Elector. to Congress.

1845. Polk President.
Texas admitted as a
state.

1846. Elected to 1846-48. War with Mexico.
Congress.

1847. Douglas elected
U.S. Senator; moved
to Chicago.

1848. Presidential
Elector.

1849. Taylor President.

1850. Death of
Calhoun.

1850. Fillmore President.
Clay's Compromise
Measure.

1852. Death of Clay
and of Webster.

1853. Douglas 1853. Pierce President.
reelected Senator.