The 56th Delaware General Assembly (1832–1833) was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the
Delaware Senate and the
Delaware House of Representatives. Elections were held the first Tuesday of October and terms began on the first Tuesday in January. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening January 3, 1832, two weeks before the beginning of the third year of the administration of Governor
David Hazzard
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three senators and seven representatives for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates. Both chambers had a
National Republican
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majority.
Leadership
Senate
*James P. Lofland, Kent County
House of Representatives
*Thomas Davis, Sussex County
Members
Senate
Senators were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
House of Representatives
Representatives were elected by the public for a one-year term.
References
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Places with more information
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Delaware Historical Societywebsite 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
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University of DelawareLibrary website 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965
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