republicans wanted to project an image of wartime nonpartisanship and they also expected to...
, twenty Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, and sixteen Republicans
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. Only 44 men have been Senators, though 47 terms have been served; David Turpie
David Turpie
David Battle Turpie was an American politician.Turpie was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. He grew up in Ohio and graduated from Kenyon College in 1848. He studied law and moved to Logansport, Indiana where he set up a law practice...
, William E. Jenner
William E. Jenner
William Ezra Jenner was a U.S. Republican Indiana State and U.S. Senator.Jenner was born in Marengo, Crawford County, Indiana. He graduated with a Law degree from Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington in 1930, and set up practice in Paoli, Indiana...
, and Dan Coats
Dan Coats
Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011....
served nonconsecutive terms.
Indiana's current Senators are Republicans Richard Lugar, first elected in 1976, and Dan Coats
Dan Coats
Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011....
, elected to a second non-consecutive term in 2010.
| Class 1 Classes of United States Senators The three classes of United States Senators are currently made up of 33 or 34 Senate seats. The purpose of the classes is to determine which Senate seats will be up for election in a given year. The three groups are staggered so that one of them is up for election every two years.A senator's... Senators |
Congress | Class 3 Classes of United States Senators The three classes of United States Senators are currently made up of 33 or 34 Senate seats. The purpose of the classes is to determine which Senate seats will be up for election in a given year. The three groups are staggered so that one of them is up for election every two years.A senator's... Senators |
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| James Noble James Noble James Noble was the first U.S. Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana.Noble was born near Berryville, Virginia and moved with his parents to Campbell County, Kentucky when he was 10... (D-R) |
14th 14th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: John Gaillard of South Carolina, first elected December 4, 1815- House of Representatives :* Speaker: Henry Clay of Kentucky-Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1815–1817) |
Waller Taylor Waller Taylor Waller Taylor was an American military commander and politician.-Biography:Taylor was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia where he spent his entire childhood. He studied law and served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1800 to 1802.In 1804 he moved to Vincennes, Indiana and practiced law... (D-R) |
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| 15th 15th United States Congress -Leadership:- Senate :* President: Daniel D. Tompkins * President pro tempore:** John Gaillard , elected March 4, 1817** James Barbour , elected February 15, 1819- House of Representatives :*Speaker: Henry Clay -Members:... (1817–1819) |
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| 16th 16th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Alabama and one seat was reapportioned from Massachusetts to the new state of Maine. For the beginning of the next congress, six more seats from Massachusetts would be reapportioned to... (1819–1821) |
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| 18th 18th United States Congress The Eighteenth 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, 1823 to March 3, 1825, during the seventh and eighth... (1823–1825) |
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| James Noble James Noble James Noble was the first U.S. Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana.Noble was born near Berryville, Virginia and moved with his parents to Campbell County, Kentucky when he was 10... (Adams) |
19th 19th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:... (1825–1827) |
William Hendricks William Hendricks William Hendricks was a Democratic-Republican member of the House of Representatives from 1816 to 1822, the third Governor of Indiana from 1822 to 1825, and an Anti-Jacksonian member of the U.S. Senate from 1825 to 1837. He led much of his family into politics and founded one of the largest... (Adams) |
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| 20th 20th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1827–1829) |
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| 21st 21st United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1829–1831) |
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| Robert Hanna Robert Hanna Robert Hanna was the third Senator for Indiana, succeeding James Noble on the latter's death. Hanna was born near Fountainius in Laurens District, South Carolina, before moving to Brookville, Indiana, in 1802... (Adams) |
22nd 22nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W... (1831–1833) |
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| John Tipton John Tipton John Shields Tipton was an American politician.Tipton was born in what is now Sevier County, Tennessee. His father was killed by Native Americans. His great uncle, also named John, was a prominent man in the area... (D-R) |
23rd 23rd United States Congress -House of Representatives:For the beginning of this congress, the size of the House was increased from 213 seats to 240 seats, following the 1830 United States Census .- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren... (1833–1835) |
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| 24th 24th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress one House seat was added for each of the new states of Arkansas and Michigan.-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :... (1835–1837) |
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| 25th 25th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Richard Mentor Johnson * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James K. Polk -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1837–1839) |
Oliver H. Smith Oliver H. Smith Oliver Hampton Smith was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born on Smith's Island, near Trenton, New Jersey, attended the common schools and moved west, eventually settling in Lawrenceburg, Indiana in 1818. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1820, commencing... (W) |
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| Albert S. White (W) | 26th 26th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :*President: Richard M. Johnson *President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :*Speaker: Robert M.T. Hunter -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1839–1841) |
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| 28th 28th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant... (1843–1845) |
Edward A. Hannegan Edward A. Hannegan Edward Allen Hannegan was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana.-Early life and education:... (D) |
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| Jesse D. Bright Jesse D. Bright Jesse David Bright was the ninth Lieutenant Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator from Indiana who served as President pro tempore of the Senate on three separate occasions... (D) |
29th 29th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum... (1845–1847) |
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| 30th 30th United States Congress The Thirtieth 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, 1847 to March 3, 1849, during the last two years of... (1847–1849) |
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| 31st 31st United States Congress The Thirty-first 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, 1849 to March 3, 1851, during the last 17 months... (1849–1851) |
James Whitcomb James Whitcomb James Whitcomb was a Democratic United States Senator and the eighth Governor of Indiana. As governor during the Mexican-American War, he oversaw the formation and deployment of the state's levies... (D) |
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| 32nd 32nd United States Congress The Thirty-second 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, 1851 to March 3, 1853, during the third and... (1851–1853) |
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| Charles W. Cathcart Charles W. Cathcart Charles William Cathcart was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. He was born in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal where his father, James Leander Cathcart was the United States Consul; he travelled to Spain with his parents, attended private schools, and returned to the United... (D) |
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| John Pettit John Pettit John Pettit was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana.Born in Sackets Harbor, New York, he completed preparatory studies and admitted to the bar in 1831... (D) |
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| 33rd 33rd United States Congress The Thirty-third 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, 1853 to March 3, 1855, during the first two years... (1853–1855) |
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| 34th 34th United States Congress The Thirty-fourth 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, 1855 to March 4, 1857, during the last two years... (1855–1857) |
Graham N. Fitch Graham N. Fitch Graham Newell Fitch was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana, as well as a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:... (D) |
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| 35th 35th United States Congress The 35th 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, 1857 to March 3, 1859, during the first two years of James... (1857–1859) |
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| 36th 36th United States Congress The Thirty-sixth 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, 1859 to March 4, 1861, during the third and fourth... (1859–1861) |
Henry Smith Lane Henry Smith Lane Henry Smith Lane was a United States Representative, Senator, and the 13th Governor of Indiana; he was by design the shortest-serving Governor of Indiana, having made plans to resign the office should his party take control of the Indiana General Assembly and elect him to the United States Senate... (R) |
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| Joseph A. Wright Joseph A. Wright Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849 to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode all of his anti-banking vetoes... (NU) |
37th 37th United States Congress The Thirty-seventh 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, 1861 to March 4, 1863, during the first two... (1861–1863) |
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| David Turpie David Turpie David Battle Turpie was an American politician.Turpie was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. He grew up in Ohio and graduated from Kenyon College in 1848. He studied law and moved to Logansport, Indiana where he set up a law practice... (D) |
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| Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas Andrews Hendricks was an American politician who served as a Representative and a Senator from Indiana, the 16th Governor of Indiana , and the 21st Vice President of the United States... (D) |
38th 38th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Before this Congress, the 1860 United States Census and resulting reapportionment changed the size of the House to 241 members... (1863–1865) |
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| 39th 39th United States Congress The Thirty-ninth 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, 1865 to March 4, 1867, during the first month of... (1865–1867) |
Oliver P. Morton (R) |
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| 40th 40th United States Congress The Fortieth 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, 1867 to March 4, 1869, during the third and fourth... (1867–1869) |
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| Daniel D. Pratt Daniel D. Pratt Daniel Darwin Pratt was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Palermo, Maine, he moved to New York with his parents, who settled in Fenner. He attended the public schools and Cazenovia Seminary, and graduated from Hamilton College in 1831... (R) |
41st 41st United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President : Schuyler Colfax* President pro tempore: Henry B. Anthony - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James G. Blaine -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1869–1871) |
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| 42nd 42nd United States Congress The Forty-second 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, 1871 to March 3, 1873, during the third and fourth... (1871–1873) |
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| 43rd 43rd United States Congress The Forty-third 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, 1873 to March 4, 1875, during the fifth and sixth... (1873–1875) |
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| Joseph E. McDonald Joseph E. McDonald Joseph Ewing McDonald was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born in Butler County, Ohio, he moved with his mother to Montgomery County, Indiana in 1826 and apprenticed to the saddler’s trade when twelve years of age in Lafayette, Indiana... (D) |
44th 44th United States Congress The Forty-fourth 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, 1875 to March 4, 1877, during the seventh and... (1875–1877) |
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| 45th 45th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:-Senate:*President: William A. Wheeler *President pro tempore: Thomas W. Ferry -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Samuel J. Randall -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... (1877–1879) |
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| Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel Wolsey Voorhees was a lawyer and United States Senator from Indiana, who was leader of the Democratic party and an anti-war Copperhead during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (D) |
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| 46th 46th United States Congress The Forty-sixth 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, 1879 to March 4, 1881, during the last two years of... (1879–1881) |
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| Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there... (R) |
47th 47th United States Congress The Forty-seventh 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, 1881 to March 4, 1883, during the administration... (1881–1883) |
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| 48th 48th United States Congress The Forty-eighth 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, 1883 to March 4, 1885, during the last two years... (1883–1885) |
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| 49th 49th United States Congress The Forty-ninth 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 to March 4, 1887, during the first two years... (1885–1887) |
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| David Turpie David Turpie David Battle Turpie was an American politician.Turpie was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. He grew up in Ohio and graduated from Kenyon College in 1848. He studied law and moved to Logansport, Indiana where he set up a law practice... (D) |
50th 50th United States Congress The Fiftieth 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 to March 4, 1889, during the third and fourth... (1887–1889) |
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| 51st 51st United States Congress The Fifty-first 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 Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... (1889–1891) |
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| 52nd 52nd United States Congress The Fifty-second 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... (1891–1893) |
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| 53rd 53rd United States Congress The Fifty-third 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, 1893 to March 4, 1895, during the fifth and sixth... (1893–1895) |
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| 54th 54th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Adlai E. Stevenson * President pro tempore: William P. Frye - Majority leadership :* Republican Conference Chairman: John Sherman- Minority leadership :... (1895–1897) |
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| 55th 55th United States Congress -House of Representatives:* Republican: 206 * Democratic: 124* Populist: 22* Silver Republican: 3* Silver: 1* Independent Republican: 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Garret Hobart * President pro tempore: William P... (1897–1899) |
Charles W. Fairbanks Charles W. Fairbanks Charles Warren Fairbanks was a Senator from Indiana and the 26th Vice President of the United States .... (R) |
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| Albert J. Beveridge Albert J. Beveridge Albert Jeremiah Beveridge was an American historian and United States Senator from Indiana.-Early years:Albert J. Beveridge was born October 6, 1862 in Highland County, Ohio and his parents moved to Indiana soon after his birth, and his boyhood was one of hard work... (R) |
56th 56th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Garret Hobart , until November 21, 1899 , vacant thereafter.* President pro tempore: William P. Frye * Democratic Caucus Chairman: James K. Jones... (1899–1901) |
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| 57th 57th United States Congress -House of Representatives:*Democratic: 151*Republican: 200 *Populist: 5*Silver : 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Theodore Roosevelt , until September 14, 1901, vacant thereafter.... (1901–1903) |
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| 58th 58th United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Republican : 209 * Democratic : 176* Silver Republican : 1TOTAL members: 386-Senate:* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: William P. Frye -Members:... (1903–1905) |
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| 59th 59th United States Congress The Fifty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1905 to March 4, 1907, during the fifth and sixth... (1905–1907) |
James A. Hemenway James A. Hemenway James Alexander Hemenway was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born in Boonville, Indiana, he attended the common schools, studied law, and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Boonville in 1885... (R) |
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| 60th 60th United States Congress The Sixtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1907 to March 4, 1909, during the last two years of... (1907–1909) |
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| 61st 61st United States Congress The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of... (1909–1911) |
Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin Franklin Shively was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso. He taught school from 1874 to 1880, engaged in journalism from 1880 to 1884, and was secretary of the... (D) |
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| John W. Kern John W. Kern John Worth Kern was a Democratic United States Senator from Indiana. While the title was not official, he is considered to be the first Senate Majority leader , while serving concurrently as Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus.Born in Alto, Indiana, Kern studied law at the University of... (D) |
62nd 62nd United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Democratic : 230 * Republican : 162* Socialist : 1* Independent : 1TOTAL members: 394-Senate:* President: James S... (1911–1913) |
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| 63rd 63rd United States Congress - House of Representatives:*Democratic : 291 *Republican : 134*Progressive : 9*Independent : 1TOTAL members: 435-Senate:*President of the Senate: Thomas R. Marshall*President pro tempore: James P. Clarke-Senate:... (1913–1915) |
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| 64th 64th United States Congress The Sixty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1915 to March 4, 1917, during the third and fourth... (1915–1917) |
Thomas Taggart Thomas Taggart Thomas Taggart was a U.S. political figure, serving as mayor of Indianapolis and influential in state and national politics.-Early life and family:... (D) |
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| Harry S. New (R) | 65th 65th United States Congress The Sixty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1917 to March 4, 1919, during the fourth and fifth... (1917–1919) |
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| 66th 66th United States Congress The Sixty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1919 to March 4, 1921, during the last two years of... (1919–1921) |
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| 67th 67th United States Congress The Sixty-seventh 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, 1921 to March 4, 1923, during the first two years... (1921–1923) |
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| Samuel M. Ralston Samuel M. Ralston Samuel Moffett Ralston was Democratic politician, the 28th Governor of and a United States Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana. Born into a large impoverished family, he took many jobs as a child including working in a coal mine... (D) |
68th 68th United States Congress The Sixty-eighth 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, 1923 to March 4, 1925, during the last months of... (1923–1925) |
