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#265Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) became the first American to preside over both houses of Congress. He was elected vice-president of the U.S. in 1868 while serving as speaker of the House of Representatives.
Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) became the first American to preside over both houses of Congress. He was elected vice-president of the U.S. in 1868 while serving as speaker of the House of Representatives.