Adams is thus stymied - getting independence by majority vote is hard enough, but with unanimity? Looking for a way to prevent independence getting voted down, Adams makes another proposal - to adjourn the vote for three weeks time, to allow for the creation of a Declaration of Independence, that can be used in the courts of Europe to rally favor and assistance to the cause of American independence. This will also allow for some more effort to sway the opinions of the other delegates who are not in favor of independence currently. The vote to adjourn once again ties - this time, Hancock breaks the tie in favor of adjournment, thus preserving the effort for independence. John Hancock appoints a committee of Adams, Franklin, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Robert Livingston of New York, and Jefferson to draft the declaration. The five argue about who should write the declaration ("But, Mr. Adams"); one by one, each member gives a reason why he cannot do it, until all eyes turn to Jefferson. He tries to wriggle out, but finally agrees.