sentences:  He served in the 12th United States Congress (March 4, 1811 to March 3, 1813).Bleecker did not run for reelection in 1812, and resumed practicing law.In 1814 and 1815 he served in the New York State Assembly, where he worked with Governor Daniel D. Tompkins to provide funding for New York troops taking part in the War of 1812.