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United States congressional delegations from Alabama
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Since Alabama became a U.S. state in 1819, it has sent congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms. Before becoming a state, the Alabama Territory elected a non-voting delegate at-large to Congress from 1818 to 1819.
These are tables of congressional delegations from Alabama to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
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Current delegation
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Alabama's current congressional delegation in the 119th Congress consists of its two senators, both of whom are Republicans, and its seven representatives: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats.
The current dean of the Alabama delegation is Representative Robert Aderholt, having served in the U.S. Congress since 1997.
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United States Senate
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United States House of Representatives
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1818–1819: 1 non-voting delegate
Starting on January 29, 1818, Alabama Territory sent a non-voting delegate to the House.
1819–1823: 1 seat
After statehood on December 14, 1819, Alabama had one seat in the House.
1823–1833: 3 seats
Following the 1820 census, Alabama had three seats.
1833–1843: 5 seats
Following the 1830 census, Alabama had five seats. During the 27th Congress, those seats were all elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.
1843–1863: 7 seats
Following the 1840 census, Alabama resumed the use of districts, now increased to seven.
1863–1873: 6 seats
Following the 1860 census, Alabama was apportioned six seats.
1873–1893: 8 seats
Following the 1870 census, Alabama was apportioned eight seats. From 1873 to 1877, the two new seats were elected at large, statewide. After 1877, however, the entire delegation was redistricted.
1893–1913: 9 seats
Following the 1890 census, Alabama was apportioned nine seats.
1913–1933: 10 seats
Following the 1910 census, Alabama was apportioned ten seats. At first, the extra seat was elected at-large. Starting with the 1916 elections, the seats were redistricted and a tenth district was added.
1933–1963: 9 seats
Following the 1930 census, Alabama was apportioned nine seats.
1963–1973: 8 seats
Following the 1960 census, Alabama was apportioned eight seats. During the 88th Congress, those seats were all elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.
1973–present: 7 seats
Since the 1970 census, Alabama has been apportioned seven seats.
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Key
| Democratic (D) |
| Democratic-Republican (DR) |
| Greenback (GB) |
| Jacksonian (J) |
| Know Nothing (KN) |
| National Republican (NR) |
| Nullifier (N) |
| Populist (Pop) |
| Republican (R) |
| Union (U) |
| Whig (W) |
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Notes
- George S. Houston presented credentials as a senator-elect on February 9, 1866, but was not permitted to take his seat, Alabama having not been re-admitted to the Union.
- The seat was vacant from August 8, 1913, to May 11, 1914. Henry D. Clayton was appointed to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph F. Johnston in 1913, but his appointment was challenged and withdrawn. Franklin Potts Glass Sr. was also appointed to the seat, but the U.S. Senate voted not to seat him.
- Supported the Jackson faction in the 1824 United States presidential election
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