Charles Rollin Buckalew

Democrat Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

December 28, 1821 (77 years old)

Birthday

May 19, 1899

Death

American politician, lawyer, and diplomat from Pennsylvania.
Served one term in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869.
Advocated for proportional representation and cumulative voting.
Held three nonconsecutive terms in the Pennsylvania Senate between 1851 and 1870.
Served two consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891.
Appointed as Minister Resident to Ecuador from 1858 to 1861.
Played a significant role in promoting cumulative voting, influencing its adoption in various jurisdictions.
Involved in various political and legal reforms, including revising Pennsylvania’s penal code.
Unsuccessful candidate for governor of Pennsylvania in 1872.
Authored a book titled “Proportional Representation” in 1872, compiling his writings and speeches on the topic.
Resumed legal practice after leaving Congress and passed away in 1899.