Pennsylvania's 31st congressional district
Pennsylvania's 31st congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1903 |
Eliminated | 1950 |
Years active | 1903-1953 |
Pennsylvania's 31st congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives. It existed from 1903 to 1953.
Geography[edit]
Created in 1903, the district served portions of the city of Pittsburgh. The district later expanded to serve portions of Allegheny County
Boundaries in 1903[edit]
During the 58th Congress, the district served Pittsburgh Wards 1-19 and Ward 23.[1]
Boundaries in 1950[edit]
During the 81st Congress, the district served Wards 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, and 32 in Pittsburgh and the following portions of Allegheny County.[2]
Population[edit]
- 188,099 (1900 census)
- 295,063 (1940 census)
History[edit]
This district was created in 1903, then eliminated in 1953.
List of representatives[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Official Congressional Directory. 53rd Congress, Special Session (1903). Page 109.
- ^ Official Congressional Directory. 81st Congress, 2d Session (1950). Page 117.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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