Massachusetts 1813 U.S. Senate, Special

Office:
U.S. Senate (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Senator
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Massachusetts 1813 U.S. Senate, Special
Date:
1813
State:
Massachusetts
Type:
Special
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
Candidates:
Christopher Gore, William King, scattering
Candidates: Christopher Gore[1]William Kingscattering
Affiliation:Federalist
Final Result: [2]38110102
State Senate[3]2410-
House of Representatives357-102

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"The resignation of Mr. Lloyd, as Senator in Congress, and the appointment of the Hon. Mr. Gore in his room till the meeting of the Legislature, being communicated by his Excellency, the House proceeded to the choice of a Senator for three years, when the Hon. Christopher Gore was chosen, and sent to the Senate for concurrence." Salem Gazette (Salem, MA). June 1, 1813.
[3]In the Senate: Whole number of votes was 34. 18 votes are necessary to make a choice.

References:

Salem Gazette (Salem, MA). June 1, 1813.
Hampden Federalist (Springfield, MA). June 3, 1813.
The Virginia Patriot (Richmond, VA). June 11, 1813.

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