Pennsylvania 1795 Speaker of the House

Office:: Speaker of the House (State)
Title:: Speaker of the House
Jurisdiction:: State

Label:: Pennsylvania 1795 Speaker of the House
Date:: 1795
State:: Pennsylvania
Type:: Legislative
Iteration:: First Ballot
Office/Role:: Speaker of the House/Speaker of the House
Candidates:: George Latimer, William Maclay, scattering

Candidates:	George Latimer [1]	William Maclay	scattering
Affiliation:	Federalist
Final Result: [2]	34	13	2
House of Representatives	34	13	2

Notes:

[1]Elected.

[2]"A quorum met, 49 members present. Several returns were read. It was moved by Mr. Morgan that the house proceeded to the choice of a speaker. Mr. Smilie objected, as the house might be fuller to morrow. Precedent was cited in favor of proceeding." The New-York Journal, and Patriotic Register (New York, NY). December 5, 1795.

References:

The New-York Journal, and Patriotic Register (New York, NY). December 5, 1795.

The Western Telegraphe, and Washington Advertiser (Washington, PA). December 15, 1795.

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