States held the 1858–59 United States House of Representatives elections between June 7, 1858, and December 1, 1859, during President James Buchanan's term. Each state set a date for its elections to
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William Pennington
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William Pennington was an American politician and lawyer. He was the 13th governor of New Jersey from 1837 to 1843. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives, during which he se
1858–59 United States House of Representatives elections
…become Speaker of the United States House of Representatives due to his association with The Impending Crisis. Sherman eventually withdrew in favor of William Pennington, who was elected. Republicans were united in opposing slavery in the territories and fugitive slave laws, while rejecting the abrogation of the Missouri…
Portrait of William Pennington