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After the war, Bourne began his political life as a member of the Rhode Island general assembly in 1789 and 1790. In 1799, Bourne was appointed to a committee to revise the state's militia laws. From 1783 to 1784, Bourne collected excise tax for Providence County. Then, between 1785 and 1789, he served as Justice of the Peace in Providence County. In 1789, with the Reverend James Manning, Bourne petitioned Congress regarding relief from import duties imposed upon Rhode Island as a foreign nation.
After Rhode Island ratified the ConstitutionLaw for the United States of America The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America and is the oldest written national constitution still in force. It was completed on September 17, 1787, with its adoption by the, Bourne was elected to the FirstDates of Sessions 1789-1791 The first session of this Congress took place in New York City from March 4, 1789 to September 29, 1789. The second session took place in New York City from January 4, 1790 to August 12, 1790. The third session took place in Ph through Third CongressesDates of Sessions 1793-1795 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from December 2, 1793 to June 9, 1794. The second session took place in Philadelphia from November 3, 1794 to March 3, 1795. Major Political Events The first time pr and as a Pro-Administration PartyThe term federalist can refer to different ideologies, depending on the locale. It usually has a link, close or not, to the concept of federalism. In Europe, especially in places like Switzerland, a federalist is a proponent of regional autonomy within a member to the FourthDates of Sessions 1795-1797 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from December 7, 1795 to June 1, 1796. The second session took place in Philadelphia from December 5, 1796 to March 3, 1797. Major Political Events John Adams defeat and Fifth CongressesFifth United States Congress This is currently a draft article. The text in this article is computer-generated. Links and spelling have to be verified. See WikiProject US Congress. 1797-1798 Major Political Events Officers Senate President of the Senate T. Bourne's congressional career dates from August 31, 1790 to 1796.
Upon returning to Rhode Island, Bourne was first appointed judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1801 and, then judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern Circuit.
Bourne died in Bristol, Rhode Island on September 17, 1808.