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unusual facts about 16th Congress



Daniel Udree

He was elected to the 16th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph Hiester and served from December 26, 1820 to March 3, 1821.

Jesse B. Thomas

He served as chairman on the Committee on Public Lands in the 16th and 18th Congresses.

Maine's 1st congressional district special election, 1820

Under the act admitting Maine as a state, seven seats were moved from Massachusetts to Maine for the 17th Congress, and any vacancies in the 16th Congress that arose in seats held by residents of Maine were to be filled by residents of the new state.

Vermont's 2nd congressional district

After the 16th Congress, Vermont returned to electing Congressmen from districts.

Vermont's 4th congressional district

After the 16th Congress, Vermont returned to electing Congressmen from districts

William Woodbridge

Woodbridge became Michigan Territory's first Delegate, serving in the 16th Congress from March 4, 1819, to his resignation on August 9, 1820 due to illness in his family.


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