Manner and Appointment of Presidential Electors
Legislators talked about the merits of calling a special session of the Legislature to pick electors for president. They split along partisa… read more
Legislators talked about the merits of calling a special session of the Legislature to pick electors for president. They split along partisan lines over the question with Democratic members questioning the need for a session since the secretary of state had certified a winner, and Republicans insisting that the move was necessary to ensure Florida’s representation in the Electoral College. At the end of the hearing the motion to recommend a special session carried. close
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Johnnie Byrd State Representative
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Gaston Cantens State Representative
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J. Dudley Goodlette State Representative
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Kenneth Gottlieb State Representative
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Betty Holzendorf State Senator
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Jim Horne State Senator
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Tom Rossin State Senator
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Rod Smith State Senator
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Dwight Stansel State Representative
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