Tristam Burges served as a Representative from Rhode Island in the United States Congress from 1825 to 1835. A member of the Anti Jacksonian Party, Tristam Burges contributed to the legislative process during 5 terms in office.

Tristam Burges’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Tristam Burges participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.