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The 1792–93 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between August 27, 1792, and September 6, 1793. Each state set its own date for its elections to the House of Representatives before the first session of the 3rd United States Congress convened on December 2, 1793.
April 5, 1792: President Washington used the veto for the first time, vetoing a bill designed to apportion representatives among U.S. states.; April–May, 1792: the House conducted the government's first investigative hearings, examining Gen. Arthur St. Clair's Defeat in the Battle of the Wabash.
In the House, 37 seats were added following the 1790 census. The Anti-Administration faction picked up several seats, narrowly taking the majority from the Pro-Administration faction. [6] However, Frederick Muhlenberg, who leaned closer to the Pro-Administration faction, was elected Speaker of the House. [7]
An earlier apportionment bill had been approved by the House in February 1792 and the Senate in March 1792, but was vetoed by the President on April 5, 1792. [1] It was the first presidential veto of legislation in American history (and the history of modern democracies). [3]
Kentucky admitted June 1, 1792. New member elected September 7, 1792. Anti-Administration gain. Winner seated November 9, 1792. [1] Winner was later re-elected to the next term, see below. Christopher Greenup (Anti-Administration) [2] Robert Brackenridge Kentucky 2 "Northern District" Kentucky admitted June 1, 1792. New member elected September ...
The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was governed by the Apportionment Act of 1792 and based on the 1790 census. The Senate had a Pro-Administration majority, and the House had an Anti-Administration majority. House of Representatives chamber at Congress Hall
The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.
Incumbent then resigned December 6, 1792 to become Chief Justice of Maryland's 3rd Judicial District. Winner was then also elected to finish the term, see above. √ William Hindman (Pro-Admin) 51.7%