In February 1817, when John Tayler became Acting Governor of New York after the resignation of Daniel D. Tompkins, Swift was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate and was Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York until July 1,1817.
Swift was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate. This was in February 1817. Swift was Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York until July 1,1817. This was in February 1817. John Tayler became Acting Governor of New York after the resignation of Daniel D. Tompkins.