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Theodore Medad Pomeroy (December 31, 1824 – March 23, 1905) was an American businessman and politician from New York who served as the 26th speaker of the United States House of Representatives for one day, from March 3, 1869, to March 4, 1869, the shortest American speakership term.
Oct 5, 2023 · The shortest tenure of any speaker of the House of Representatives was a single day. Theodore M. Pomeroy had put many years into his congressional career. First elected in 1861 (per the House History, Art, and Archives), the New York congressman quickly made a name for himself.
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Theodore Medad Pomeroy (December 31, 1824 – March 23, 1905) was an American businessman and politician from New York who served as the 26th speaker of the United States House of Representatives for one day, from March 3, 1869, to March 4, 1869, the shortest American speakership term.
Mar 3, 2017 · On this day in 1869, the House of Representatives elected Rep. Theodore Pomeroy (R-N.Y.) as its 30th speaker. Pomeroy served for only one day, the final one of the 40th Congress. He set a record...
Mar 3, 2009 · Theodore Pomeroy (R-N.Y.) was elected speaker of the House on March 3, 1869, but resigned the next day after being sworn in as vice president. He was a well-liked politician who served in the Civil War and later became a businessman and mayor.
Oct 5, 2023 · An undated portrait of Rep. Theodore Pomeroy, R-New York, who still holds the record for having the shortest House Speaker term in U.S. history.
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US Congressman. He was elected to represent New York's 24th and 25th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1861 to March 3, 1869. On the last day of his term, March 3, 1869, he was elected as Speaker of the House, which he served for one day.
