This addendum offers a few episodes that were depicted in print. Although the graphics are found on many websites, information about the events as well as others can be found on the History, Art & Archives website of the U.S. House of Representatives. Go directly to http://history.house.gov/HistoricalHighlight/Search?subject=Violence.
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In 1798, Rep. Roger Griswold, Conn., attacked Rep. Matthew Lyon, Vt., on the House floor After the House failed to expel Lyon for spitting tobacco juice at Griswold. |
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In 1856, Rep. Preston Brooks, S.C., severely beat Sen. Charles Sumner, Mass., in response to Sumner’s speech attacking slavery and pro-slavery senators. |
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In 1858, over 50 House members joined in a fight during a debate over Kansas’s pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution. |
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Brawling opposition political parties. |
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