American Parliament 1783-present!

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Early in 1813, the House of Commons and Lords bring forward the Governor General Act.  It stipulates what the Governor General can do.  It says that if there's a tie vote in the Lords then the Governor General can cast the tie breaking vote.  If the Governor General votes "aye" then they will sign it into law.

Prime Minister James Madison brings forward the Secession Act of 1813 that fall.  It states that the Prime Minister will take over as the head of state until a new Governor General is elected soon after.  The House of Commons vote is 75-37.  The House of Lords vote is 22-14.  Governor General Crawford signs it into law on November 15, 1813.

In the early part of 1814 Norway becomes part of Sweden.  Also at this time the House of Commons passes the House of Lords Reform Act of 1814 with a vote of 70-42.  The Lords pass it 25-11.  It states that if there's a tie of both parties, then, whatever party has a majority in the Commons will have be the Lord Speaker of that party.

In May Prince Christian Fredrik becomes King of Norway.  Madison sends his congratulations over to Norwegians. "Glad to hear you guys won your war for Independence."

That summer the Pope re established the Jesuits.

In the fall of 1814 Indiana is admitted as the 19th state.

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Election 1815:

Democratic-Republicans
Federalists

House of Commons: 100 Democratic-Republicans, 22 Federalists
House of Lords: 32 Democratic-Republicans, 6 Federalists

James Madison decides to resign as Prime Minister at the end of the term.  James Monroe will take office as Prime Minister on September 4, 1815.  Wait and see what happens next.  Don't forget the election of a Governor General will be elected to a full term next year.

8th Parliament:
Prime Minister: James Monroe
Deputy Prime Minister: Daniel Tompkins
Leader of the Opposition: Rufus King
Deputy Leader of the Opposition: DeWitt Clinton
Governor General: William Crawford

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When the Commons meet for the first time in 1816 their first order of duty is to select a new Governor General who will take office on March 4, 1816.  Current GG William Crawford decides to stand for reelection against former Chief Justice John Marshall, who's running for the Federalists.

Governor General Election, 1816:
William Crawford, 103 votes
John Marshall, 19 votes

Crawford will take the oath of office for his first full term as Governor General on March 4, 1816.

During the summer of 1816 the Erie Canal Act of 1816 passes both Houses overwhelmingly.  Governor General Crawford signs it into law on August 21, 1816.

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In early 1817 the House and Lords pass a law that would split the Missippi Territory.  They would eventually form Mississippi and the Alabama Territory.

In April an earthquake hits Italy.

On Independence Day of 1817 the Erie Canal begins to be worked on.

Wait and see what else happens.  Coming up eventually: Mississippi and Illinois added as Provinces.

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In the fall of 1817 Mississippi is admitted as the 20th Province.

New Composition of Parliament:
House of Commons: 103 Democratic-Republicans, 22 Federalists
House of Lords: 34 Democratic-Republicans, 6 Federalists

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On January 1, 1818 Illinois is admitted as the 21st Province.

House of Commons: 107 Democratic-Republicans, 22 Federalists
House of Lords: 36 Democratic-Republican, 6 Federalists

Over the next few months some Federalists become DR's.

New Composition Since Switch:
House of Commons: 122 Democratic-Republicans, 7 Federalists
House of Lords: 39 Democratic-Republicans, 3 Federalists

At this point, even former Prime Minister John Adams becomes a Democratic-Republican supporter.

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Support of Party:

Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Split
Gray-Not admitted as Province or territory

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In early 1819 a panic erupts all across the U.P.A.  Prime Minister Monroe addresses the nation and says "Americans, we will get through this.  Don't worry.  Us in Washington are working on something to help right now."

Opposition Leader Rufus King states "This should tell you why it's bad to have the Democratic-Republicans in charge.  They caused this big mess."

Former Prime Ministers Adams and Jefferson tell the leaders to come together and have bipartisan legislation.

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The Federalists (what's left of them anyways) call for a vote of no confidence on Prime Minister Monroe.  However, most people in Washington laugh because they know he'll still be PM no matter what the vote is.

Governor General Crawford asks the House of Commons to vote on Monroe's leadership.  With no surprise the vote is 120-9 (mostly along party lines).  Therefore Monroe is still PM and there will be no early election.

As afar as the economy goes the Commons and Lords pass the Budget And Economy Act of 1819 that stipulates a budget and make sure the economy gets better.  It also includes funding for the Bank of the United Provinces.  It passes both Houses overwhelmingly.  Governor General Crawford signs it into law on April 28, 1819.

Wait and see what else happens.

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On September 18, 1819 former Governor General John Langdon died.  Prime Minister Monroe says "We've lost a great man.  A man who really respected his country and cared for the new country called the United Provinces of America.  He served as Governor General for 13 years.  That's been the longest Governor General we've had.  God Bless John Langdon.  We will miss you."

Current Governor General William Crawford says "He was a man who knew what to do for the country.  He stood for his beliefs and never caved in.  I will miss him."

Next year (1820) will be the next general election.  Monroe will most likely face no opponent.

Wait and see what happens.

In the fall of 1819 Alabama and Maine become Provinces.

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1820 Election:
House of Commons: 144 Democratic-Republicans, 3 Federalists
House of Lords: 44 Democratic-Republicans, 2 Federalists

Vote for PM:
James Monroe, 145
John Quincy Adams, 1
Rufus King, 1

Monroe will take office for a 2nd term as Prime Minister on September 4, 1820.

