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Now that we are into the current two-party era, let's also keep a running tab of Democrats and Republicans.
The Honorable Philemon Herbert (Democrat-California) (1856) -- Arrested for manslaughter; imprisoned prior to trial; acquitted. Resolution to refer the case to the Judiciary Committee was tabled. California - 1
Democrats - 1; Republicans - 0
The Honorable Preston S. Brooks (Democrat-South Carolina) (1856) -- Assaulted Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts on the Senate floor after the Senate had adjourned; nearly killed him. Expulsion resolution failed; he resigned, and was re-elected. South Carolina - 1
Democrats - 2; Republicans - 0
The Honorable Lawrence Keitt (Democrat-South Carolina) (1856) -- Brooks' accomplice. Censured; resigned, and re-elected. South Carolina -- 2
Democrats - 3; Republicans - 0
The Honorable Henry Edmundson (Democrat-Virginia) (1856) -- Another accomplice of Brooks. Censure resolution failed. Virginia - 2
Democrats - 4; Republicans - 0
The Honorable Orsamus Matteson (Republican-New York) (1857) -- Charged with "defaming the character of the House (he accepted money in exchange for supporting a Minnesota land bill). Censured; expulsion bill tabled. Resigned; then re-elected. New York - 1.
Democrats - 4; Republicans - 1
The Honorable William A. Gilbert (Whig-New York) (1857) -- same charge as Matteson: accepted money to support legislation. Expulsion resolution tabled because Gilbert resigned. New York - 2
The Honorable Francis S. Edwards (American-New York) (1857) -- same charge as Matteson and Gilbert. Expulsion resolution table because Edwards had resigned. New York - 3
The Honorable William W. Welch (America-Connecticut) (1857) -- same charge as Matteson, Gilbert, and Edwards. Insufficient evidence to expel. Connecticut - 2
The Honorable Orsamus Matteson (Republican-New York) (1858) -- charge of corruption during preceding Congress; see above. Expulsion resolution tabled; re-elected after his resignation. New York - 4
Democrats - 4; Republicans - 2
Representative-elect John W. Reid (Democrat-Missouri) (1861) -- charged with "taken up arms against" the government of the United States. Expelled. Missouri - 1
Democrats - 5; Republicans - 2
The Honorable Henry C. Burnett (Democrat-Kentucky) (1861) -- charged with "open rebellion against the government of the United States." Expelled. Kentucky - 3
Democrats - 6; Republicans - 2
The Honorable Alexander Long (Democrat-Ohio) (1864) -- charged with supporting recognition of the independence of the Confederacy in a speech on the floor of the House. Censured. Ohio - 4
Democrats - 7; Republicans - 2
The Honorable Benjamin G. Harris (Democrat-Maryland) (1864) -- charged with encouraging the Confederacy during the floor debate to expel Rep. Long. Censured. Maryland - 1
Democrats - 8; Republicans - 2
The Honorable John W. Chanler (Democrat-New York) (1866) -- charged with attempting "a gross insult to the House" by proposing a resolution supporting a presidential veto. Censured. New York - 5
Democrats - 9; Republicans - 2
The Honorable Lovell H. Rousseau (Unionist-Kentucky) (1866) -- Charged with assaulting Rep. Josiah Grinnell (Iowa) with a can outside the Capitol for alleged insult spoken during debate. Censured; resigned, then re-elected. Kentucky - 4
The Honorable John W. Hunter (unknown-New York) (1867) --charged with insulting another Member during debate. Censured. New York - 6
The Honorable Fernando Wood (Democrat-New York) (1869) -- Described Reconstruction legislation as a "monstrosity." Censured. New York - 7
Democrats - 10; Republicans - 2
Territorial Delegate Edward D. Holbrook (Democrat - Idaho) -- stated in debate that another Member made false assertions. Censured. Idaho - 1.
Democrats - 11; Republicans - 2
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