Oregon Territory's at-large congressional district
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Oregon Territory's at-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Oregon Territory. In 1853, the northern half of the territory was reorganized into the Washington Territory.[1]
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Oregon Territory's at-large congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1848, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
Eliminated | 1859, as a result of statehood |
Years active | 1848–1859 |
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After Oregon's admission to the Union as the 33rd state by act of Congress on February 14, 1859, this district was dissolved and replaced by Oregon's at-large congressional district. At the same time, the eastern portion of the territory was annexed to the Washington Territory.[1]