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| 69th 69th United States Congress The Sixty-ninth 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, 1925 to March 4, 1927, during the third and fourth... (1925–1927) |
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| Arthur Raymond Robinson Arthur Raymond Robinson Arthur Raymond Robinson was a United States Senator from Indiana.-Early life:Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901, the Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis in 1910, and the University of Chicago in 1913... (R) |
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| 70th 70th United States Congress The Seventieth 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, 1927 to March 3, 1929, during the last two years of... (1927–1929) |
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| 71st 71st United States Congress The Seventy-first 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, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years... (1929–1931) |
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| 72nd 72nd United States Congress The Seventy-second 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, 1931 to March 4, 1933, during the last two years... (1931–1933) |
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| 73rd 73rd United States Congress The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years... (1933–1935) |
Frederick Van Nuys Frederick Van Nuys Frederick Van Nuys was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Falmouth, he attended the public schools and graduated from Earlham College in 1898 and from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1900. He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in Shelbyville... (D) |
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| Sherman Minton Sherman Minton Sherman "Shay" Minton was a Democratic United States Senator from Indiana and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was the most educated justice during his time on the Supreme Court, having attended Indiana University, Yale and the Sorbonne... (D) |
74th 74th United States Congress -House:Also 2 Delegates, 3 Resident Commissioners-Senate:*President of the Senate: John N. Garner *President pro tempore: Key Pittman -Majority leadership:*Majority leader: Joseph T. Robinson... (1935–1937) |
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| 75th 75th United States Congress The Seventy-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, during the first two years... (1937–1939) |
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| 76th 76th United States Congress The Seventy-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1941, during the seventh and... (1939–1941) |
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| Raymond E. Willis Raymond E. Willis Raymond Eugene Willis was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Waterloo, Indiana, he attended the public schools and graduated from Wabash College in 1896. He learned the printer's trade in Waterloo and moved to Angola, Indiana and engaged in the newspaper publishing business in 1898... (R) |
77th 77th United States Congress -Major events:* December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor* December 8, 1941: Joint Session of Congress met to hear President Roosevelt deliver his "Day of Infamy" speech... (1941–1943) |
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| 78th 78th United States Congress The Seventy-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945, during the last two years... (1943–1945) |
Samuel D. Jackson Samuel D. Jackson Samuel Dillon Jackson was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born near Zanesville, Indiana, he attended the public schools of Fort Wayne and graduated from Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis in 1917, gaining admission to the bar the same year... (D) |
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| William E. Jenner William E. Jenner William Ezra Jenner was a U.S. Republican Indiana State and U.S. Senator.Jenner was born in Marengo, Crawford County, Indiana. He graduated with a Law degree from Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington in 1930, and set up practice in Paoli, Indiana... (R) |
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| 79th 79th United States Congress The Seventy-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947, during the last months of... (1945–1947) |
Homer E. Capehart Homer E. Capehart Homer Earl Capehart , American business innovator and politician, was born in Algiers, Indiana, in Pike County. During the First World War, he served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Supply Corps, but was never sent overseas.-Business career:Capehart attained fame as the father of the... (R) |
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| William E. Jenner William E. Jenner William Ezra Jenner was a U.S. Republican Indiana State and U.S. Senator.Jenner was born in Marengo, Crawford County, Indiana. He graduated with a Law degree from Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington in 1930, and set up practice in Paoli, Indiana... (R) |
80th 80th United States Congress The Eightieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949, during the third and fourth... (1947–1949) |
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| 81st 81st United States Congress The Eighty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1949–1951) |
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| 82nd 82nd United States Congress The Eighty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953, during the last two years... (1951–1953) |
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| 83rd 83rd United States Congress The Eighty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955, during the first two years... (1953–1955) |
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| 84th 84th United States Congress The Eighty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1957, during the third and... (1955–1957) |
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| 85th 85th United States Congress The Eighty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1959, during the fifth and sixth... (1957–1959) |
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| Vance Hartke Vance Hartke Rupert Vance Hartke was a Democratic United States Senator from Indiana from 1959 until 1977.-Early life, education, military service:... (D) |
86th 86th United States Congress The Eighty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1961, during the last two years... (1959–1961) |
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| 87th 87th United States Congress -House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Richard Nixon , until January 20, 1961** Lyndon Johnson , from January 20, 1961* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden -House of Representatives:... (1961–1963) |
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| 88th 88th United States Congress The Eighty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1965, during the last year of... (1963–1965) |
Birch Bayh Birch Bayh Birch Evans Bayh II is a former United States Senator from Indiana, having served from 1963 to 1981. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in the 1976 election, but lost to Jimmy Carter. He is the father of former Indiana Governor and former U.S. Senator Evan Bayh.-Life... (D) |
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| 89th 89th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President of the Senate: Hubert Humphrey , starting January 20, 1965* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader and Democratic Conference Chairman: Mike Mansfield... (1965–1967) |
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| 90th 90th United States Congress The Ninetieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1969, during the last two years of... (1967–1969) |
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| 91st 91st United States Congress The Ninety-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1971, during the first two years... (1969–1971) |
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| 92nd 92nd United States Congress The Ninety-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... (1971–1973) |
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| 93rd 93rd United States Congress The Ninety-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1975, during the end of Richard... (1973–1975) |
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| 94th 94th United States Congress The Ninety-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1977, during the administration... (1975–1977) |
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| Richard Lugar (R) | 95th 95th United States Congress The Ninety-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979, during the first two years... (1977–1979) |
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| 96th 96th United States Congress The Ninety-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981, during the last two years... (1979–1981) |
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| 97th 97th United States Congress The Ninety-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1983, during the final weeks of... (1981–1983) |
Dan Quayle Dan Quayle James Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana.... (R) |
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| 98th 98th United States Congress The Ninety-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1985, during the third and... (1983–1985) |
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| 99th 99th United States Congress The Ninety-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1985 to January 3, 1987, during the fifth and sixth... (1985–1987) |
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| 100th 100th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: George H.W. Bush * President pro tempore: John Stennis - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader, Democratic Conference Chairman, and Democratic Policy Committee Chairman: Robert Byrd... (1987–1989) |
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| Dan Coats Dan Coats Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011.... (R) |
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| 101st 101st United States Congress The One Hundred First United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1991, during the first two... (1989–1991) |
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| 102nd 102nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President:Dan Quayle * President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell* Majority Whip: Wendell Ford- Minority leadership :... (1991–1993) |
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| 103rd 103rd United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Dan Quayle , until January 20, 1993** Al Gore , from January 20, 1993* President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell... (1993–1995) |
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| 104th 104th United States Congress The One Hundred Fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 1997, during the third and... (1995–1997) |
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| 105th 105th United States Congress The One Hundred Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 1999, during the fifth and... (1997–1999) |
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| 106th 106th United States Congress The One Hundred Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2001, during the last two... (1999–2001) |
Evan Bayh Evan Bayh Birch Evans "Evan" Bayh III is a lawyer, advisor and former Democratic politician who served as the junior U.S. Senator from Indiana from 1999 to 2011. He earlier served as the 46th Governor of Indiana from 1989 to 1997. Bayh is a current Fox News contributor as of March 14, 2011.Bayh first held... (D) |
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| 107th 107th United States Congress The One Hundred Seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2003, during the final... (2001–2003) |
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| 108th 108th United States Congress The One Hundred Eighth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 2003 to January 3, 2005, during the third and fourth years of George W. Bush's... (2003–2005) |
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| 109th 109th United States Congress The One Hundred Ninth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007, during the fifth and sixth years of George W. Bush's presidency. House members... (2005–2007) |
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| 110th 110th United States Congress The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, between January 3, 2007, and January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second term of President George W. Bush. It was composed of the Senate and the House of... (2007–2009) |
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| 111th 111th United States Congress The One Hundred Eleventh United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of... (2009–2011) |
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| 112th 112th United States Congress The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C. on January 3, 2011, and will end on January... (2011–2013) |
Dan Coats Dan Coats Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011.... (R) |
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Delegates from Indiana Territory
Indiana TerritoryIndiana Territory
The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Indiana....
was formed on July 4, 1800, out of the Northwest Territory
Northwest Territory
The Territory Northwest of the River Ohio, more commonly known as the Northwest Territory, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 13, 1787, until March 1, 1803, when the southeastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Ohio...
and consisted of present-day Indiana, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, and parts of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
and Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. Michigan Territory
Michigan Territory
The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan...
was split from the territory on June 30, 1805, and Illinois Territory
Illinois Territory
The Territory of Illinois was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 1, 1809, until December 3, 1818, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Illinois. The area was earlier known as "Illinois Country" while under...
followed on March 1, 1809, leaving Indiana Territory with its final borders except for a slight adjustment of its northern border when statehood was granted. On December 11, 1816, Indiana was admitted to the Union as a state.
The territorial delegates
Delegate (United States Congress)
A delegate to Congress is a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives who is elected from a U.S. territory and from Washington, D.C. to a two-year term. While unable to vote in the full House, a non-voting delegate may vote in a House committee of which the delegate is a member...
were elected to two-year terms. Delegates were allowed to serve on committees, debate, and submit legislation, but were not permitted to vote on bills. Delegates only served in the House of Representatives as there was no representation in the Senate until Indiana became a state.
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| 9th 9th United States Congress - Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Nathaniel Macon -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1805-1807 |
Benjamin Parke Benjamin Parke Benjamin Parke was a 19th-century American soldier and politician in the Indiana Territory and later state of Indiana.-Biography:... (Ind) |
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| 10th 10th United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: Samuel Smith , elected April 16, 1808** Stephen R. Bradley , elected December 28, 1808** John Milledge , elected January 30, 1809... 1807-1809 |
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| Jesse B. Thomas Jesse B. Thomas Jesse Burgess Thomas was born in Shepherdstown, Virginia . He served as a delegate from the Indiana Territory to the tenth Congress and later served as one of Illinois's first two Senators.- Biography :... (D-R) |
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| 11th 11th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: George Clinton * President pro tempore:** John Milledge ** Andrew Gregg , elected June 26, 1809** John Gaillard , elected February 28, 1810... 1809-1811 |
Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings was the first Governor of Indiana and a nine-term congressman from Indiana. Born in Readington, New Jersey, he studied law with his brother before immigrating to Indiana in 1806 where he took part in land speculation... (Ind) |
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| 12th 12th United States Congress - House of Representatives :During this congress, one new House seat was added for the new state of Louisiana.- Senate :*President: George Clinton *President pro tempore: William H. Crawford -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Henry Clay... 1811-1813 |
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| 13th 13th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Elbridge Gerry , until November 23, 1814, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore: Joseph B. Varnum , December 6, 1813 – February 3, 1814** John Gaillard , elected November 25, 1814- House of Representatives :... 1813-1815 |
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| 14th 14th United States Congress - Senate :* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: John Gaillard of South Carolina, first elected December 4, 1815- House of Representatives :* Speaker: Henry Clay of Kentucky-Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1815–1817 |
Delegates from the state of Indiana
Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years by popular vote within a congressional district. Indiana has nine congressional districts—this number is reapportionedApportionment
The legal term apportionment means distribution or allotment in proper shares.It is a term used in law in a variety of senses...
based on the state's population, determined every ten years by a census
United States Census
The United States Census is a decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats , electoral votes, and government program funding. The United States Census Bureau The United States Census...
. Indiana had a maximum representation of 13 congressmen from 1873 to 1933. Since 2003 Indiana has had nine representatives, five Democratic and four Republican, which was reduced from ten after the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
. This gives Indiana the fourteenth-largest delegation; during the period from 1853 to 1873 the state had the fifth-largest delegation. Recent House elections in Indiana were in 2002
United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2002
The 2002 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 5, 2002. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6-4, before the elections. The...
, 2004
United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2004
The 2004 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 2, 2004. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6-3, before the elections...
, 2006
United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2006
The 2006 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 7, 2006...
, and 2008
United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2008
The 2008 congressional elections in Indiana were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives. Indiana has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census...
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The state of Indiana has been represented by 317 people in the House, including one who was previously a territorial delegate. Indiana's current House delegation includes Republicans Dan Burton
Dan Burton
Danny "Dan" Lee Burton is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving since 1983. He is a member of the Republican Party....
, Mike Pence
Mike Pence
Michael Richard "Mike" Pence is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's , and previously the , serving since 2001. The 6th district covers much of Eastern Indiana. He is a member of the Republican Party....
, Larry Bucshon
Larry Bucshon
Larry Dean Bucshon is a heart surgeon and the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.- Early life, education, and early career :Bucshon was born on May 31, 1962 and raised in Kincaid, Illinois...
, Todd Rokita
Todd Rokita
Theodore Edward "Todd" Rokita is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He is formerly the two term Secretary of State of Indiana...
, Todd Young
Todd Young
Todd Christopher Young is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.- Early life:Young was born was born August 24, 1972, the second of three children of Bruce and Nancy Young. He lived in Marion County for several years before settling in Hamilton County, where he...
, and Marlin Stutzman
Marlin Stutzman
Marlin Andrew Stutzman is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He previously was a member of the Indiana Senate representing the 13th district, where he served from 2009 to 2010 and he was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008 representing...
, and Democrats Pete Visclosky
Pete Visclosky
Peter John "Pete" Visclosky is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1985. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district lies in Northwest Indiana and includes all of Lake, Newton, Jasper and Benton counties as well as a major portion of Porter County...
, Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly
Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
, and André Carson
André Carson
André D. Carson is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the special election in 2008. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
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William Hendricks William Hendricks William Hendricks was a Democratic-Republican member of the House of Representatives from 1816 to 1822, the third Governor of Indiana from 1822 to 1825, and an Anti-Jacksonian member of the U.S. Senate from 1825 to 1837. He led much of his family into politics and founded one of the largest... (D-R) |
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| 16th 16th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Alabama and one seat was reapportioned from Massachusetts to the new state of Maine. For the beginning of the next congress, six more seats from Massachusetts would be reapportioned to... 1819–1821 |
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| 17th 17th United States Congress The Seventeenth 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, 1821 to March 3, 1823, during the fifth and sixth... 1821–1823 |
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| Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings was the first Governor of Indiana and a nine-term congressman from Indiana. Born in Readington, New Jersey, he studied law with his brother before immigrating to Indiana in 1806 where he took part in land speculation... (D-R) |
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| 18th 18th United States Congress The Eighteenth 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, 1823 to March 3, 1825, during the seventh and eighth... 1823–1825 |
William Prince William Prince (Indiana) William Prince was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Ireland in 1772, Prince immigrated to the United States in 1796 and settled in Indiana.He studied law.... (D-R) |
Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings was the first Governor of Indiana and a nine-term congressman from Indiana. Born in Readington, New Jersey, he studied law with his brother before immigrating to Indiana in 1806 where he took part in land speculation... (J) |
John Test John Test John Test was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Salem, New Jersey, Test moved with his parents to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the common schools.... (J) |
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| Jacob Call Jacob Call Jacob Call was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Kentucky, Call was graduated from an academy in Kentucky.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Vincennes and Princeton, Indiana.... (J) |
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| 19th 19th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:... 1825–1827 |
Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon was the second Governor of Indiana from September 12 to December 5, 1822, taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings' after his election to Congress... |
Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings was the first Governor of Indiana and a nine-term congressman from Indiana. Born in Readington, New Jersey, he studied law with his brother before immigrating to Indiana in 1806 where he took part in land speculation... (A) |
John Test John Test John Test was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Salem, New Jersey, Test moved with his parents to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the common schools.... (A) |
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| 20th 20th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1827–1829 |
Thomas H. Blake Thomas H. Blake Thomas Holdsworth Blake was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Calvert County, Maryland, Blake attended the public schools.He studied law in Washington, D.C..... (A) |
Oliver H. Smith Oliver H. Smith Oliver Hampton Smith was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born on Smith's Island, near Trenton, New Jersey, attended the common schools and moved west, eventually settling in Lawrenceburg, Indiana in 1818. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1820, commencing... (Ind) |
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| 21st 21st United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1829–1831 |
Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon was the second Governor of Indiana from September 12 to December 5, 1822, taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings' after his election to Congress... (J) |
John Test John Test John Test was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Salem, New Jersey, Test moved with his parents to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the common schools.... (A) |
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| 22nd 22nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W... 1831–1833 |
John Carr John Carr (Indiana) John Carr was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Carr was born in Uniontown, Indiana. He moved with his parents to Clark County, Indiana, in 1806. There he attended the public schools.... (J) |
Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Culpeper County, Virginia, McCarty attended the public schools.He moved to Indiana in 1803 with his father, who settled in Franklin County.... (J) |
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| 23rd 23rd United States Congress -House of Representatives:For the beginning of this congress, the size of the House was increased from 213 seats to 240 seats, following the 1830 United States Census .- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren... 1833–1835 |
John Ewing John Ewing (politician) John Ewing was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.-Early life:He was born in County Cork, Ireland. As a child his family moved to the United States and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1813 he moved to Vincennes, Indiana... (A) |
John Carr John Carr (Indiana) John Carr was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Carr was born in Uniontown, Indiana. He moved with his parents to Clark County, Indiana, in 1806. There he attended the public schools.... (J) |
Amos Lane Amos Lane Amos Lane was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of James Henry Lane.Born near Aurora, New York, Lane attended the public schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in 1808. He moved to Burlington, Kentucky, and practiced law... (J) |
Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Culpeper County, Virginia, McCarty attended the public schools.He moved to Indiana in 1803 with his father, who settled in Franklin County.... (J) |
George L. Kinnard George L. Kinnard George L. Kinnard was a Representative from Indiana; born in Pennsylvania in 1803; moved with his widowed mother to Tennessee and completed preparatory studies; moved to Indianapolis, Ind., in 1823; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practised in Marion County, Ind.; assessor for Marion... (J) |
Edward A. Hannegan Edward A. Hannegan Edward Allen Hannegan was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana.-Early life and education:... (D) |
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| 24th 24th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress one House seat was added for each of the new states of Arkansas and Michigan.-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Martin Van Buren * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :... 1835–1837 |
John W. Davis (J) |
Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty Johnathan McCarty was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Culpeper County, Virginia, McCarty attended the public schools.He moved to Indiana in 1803 with his father, who settled in Franklin County.... (A) |
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| 25th 25th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Richard Mentor Johnson * President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James K. Polk -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1837–1839 |
Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon was the second Governor of Indiana from September 12 to December 5, 1822, taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings' after his election to Congress... (D) |
John Ewing John Ewing (politician) John Ewing was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.-Early life:He was born in County Cork, Ireland. As a child his family moved to the United States and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1813 he moved to Vincennes, Indiana... (W) |
William Graham (W) |
George H. Dunn George H. Dunn George Hedford Dunn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New York City, Dunn moved to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in 1817.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced practice in Lawrenceburg.... (W) |
James Rariden James Rariden James Rariden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Cynthiana, Kentucky, Rariden received a limited schooling.He moved to Brookville, Indiana, and thence to Salisbury.Deputy clerk of court.He studied law.... (W) |
William Herod William Herod William Herod was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Herod completed preparatory studies.He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Bracken County, Kentucky.... (W) |
Albert S. White (W) |
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| 26th 26th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :*President: Richard M. Johnson *President pro tempore: William R. King - House of Representatives :*Speaker: Robert M.T. Hunter -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1839–1841 |
George H. Proffit George H. Proffit George H. Proffit was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Proffit completed preparatory studies.He moved to Petersburg, Indiana, in 1828.... (W) |
John W. Davis (D) |
John Carr John Carr (Indiana) John Carr was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Carr was born in Uniontown, Indiana. He moved with his parents to Clark County, Indiana, in 1806. There he attended the public schools.... (D) |
Thomas Smith Thomas Smith (Indiana congressman) Thomas Smith was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Smith was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1818, he moved to Rising Sun, Indiana, where he learned the trade of tanning. He then moved to Versailles, Indiana in 1821 and established a tanyard... (D) |
William W. Wick William W. Wick William Watson Wick was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.The son of Presbyterian Minister the Rev. William Wick, and his wife Elizabeth the daughter of an officer in the Continental Army; the younger Mr... (D) |
Tilghman A. Howard (D) |
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| 27th 27th United States Congress The Twenty-seventh 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, 1841 to March 3, 1843, during the one-month... 1841–1843 |
Richard W. Thompson Richard W. Thompson Richard Wigginton Thompson was an American politician.Thompson was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. He left Virginia in 1831 and lived briefly in Louisville, Kentucky before finally settling in Lawrence County, Indiana. There, he taught school, kept a store, and studied law at night... (W) |
Joseph L. White Joseph L. White Joseph Livingston White is a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Cherry Valley, New York, White completed preparatory studies.He studied law in Utica, New York.... (W) |
James H. Cravens James H. Cravens James Harrison Cravens was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, second cousin of James Addison Cravens.-Biography:Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Cravens studied law.... (W) |
Andrew Kennedy (D) |
David Wallace David Wallace (governor) David Wallace was the sixth Governor of the US state of Indiana. The Panic of 1837 occurred just before his election and the previous administration, which he had been part of, had taken on a large public debt. During his term the state entered a severe financial crisis that crippled the state's... (W) |
Henry S. Lane (W) |
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| 28th 28th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant... 1843–1845 |
Robert D. Owen (D) |
Thomas J. Henley Thomas J. Henley Thomas Jefferson Henley was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of Barclay Henley.Born in Richmond, Indiana, Henley attended Indiana University at Bloomington.He studied law.... (D) |
Thomas Smith Thomas Smith (Indiana congressman) Thomas Smith was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Smith was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1818, he moved to Rising Sun, Indiana, where he learned the trade of tanning. He then moved to Versailles, Indiana in 1821 and established a tanyard... (D) |
Caleb B. Smith (W) |
William J. Brown William J. Brown (Indiana) William John Brown was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Washington, Kentucky, Brown moved to Clermont County, Ohio, in 1808 with his parents, who settled near New Richmond. He attended the common schools and Franklin Academy in Clermont County... (D) |
John W. Davis (D) |
Joseph A. Wright Joseph A. Wright Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849 to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode all of his anti-banking vetoes... (D) |
John Pettit John Pettit John Pettit was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana.Born in Sackets Harbor, New York, he completed preparatory studies and admitted to the bar in 1831... (D) |
Samuel C. Sample Samuel C. Sample Samuel Caldwell Sample was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Elkton, Maryland and attended a rural school. He learned to become a carpenter and assisted his father in his contracting business. In 1823 he moved with his father to Connersville, Indiana... (W) |
Andrew Kennedy (D) |
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| 29th 29th United States Congress -House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum... 1845–1847 |
William W. Wick William W. Wick William Watson Wick was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.The son of Presbyterian Minister the Rev. William Wick, and his wife Elizabeth the daughter of an officer in the Continental Army; the younger Mr... (D) |
Edward W. McGaughey Edward W. McGaughey Edward Wilson McGaughey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Greencastle, Indiana, McGaughey attended the public schools.Deputy clerk of Putnam County.He studied law.... (W) |
Charles W. Cathcart Charles W. Cathcart Charles William Cathcart was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. He was born in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal where his father, James Leander Cathcart was the United States Consul; he travelled to Spain with his parents, attended private schools, and returned to the United... (D) |
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| 30th 30th United States Congress The Thirtieth 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, 1847 to March 3, 1849, during the last two years of... 1847–1849 |
Elisha Embree Elisha Embree Elisha Embree was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Embree moved to Indiana in 1811 with his father, who settled in Knox County, near where Princeton was subsequently located.He received limited schooling.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.He studied law.He was... (W) |
John L. Robinson John L. Robinson John Larne Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Maysville, Kentucky, Robinson attended the public schools.He moved to Rush County, Indiana.He engaged in the mercantile business in Milroy, Indiana.... (D) |
George G. Dunn George G. Dunn George Grundy Dunn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Washington County, Kentucky, Dunn moved to Monroe County, Indiana.He completed preparatory studies and attended the Indiana University at Bloomington.... (W) |
Richard W. Thompson Richard W. Thompson Richard Wigginton Thompson was an American politician.Thompson was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. He left Virginia in 1831 and lived briefly in Louisville, Kentucky before finally settling in Lawrence County, Indiana. There, he taught school, kept a store, and studied law at night... (W) |
William Rockhill William Rockhill William Rockhill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Burlington, New Jersey, Rockhill attended the public schools.He moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1822.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (D) |
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| 31st 31st United States Congress The Thirty-first 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, 1849 to March 3, 1851, during the last 17 months... 1849–1851 |
Nathaniel Albertson Nathaniel Albertson Nathaniel Albertson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Albertson moved to Salem, Washington County, Indiana, and engaged in agricultural pursuits.... (D) |
Cyrus L. Dunham Cyrus L. Dunham Cyrus Livingston Dunham was an attorney, soldier, and prominent Indiana politician, serving most notably as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1849 to 1855.-Biography:... (D) |
George Washington Julian George Washington Julian George Washington Julian was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and writer who served in Congress from Indiana. He was the son-in-law of Joshua Reed Giddings.-Biography:... (FS) |
William J. Brown William J. Brown (Indiana) William John Brown was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Washington, Kentucky, Brown moved to Clermont County, Ohio, in 1808 with his parents, who settled near New Richmond. He attended the common schools and Franklin Academy in Clermont County... (D) |
Willis A. Gorman Willis A. Gorman Willis Arnold Gorman was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (D) |
Edward W. McGaughey Edward W. McGaughey Edward Wilson McGaughey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Greencastle, Indiana, McGaughey attended the public schools.Deputy clerk of Putnam County.He studied law.... (W) |
Joseph E. McDonald Joseph E. McDonald Joseph Ewing McDonald was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born in Butler County, Ohio, he moved with his mother to Montgomery County, Indiana in 1826 and apprenticed to the saddler’s trade when twelve years of age in Lafayette, Indiana... (D) |
Graham N. Fitch Graham N. Fitch Graham Newell Fitch was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana, as well as a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:... (D) |
Andrew J. Harlan Andrew J. Harlan Andrew Jackson Harlan was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Aaron Harlan.Born near Wilmington, Ohio, Harlan attended the public schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1839 and commenced practice in Richmond, Indiana. He moved to Marion, Indiana, in 1839... (D) |
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| 32nd 32nd United States Congress The Thirty-second 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, 1851 to March 3, 1853, during the third and... 1851–1853 |
James Lockhart James Lockhart (Indiana) James Lockhart was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Auburn, New York were he attended the public schools. Later, he moved to Ithaca, New York about 1826 and operated a woolen mill. He moved to Indiana in 1832 and studied law... (D) |
Samuel W. Parker Samuel W. Parker Samuel Wilson Parker was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Watertown, New York, Parker pursued academic studies.He was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1828.He studied law.... (W) |
Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas Andrews Hendricks was an American politician who served as a Representative and a Senator from Indiana, the 16th Governor of Indiana , and the 21st Vice President of the United States... (D) |
John G. Davis John G. Davis John Givan Davis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Davis moved to Indiana with his parents, who settled in Rockville, Parke County, in 1819. He attended the country schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits... (D) |
Daniel Mace Daniel Mace Daniel Mace was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Mace attended the public schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1835 and practiced in LaFayette, Indiana.... (D) |
Samuel Brenton Samuel Brenton Samuel Brenton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana; born in Gallatin County, Kentucky. Attended the public schools; was ordained to the Methodist ministry in 1830 and served as a minister; located at Danville, Indiana., in 1834 because of ill health, and studied law; member of the Indiana... (W) |
