Black agreed to resign his seat just after the opening of the 54th Congress so that a new election could be held. In the October 1895 special election, Black prevailed over Watson again, and thus took his seat back to fill the vacancy caused by his own resignation. He served in the House until 1897, not being a candidate for renomination in 1896.
Black concurred to vacate his post at the outset of the 54th Congress so that a fresh contest could be held, and subsequently regained his seat by defeating Watson once more in the October 1895 special election. He continued to represent the House until 1897, not being a candidate for re-election in 1896.