History

Eras

Jefferson Method: 1792 - 1842

  • Favored by Large States

  • Implemented After Washington Vetoed Hamilton's Method

Webster Method: 1842 - 1852

Hamilton Method: 1852 - 1911

  • First Proposed in 1792, but it was Veto-ed by Washington in Favor of the Jeffersonian Method, which gave his home State of Virgina an Extra Seat

Webster Method: 1911 - 1940

Huntinton-Hill Method: 1940 - Now

Mariela Duran - Grace Jackson - Hannah Quiroz