From statehood in 1867 until 1883, Nebraska had only one congressional district. Its representative was elected at-large statewide.
| Nebraska's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1867 |
| Eliminated | 1880 |
| Years active | 1867-1883 |
In 1883, after the 1880 census, Nebraska was apportioned more representatives who were elected from geographically based districts, thereby obviating the need for an at-large representative.
List of members representing the district
edit| Member | Party | Years of Service | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established March 2, 1867 | ||||
 Turner M. Marquett (Plattsmouth) |
Republican | March 2, 1867 – March 3, 1867 |
39th | Previously elected delegate from the Territory of Nebraska to the United States Congress. Elected in June 1866 in special election in anticipation of Nebraska's admission to the Union (March 1, 1867). Retired. |
 John Taffe (Omaha) |
Republican | March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 |
40th 41st 42nd |
Elected in October 1866. Re-elected in 1868. Re-elected in 1870. Retired. |
 Lorenzo Crounse (Fort Calhoun) |
Republican | March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1877 |
43rd 44th |
Elected in 1872. Re-elected in 1874. Retired. |
 Frank Welch (Norfolk) |
Republican | March 4, 1877 – September 4, 1878 |
45th | Elected in 1876. Died. |
| Vacant | September 4, 1878 – November 5, 1878 |
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 Thomas Jefferson Majors (Peru) |
Republican | November 5, 1878 – March 3, 1879 |
Elected to finish Welch's term. Claimed to be (unrecognised) second member of Nebraska's House delegation. | |
 Edward K. Valentine (West Point) |
Republican | March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 |
46th 47th |
Elected in 1878. Re-elected in 1880. Redistricted to the 3rd district. |
| District eliminated March 4, 1883 | ||||
References
edit- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present