When was it published?

December 25, 1827 in Richmond Enquirer

Domestic News December 25, 1827

Richmond Enquirer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Ward, Blackburn, John Jones, Sanders, Helm

Q: What keywords are associated?

Speaker Election, Kentucky House, Jackson Party, Adams Party, Tie Vote

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Frankfort, Kentucky, the House of Representatives failed to elect a Speaker on Monday, with tied votes between Jackson candidate Ward (48) and Adams candidate Blackburn (48) after two ballots and a late vote. Actual party strengths: 51 Jackson, 49 Adams. John Jones voted for the administration candidate.

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Legislative.-We learn from Frankfort, that the House of Representatives did not succeed in electing a Speaker on Monday. Messrs. Ward & Blackburn were the candidates, the former for Jackson, and the latter for Adams. On the first ballot the vote was 47 to 47. On the second ballot Ward 48, Blackburn 47-but, according to the coalition tactics, another member friendly to the administration arrived, claimed the right to vote, and was permitted to vote after the second ballot was taken, and another tie was the consequence--48 for Ward, 48 for Blackburn. The Jackson member from Woodford, voted for the administration candidate, and two members were absent, Messrs. Sanders and Helm. The actual strength of parties in the House is 51 for Jackson, 49 for Adams.—[It will be recollected that the Adams Editors in this state claimed a majority of 18 or 20 in the House of Representatives of Kentucky!

Our friend John Jones, Esq. voted, (in pursuance of the will of his constituents, no doubt.) for the administration candidate for Speaker. [Lou. Ado.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Speaker Election Kentucky House Jackson Party Adams Party Tie Vote

What entities or persons were involved?

Ward Blackburn John Jones Sanders Helm

Where did it happen?

Frankfort

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Frankfort

Event Date

Monday

Key Persons

Ward Blackburn John Jones Sanders Helm

Outcome

tied votes: first ballot 47-47, second 48-48 after late vote; no speaker elected; party strengths 51 jackson, 49 adams

Event Details

House of Representatives did not elect Speaker; candidates Ward (Jackson) and Blackburn (Adams); Jackson member from Woodford voted for administration; two members absent