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| 33rd 33rd United States Congress The Thirty-third 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, 1853 to March 3, 1855, during the first two years... 1853–1855 |
Smith Miller Smith Miller Smith Miller was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Charlotte, North Carolina, Miller moved to Gibson County, Indiana, with his parents who settled in Patoka in 1813.He received a limited schooling.... (D) |
William H. English (D) |
Cyrus L. Dunham Cyrus L. Dunham Cyrus Livingston Dunham was an attorney, soldier, and prominent Indiana politician, serving most notably as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1849 to 1855.-Biography:... (D) |
James H. Lane (D) |
Samuel W. Parker Samuel W. Parker Samuel Wilson Parker was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Watertown, New York, Parker pursued academic studies.He was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1828.He studied law.... (W) |
Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas Andrews Hendricks was an American politician who served as a Representative and a Senator from Indiana, the 16th Governor of Indiana , and the 21st Vice President of the United States... (D) |
Norman Eddy Norman Eddy Norman Eddy was an American politician and military officer.... (D) |
Ebenezer M. Chamberlain Ebenezer M. Chamberlain Ebenezer Mattoon Chamberlain was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Orrington, Maine, Chamberlain attended public school before becoming employed in his father's shipyard... (D) |
Andrew J. Harlan Andrew J. Harlan Andrew Jackson Harlan was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Aaron Harlan.Born near Wilmington, Ohio, Harlan attended the public schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1839 and commenced practice in Richmond, Indiana. He moved to Marion, Indiana, in 1839... (D) |
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| 34th 34th United States Congress The Thirty-fourth 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, 1855 to March 4, 1857, during the last two years... 1855–1857 |
George G. Dunn George G. Dunn George Grundy Dunn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Washington County, Kentucky, Dunn moved to Monroe County, Indiana.He completed preparatory studies and attended the Indiana University at Bloomington.... (O) |
William Cumback William Cumback William Cumback was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Mount Carmel, Indiana, Cumback attended the common schools and was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.He taught school two years.... (O) |
David P. Holloway David P. Holloway David Pierson Holloway was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Waynesville, Ohio, Holloway moved with his parents to Cincinnati in 1813.He attended the common schools.... (O) |
Lucien Barbour Lucien Barbour Lucien Barbour was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Canton, Connecticut, Barbour was graduated from Amherst College in 1837.He moved to Indiana the same year and settled in Madison, Jefferson County.He studied law.... (O) |
Harvey D. Scott Harvey D. Scott Harvey David Scott was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Ashtabula, Ohio, Scott attended the public schools and the Asbury University at Greencastle, Indiana.He studied law.... (R) |
Daniel Mace Daniel Mace Daniel Mace was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Mace attended the public schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1835 and practiced in LaFayette, Indiana.... (R) |
Schuyler Colfax Schuyler Colfax Schuyler Colfax, Jr. was a United States Representative from Indiana , Speaker of the House of Representatives , and the 17th Vice President of the United States . To date, he is one of only two Americans to have served as both House speaker and vice president.President Ulysses S... (R) |
Samuel Brenton Samuel Brenton Samuel Brenton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana; born in Gallatin County, Kentucky. Attended the public schools; was ordained to the Methodist ministry in 1830 and served as a minister; located at Danville, Indiana., in 1834 because of ill health, and studied law; member of the Indiana... (O) |
John U. Pettit John U. Pettit John Upfold Pettit was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fabius, New York, Pettit attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, and was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1839.... (R) |
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| 35th 35th United States Congress The 35th 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, 1857 to March 3, 1859, during the first two years of James... 1857–1859 |
James Lockhart James Lockhart James Lockhart of Lee and Carnwath, Count Lockhart-Wischeart of the Holy Roman Empire, , was a Scottish aristocrat with a successful military career.-Early years:... (D) |
James Hughes James Hughes (representative) James Hughes was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Baltimore County, Maryland. He attended the common schools and Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1842, and commenced practice in Indiana.Hughes served in the... (D) |
James B. Foley James B. Foley James Bradford Foley was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Dover, Kentucky, Foley received a limited schooling.He was employed on a flatboat on the Mississippi River in 1823.... (D) |
David Kilgore David Kilgore David Kilgore was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Harrison County, Kentucky, Kilgore moved with his father to Franklin County, Indiana, in 1819.He attended the common schools.He studied law.... (R) |
James M. Gregg James M. Gregg James Madison Gregg was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Patrick County, Virginia, Gregg attended the public schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and began practice in Danville, Indiana.... (D) |
John G. Davis John G. Davis John Givan Davis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Davis moved to Indiana with his parents, who settled in Rockville, Parke County, in 1819. He attended the country schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits... (D) |
James Wilson (R) |
Charles Case Charles Case Charles Case was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Case was born in Austinburg, Ohio; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.; elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of... (R) |
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| 36th 36th United States Congress The Thirty-sixth 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, 1859 to March 4, 1861, during the third and fourth... 1859–1861 |
William E. Niblack William E. Niblack William Ellis Niblack was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Silas Leslie Niblack. Born in Dubois County, Indiana, Niblack attended the country schools and Indiana University at Bloomington.... (D) |
William M. Dunn William M. Dunn William McKee Dunn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and the Judge Advocate General of the United States Army.-Early life and career:... (R) |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D) |
Albert G. Porter Albert G. Porter Albert Gallatin Porter was an American politician who served as the 19th Governor of Indiana from 1881 to 1885 and as a United States Congressman from 1859 to 1863. Originally a Democrat, he joined the Republican Party in 1856 after being expelled by the pro-slavery faction of the Democratic Party... (R) |
John G. Davis John G. Davis John Givan Davis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Davis moved to Indiana with his parents, who settled in Rockville, Parke County, in 1819. He attended the country schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits... (Anti-Lecompton Democrat) |
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| 37th 37th United States Congress The Thirty-seventh 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, 1861 to March 4, 1863, during the first two... 1861–1863 |
John Law John Law (representative) John Law was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States House of Representatives from 1861-1865. He was the son of Lyman Law, and grandson of Richard Law, and Amasa Learned.... (D) |
James A. Cravens James A. Cravens James Addison Cravens was a nineteenth century politician from Indiana. He was the second cousin of James Harrison Cravens.-Biography:... (D) |
George Washington Julian George Washington Julian George Washington Julian was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and writer who served in Congress from Indiana. He was the son-in-law of Joshua Reed Giddings.-Biography:... (R) |
Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel Wolsey Voorhees was a lawyer and United States Senator from Indiana, who was leader of the Democratic party and an anti-war Copperhead during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (D) |
Albert S. White (R) |
William Mitchell William Mitchell (congressman) William Mitchell was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Root, New York where he attended the public schools. Later, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1836. He moved to Kendallville, Indiana and commenced the practice of law... (R) |
John P.C. Shanks (R) |
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| 38th 38th United States Congress -House of Representatives:Before this Congress, the 1860 United States Census and resulting reapportionment changed the size of the House to 241 members... 1863–1865 |
Henry W. Harrington Henry W. Harrington Henry William Harrington was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Cooperstown, New York, Harrington attended the common schools and in 1845 entered Temple Hill Academy, Livingston County, New York, where he remained for three years.He studied law in Geneseo.He was admitted to the bar in... (D) |
Ebenezer Dumont Ebenezer Dumont Ebenezer Dumont was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (R) |
Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth was a U.S. House representative from Indiana and acting-Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.-Biography:... (R) |
Joseph K. Edgerton Joseph K. Edgerton Joseph Ketchum Edgerton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, brother of Alfred Peck Edgerton.Born in Vergennes, Vermont, Edgerton attended the public schools of Clinton County, New York.... (D) |
James F. McDowell James F. McDowell James Foster McDowell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, McDowell moved with his parents to Ohio in 1835.He attended the public schools.He worked in a printing office.... (D) |
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| 39th 39th United States Congress The Thirty-ninth 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, 1865 to March 4, 1867, during the first month of... 1865–1867 |
William E. Niblack William E. Niblack William Ellis Niblack was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Silas Leslie Niblack. Born in Dubois County, Indiana, Niblack attended the country schools and Indiana University at Bloomington.... (D) |
Michael C. Kerr Michael C. Kerr Michael Crawford Kerr was an American legislator.He was born at Titusville, Pennsylvania and educated at the Erie Academy. He graduated from Louisville University's Law School in 1851... (D) |
Ralph Hill (R) |
John Hanson Farquhar John Hanson Farquhar John Hanson Farquhar was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Union Bridge, Maryland, Farquhar attended the public schools.He moved to Indiana with his parents, who settled in Richmond in 1833.... (R) |
Joseph H. Defrees Joseph H. Defrees Joseph Hutton DeFrees was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Sparta, Tennessee, DeFrees moved to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Piqua in 1819.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
Thomas N. Stilwell Thomas N. Stilwell Thomas Neel Stilwell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Stilwell, Ohio, he attended Oxford and College Hill Colleges, where he studied law.... (R) |
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| Henry D. Washburn Henry D. Washburn Henry Dana Washburn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (R) |
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| 40th 40th United States Congress The Fortieth 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, 1867 to March 4, 1869, during the third and fourth... 1867–1869 |
Morton C. Hunter Morton C. Hunter Morton Craig Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Morton Hunter was born in Versailles, Indiana and knew the hardships of growing up in a pioneer home. His father John Hunter was a soldier in the War of 1812 and his Irish immigrant grandfather served in the Revolutionary war... (R) |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D) |
John Coburn John Coburn (politician) John Coburn was a United States Representative from Indiana and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:... (R) |
William Williams William Williams (Indiana) William Williams was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Williams attended the common schools and received a very limited education.... (R) |
John P.C. Shanks (R) |
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| 41st 41st United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President : Schuyler Colfax* President pro tempore: Henry B. Anthony - House of Representatives :* Speaker: James G. Blaine -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1869–1871 |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D) |
George Washington Julian George Washington Julian George Washington Julian was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and writer who served in Congress from Indiana. He was the son-in-law of Joshua Reed Giddings.-Biography:... (R) |
John Coburn John Coburn John Coburn was an Australian painter. He is also known for his tapestries.Coburn served in the Navy during World War 2 and later enrolled at the National Art School.He won the Blake Prize for Religious Art twice.... (R) |
Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel W. Voorhees Daniel Wolsey Voorhees was a lawyer and United States Senator from Indiana, who was leader of the Democratic party and an anti-war Copperhead during the American Civil War.-Biography:... (D) |
Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth was a U.S. House representative from Indiana and acting-Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.-Biography:... (R) |
James N. Tyner (R) |
John P.C. Shanks (R) |
Jasper Packard Jasper Packard Jasper Packard was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Austintown, Ohio, Packard moved with his parents to Indiana in 1835.... (R) |
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| 42nd 42nd United States Congress The Forty-second 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, 1871 to March 3, 1873, during the third and fourth... 1871–1873 |
Jeremiah M. Wilson Jeremiah M. Wilson Jeremiah Morrow Wilson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Lebanon, Ohio, Wilson completed preparatory studies.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and practiced.... (R) |
Mahlon D. Manson (D) |
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| 43rd 43rd United States Congress The Forty-third 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, 1873 to March 4, 1875, during the fifth and sixth... 1873–1875 |
Simeon K. Wolfe Simeon K. Wolfe Simeon Kalfius Wolfe was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Georgetown, Indiana, Wolfe attended Floyd County schools, and was graduated from the law department of Indiana University in 1850.... (D) |
Morton C. Hunter Morton C. Hunter Morton Craig Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Morton Hunter was born in Versailles, Indiana and knew the hardships of growing up in a pioneer home. His father John Hunter was a soldier in the War of 1812 and his Irish immigrant grandfather served in the Revolutionary war... (R) |
Thomas J. Cason Thomas J. Cason Thomas Jefferson Cason was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Brownsville, Indiana, Cason moved to Boone County with his parents, who settled on a farm near Thorntown in 1832.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
Henry B. Sayler Henry B. Sayler Henry Benton Sayler was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Milton Sayler.-Biography:Born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Sayler moved to Clinton County, Indiana.He attended the common schools of the county.... (R) |
Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth was a U.S. House representative from Indiana and acting-Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.-Biography:... (R) |
William Williams William Williams (Indiana) William Williams was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Williams attended the common schools and received a very limited education.... (R) |
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| 44th 44th United States Congress The Forty-fourth 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, 1875 to March 4, 1877, during the seventh and... 1875–1877 |
Benoni S. Fuller Benoni S. Fuller Benoni Stinson Fuller was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Boonville, Indiana, Fuller attended the common schools, and later taught school in Warrick County... (D) |
James D. Williams James D. Williams James Douglas Williams , nicknamed Blue Jeans Bill, was a farmer and Democratic politician who held public office in Indiana for four decades, and was the only farmer elected as the Governor of Indiana, serving from 1877 to 1880... (D) |
Michael C. Kerr Michael C. Kerr Michael Crawford Kerr was an American legislator.He was born at Titusville, Pennsylvania and educated at the Erie Academy. He graduated from Louisville University's Law School in 1851... (D) |
Jeptha D. New Jeptha D. New Jeptha Dudley New was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Vernon, Indiana, New was graduated from Vernon Academy and Bethany College.He studied law.... (D) |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D) |
Milton S. Robinson Milton S. Robinson Milton Stapp Robinson was an Indiana lawyer, politician, judge, and soldier. He was a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a postbellum U.S. Representative.-Biography:... (R) |
Franklin Landers Franklin Landers Franklin Landers was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near the village of Landersdale in Morgan County, Indiana, Landers attended local schools.At the age of twenty-one he engaged in teaching school.... (D) |
Morton C. Hunter Morton C. Hunter Morton Craig Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Morton Hunter was born in Versailles, Indiana and knew the hardships of growing up in a pioneer home. His father John Hunter was a soldier in the War of 1812 and his Irish immigrant grandfather served in the Revolutionary war... (R) |
Thomas J. Cason Thomas J. Cason Thomas Jefferson Cason was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Brownsville, Indiana, Cason moved to Boone County with his parents, who settled on a farm near Thorntown in 1832.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
William S. Haymond William S. Haymond William Summerville Haymond was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Clarksburg, Virginia , Haymond attended the common schools and was graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York City.He commenced the practice of his profession at Monticello, Indiana, in 1852.During the... (D) |
James La Fayette Evans James La Fayette Evans James La Fayette Evans was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Clayville, Kentucky, Evans moved to Indiana, with his parents, who settled in Hancock County in 1837. He moved to Marion, Indiana, in 1845 and engaged in mercantile pursuits.He settled in Noblesville in 1850 and continued... (R) |
Andrew H. Hamilton (D) |
John Harris Baker John Harris Baker John Harris Baker was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a United States federal judge, brother of Lucien Baker.-Early years and education:... (R) |
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| Andrew Humphreys Andrew Humphreys Andrew Humphreys was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Humphreys moved with his parents to Owen County, Indiana, in 1829. Afterwards, he moved to Putnam County and located near Manhattan, where he attended the common schools. He moved to Greene County in 1842... (D) |
Nathan T. Carr Nathan T. Carr Nathan Tracy Carr was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Corning, New York, Carr attended the common schools, and was graduated from Starkey Academy in 1851.He moved to Midland County, Michigan.He studied law.... (D) |
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| 45th 45th United States Congress -House of Representatives:-Leadership:-Senate:*President: William A. Wheeler *President pro tempore: Thomas W. Ferry -House of Representatives:*Speaker: Samuel J. Randall -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state... 1877–1879 |
