Congressional Record: Contested Election of Senator from Florida, 1852

This 296-page Congressional Record documents the contested election of Stephen R. Mallory to the United States Senate from Florida in 1851. David Levy Yulee contested the election, resulting in a series of hearings and a final decision by the Senate. The record includes the full documentation of these hearings, culminating in the rejection of Yulee's claim and the confirmation of Mallory. Published August 24, 1852, this document details the legal arguments, political maneuvering, and ultimate outcome of this significant event in early American political history. Yulee's contest is notable given that he was the first Jewish Senator and the first Jew to participate in a contested election for federal office. The document highlights the complexities of Florida election laws, political strategies of the era, and the unique aspects of Yulee and Mallory's backgrounds as West Indies immigrants who entered Florida politics.

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• Yulee, David

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• Jews--United States

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