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October 29, 1838
The Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Samuel S. Phelps of Middlebury, Vermont, elected by state legislature as US Senator for six years starting March 4, replacing Benjamin Swift. Phelps won House vote 107-96 on 16th ballot and Senate 14-12.
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VERMONT SENATOR.--The Hon. Samuel S. Phelps, of Middlebury, has been elected a Senator in Congress by the Legislature of the State of Vermont, for the term of six years from the 4th of March next, in place of Hon. Benjamin Swift, whose term of service will then expire. Mr. Phelps was chosen by the House of Representatives on the sixteenth ballot by the following vote:--Phelps 107; Allen 20; Kellogg (Locofoco) 76. In the Senate, the vote stood for Phelps 14--all others, 12. Mr. Phelps is now one of the assistant Justices of the Supreme Court.--Hartford Courant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Vermont Senator
Samuel Phelps
Election
Legislature Vote
Benjamin Swift
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel S. Phelps
Benjamin Swift
Allen
Kellogg
Where did it happen?
Vermont
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vermont
Event Date
For The Term Of Six Years From The 4th Of March Next
Key Persons
Samuel S. Phelps
Benjamin Swift
Allen
Kellogg
Outcome
phelps elected by house 107 (phelps), 20 (allen), 76 (kellogg); senate 14 (phelps), 12 (others)
Event Details
Hon. Samuel S. Phelps of Middlebury elected Senator in Congress by Vermont Legislature on sixteenth ballot in House and by vote in Senate, replacing Hon. Benjamin Swift whose term expires. Phelps currently assistant Justice of Supreme Court.