Thomas R. Cobb Thomas R. Cobb Thomas Reed Cobb was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Springville, Lawrence County, Indiana, Cobb attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.He studied law.... (D) |
George A. Bicknell George A. Bicknell George Augustus Bicknell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bicknell was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1831.He attended Yale Law School one year.... (D) |
Leonidas Sexton Leonidas Sexton Leonidas Sexton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Rushville, Indiana, Sexton attended the public schools of his native county and was graduated from Jefferson College , Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1847.He studied law in Rushville and in 1848 and 1849 attended the Cincinnati Law... (R) |
Thomas M. Browne Thomas M. Browne Thomas McLelland Browne was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Paris, Ohio, Browne moved to Indiana in January 1844.He attended the common schools.He moved to Winchester, Indiana, in 1848.He studied law.... (R) |
John Hanna John Hanna (Indiana) John Hanna was a United States Representative and United States Attorney from Indiana.-Early years: Born near Indianapolis, he pursued classical studies and graduated from the Indiana Asbury University in 1850. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Greencastle... (R) |
Michael D. White Michael D. White Michael Doherty White was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Clark County, Ohio, White moved with his parents to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in 1829.He pursued classical studies.... (R) |
William H. Calkins William H. Calkins William Henry Calkins was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Pike County, Ohio, Calkins studied law.He was admitted to the bar and practiced.... (R) |
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| 46th 46th United States Congress The Forty-sixth 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, 1879 to March 4, 1881, during the last two years of... 1879–1881 |
William Heilman William Heilman William Heilman was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, great-grandfather of Charles Marion LaFollette.... (R) |
Jeptha D. New Jeptha D. New Jeptha Dudley New was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Vernon, Indiana, New was graduated from Vernon Academy and Bethany College.He studied law.... (D) |
William R. Myers William R. Myers William Ralph Myers was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Wilmington, Ohio, Myers moved with his parents to Anderson, Indiana in October 1836.He attended the common schools and later taught... (D) |
Gilbert De La Matyr Gilbert De La Matyr Gilbert De La Matyr was an American cleric and politician from New York and Indiana.-Life:... (GB) |
Abraham J. Hostetler Abraham J. Hostetler Abraham Jonathan Hostetler was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Washington County, Indiana, Hostetler attended the common schools, and apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade. He later engaged in agricultural pursuits... (D) |
Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth Godlove Stein Orth was a U.S. House representative from Indiana and acting-Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.-Biography:... (R) |
Calvin Cowgill Calvin Cowgill Calvin Cowgill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Clinton County, Ohio, Cowgill attended the common schools. He moved with his parents to Indiana in 1836. He studied law in Winchester, Randolph County. He moved to Wabash County, Indiana, in 1846. He was admitted to the bar and... (R) |
Walpole G. Colerick Walpole G. Colerick Walpole Gillespie Colerick was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Colerick attended the public schools.He studied law.... (D) |
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| 47th 47th United States Congress The Forty-seventh 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, 1881 to March 4, 1883, during the administration... 1881–1883 |
Strother M. Stockslager Strother M. Stockslager Strother Madison Stockslager was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Mauckport, Indiana, Stockslager attended the common schools, Corydon High School, and Indiana University at Bloomington.He taught school.... (D) |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D |
Courtland C. Matson Courtland C. Matson Courtland Cushing Matson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Brookville, Indiana, Matson was graduated from Indiana Asbury University in 1862.... (D) |
Thomas M. Browne Thomas M. Browne Thomas McLelland Browne was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Paris, Ohio, Browne moved to Indiana in January 1844.He attended the common schools.He moved to Winchester, Indiana, in 1848.He studied law.... (R) |
Stanton J. Peelle Stanton J. Peelle Stanton Judkins Peelle was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and chief justice of the United States Court of Claims.Born near Richmond, Indiana, Peelle attended the common schools and Winchester Seminary.... (R) |
Robert B.F. Peirce (R) |
Mark L. De Motte Mark L. De Motte Mark Lindsey De Motte was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Rockville, Indiana, De Motte pursued preparatory studies.... (R) |
George Washington Steele George Washington Steele George Washington Steele was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who twice served as a Congressman for Indiana, from 1881 to 1889 and again from 1895 to 1903... (R) |
William H. Calkins William H. Calkins William Henry Calkins was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Pike County, Ohio, Calkins studied law.He was admitted to the bar and practiced.... (R) |
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| Charles T. Doxey Charles T. Doxey Charles Taylor Doxey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Doxey moved with his mother to Minnesota in 1855 and worked on a farm.... (R) |
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| 48th 48th United States Congress The Forty-eighth 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, 1883 to March 4, 1885, during the last two years... 1883–1885 |
John J. Kleiner John J. Kleiner John Jay Kleiner was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in West Hanover, Pennsylvania, Kleiner moved to Medina County, Ohio, in 1850 with his parents, who settled near Wadsworth.... (D) |
John E. Lamb John E. Lamb John Edward Lamb was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Lamb attended the common schools and was graduated from the Terre Haute High School. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1873, commencing practice in Terre Haute... (D) |
Thomas B. Ward Thomas B. Ward Thomas Bayless Ward was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Marysville, Ohio, Ward moved with his parents to La Fayette, Indiana, in May 1836.... (D) |
Thomas Jefferson Wood Thomas Jefferson Wood Thomas Jefferson Wood was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.... (D) |
Robert Lowry Robert Lowry (Indiana) Robert Lowry was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Killyleagh, County Down, Ireland, Lowry immigrated to the United States and settled in Rochester, New York.... (D) |
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| William E. English William E. English William Eastin English was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of William Hayden English.Born at Englishton Park, near Lexington, Indiana, English moved to Indianapolis in 1865.He attended public and private schools.... (D) |
Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin Franklin Shively was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso. He taught school from 1874 to 1880, engaged in journalism from 1880 to 1884, and was secretary of the... (AM Anti-Monopoly Party The Anti-Monopoly Party was a short-lived U.S. political party that was founded as a national political party in 1884 at its convention in Chicago, which took place on May 14, 1884. Prior to this convention, however, there were Anti-Monopoly Parties operating at the state level, notably in... ) |
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| 49th 49th United States Congress The Forty-ninth 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 to March 4, 1887, during the first two years... 1885–1887 |
Jonas G. Howard Jonas G. Howard Jonas George Howard was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near New Albany, Indiana, Howard attended private school, Indiana Asbury College , Greencastle, Indiana, and Louisville Law School.He was graduated from the law department of Indiana University at Bloomington in 1851.He was... (D) |
William D. Bynum William D. Bynum William Dallas Bynum was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Bynum was born near Newberry, Indiana. Although he lived for some time in Washington D.C., he was a lifelong Hoosier... (D) |
James T. Johnston James T. Johnston James Thomas Johnston was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Greencastle, Indiana, Johnston attended the common schools.He studied law.... (R) |
William D. Owen William D. Owen William Dale Owen was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Owen attended Indiana University at Bloomington in 1865 and entered upon the study of law... (R) |
George Ford George Ford George Ford was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Ford attended the common schools.He engaged in the cooper's trade in early youth.... (D) |
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| 50th 50th United States Congress The Fiftieth 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 to March 4, 1889, during the third and fourth... 1887–1889 |
Alvin P. Hovey Alvin P. Hovey Alvin Peterson Hovey was a Union general during the American Civil War, an Indiana Supreme Court justice, congressman, and the 21st Governor of Indiana from 1889 to 1891. During the war he played an important role in several battles and uncovered a secret plot for an uprising in Indiana... (R) |
John H. O'Neall John H. O'Neall John Henry O'Neall was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Newberry, South Carolina, O'Neall was left an orphan when eight years of age and was reared by his grandfather, who resided in Daviess County, Indiana.... (D) |
Joseph B. Cheadle Joseph B. Cheadle Joseph Bonaparte Cheadle was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Perrysville, Indiana, Cheadle attended the common schools.... (R) |
James B. White (R) |
Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin Franklin Shively was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso. He taught school from 1874 to 1880, engaged in journalism from 1880 to 1884, and was secretary of the... (D) |
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| Francis B. Posey Francis B. Posey Francis Blackburn Posey was a political figure in Indiana.He served in the U.S. Congress from January 29, 1889, to March 3, 1889. He was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Alan P. Hovey, who had been elected Governor of Indiana. Posey was defeated for re-election to the... (R) |
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| 51st 51st United States Congress The Fifty-first 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 Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C... 1889–1891 |
William F. Parrett William F. Parrett William Fletcher Parrett was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Blairsville, Indiana, Parrett attended the public schools and the Indiana Asbury University at Greencastle.He studied law.... (D) |
Jason B. Brown Jason B. Brown Jason Brevoort Brown was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Dillsboro, Indiana, Brown attended the common schools and Wilmington Academy, Dearborn County, Indiana.... (D) |
George W. Cooper George W. Cooper George William Cooper was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Columbus, Indiana, Cooper attended the country schools, and was graduated in the academic and law courses from the Indiana University at Bloomington in 1872.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Columbus,... (D) |
Elijah V. Brookshire Elijah V. Brookshire Elijah Voorhees Brookshire was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near Ladoga, Indiana, Brookshire attended the common schools, and was graduated from Central Indiana Normal College at Ladoga in August 1878.... (D) |
Augustus N. Martin Augustus N. Martin Augustus Newton Martin was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Whitestown, Pennsylvania, Martin attended the common schools and Witherspoon Institute, Butler, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, New York, in February 1867... (D) |
Charles A.O. McClellan (D) |
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| 52nd 52nd United States Congress The Fifty-second 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... 1891–1893 |
John L. Bretz John L. Bretz John Lewis Bretz was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Huntingburg, Indiana, Bretz attended the country schools and Huntingburg High School.He taught school 1876-1880.... (D) |
Henry U. Johnson Henry U. Johnson Henry Underwood Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Cambridge City, Indiana, Johnson attended the Centerville Collegiate Institute and Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana.He studied law.... (R) |
Daniel W. Waugh Daniel W. Waugh Daniel Webster Waugh was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and career:Waugh was born near Bluffton, Indiana, and attended local schools. He entered into the military in 1861 by enlisting in the Union Army... (R) |
David H. Patton David H. Patton David Henry Patton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Patton attended the Collegiate Institute, Waveland, Indiana.... (D) |
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| 53rd 53rd United States Congress The Fifty-third 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, 1893 to March 4, 1895, during the fifth and sixth... 1893–1895 |
Arthur H. Taylor Arthur H. Taylor Arthur Herbert Taylor was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born at Caledonia Springs, Ontario, Canada, Taylor moved with his parents to Yates County, New York, in 1856. He attended the local school. He taught school for several years, and then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1869 to study law... (D) |
Thomas Hammond Thomas Hammond (politician) Thomas Hammond was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Hammond attended the common schools.He engaged in carpentry and contracting work until twenty-one years of age.... (D) |
William F. McNagny William F. McNagny William Forgy McNagny was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Talmadge, Ohio, McNagny moved in early life to Whitley County, Indiana.He attended the public schools and the Springfield Academy, South Whitley, Indiana.... (D) |
Charles G. Conn Charles G. Conn Charles Gerard Conn was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Conn was born in Phelps, New York but moved with his parents to Elkhart, Indiana, in 1851... (D) |
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| 54th 54th United States Congress - House of Representatives :-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Adlai E. Stevenson * President pro tempore: William P. Frye - Majority leadership :* Republican Conference Chairman: John Sherman- Minority leadership :... 1895–1897 |
James A. Hemenway James A. Hemenway James Alexander Hemenway was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born in Boonville, Indiana, he attended the common schools, studied law, and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Boonville in 1885... (R) |
Alexander M. Hardy Alexander M. Hardy Alexander Merrill Hardy was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, Hardy pursued a college course and studied law. He came to the United States in 1864, taking a commercial course at Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, New York... (R) |
Robert J. Tracewell Robert J. Tracewell Robert John Tracewell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Front Royal, Virginia, Tracewell moved with his parents to Corydon, Indiana, in 1854.... (R) |
James E. Watson (R) |
Jesse Overstreet Jesse Overstreet Jesse E. Overstreet was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. In 1900, Overstreet introduced the legislation that was ultimately passed as the Gold Standard Act.... (R) |
Charles L. Henry Charles L. Henry Charles Lewis Henry was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Green Township, Indiana, Henry moved with his parents to Pendleton, Indiana. He attended the common schools and Asbury University and graduated from the law department of Indiana University at Bloomington in 1872... (R) |
George W. Faris George W. Faris George Washington Faris was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Rensselaer, Indiana, Faris attended the public schools.He was graduated from Asbury University, Greencastle, Indiana, in 1877.... (R) |
Frank Hanly Frank Hanly James Franklin Hanly was a United States politician who served as a congressman from Indiana from 1895 until 1897, and was the 26th Governor of Indiana from 1905 to 1909... (R) |
Jethro A. Hatch Jethro A. Hatch Jethro Ayers Hatch was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and ancestors:He was born on June 18, 1837 in Pitcher, New York the son of Jethro Hatch, Sr. and Minerva Pierce, the daughter of Gordon Pierce and Thirza Smalley. He was the grandson of Timothy Hatch, one of the Proprietors and... (R) |
George Washington Steele George Washington Steele George Washington Steele was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who twice served as a Congressman for Indiana, from 1881 to 1889 and again from 1895 to 1903... (R) |
Jacob D. Leighty Jacob D. Leighty Jacob D. Leighty was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Greensburg, Pennsylvania, LeightyIn 1844 moved with his parents to De Kalb County, Indiana, where they settled on a farm at Spencerville.... (R) |
Lemuel W. Royse Lemuel W. Royse Lemuel Willard Royse was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Pierceton, Indiana, Royse attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced practice in Warsaw, Indiana.... (R) |
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| 55th 55th United States Congress -House of Representatives:* Republican: 206 * Democratic: 124* Populist: 22* Silver Republican: 3* Silver: 1* Independent Republican: 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Garret Hobart * President pro tempore: William P... 1897–1899 |
Robert W. Miers Robert W. Miers Robert Walter Miers was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Greensburg, Indiana, Miers attended the common schools. He was graduated from the academic department of Indiana University at Bloomington in 1870 and from its law department in 1871. He was admitted to the bar in April 1872... (D) |
William T. Zenor William T. Zenor William Taylor Zenor was a United States Representative from Indiana.He was born near Corydon, Indiana and attended the common schools and the James G. May Seminary. He also studied law in New Albany, Indiana and was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced practice in Corydon... (D) |
William S. Holman William S. Holman William Steele Holman was a lawyer, judge and politician from Dearborn County, Indiana. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as a U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1865, 1867 to 1877, 1881 to 1895, and 1897, spanning sixteen Congresses... (D) |
George W. Faris George W. Faris George Washington Faris was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Rensselaer, Indiana, Faris attended the public schools.He was graduated from Asbury University, Greencastle, Indiana, in 1877.... (R) |
Jesse Overstreet Jesse Overstreet Jesse E. Overstreet was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. In 1900, Overstreet introduced the legislation that was ultimately passed as the Gold Standard Act.... (R) |
Charles L. Henry Charles L. Henry Charles Lewis Henry was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Green Township, Indiana, Henry moved with his parents to Pendleton, Indiana. He attended the common schools and Asbury University and graduated from the law department of Indiana University at Bloomington in 1872... (R) |
Charles B. Landis Charles B. Landis Charles Beary Landis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, brother of Congressman Frederick Landis and Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.... (R) |
Edgar D. Crumpacker Edgar D. Crumpacker Edgar Dean Crumpacker was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of Maurice Edgar Crumpacker and cousin of Shepard J... (R) |
James M. Robinson (D) |
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| Francis M. Griffith Francis M. Griffith Francis Marion Griffith was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Moorefield, Indiana, Griffith attended the country schools of the county, the high school in Vevay, Indiana, and Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana.... (D) |
