sentences:  Swann graduated from Columbia Law School in 1886, was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in New York City.He entered politics as a member of Tammany Hall.Swann was elected as a Democrat to the 57th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Amos J. Cummings and served from December 1, 1902, to March 3, 1903.