Frank Bosworth Brandegee (1864 - 1924)

Born 8 Jul 1864 in New London, Connecticut, USA

Ancestors

Died 14 Oct 1924 at age 60 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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Preceded by William P. Frye Preceded by Orville H. Platt

Frank B. Brandegee President pro tempore of the US Senate 1912[1] US Senator (Class 3) from Connecticut[2] 1905—1924

Succeeded by James Paul Clarke Succeeded by Hiram Bingham III

Biography

Frank B. Brandegee is Notable.

Sources

1. ↑ William P. Frye resigned due to ill health on April 27, 1911. For the remainder of the 62nd Congress, the office rotated among five Senators. The Senate at that time was split between progressive Republicans,conservative Republicans, and Democrats. Each put forth a candidate, and the ballots were deadlocked until August when a compromise was reached. Democrat Augustus Bacon served as pro tempore for one day on August 14, 1911, and thereafter he and four Republicans rotated holding the seat for the remainder of the 62nd Congress. Brandegee served for 2 days, March 25, 1912 – March 26, 1912. — Wikipedia:List of Presidents pro tempore of the United States Senate
2. ↑ Died in office, seat vacant October 14, 1924 – December 15, 1924 when successor elected.

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