Global political history

Global political history from 3000 BC to the 21st century – political leaders, elections, and more.

Members of the US House of Representatives from Rhode Island

Current congressional districts: 1st | 2nd.

Obsolete congressional districts: At-Large.


At-Large Congressional District of Rhode Island

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island’s At-Large Congressional District
Joseph Stanton, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 19 1739; d. December 15 1821.

Democratic-Republican Party

1801 – 1807


1st Congressional District of Rhode Island

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 6 1841; d. April 16 1915.

Republican Party

1879 – 1881

Fernand Joseph St Germain

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 9 1928; d. August 16 2014.

Democratic Party

1961 – 1989

David Nicola Cicilline

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 15 1961.

Democratic Party

2011 – 2023

Gabriel Felix Kofi “Gabe” Amo

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 11 1987.

Democratic Party

2023 – present


2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District
Nathan Fellows Dixon II

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 1 1812; d. April 11 1881.

Whig Party

1849 – 1851

Nathan Fellows Dixon II

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 1 1812; d. April 11 1881.

Republican Party

1863 – 1871

Peter Goelet Gerry

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 18 1879; d. October 31 1957.

Democratic Party

1913 – 1915

John Francis “Jack” Reed

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 12 1949.

Democratic Party

1991 – 1997