Admitted into the union in 1819 , it first appointed members in the 18th United States Congress in 1823 .
Alabama is typical of most southern states in its pattern , although there are a few interesting deviations .
Admitted into the union in 1819 , Alabama first appointed members in the 18th United States Congress in 1823 .
Alabama is typical of most southern states in its pattern , although there are a few interesting deviations .