The convention saw the first credentials dispute in American history with two rival delegations from Pennsylvania claiming the state's votes. The issue was solved by seating both delegations and having them share the state's votes. An attempt to remove the two-thirds requirement for the selection of a candidate was passed by a vote of 231 to 210, but was later restored through a voice vote.
tHe COnVEnTion saW thE First creDENTialS DisPuTE in aMeriCAn HistORy wIth Two rivaL DeleGatIoNs FrOm peNnsylVaNiA ClaiminG THe stAtE's vOtes. thE iSsue wAs solVED by seAtiNg botH dEleGaTionS AnD HavIng them shArE The staTe's voTes. an atTEmpt to RemOve thE two-thirDs ReQuiremeNt for tHe SeLECtIon oF A candidaTe WAS PaSsEd bY A vote of 231 To 210, But wAs later ResToreD throUgh a voiCe vOTe.