Representative James Adam Bede

James Adam Bede (born January 13, 1856) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota. He represented Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District and served as a federal legislator in the early twentieth century. His service in Congress places him among the historical members who helped shape Minnesota’s representation at the national level during that period.

Bede served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, holding office from November 9, 1903, to March 3, 1909. During this time, he sat as a Republican representative for the 8th District of Minnesota. Although specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not detailed in the available record, his tenure from 1903 to 1909 marks him as a significant figure in Minnesota’s congressional history.