Episode 3 of 4
Electoral College vote of February 4, 1789
- When
- February 4, 1789
- Where
- Electoral College vote assembly
Electors assembled on the scheduled day and every one of the 69 present voted for Washington, producing a unanimous election.
Under the procedure announced by the outgoing Congress of the Confederation, electors were to assemble on the first Wednesday in February, February 4, 1789, to cast votes for president and vice president. All 69 electors present cast one vote for Washington, making his election unanimous. Two months passed after the election before the votes were counted and Washington was notified of his election.
Sources
- 1788–89 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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