Massachusetts 1802 Speaker of the House, Ballot 2
- Office:
- Speaker of the House (State)
- Title:
- Speaker of the House
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- Massachusetts 1802 Speaker of the House, Ballot 2
- Date:
- 1802
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- Second Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Speaker of the House/Speaker of the House
- Candidates:
- John Coffin Jones, Knox, Perez Morton, Bigelow
| Candidates: | John Coffin Jones[1] | Knox | Perez Morton | Bigelow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Federalist | Federalist | Republican | Federalist |
| Final Result: [2] | 77 | 34 | 22 | 12 |
| House of Representatives | 77 | 34 | 22 | 12 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]"The House proceeded to the choice of a Speaker.--At the first trial there was no choice ... At the second trial, the ballots taken were 145--73 making a choice; the Hon. JOHN COFFIN JONES, had 77, And was declared chosen. After a short address, he was conducted to the chair. [The other votes were for Gen. KNOX 34, PEREZ MORTON, Esq. 22, Hon. Mr. BIGELOW 12.]" Columbian Centinel. Massachusetts Federalist (Boston, MA). May 29, 1802.
References:
Columbian Centinel. Massachusetts Federalist (Boston, MA). May 29, 1802.
Courier of New Hampshire (Concord, NH). June 3, 1802.
The Telescope: or, American Herald (Leominster, MA). June 3, 1802.
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