Confederate States Congress
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The Congress of the Confederate States was the legislative body of the Confederate States of America. It existed during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Like the United States Congress, the Confederate Congress consisted of two parts. The upper house was the Senate. It was made up of two senators from each state who were chosen by their state legislatures. The lower house was called the House of Representatives. Its members were elected by the citizens of the individual states.
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Confederate States Congress | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Senate, House of Representatives |
Leadership | |
President of the Senate | |
President pro tempore | Robert Hunter |
President pro tempore ad interim | William Graham |
Thomas Bocock | |
William Parish Chilton | |
Seats | 135 26 Senators 109 Representatives |
Meeting place | |
State Capitol Richmond, Virginia |
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