What did General Convention actually do regarding the election of Bishop Robinson?
General Convention was presented with the election of the Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire because the election was held within fewer than 120 days of Convention. Had it taken place earlier, it would have followed another path, i.e., to receive consents from Diocesan Standing Committees and Bishops in writing. The General Convention vote (House of Bishops and House Deputies) was to agree to the validity of the election – that the Diocese of New Hampshire followed all the rules of such elections as required by the Canons. This resolution had nothing to do with choosing the person – only recognizing that the required process had been followed.
