Representative Burton Erwin Sweet

Burton Erwin Sweet (born December 10, 1867) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa. He represented Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District and is recorded as a historical member of Congress. His service in the U.S. House began on December 6, 1915, and concluded on March 3, 1923, spanning a significant portion of the World War I and immediate postwar era in American politics.

Sweet served a total of four terms in Congress as a Representative from Iowa. During this period, he sat in the House as a member of the Republican Party, reflecting the political alignment of his district and state at the time. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, or leadership roles are not listed in the available record, his continuous service across four terms indicates sustained electoral support in Iowa’s 3rd District. After March 3, 1923, he left office and is noted in the present record as a former member of Congress.