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| 56th 56th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Garret Hobart , until November 21, 1899 , vacant thereafter.* President pro tempore: William P. Frye * Democratic Caucus Chairman: James K. Jones... 1899–1901 |
James E. Watson (R) |
George W. Cromer George W. Cromer George Washington Cromer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Anderson, Indiana, Cromer attended the common schools and Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio. He studied law and graduated from the Indiana University at Bloomington in 1882. He became editor of the Muncie Times in 1883... (R) |
Abraham L. Brick Abraham L. Brick Abraham Lincoln Brick was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on his father's farm, near South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Brick attended the common schools and was graduated from the South Bend High School... (R) |
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| 57th 57th United States Congress -House of Representatives:*Democratic: 151*Republican: 200 *Populist: 5*Silver : 1TOTAL members: 357-Leadership:-Senate:* President: Theodore Roosevelt , until September 14, 1901, vacant thereafter.... 1901–1903 |
Elias S. Holliday Elias S. Holliday Elias Selah Holliday was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Aurora, Indiana, Holliday spent the early part of his life on farms in Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa.... (R) |
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| 58th 58th United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Republican : 209 * Democratic : 176* Silver Republican : 1TOTAL members: 386-Senate:* President: Vacant* President pro tempore: William P. Frye -Members:... 1903–1905 |
Frederick Landis Frederick Landis Frederick Landis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, brother of Charles Beary Landis and baseball commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis.... (R) |
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| 59th 59th United States Congress The Fifty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1905 to March 4, 1907, during the fifth and sixth... 1905–1907 |
John H. Foster John H. Foster John Hopkins Foster was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Foster attended the common schools of his native city and was graduated from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1882 and from the law department of Columbian University , Washington, D.C., in 1884.He was... (R) |
John C. Chaney John C. Chaney John Crawford Chaney was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Lisbon, Ohio, Chaney, in 1854, moved to Lafayette Township, Indiana, with his parents, who settled on a farm near Fort Wayne.... (R) |
Lincoln Dixon Lincoln Dixon Lincoln Dixon was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Vernon, Indiana, Dixon attended Vernon Academy, and graduated from Indiana University at Bloomington as an oboe performance major in 1880.... (D) |
Newton W. Gilbert Newton W. Gilbert Newton Whiting Gilbert was a politician from Indiana. He was the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, member of the Indiana State Senate, a representative in the United States House of Representatives, and Acting Governor-General of the Philippines from September 1, 1913 to October 6, 1913.-Notes:... (R) |
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| 60th 60th United States Congress The Sixtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1907 to March 4, 1909, during the last two years of... 1907–1909 |
William E. Cox William E. Cox William Elijah Cox was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Birdseye, Indiana, Cox attended the common and high schools of Huntingburg and Jasper, Indiana.... (D) |
John A.M. Adair (D) |
George W. Rauch George W. Rauch George Washington Rauch was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Warren in Salamonie Township, Indiana, Rauch attended the common schools and Valparaiso Normal School . He was graduated from the Northern Indiana Law School at Valparaiso in 1902... (D) |
Clarence C. Gilhams Clarence C. Gilhams Clarence Chauncey Gilhams was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Brighton, Indiana, Gilhams attended the common local schools and Indiana State University at Terre Haute, Indiana and became a school teacher. He was employed as a salesman... (R) |
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| 61st 61st United States Congress The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of... 1909–1911 |
John W. Boehne John W. Boehne John William Boehne was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of John William Boehne, Jr.-Biography:... (D) |
William A. Cullop William A. Cullop William Allen Cullop was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Oaktown, Indiana, Cullop attended the common schools.He was graduated from Hanover College in June 1878.... (D) |
Ralph Wilbur Moss (D) |
William O. Barnard William O. Barnard William Oscar Barnard was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Liberty, Indiana, Barnard moved with his parents to Dublin, Indiana, in 1854, to Fayette County in 1856, and to Henry County in 1866.... (R) |
Charles A. Korbly Charles A. Korbly Charles Alexander Korbly was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Madison, Indiana, Korbly attended the parochial schools of Madison and St... (D) |
Martin A. Morrison Martin A. Morrison Martin Andrew Morrison was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Frankfort, Indiana, Morrison attended the public schools.... (D) |
Cyrus Cline Cyrus Cline Cyrus Cline was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Mansfield, Ohio, Cline moved to Steuben County, Indiana, in 1858 with his parents, who settled near Angola.... (D) |
Henry A. Barnhart Henry A. Barnhart Henry A. Barnhart was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Twelve Mile, Indiana, Barnhart attended the common schools, Amboy Academy, and Wabash Normal Training School.He was a teacher.Farmer.... (D) |
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| 62nd 62nd United States Congress - House of Representatives :* Democratic : 230 * Republican : 162* Socialist : 1* Independent : 1TOTAL members: 394-Senate:* President: James S... 1911–1913 |
Finly H. Gray Finly H. Gray Finly Hutchinson Gray was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Orange, Indiana, Gray attended the common schools.He studied law.... (D) |
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| 63rd 63rd United States Congress - House of Representatives:*Democratic : 291 *Republican : 134*Progressive : 9*Independent : 1TOTAL members: 435-Senate:*President of the Senate: Thomas R. Marshall*President pro tempore: James P. Clarke-Senate:... 1913–1915 |
Charles Lieb Charles Lieb Charles Lieb was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Flehingen, Germany, Lieb immigrated to the United States in 1868 and settled in Rockport, Indiana.... (D) |
John B. Peterson John B. Peterson John Barney Peterson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Horatio Clifford Claypool and Harold Kile Claypool.Born near Lowell, Indiana, Peterson attended the public schools.He studied law.... (D) |
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| 64th 64th United States Congress The Sixty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1915 to March 4, 1917, during the third and fourth... 1915–1917 |
Merrill Moores Merrill Moores Merrill Moores was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Moores attended the public schools, Butler University, and Willamette University.... (R) |
William R. Wood William R. Wood (Indiana) William Robert Wood was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Oxford, Indiana, Wood attended the public schools of Oxford. Then he went on to college and eventually graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1882. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced... (R) |
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| 65th 65th United States Congress The Sixty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1917 to March 4, 1919, during the fourth and fifth... 1917–1919 |
George K. Denton George K. Denton George Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of Winfield K. Denton.Born near Sebree, Kentucky, Denton attended the public schools and Van Horn Institute.... (D) |
Oscar E. Bland Oscar E. Bland Oscar Edward Bland was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, and a long-serving judge of the United States Court of Customs Appeals.... (R) |
Everett Sanders Everett Sanders Jmes Everett Sanders was an American political figure. He was Presidential secretary to President Calvin Coolidge and chairman of the Republican National Committee.-Biography:... (R) |
Daniel Webster Comstock Daniel Webster Comstock Daniel Webster Comstock was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Germantown, Ohio, Comstock attended the common schools, and was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, in 1860.He studied law.... (R) |
Albert H. Vestal (R) |
Fred S. Purnell Fred S. Purnell Fred Sampson Purnell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Veedersburg, Indiana, Purnell attended the common schools and the high school at Veedersburg.... (R) |
Milton Kraus Milton Kraus Milton Kraus was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Kraus attended the common and high schools.He was graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1886.... (R) |
Louis W. Fairfield Louis W. Fairfield Louis William Fairfield was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in a log cabin near Wapakoneta, Ohio, Fairfield moved to Allen County, Ohio, in 1866 and resided on a farm near Lima.He attended the public schools.... (R) |
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| Richard N. Elliott Richard N. Elliott Richard Nash Elliott was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Connersville, Indiana, Elliott attended the common schools.He taught school three years.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1896.... (R) |
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| 66th 66th United States Congress The Sixty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1919 to March 4, 1921, during the last two years of... 1919–1921 |
Oscar R. Luhring Oscar R. Luhring Oscar Raymond Luhring was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Haubstadt, Indiana, Luhring attended the public schools.He was graduated in law from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1900.... (R) |
James W. Dunbar James W. Dunbar James Whitson Dunbar was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Albany, Indiana, Dunbar attended the public schools and was graduated from New Albany High School in 1878.He engaged in mercantile pursuits.... (R) |
John S. Benham John S. Benham John Samuel Benham was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Benham, Indiana, Benham attended the public schools, a business college in Delaware, Ohio, and a normal school in Brookville, Indiana.... (R) |
Andrew J. Hickey Andrew J. Hickey Andrew James Hickey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, New York, Hickey attended the public schools of his native city and Buffalo Law School... (R) |
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| 67th 67th United States Congress The Sixty-seventh 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, 1921 to March 4, 1923, during the first two years... 1921–1923 |
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| 68th 68th United States Congress The Sixty-eighth 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, 1923 to March 4, 1925, during the last months of... 1923–1925 |
William E. Wilson William E. Wilson William Edward Wilson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana, Wilson attended the public schools and the Evansville Commercial College, with which he was associated as teacher, principal, and owner from 1888 to 1904.He retired from school work and engaged in the... (D) |
Arthur H. Greenwood Arthur H. Greenwood Arthur Herbert Greenwood was an United States Representative for Indiana for 2nd District from 1923–1933 and for the 7th District 1933–1939. Greenwood was defeated in 1938.... (D) |
Frank Gardner (D) |
Harry C. Canfield Harry C. Canfield Harry Clifford Canfield was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Moores Hill, Indiana, Canfield attended the public schools, Moores Hill College, Central Normal College, Danville, Indiana, and Vorhies Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana.He taught school in Dearborn County 1896-1898.He... (D) |
Samuel E. Cook Samuel E. Cook Samuel Ellis Cook was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Huntington County, Indiana, Cook attended the common schools in Whitley County and the normal schools at Columbia City, Indiana, and Ada, Ohio.He taught school and engaged in agricultural pursuits.He studied law.He was... (D) |
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| 69th 69th United States Congress The Sixty-ninth 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, 1925 to March 4, 1927, during the third and fourth... 1925–1927 |
Harry E. Rowbottom Harry E. Rowbottom Harry Emerson Rowbottom was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Aurora, Indiana, Rowbottom moved with his parents to Ludlow, Kentucky, in 1885.He attended the common schools.... (R) |
Noble J. Johnson Noble J. Johnson Noble Jacob Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.... (R) |
Ralph E. Updike Ralph E. Updike Ralph Eugene Updike was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Brookville, Indiana, Updike attended the public schools of Whitcomb and Brookville, Dodds Army and Navy Academy, Washington, D.C., Columbia University, New York City, and Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.During the First World... (R) |
Albert R. Hall Albert R. Hall Albert Richardson Hall was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Born near West Baden Springs, Indiana, Hall attended the district school and the Paoli High School.... (R) |
David Hogg David Hogg David Hogg was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born near Crothersville, Indiana, Hogg attended the common schools.... (R) |
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| 70th 70th United States Congress The Seventieth 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, 1927 to March 3, 1929, during the last two years of... 1927–1929 |
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| 71st 71st United States Congress The Seventy-first 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, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years... 1929–1931 |
James W. Dunbar James W. Dunbar James Whitson Dunbar was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Albany, Indiana, Dunbar attended the public schools and was graduated from New Albany High School in 1878.He engaged in mercantile pursuits.... (R) |
Louis Ludlow Louis Ludlow Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack... (D) |
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| 72nd 72nd United States Congress The Seventy-second 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, 1931 to March 4, 1933, during the last two years... 1931–1933 |
John W. Boehne, Jr. John W. Boehne, Jr. John William Boehne, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of John William Boehne.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Boehne attended the public and parochial schools.... (D) |
Eugene B. Crowe Eugene B. Crowe right|300px|thumb|Group of legislators leaves [[White House]] after asking [[Franklin Roosevelt]] for $80,000,000 for flood control in [[Ohio Valley]], March 7, 1938. front: l-r [[Joseph A. Dixon]], [[James G. Polk]], [[Eugene B. Crowe]], [[George William Johnson |G W Johnson]], [[Lawrence E.... (D) |
Courtland C. Gillen Courtland C. Gillen Courtland Craig Gillen was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Roachdale, Indiana, Gillen attended the rural schools.He was graduated from Fincastle High School in 1897.... (D) |
William Larrabee William Larrabee (Indiana) William Henry Larrabee was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Larrabee was born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana. He attended the public schools, Indiana Central Normal School at Danville, and Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute... (D) |
Glenn Griswold Glenn Griswold Glenn Hasenfratz Griswold was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Haven, Missouri, Griswold attended the public schools.He moved to Peru, Indiana, in 1911.He attended Valparaiso Law School.... (D) |
Samuel B. Pettengill Samuel B. Pettengill Samuel Barrett Pettengill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district and nephew of William Horace Clagett.- Early life :... (D) |
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| 73rd 73rd United States Congress The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years... 1933–1935 |
William T. Schulte William T. Schulte William Theodore Schulte was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in St. Bernard Township, Platte County, Nebraska, Schulte attended the public schools of St... (D) |
George R. Durgan George R. Durgan George Richard Durgan was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Westpoint, Indiana, Durgan attended the village school in Westpoint.... (D) |
Samuel B. Pettengill Samuel B. Pettengill Samuel Barrett Pettengill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district and nephew of William Horace Clagett.- Early life :... (D) |
James I. Farley (D) |
Glenn Griswold Glenn Griswold Glenn Hasenfratz Griswold was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in New Haven, Missouri, Griswold attended the public schools.He moved to Peru, Indiana, in 1911.He attended Valparaiso Law School.... (D) |
Virginia E. Jenckes Virginia E. Jenckes Virginia Ellis Jenckes was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. She was the first woman to serve in the U.S. House from the state of Indiana.... (D) |
Arthur H. Greenwood Arthur H. Greenwood Arthur Herbert Greenwood was an United States Representative for Indiana for 2nd District from 1923–1933 and for the 7th District 1933–1939. Greenwood was defeated in 1938.... (D) |
John W. Boehne, Jr. John W. Boehne, Jr. John William Boehne, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of John William Boehne.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Boehne attended the public and parochial schools.... (D) |
Eugene B. Crowe Eugene B. Crowe right|300px|thumb|Group of legislators leaves [[White House]] after asking [[Franklin Roosevelt]] for $80,000,000 for flood control in [[Ohio Valley]], March 7, 1938. front: l-r [[Joseph A. Dixon]], [[James G. Polk]], [[Eugene B. Crowe]], [[George William Johnson |G W Johnson]], [[Lawrence E.... (D) |
Finly H. Gray Finly H. Gray Finly Hutchinson Gray was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born near Orange, Indiana, Gray attended the common schools.He studied law.... (D) |
William Larrabee William Larrabee (Indiana) William Henry Larrabee was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Larrabee was born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana. He attended the public schools, Indiana Central Normal School at Danville, and Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute... (D) |
Louis Ludlow Louis Ludlow Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack... (D) |
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| 74th 74th United States Congress -House:Also 2 Delegates, 3 Resident Commissioners-Senate:*President of the Senate: John N. Garner *President pro tempore: Key Pittman -Majority leadership:*Majority leader: Joseph T. Robinson... 1935–1937 |
Charles A. Halleck Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.... (R) |
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| 75th 75th United States Congress The Seventy-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, during the first two years... 1937–1939 |
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| 76th 76th United States Congress The Seventy-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1941, during the seventh and... 1939–1941 |
Robert A. Grant Robert A. Grant Robert Allen Grant was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, and later a United States federal judge.Born near Bourbon, Indiana, Grant moved to Hamlet, Indiana, in 1912 and to South Bend, Indiana, in 1922.... (R) |
George W. Gillie George W. Gillie George W. Gillie was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Berwickshire, Scotland, Gillie moved to the United States with his parents, who settled in Kankakee, Illinois, in 1882 and in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1884.... (R) |
Forest A. Harness (R) |
Noble J. Johnson Noble J. Johnson Noble Jacob Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.... (R) |
Gerald W. Landis Gerald W. Landis Gerald Wayne Landis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, Landis attended the public schools of Linton, Indiana.... (R) |