Prime Minister: James Monroe
Deputy Prime Minister: Daniel Tompkins
Leader of the Opposition: Rufus King
Deputy Leader of the Opposition: None
Governor General: William Crawford

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On September 4, 1820 James Monroe is inaugurated for a 2nd term.  "Americans we're on a great course.  Most Americans have confidence in me and my government.  We're in the Era of Good Feelings.  The Democratic-Republicans are basically un-opposed.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Rufus King states "The Federalists are falling apart.  We won't be able to do much in the next Congress."

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In January of 1821 the Island of Peter I is first seen by Fabian Bellingshausen.

Towards the end of March the War for Greek Independence begins.

On April 10, 1821 Gregory V is hung for being unable to stop Greek Independence.  Monroe states "Democracy is spreading throughout the world.  Glad to hear it."

In early May Napoleon I dies in Saint Helen.

Wait and see what else happens.

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On July 30, 1821 Governor General William Crawford announces he won't run for reelection for Governor General in the 1822 election.  He states health reasons for his retirement.

Possible Candidates for GG:
Former PM James Madison
MP John Quincy Adams
General Andrew Jackson
MP Henry Clay

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In the fall of 1821 former Prime Minister James Madison and MP John Q. Adams go before the House of Commons to announce they're vying for the Governor General spot.  According to most people Madison's a shoe-in.

On October 1, 1821 Missouri becomes the 24th Province.  With the exception of Rufus King, all the Federalists (including in the House of Lords) turn to become members of theDemocratic-Republican Party.

New Parliament Composition:
House of Commons: 150 Democratic-Republicans, 1 Federalist
House of Lords: 48 Democratic-Republicans, 0 Federalists

When the House of Commons meets in early 1822 they begin to vote for a new Governor General (who will take office March 4, 1822).

The final vote is........

Governor General Election, 1822:
James Madison, 115 votes
John Q. Adams, 35 votes
Rufus King, 1 vote

Madison will take office as Governor General on March 4th, 1822.  Madison goes before the Commons and says "Thanks for giving me the chance to lead as Governor General.  I hope to serve you all well and will do everything I can to lead our country."

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On March 3rd, 1822 Governor General William Crawford gives his farewell address and states "It's been great serving as Governor General.  Over the past 9 years we've had great success.  I also want to say that I wish Governor General elect (and former PM) James Madison all the luck in the world.  Thanks and God Bless America."

The next day James Madison takes office as Governor General.  (He had actually been GG back in 1813 when GG Robert Livingston died until Crawford was picked by the House). "Americans I come to you today as the new Governor General.  I also want to say that my predecessor, William Crawford, served greatly.  We will have a lot of great success over the next 6 years like we have under former Governor General William Crawford.  Thanks and God Bless America."

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Do you have a list of Prime Ministers?

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List of Prime Ministers:
1. George Washington, September 4, 1783-June 15, 1794
2. John Adams, June 15, 1794-September 4, 1795
3. Thomas Jefferson, September 4, 1795-September 4, 1811
4. James Madison, September 4, 1811-February 26, 1813
5. James Monroe, February 26, 1813-March 6, 1813 (as Acting PM)
*6. James Madison, March 6, 1813-September 4, 1815
*7. James Monroe, September 4, 1815-

*Madison and Mornoe were actually still the 4th and 5th Prime Ministers when they resumed their duties.  James Monroe (as Deputy PM) became PM for a couple weeks when James Madison had to become Governor General when Robert Livingston died in 1813.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Looks like it's about time for the DR's to break apart over some of the similar issues that killed them in the past.

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Looks like it's about time for the DR's to break apart over some of the similar issues that killed them in the past.

Yeah they will.  As soon as 1823 gets here there will start to be some factions.

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At the beginning of 1823 the Democratic-Republican Party starts to split.  Monroe's leadership was under attack as his party is splitting.

Composition of Parliament:
House of Commons: 70 Monroe Republicans, 45 Adams Republicans, 36 Jackson Democrats
House of Lords: 22 Monroe Republicans, 20 Adams Republicans, 6 Jackson Democrats

At this point Monroe makes John Quincy Adams his Deputy Prime Minister.

Government Officials:
Prime Minister: James Monroe (MR-AR coalition)
Deputy Prime Minister: John Quincy Adams (MR-AR coalition)
Leader of the Opposition: Andrew Jackson (JR)
Deputy Leader of the Opposition: John Calhoun (JR)
Lord Speaker: James Barbour (MR)
Governor General: James Madison (MR)

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On July 15, 1823 the Basilica of Saint Paul (in Rome) is almost all burned.

That fall Prime Minister Monroe proposes the Monroe Doctrine Act of 1823. It stated that Europe couldn't intervene in the Americas as it would be harmful to the United Provinces of America.  It passes both Houses overwhelmingly.

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In 1824 both Houses pass the Tariff Act of 1824 and is signed into law by Governor General James Madison.  This act will save America's industry if Britain gets cheap labor.

Wait and see what else happens.  General Election of 1825 will be soon.

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General Election, 1825:

1825 General Election:

House of Commons: 156 seats
90 Adams Democrats
62 Jackson Democrats
3 Anti-Masons
1 Independent Democrat

House of Lords: 48 seats*
25 Adams Democrats
21 Jackson Democrats
2 Anti-Masons

*House of Lords elected by the state legislatures.

John Q. Adams will become the Prime Minister on September 4, 1825 when current PM James Monroe will leave office.  Andrew Jackson will become the Official Leader of the Opposition.

Governor General James Madison writes Adams a congratulations.  "I want to congratulate you on your becoming Prime Minister and your party winning a majority in both Houses.  I hope to work well with you over the next few years."

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Election 1825:

Adams Democrats
Jackson Democrats
Anti-Masons
Grey-territory or not a state yet