The 64th Delaware General Assembly 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 after November 1 and terms began on the first Tuesday in January. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening January 5, 1847, two weeks before the beginning of the first and second year of the administration of Governor
William Tharp.
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
Whig majority.
Leadership
Senate
*William W. Morris, Kent County
House of Representatives
*Lewis Thompson, New Castle County
Members
Senate
Senators were elected by the public for a four-year term, some elected each two year.
House of Representatives
Representatives were elected by the public for a term, every two years.
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 Delaware
The University of Delaware (colloquially UD or Delaware) is a public land-grant research university located in Newark, Delaware. UD is the largest university in Delaware. It offers three associate's programs, 148 bachelor's programs, 121 mas ...
Library website 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965
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