Contested Election of Senator from the State of Florida: Report of the Select Committee and Documents

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, arguing irregularities in the vote count. The record includes the Select Committee's report, supporting documents, and the Senate's deliberations, ultimately resulting in Mallory's confirmation. The detailed account highlights the political climate of the time and the complexities of Florida's electoral system. Published August 24, 1852.

Associated People/Businesses

• Yulee, David

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• Politics and government
• Elections

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