Andrew Jackson: “Tested by these principles, the resolution of the Senate is wholly…”

On the recordApril 14, 1834

Tested by these principles, the resolution of the Senate is wholly unauthorized by the Constitution, and in derogation of its entire spirit.

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Democratic · Tennessee

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Message to the Senate Protesting Censure Resolution

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Andrew Jackson: “Tested by these principles, the resolution of the Senate is wholly unauthorized by the Constitution, and in derogation…”