McDougal had received a certificate from the Governor of his election as U. S. Senator; 56 voting for him, out of 111 votes cast. Subsequently the clerk made affidavits that there were 113 votes cast, and McDougal lacked one of having a majority. A committee of investigation was appointed.
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