Raymond S. Springer Raymond S. Springer Raymond Smiley Springer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Rush County, near Dunreith, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, and Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.He was graduated from the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis... (R) |
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| 77th 77th United States Congress -Major events:* December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor* December 8, 1941: Joint Session of Congress met to hear President Roosevelt deliver his "Day of Infamy" speech... 1941–1943 |
Earl Wilson Earl Wilson (politician) Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in... (R) |
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| 78th 78th United States Congress The Seventy-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1945, during the last two years... 1943–1945 |
Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... (D) |
Charles M. LaFollette (R) |
Louis Ludlow Louis Ludlow Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack... (D) |
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| 79th 79th United States Congress The Seventy-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947, during the last months of... 1945–1947 |
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| 80th 80th United States Congress The Eightieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949, during the third and fourth... 1947–1949 |
E.A. Mitchell (R) |
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| 81st 81st United States Congress The Eighty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... 1949–1951 |
Thurman C. Crook Thurman C. Crook Thurman Charles Crook was a United States Representative from Indiana.He was born on a farm near Peru, Indiana and attended the Cass County schools, Logansport High School, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and graduated from Valparaiso University in 1930... (D) |
Edward H. Kruse Edward H. Kruse Edward H. Kruse was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kruse attended South Side High School in his hometown. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1942, after attending Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana... (D) |
John R. Walsh John R. Walsh John Richard Walsh was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and career:Born in Martinsville, Indiana, Walsh attended the public schools. He was graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1934. He was admitted to the bar July 27, 1934, and engaged in the practice of law in... (D) |
Cecil M. Harden Cecil M. Harden Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from... (R) |
James E. Noland (D) |
Winfield K. Denton Winfield K. Denton Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.... (D) |
Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... (R) |
Andrew Jacobs Andrew Jacobs Andrew Jacobs was a lawyer, judge, and Congressman for one term, in Indiana. His son, Andrew Jacobs, Jr. was also a Congressman.-Biography:... (D) |
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| 82nd 82nd United States Congress The Eighty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953, during the last two years... 1951–1953 |
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker.... (R) |
E. Ross Adair E. Ross Adair Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city... (R) |
John V. Beamer John V. Beamer John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana... (R) |
William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... (R) |
Charles B. Brownson Charles B. Brownson Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools.... (R) |
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| 83rd 83rd United States Congress The Eighty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955, during the first two years... 1953–1955 |
D. Bailey Merrill D. Bailey Merrill D. Bailey Merrill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Hymera, Indiana, Merrill graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1933.... (R) |
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| 84th 84th United States Congress The Eighty-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1957, during the third and... 1955–1957 |
Winfield K. Denton Winfield K. Denton Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.... (D) |
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| 85th 85th United States Congress The Eighty-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1959, during the fifth and sixth... 1957–1959 |
F. Jay Nimtz F. Jay Nimtz F. Jay Nimtz was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in South Bend, Indiana, the youngest child of Frederick and Bertha Baske Nimtz, Nimtz attended the public schools, graduating from Central High School in 1933.... (R) |
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| 86th 86th United States Congress The Eighty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1961, during the last two years... 1959–1961 |
John Brademas John Brademas John Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana. He served as Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1981 at the conclusion of a twenty-year career as a member of the United States House of Representatives... (D) |
J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942.... (D) |
Fred Wampler Fred Wampler (Congressman) Fred Wampler was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Carrier Mills, Illinois, Wampler earned a B.A. from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana , and an M.A. in 1940 from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana... (D) |
Earl Hogan Earl Hogan Earl Lee Hogan was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life:Hogan was born in Hope, Indiana. He attended public school in Burney, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and the University of Kentucky... (D) |
Randall S. Harmon Randall S. Harmon Randall S. "Front Porch" Harmon was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Harmon was born in North Vernon, Indiana and he graduated from North Vernon High School. Harmon also took extension courses in law and tool engineering... (D) |
Joseph W. Barr Joseph W. Barr Joseph Walker Barr was an American businessman and politician.Born in Bicknell, Indiana, he graduated from DePauw University in 1939, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and earned a master's degree in economics from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1941.He served... (D) |
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| 87th 87th United States Congress -House of Representatives :-Senate:* President: Richard Nixon , until January 20, 1961** Lyndon Johnson , from January 20, 1961* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden -House of Representatives:... 1961–1963 |
Richard L. Roudebush Richard L. Roudebush Richard Lowell Roudebush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Hamilton County, near Noblesville, Indiana, Roudebush attended Hamilton County schools. He graduated from Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1941... (R) |
Earl Wilson Earl Wilson (politician) Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in... (R) |
Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... (R) |
Donald C. Bruce Donald C. Bruce Donald Cogley Bruce was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a founder of the American Conservative Union.... (R) |
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| 88th 88th United States Congress The Eighty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1965, during the last year of... 1963–1965 |
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| 89th 89th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President of the Senate: Hubert Humphrey , starting January 20, 1965* President pro tempore: Carl Hayden - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader and Democratic Conference Chairman: Mike Mansfield... 1965–1967 |
Lee H. Hamilton Lee H. Hamilton Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999... (D) |
Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. usually known as Andy Jacobs is a lawyer and a former Indiana state legislator and Congressman who served for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a congressman for one term. He was married to one time House colleague Martha Keys of Kansas... (D) |
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| 90th 90th United States Congress The Ninetieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1969, during the last two years of... 1967–1969 |
William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... (R) |
John T. Myers John T. Myers (Congressman) John Thomas Myers was a Republican Congressman from Indiana's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1997. His son-in-law, Brian D. Kerns, represented the same district from 2001 to 2003. John T... (R) |
Roger H. Zion Roger H. Zion Roger Herschel Zion is an American politician.Zion was born in Escanaba, Michigan in 1921. He attended public schools in Evansville, Indiana, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1943... (R) |
Richard L. Roudebush Richard L. Roudebush Richard Lowell Roudebush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Hamilton County, near Noblesville, Indiana, Roudebush attended Hamilton County schools. He graduated from Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1941... (R) |
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| 91st 91st United States Congress The Ninety-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1971, during the first two years... 1969–1971 |
Earl F. Landgrebe Earl F. Landgrebe Earl Fredrick Landgrebe was a politician and businessman. He served as an Indiana state senator and United States representative for the 2nd district. Langrebe was from Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana... (R) |
Richard L. Roudebush Richard L. Roudebush Richard Lowell Roudebush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Hamilton County, near Noblesville, Indiana, Roudebush attended Hamilton County schools. He graduated from Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1941... (R) |
David W. Dennis David W. Dennis David Worth Dennis II was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.He was born in Washington, D.C. and was named for his grandfather, David Worth Dennis who had been a professor at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. His father, William Cullen Dennis was president of... (R) |
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| 92nd 92nd United States Congress The Ninety-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives... 1971–1973 |
J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942.... (D) |
Elwood Hillis Elwood Hillis Elwood Haynes "Bud" Hillis is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Hillis attended Kokomo public schools.He graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944.B.S., Indiana University, 1949.... (R) |
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| 93rd 93rd United States Congress The Ninety-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1975, during the end of Richard... 1973–1975 |
William H. Hudnut III William H. Hudnut III William Herbert Hudnut III was the mayor of Indianapolis from 1976 to 1992. A Republican, his four terms made him the city's longest serving mayor. He previously represented the Indianapolis area in Congress from 1973 to 1975 but was defeated in his race for a second term.-Early life and... (R) |
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| 94th 94th United States Congress The Ninety-fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1977, during the administration... 1975–1977 |
Floyd Fithian Floyd Fithian Floyd James Fithian was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born and raised in Vesta, Nebraska, Fithian graduated from Vesta High School, 1947. He achieved his B.A., Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, 1951; an M.A., University of Nebraska, 1955; and a Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1964. He was a... (D) |
David W. Evans David W. Evans David Walter Evans is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Evans attended public schools in Shoals, Indiana. In 1967, he graduated from Indiana University, where he also did some postgraduate work from 1967 to 1969... (D) |
Philip H. Hayes Philip H. Hayes Philip Harold Hayes was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Hayes attended Rensselaer Elementary School.He graduated from Rensselaer High School, 1958.B.A., Indiana University, 1963.... (D) |
Philip R. Sharp (D) |
Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. usually known as Andy Jacobs is a lawyer and a former Indiana state legislator and Congressman who served for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a congressman for one term. He was married to one time House colleague Martha Keys of Kansas... (D) |
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| 95th 95th United States Congress The Ninety-fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979, during the first two years... 1977–1979 |
Adam Benjamin (D) |
Dan Quayle Dan Quayle James Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana.... (R) |
David L. Cornwell David L. Cornwell David Lance Cornwell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Paoli, Indiana, Cornwell attended Paoli public schools, Culver Military Academy in Indiana and later Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts. In 1964, Cornwell graduated from Park High School, Indianapolis, Indiana... (D) |
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| 96th 96th United States Congress The Ninety-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981, during the last two years... 1979–1981 |
H. Joel Deckard H. Joel Deckard Huey Joel Deckard is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Vandalia, Illinois, Deckard attended public schools in Mount Vernon, Indiana. He attended the University of Evansville from 1962 to 1967, and served in the Indiana National Guard from 1966 to 1972... (R) |
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| 97th 97th United States Congress The Ninety-seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1983, during the final weeks of... 1981–1983 |
John P. Hiler John P. Hiler John Patrick Hiler is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hiler graduated from La Lumiere School, La Porte, Indiana, 1971.... (R) |
Dan Coats Dan Coats Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011.... (R) |
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| 98th 98th United States Congress The Ninety-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1985, during the third and... 1983–1985 |
Katie B. Hall (D) |
Philip R. Sharp (D) |
Dan Burton Dan Burton Danny "Dan" Lee Burton is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving since 1983. He is a member of the Republican Party.... (R) |
Frank McCloskey Frank McCloskey Francis Xavier "Frank" McCloskey was a six-term Democratic representative from Indiana from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1995, widely remembered for his advocacy on behalf of Bosnian Muslims. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later moved to Bloomington, Indiana after receiving an... (D) |
Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. usually known as Andy Jacobs is a lawyer and a former Indiana state legislator and Congressman who served for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a congressman for one term. He was married to one time House colleague Martha Keys of Kansas... (D) |
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| 99th 99th United States Congress The Ninety-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1985 to January 3, 1987, during the fifth and sixth... 1985–1987 |
Pete Visclosky Pete Visclosky Peter John "Pete" Visclosky is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1985. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district lies in Northwest Indiana and includes all of Lake, Newton, Jasper and Benton counties as well as a major portion of Porter County... (D) |
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| 100th 100th United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: George H.W. Bush * President pro tempore: John Stennis - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader, Democratic Conference Chairman, and Democratic Policy Committee Chairman: Robert Byrd... 1987–1989 |
Jim Jontz Jim Jontz James Prather Jontz was an American politician from Indianapolis, who represented the 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995... (D) |
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| 101st 101st United States Congress The One Hundred First United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1991, during the first two... 1989–1991 |
Jill L. Long Jill L. Long Jill Lynette Long Thompson is an American politician and educator. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, she was raised on a family farm outside of Larwill, Indiana, in Whitley County... (D) |
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| 102nd 102nd United States Congress -House of Representatives:- Senate :* President:Dan Quayle * President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell* Majority Whip: Wendell Ford- Minority leadership :... 1991–1993 |
Tim Roemer (D) |
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| 103rd 103rd United States Congress - House of Representatives :- Leadership :- Senate :* President: Dan Quayle , until January 20, 1993** Al Gore , from January 20, 1993* President pro tempore: Robert Byrd - Majority leadership :* Majority Leader: George Mitchell... 1993–1995 |
Steve Buyer Steve Buyer Stephen Earle Buyer is the former U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving from 1993 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Buyer holds the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserve.... (R) |
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| 104th 104th United States Congress The One Hundred Fourth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 1997, during the third and... 1995–1997 |
David M. McIntosh David M. McIntosh David Martin McIntosh is a lawyer who served as a Republican representative from Indiana from January 3, 1995, to January 3, 2001. McIntosh was the Republican candidate for Governor of Indiana in 2000, losing to incumbent Democrat Frank O'Bannon He is currently a candidate in Indiana's 5th... (R) |
Mark E. Souder (R) |
John N. Hostettler (R) |
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| 105th 105th United States Congress The One Hundred Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 1999, during the fifth and... 1997–1999 |
Edward A. Pease Edward A. Pease Edward Allan Pease was a Republican U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1997 to 2001.Pease was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 22, 1951... (R) |
Julia Carson Julia Carson Julia May Carson , born Julia May Porter, was a member of the United States House of Representatives for from 1997 until her death in 2007 . Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent the 7th District... (D) |
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| 106th 106th United States Congress The One Hundred Sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2001, during the last two... 1999–2001 |
Baron Hill Baron Hill Baron Paul Hill is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1999 to 2005 and from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
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| 107th 107th United States Congress The One Hundred Seventh United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2003, during the final... 2001–2003 |
Mike Pence Mike Pence Michael Richard "Mike" Pence is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's , and previously the , serving since 2001. The 6th district covers much of Eastern Indiana. He is a member of the Republican Party.... (R) |
Brian D. Kerns Brian D. Kerns Brian Douglas Kerns served as a Republican Representative from Indiana's 7th Congressional District from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2003.... (R) |
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| 108th 108th United States Congress The One Hundred Eighth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 2003 to January 3, 2005, during the third and fourth years of George W. Bush's... 2003–2005 |
Chris Chocola Chris Chocola Joseph Christopher "Chris" Chocola is the president of the Club for Growth, a fiscally conservative political organization that supports a low-tax and limited-government agenda.... (R) |
Mark Souder Mark Souder Mark Edward Souder is an American Republican politician who was a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1995 to 2010.During the 1980s and early 1990s, he worked as a congressional aide to Dan Coats and committee staff director. He was elected to his congressional seat in 1994... (R) |
