Former U.S. House district in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's 31st congressional district |
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Created | 1903 |
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Eliminated | 1950 |
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Years active | 1903-1953 |
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Pennsylvania's 31st congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives. It existed from 1903 to 1953.
Geography[edit]
Created in 1903, the district served portions of the city of Pittsburgh. The district later expanded to serve portions of Allegheny County
Boundaries in 1903[edit]
During the 58th Congress, the district served Pittsburgh Wards 1-19 and Ward 23.[1]
Boundaries in 1950[edit]
During the 81st Congress, the district served Wards 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, and 32 in Pittsburgh and the following portions of Allegheny County.[2]
Population[edit]
History[edit]
This district was created in 1903, then eliminated in 1953.
List of representatives[edit]
Representative
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Party
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Years
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Cong ress
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Electoral history
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District established March 4, 1903
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Henry K. Porter (Pittsburgh)
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Independent Republican
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March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
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58th
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Elected in 1902. Lost re-nomination.
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James F. Burke (Pittsburgh)
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Republican
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March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1915
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59th 60th 61st 62nd 63rd
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Elected in 1904. Re-elected in 1906. Re-elected in 1908. Re-elected in 1910. Re-elected in 1912. Retired.
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John M. Morin (Pittsburgh)
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Republican
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March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1923
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64th 65th 66th 67th
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Redistricted from the At-large district and re-elected in 1914. Re-elected in 1916. Re-elected in 1918 Re-elected in 1920. Redistricted to the 34th district.
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Adam M. Wyant (Greensburg)
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Republican
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March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933
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68th 69th 70th 71st 72nd
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Redistricted from the 22nd district and re-elected in 1922. Re-elected in 1924. Re-elected in 1926. Re-elected in 1928. Re-elected in 1930. Lost re-election.
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M. Clyde Kelly (Edgewood)
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Republican
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March 3, 1933 – January 3, 1935
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73rd
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Redistricted from the 33rd district and re-elected in 1932. Lost re-election.
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James L. Quinn (Braddock)
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Democratic
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January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939
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74th 75th
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Elected in 1934. Re-elected in 1936. Lost re-election.
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John McDowell (Wikinsburg)
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Republican
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January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941
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76th
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Elected in 1938. Lost re-election.
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Samuel A. Weiss (Glassport)
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Democratic
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January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1943
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77th
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Elected in 1940. Redistricted to the 33rd district.
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Herman P. Eberharter (Pittsburgh)
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Democratic
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January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
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78th
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Redistricted from the 32nd district and re-elected in 1942. Redistricted to the 32nd district.
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James G. Fulton (Pittsburgh)
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Republican
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January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953
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79th 80th 81st 82nd
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Elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1946. Re-elected in 1948. Re-elected in 1950. Redistricted to the 27th district.
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District dissolved January 3, 1953
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References[edit]
- ^ Official Congressional Directory. 53rd Congress, Special Session (1903). Page 109.
- ^ Official Congressional Directory. 81st Congress, 2d Session (1950). Page 117.
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