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How long was Abraham Lincoln a congressmen?
Lincoln served just one two-year term in Congress, from 1847 to 1849.
What state did Abraham Lincoln represent in congress?
Abraham Lincoln was elected as a House Representative to Congress from Illinois in 46 and only served one term. Lincoln ran for the US Senate from Illinois in '58, but lost to Stephen Douglas.
When did Abraham Lincoln elected to Congress?
Abraham Lincoln was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846. He served one term, representing Illinois's 7th congressional district from 1847 to 1849. During his time in Congress, he gained recognition for his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
What year was Abraham Lincoln in congress?
Lincoln was elected to the US House of Representatives as a congressman from Illinois in 1846. He served in that capacity the years of 1847 - 1849.
Was Franklin Pierce in Congress?
yes. Pierce served in Congress during Jackson' second term and then became US Senator.
What governmental positions did Lincoln serve?
Abraham Lincoln was in the Illinois General Assembly and one term in Congress before he became a president.
Which state was Abraham Lincoln living in when he was elected president?
Abraham Lincoln was from Illinois. He served one term in the House of Representatives from 1847 -1849.
Did Abraham Lincoln finish his first Presidential term?
Yes, he completed his first term and served about six weeks of his second term before he was killed.
How long has Paul Ryan been in congress?
He served his first term in congress beginning in 1998, and has been re-elected every time since then. In 2012, that means he as served in the House of Representatives for about 14 years.
Who was the first congressman to be elected president?
James Madison, the fourth president, served a term in Congress before he was President. He was the first president with experience in Congress.
Did Abraham Lincoln have any terms of his office?
Lincoln was elected to two terms, but he only served a few weeks of his second term before his assassination.
Who was the first president to be elected to congress after his term as president?
John Quincy Adams served one term as President then was elected to the House of Representatives in 1830. Andrew Johnson served as President, survived his impeachment and then served in the Senate beginning in 1874.
