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Albert Burleson
Democrat · House · Texas · 1899–1915
Albert Burleson was a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving 1899–1915. Cast 1,064 votes and missed 20.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 12
- Votes missed
- 20.2%
- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1937
Biography
Albert Sidney Burleson (June 7, 1863 – November 24, 1937) was a progressive Democrat who served as United States Postmaster General and Representative in Congress. He was a strong supporter of William Jennings Bryan and Woodrow Wilson and so Wilson appointed him to the cabinet role heading the U.S. Post Office. He expanded parcel post, rural free delivery, and air mail service.
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Terms in office
- House, Texas, 9th District1899–1903 · Democrat
- House, Texas, 10th District1903–1915 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “Albert Burleson (D-TX), House 1899–1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B001110/albert-burleson (accessed 2026-10-13).