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Seating in the House
- When
- December 12, 1870
- Where
- U.S. House of Representatives
Joseph H. Rainey was seated in the U.S. House of Representatives on December 12, 1870, becoming the first Black member of that chamber.
Rainey was seated on December 12, 1870, during the 41st Congress. This event marked his entry into the House, where he became the first Black person to serve in that specific legislative body. He was subsequently re-elected, serving multiple terms.
Sources
- Joseph Rainey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
- 41st United States Congress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-21
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