He studied law and was admitted to the bar but did not engage in extensive practice.

Moving to Iowa, he entered into the banking business in Council Bluffs in 1856.

[1][2] In 1882, Pusey became the first Democrat elected to Congress from southwestern Iowa since the outbreak of the Civil War, defeating Republican nominee (and future Congressman) Albert R.

He retained the Democratic nomination but was defeated by Republican Joseph Lyman.

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