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December 22, 1855
Bradford Reporter
Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Ongoing deadlock in U.S. Congress over electing a Speaker, with Banks at 106 votes, Richardson at 73, and no resolution in sight; references 1849 precedent when Cobb was elected on 63rd ballot.
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CONGRESS.
No Speaker yet! is the exclamation upon every one's lips, upon the arrival of the mail— nor do we see any immediate prospect of the organization of Congress, unless the disposition on the part of the Anti-Nebraska members, who refuse to vote for Banks, to make explanations, be deemed a symptom of their finally voting right. The last ballot stood Richardson, 73; Banks, 106: Fuller, 38: Scattering, 6.
The vote for Banks stands firm, and will not waver, his friends being determined to throw the responsibility of the election of a dough-face, should one be successful, upon the recreant Anti-Nebraska men, who stand out. The friends of Richardson, say they will not compromise; so the question is very far from a solution. We believe that Banks will ultimately be chosen.
The present protracted struggle and failure to elect, is not without its precedent. In 1849, Howell COBB was chosen upon the 63d ballot, on the 22d day of December, under the plurality rule.
No Speaker yet! is the exclamation upon every one's lips, upon the arrival of the mail— nor do we see any immediate prospect of the organization of Congress, unless the disposition on the part of the Anti-Nebraska members, who refuse to vote for Banks, to make explanations, be deemed a symptom of their finally voting right. The last ballot stood Richardson, 73; Banks, 106: Fuller, 38: Scattering, 6.
The vote for Banks stands firm, and will not waver, his friends being determined to throw the responsibility of the election of a dough-face, should one be successful, upon the recreant Anti-Nebraska men, who stand out. The friends of Richardson, say they will not compromise; so the question is very far from a solution. We believe that Banks will ultimately be chosen.
The present protracted struggle and failure to elect, is not without its precedent. In 1849, Howell COBB was chosen upon the 63d ballot, on the 22d day of December, under the plurality rule.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Congress Speaker Election
Banks
Richardson
Anti Nebraska
Howell Cobb
What entities or persons were involved?
Banks
Richardson
Fuller
Howell Cobb
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Banks
Richardson
Fuller
Howell Cobb
Outcome
ongoing deadlock with last ballot: richardson 73, banks 106, fuller 38, scattering 6; no resolution yet, but belief banks will be chosen; historical precedent in 1849 with cobb elected on 63rd ballot.
Event Details
Protracted struggle in Congress to elect a Speaker, with Anti-Nebraska members refusing to vote for Banks; votes firm for Banks, Richardson supporters unwilling to compromise; organization delayed pending resolution.