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Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912

Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912, Page 172

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170 the orator uttered in the senate. Mr. Nesmith served but the unexpired term in the house and again returned to the farm in Oregon. Charles R. Buckalew of Pennsylvania after serving in the state legislature both as a representative and senator was elected to the United States senate by a majority of one vote. Simon Cameron had appeared as candidate as the only republican who might command the one democratic majority vote and possibly others. His nomination and the contest which followed led to an eruption that not only prevented any democratic support, but Buckalew was elected. 1 He took his seat Jan 15, 1863. Mr. Buckalew was one of the minority party and became conspicuous for his opposition to the 1 McClure. Lincoln and Men of War Times.
 
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