Quorums, officers, and the electoral count
- When
- April 1–7, 1789
- Where
- Federal Hall, New York City
The House reached quorum on April 1, 1789, the Senate on April 6; in joint session Congress certified Washington's unanimous election and Adams as Vice President.
The House of Representatives first achieved a quorum and elected its officers on April 1, 1789. The Senate followed on April 6, 1789. That day the House and Senate, meeting in joint session, counted the Electoral College ballots and certified that George Washington was unanimously elected President, while John Adams, having received 34 of 69 votes, was elected Vice President. James Mathers was elected Doorkeeper on April 7, 1789.
Sources
- 1st United States Congress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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