Idaho Territory's at-large congressional district
Idaho Territory's at-large congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1864, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
Eliminated | 1890, as a result of statehood |
Years active | 1864–1890 |
Idaho Territory's at-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Idaho Territory, which was originally created from parts of the Washington Territory and Dakota Territory in 1863. In 1864, parts of the territory were ceded back to the Dakota Territory and another part was reorganized into the Montana Territory. The boundaries of the territory were changed again in 1868 when the Wyoming Territory was created.[1]
After Idaho's admission to the Union as the 43rd state by act of Congress on July 3, 1890, this district was dissolved and replaced by Idaho's at-large congressional district.[1]
List of members representing the district
On March 3, 1863, an act of Congress gave Idaho Territory the authority to elect a Congressional delegate, although the first delegate did not take his seat until 1864.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b "The Creation of the Territory of Idaho" (PDF). Idaho State Historical Society. March 1969. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
- ^ "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Archived from the original on April 23, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
- ^ "House History". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ID Territorial Delegate Race - Oct 31, 1863".