sentences:  He was a member of the New York State Senate (29th District) in 1884 and 1885.Elected as a Republican to the 49th, 50th, and 51st United States Congresses, Baker was U.S. Representative for the thirtieth district of New York from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1891.He served as Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce during the 51st Congress.