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November 17, 1820 in Richmond Enquirer

Domestic News November 17, 1820

Richmond Enquirer

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Speaker Election, House Representatives, Ballot Failure, Political Deadlock

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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On November 15, the U.S. House of Representatives failed in 19 attempts to elect a Speaker, with the outcome as uncertain as the first ballot. The deadlock stems from issues beyond personal popularity or Republican-Federalist lines, and observers hope the tensions resolve soon. One candidate was one vote short, another two votes short.

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November 15.--From the report of the Proceedings in the House of Representatives, it will be seen that the 19 attempts which have been made to elect a Speaker have so far failed: and it is almost as uncertain as on the first ballot, who will be the Speaker. It is obvious to every observer, that the question is not one of personal popularity, nor of Republican or Federalist. We wish it had been either the one or the other; and most sincerely do we hope that the feelings, which have pervaded and influenced this extraordinary Election may not endure beyond its termination. The most striking abstract facts, in regard to the Election, are, that one of the gentlemen voted for has been within one vote, and another within two votes, of being elected.

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Politics Appointment

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Speaker Election House Representatives Ballot Failure Political Deadlock

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Event Date

November 15

Outcome

19 failed attempts; one candidate within one vote, another within two votes of election

Event Details

The House of Representatives has made 19 unsuccessful attempts to elect a Speaker, with uncertainty persisting as in the first ballot. The issue transcends personal popularity and Republican-Federalist divisions, influenced by extraordinary feelings hoped to end with the election.