Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 4 (of 16)

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Author United States. Congress
Editor Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858
Title Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 4 (of 16)
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Summary "Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 4 (of 16)" is a historical account likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This volume captures the discussions and proceedings from the tenth Congress during its second session, particularly emphasizing debates surrounding significant political issues of the time, such as the embargo laws and international relations with France and Great Britain. The text serves as a detailed documentation of congressional debates that shaped early American governance and policy. At the start of this volume, the opening discussion centers around the convening of the tenth Congress on November 7, 1808, where the members present were introduced, and procedural motions were initiated. The subsequent entries include a message from President Thomas Jefferson regarding the embargo, which was imposed as a measure against foreign powers affecting American trade. The debates highlight the contentious discourse among senators regarding the efficacy and impacts of the embargo on domestic economics and foreign relations, reflecting a deeply divided opinion among its members about how to address ongoing tensions with Britain and France while striving to protect American interests. The complexity of these initial discussions sets the tone for an extensive exploration of legislative challenges during this pivotal period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
Subject Law -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 47289
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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