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Congressional Readmission
- When
- 1870
- Where
- Federal Government
Congress resumed allowing elected Texas representatives into the federal government in 1870, despite the state not meeting all Reconstruction requirements.
The readmission was a significant political development that allowed Texas to regain its voice in Congress. This action was part of President Grant's efforts to bolster Reconstruction by prodding Congress to readmit Southern states, ensuring their constitutions protected every citizen's voting rights.
Sources
- Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Reconstruction era Wikipedia
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