Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16)

by United States. Congress

Friday, February 20.

The Vice President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, as the constitution provides, and Samuel Livermore was duly elected; who, declining the appointment,

The Senate proceeded to the election of Henry Tazewell to that office.

Ordered, That the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and notify him of the election of Mr. Tazewell to be President of the Senate pro tempore.