1800 Federalist nominating caucus

The 1800 Federalist nominating caucus was a Congressional nominating caucus held on May 03, 1800. It was the first congressional caucus ever held by the Federalist Party, and was organized to select the party's nominee in the 1800 presidential election. The convention nominated incumbent President John Adams of Massachussets for president and Former Minister to France Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina for vice president.