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March 4, 1801
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The U.S. House of Representatives held repeated ballots for President in February 1801, with votes divided between Thomas Jefferson (8) and Aaron Burr (6), plus two divided, until Jefferson's election on the 36th ballot on February 17.
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Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Saturday, February 14.
The House proceeded to the 31st, 32d, and 33d ballot for President, but the result was invariably 8 for Jefferson, 6 for Burr, two divided. The further balloting was adjourned until Monday, 12 o'clock.
A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury was received; but was not read.
After the 30th ballot, a motion was made to postpone the next ballot to the 3d of March; which was rejected unanimously by the States.
Monday, February 16.
The House proceeded to the 34th ballot. The result the same as before. Next ballot postponed until to-morrow, at 12 o'clock.
Tuesday, February 17.
The House proceeded to the 35th ballot for President. The result the same as before.
At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken, which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFFERSON.
[The votes have already been published.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Saturday, February 14.
The House proceeded to the 31st, 32d, and 33d ballot for President, but the result was invariably 8 for Jefferson, 6 for Burr, two divided. The further balloting was adjourned until Monday, 12 o'clock.
A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury was received; but was not read.
After the 30th ballot, a motion was made to postpone the next ballot to the 3d of March; which was rejected unanimously by the States.
Monday, February 16.
The House proceeded to the 34th ballot. The result the same as before. Next ballot postponed until to-morrow, at 12 o'clock.
Tuesday, February 17.
The House proceeded to the 35th ballot for President. The result the same as before.
At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken, which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFFERSON.
[The votes have already been published.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Election
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
House Ballot
1801 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Where did it happen?
House Of Representatives, United States Congress
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Location
House Of Representatives, United States Congress
Event Date
February 14 17, 1801
Story Details
The House conducted ballots 31 through 36 for President, with consistent results of 8 votes for Jefferson, 6 for Burr, and two divided until the 36th ballot elected Jefferson.