1796–97 United States Senate elections
Senators were elected over a wide range of time throughout 1796 and 1797, and a seat may have been filled months late or remained vacant due to legislative deadlock.[17] John Eager Howard won re-election over Richard Sprigg Jr. by an unknown number of votes, for the Class 1 seat.[18] James Lloyd won election over William Winder by a margin of 1.12%, or 1 vote, for the Class 3 seat.The Governor of Tennessee, therefore, appointed Cocke to begin the term, pending a special election.Democratic-Republican William Blount was expelled July 8, 1797 for conspiracy with the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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