Steve Buyer Steve Buyer Stephen Earle Buyer is the former U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving from 1993 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Buyer holds the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserve.... (R) |
Dan Burton Dan Burton Danny "Dan" Lee Burton is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving since 1983. He is a member of the Republican Party.... (R) |
Mike Pence Mike Pence Michael Richard "Mike" Pence is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's , and previously the , serving since 2001. The 6th district covers much of Eastern Indiana. He is a member of the Republican Party.... (R) |
Julia Carson Julia Carson Julia May Carson , born Julia May Porter, was a member of the United States House of Representatives for from 1997 until her death in 2007 . Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent the 7th District... (D) |
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| 109th 109th United States Congress The One Hundred Ninth United States Congress was the legislative branch of the United States, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007, during the fifth and sixth years of George W. Bush's presidency. House members... 2005–2007 |
Michael Sodrel Mike Sodrel Michael E. "Mike" Sodrel served as the United States Representative from the Ninth Congressional district of Indiana, representing the Republican Party, for one term from 2004. Sodrel's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was his first public office. Sodrel launched another run against... (R) |
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| 110th 110th United States Congress The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, between January 3, 2007, and January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second term of President George W. Bush. It was composed of the Senate and the House of... 2007–2009 |
Joe Donnelly Joe Donnelly Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly... (D) |
André Carson André Carson André D. Carson is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the special election in 2008. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
Brad Ellsworth Brad Ellsworth John Bradley "Brad" Ellsworth is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2007 until 2011, and was the unsuccessful 2010 Democratic nominee for the United States Senate seat currently held by Dan Coats... (D) |
Baron Hill Baron Hill Baron Paul Hill is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1999 to 2005 and from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) |
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| 111th 111th United States Congress The One Hundred Eleventh United States Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of... 2009–2011 |
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| 112th 112th United States Congress The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C. on January 3, 2011, and will end on January... 2011–2013 |
Marlin Stutzman Marlin Stutzman Marlin Andrew Stutzman is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He previously was a member of the Indiana Senate representing the 13th district, where he served from 2009 to 2010 and he was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008 representing... (R) |
Todd Rokita Todd Rokita Theodore Edward "Todd" Rokita is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He is formerly the two term Secretary of State of Indiana... (R) |
Larry Bucshon Larry Bucshon Larry Dean Bucshon is a heart surgeon and the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.- Early life, education, and early career :Bucshon was born on May 31, 1962 and raised in Kincaid, Illinois... (R) |
Todd Young Todd Young Todd Christopher Young is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.- Early life:Young was born was born August 24, 1972, the second of three children of Bruce and Nancy Young. He lived in Marion County for several years before settling in Hamilton County, where he... (R) |
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Other high offices held
Twenty members of Indiana's congressional delegation have served higher federal offices, including one President of the United States, four Vice Presidents of the United States, four Cabinet secretaries, and ten ambassadors and one Supreme Court Justice. Fifteen served as Governor of Indiana, six served as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, and four served as governors of different territories. Nine served both in the House and Senate for Indiana while one Representative from Indiana also served in the Senate from Kansas.Senators
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| William Hendricks William Hendricks William Hendricks was a Democratic-Republican member of the House of Representatives from 1816 to 1822, the third Governor of Indiana from 1822 to 1825, and an Anti-Jacksonian member of the U.S. Senate from 1825 to 1837. He led much of his family into politics and founded one of the largest... |
1813–1816 | U.S. Representative United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution... , Governor of Indiana Governor of Indiana The Governor of Indiana is the chief executive of the state of Indiana. The governor is elected to a four-year term, and responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the functions of many agencies of the Indiana state government. The governor also shares power with other statewide... |
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| Jesse B. Thomas Jesse B. Thomas Jesse Burgess Thomas was born in Shepherdstown, Virginia . He served as a delegate from the Indiana Territory to the tenth Congress and later served as one of Illinois's first two Senators.- Biography :... |
1818–1829 | Territorial Delegate | |
| Robert Hanna Robert Hanna Robert Hanna was the third Senator for Indiana, succeeding James Noble on the latter's death. Hanna was born near Fountainius in Laurens District, South Carolina, before moving to Brookville, Indiana, in 1802... |
1831–1832 | U.S. Representative | |
| Edward A. Hannegan Edward A. Hannegan Edward Allen Hannegan was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana.-Early life and education:... |
1843–1849 | United States Ambassador to Prussia | |
| Jesse D. Bright Jesse D. Bright Jesse David Bright was the ninth Lieutenant Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator from Indiana who served as President pro tempore of the Senate on three separate occasions... |
1845–1862 1843–1845 |
Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Lieutenant Governor of Indiana The Lieutenant Governor of Indiana is a constitutional office in the US State of Indiana. Republican Becky Skillman, whose term expires in January 2013, is the incumbent... |
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| James Whitcomb James Whitcomb James Whitcomb was a Democratic United States Senator and the eighth Governor of Indiana. As governor during the Mexican-American War, he oversaw the formation and deployment of the state's levies... |
1849–1852 | Governor of Indiana | |
| Charles W. Cathcart Charles W. Cathcart Charles William Cathcart was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. He was born in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal where his father, James Leander Cathcart was the United States Consul; he travelled to Spain with his parents, attended private schools, and returned to the United... |
1852–1853 | U.S. Representative | |
| Henry Smith Lane Henry Smith Lane Henry Smith Lane was a United States Representative, Senator, and the 13th Governor of Indiana; he was by design the shortest-serving Governor of Indiana, having made plans to resign the office should his party take control of the Indiana General Assembly and elect him to the United States Senate... |
1861–1867 | U.S. Representative, Governor of Indiana | |
| Joseph A. Wright Joseph A. Wright Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849 to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode all of his anti-banking vetoes... |
1862–1863 | U.S. Representative, United States Ambassador to Prussia, Governor of Indiana | |
| Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas Andrews Hendricks was an American politician who served as a Representative and a Senator from Indiana, the 16th Governor of Indiana , and the 21st Vice President of the United States... |
1863–1869 | Vice President of the United States Vice President of the United States The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term... , U.S. Representative, Governor of Indiana |
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| Oliver Morton Oliver Hazard Perry Morton Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton , commonly known as Oliver P. Morton, was a U.S. Republican Party politician from Indiana. He served as the 14th Governor of Indiana during the American Civil War, and was a stalwart ally of President Abraham Lincoln. During the war, Morton suppressed the... |
1867–1877 | Governor of Indiana, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there... |
1881–1887 | President of the United States President of the United States The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.... |
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| Charles W. Fairbanks Charles W. Fairbanks Charles Warren Fairbanks was a Senator from Indiana and the 26th Vice President of the United States .... |
1897–1905 | Vice President of the United States | |
| Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin Franklin Shively was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso. He taught school from 1874 to 1880, engaged in journalism from 1880 to 1884, and was secretary of the... |
1909–1916 | U.S. Representative | |
| Harry Stewart New Harry Stewart New Harry Stewart New was a U.S. politician, journalist, and Spanish-American War veteran.-Biography:Harry Stewart New was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 31, 1858, the son of John C. New and his wife, Melissa New... |
1917–1923 | United States Postmaster General United States Postmaster General The United States Postmaster General is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service. The office, in one form or another, is older than both the United States Constitution and the United States Declaration of Independence... |
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| Samuel M. Ralston Samuel M. Ralston Samuel Moffett Ralston was Democratic politician, the 28th Governor of and a United States Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana. Born into a large impoverished family, he took many jobs as a child including working in a coal mine... |
1923–1925 | Governor of Indiana | |
| Sherman Minton Sherman Minton Sherman "Shay" Minton was a Democratic United States Senator from Indiana and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was the most educated justice during his time on the Supreme Court, having attended Indiana University, Yale and the Sorbonne... |
1935–1941 | Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are the members of the Supreme Court of the United States other than the Chief Justice of the United States... |
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| Dan Quayle Dan Quayle James Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana.... |
1981–1989 | Vice President of the United States | |
| Dan Coats Dan Coats Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011.... |
1989–19992011–present | U.S. Representative, United States Ambassador to Germany United States Ambassador to Germany The United States has had diplomatic relations with the nation of Germany and its predecessor nation, the Kingdom of Prussia, since 1835. These relations were broken twice while Germany and the United States were at war... |
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| Evan Bayh Evan Bayh Birch Evans "Evan" Bayh III is a lawyer, advisor and former Democratic politician who served as the junior U.S. Senator from Indiana from 1999 to 2011. He earlier served as the 46th Governor of Indiana from 1989 to 1997. Bayh is a current Fox News contributor as of March 14, 2011.Bayh first held... |
1999–2011 | Governor of Indiana | |
Representatives
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| Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings Jonathan Jennings was the first Governor of Indiana and a nine-term congressman from Indiana. Born in Readington, New Jersey, he studied law with his brother before immigrating to Indiana in 1806 where he took part in land speculation... |
1809–1816 | Governor of Indiana Governor of Indiana The Governor of Indiana is the chief executive of the state of Indiana. The governor is elected to a four-year term, and responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the functions of many agencies of the Indiana state government. The governor also shares power with other statewide... |
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| Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon Ratliff Boon was the second Governor of Indiana from September 12 to December 5, 1822, taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings' after his election to Congress... |
1825–1827 | Governor of Indiana, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Lieutenant Governor of Indiana The Lieutenant Governor of Indiana is a constitutional office in the US State of Indiana. Republican Becky Skillman, whose term expires in January 2013, is the incumbent... |
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| John Wesley Davis John Wesley Davis John Wesley Davis was a doctor and a prominent U.S. politician during the 1840s.-Early life and education:... |
1825–1827 | Governor of the territory of Oregon, United States Ambassador to China United States Ambassador to China The United States Ambassador to China is the chief American diplomat to People's Republic of China . The United States has sent diplomatic representatives to China since 1844, when Caleb Cushing, as Commissioner, negotiated the Treaty of Wanghia. Commissioners represented the United States in... |
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| George H. Proffit George H. Proffit George H. Proffit was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Proffit completed preparatory studies.He moved to Petersburg, Indiana, in 1828.... |
1839–1843 | United States Ambassador to Brazil United States Ambassador to Brazil The following is a list of Ambassadors of the United States, or other chiefs of mission, to Brazil. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:... |
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| David Wallace | 1841–1843 | Governor of Indiana, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| Caleb B. Smith | 1843–1849 | United States Secretary of the Interior United States Secretary of the Interior The United States Secretary of the Interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior.The US Department of the Interior should not be confused with the concept of Ministries of the Interior as used in other countries... |
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| Willis A. Gorman Willis A. Gorman Willis Arnold Gorman was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
1849–1853 | Governor of the territory of Minnesota | |
| James H. Lane | 1853–1855 | United States Senator from Kansas | |
| Schuyler Colfax Schuyler Colfax Schuyler Colfax, Jr. was a United States Representative from Indiana , Speaker of the House of Representatives , and the 17th Vice President of the United States . To date, he is one of only two Americans to have served as both House speaker and vice president.President Ulysses S... |
1855–1869 | Vice President of the United States Vice President of the United States The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term... |
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| James Wilson | 1857–1861 | United States Ambassador to Venezuela United States Ambassador to Venezuela The following is a list of United States ambassadors, or other chiefs of mission, to Venezuela. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-Ambassadors:... |
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| Albert G. Porter Albert G. Porter Albert Gallatin Porter was an American politician who served as the 19th Governor of Indiana from 1881 to 1885 and as a United States Congressman from 1859 to 1863. Originally a Democrat, he joined the Republican Party in 1856 after being expelled by the pro-slavery faction of the Democratic Party... |
1859–1863 | United States Ambassador to Italy United States Ambassador to Italy Since 1840, the United States has had diplomatic representation in the Italian Republic and its predecessor nation, the Kingdom of Italy, with a break in relations from 1941 to 1944 while Italy and the U.S. were at war during World War II. The U.S. Mission to Italy is headed by the Embassy of the... , Governor of Indiana |
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| Ebenezer Dumont Ebenezer Dumont Ebenezer Dumont was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
1863–1867 | Governor of the territory of Idaho | |
| Thomas N. Stilwell Thomas N. Stilwell Thomas Neel Stilwell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Stilwell, Ohio, he attended Oxford and College Hill Colleges, where he studied law.... |
1863–1867 | United States Ambassador to Venezuela | |
| James N. Tyner | 1869–1875 | United States Postmaster General United States Postmaster General The United States Postmaster General is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service. The office, in one form or another, is older than both the United States Constitution and the United States Declaration of Independence... |
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| James D. Williams James D. Williams James Douglas Williams , nicknamed Blue Jeans Bill, was a farmer and Democratic politician who held public office in Indiana for four decades, and was the only farmer elected as the Governor of Indiana, serving from 1877 to 1880... |
1875–1876 | Governor of Indiana | |
| Leonidas Sexton Leonidas Sexton Leonidas Sexton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Rushville, Indiana, Sexton attended the public schools of his native county and was graduated from Jefferson College , Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1847.He studied law in Rushville and in 1848 and 1849 attended the Cincinnati Law... |
1877–1879 | Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| George W. Steele George Washington Steele George Washington Steele was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who twice served as a Congressman for Indiana, from 1881 to 1889 and again from 1895 to 1903... |
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| Alvin P. Hovey | 1887–1889 | United States Ambassador to Peru United States Ambassador to Peru The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to Peru. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:... , Governor of Indiana |
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| Frank Hanly Frank Hanly James Franklin Hanly was a United States politician who served as a congressman from Indiana from 1895 until 1897, and was the 26th Governor of Indiana from 1905 to 1909... |
1895–1897 | Governor of Indiana | |
| Newton W. Gilbert Newton W. Gilbert Newton Whiting Gilbert was a politician from Indiana. He was the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, member of the Indiana State Senate, a representative in the United States House of Representatives, and Acting Governor-General of the Philippines from September 1, 1913 to October 6, 1913.-Notes:... |
1905–1907 | Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| Joseph W. Barr Joseph W. Barr Joseph Walker Barr was an American businessman and politician.Born in Bicknell, Indiana, he graduated from DePauw University in 1939, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and earned a master's degree in economics from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1941.He served... |
1959–1961 | United States Secretary of the Treasury United States Secretary of the Treasury The Secretary of the Treasury of the United States is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, which is concerned with financial and monetary matters, and, until 2003, also with some issues of national security and defense. This position in the Federal Government of the United... |
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| Timothy J. Roemer Timothy J. Roemer Timothy John "Tim" Roemer is an American political figure, who previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of India... |
1991–2003 | United States Ambassador to India United States Ambassador to India American Embassy New Delhi was established Nov 1, 1946, with George R. Merrell as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.-Chiefs of Mission to India:-See also:*Embassy of India, Washington, D.C.*India – United States relations*Foreign relations of India... |
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