Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
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Although confirmed 92-7, Rockefeller did not make an impact as Vice President and subsequently withdrew from President Ford's re-election ticket.
Explore the votes of Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African-American man elected to the Senate
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