Massachusetts 1803 U.S. Senate, Special

Office:
U.S. Senate (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Senator
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Massachusetts 1803 U.S. Senate, Special
Date:
1803
State:
Massachusetts
Type:
Special
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
Candidates:
Timothy Pickering, Thompson Skinner, Nicholas Tillinghast, Henry Knox, Benjamin Pickman
Candidates: Timothy PickeringThompson SkinnerNicholas TillinghastHenry KnoxBenjamin Pickman
Affiliation:FederalistRepublicanFederalistFederalistFederalist
Final Result: 5249911
House of Representatives[1]5249911

Notes:

[1]"Yesterday, agreeably to previous assignment, the H. of R. proceeded to the choice, and in concurrence with the Senate, the Hon. Timothy Pickering was elected, for two years after this day ... On the first trial, the whole number of votes were 112, of which 57 were necessary to make a choice." The Independent Chronicle (Boston, MA). March 3, 1803.

References:

The Independent Chronicle (Boston, MA). March 3, 1803.

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