@SirShawn Wilson, who gave us the income tax because 'revenue' was lost by the same Democrats reducing tarrifs on imports. Then came the installation of the private, non-government, elitist, banking group, The Federal Reserve. Because we care about the people. However much hate there is for Wilson or the Democrats, iI tell you t's not enough.
There are also a considerate amount of spouses who succeeded upon death of a senator/congressman, often by appointment but sometimes by special election: