Episode 2 of 2
Delayed Congressional Ratification
- When
- December 21, 1801
- Where
- United States Congress
- Part of
- Treaty of Mortefontaine
Arguments over Clause II and unaddressed shipping-loss compensation kept Congress from ratifying the convention until December 21, 1801.
Although the convention was dated September 30, 1800, arguments over the inclusion of Clause II meant Congress did not ratify the agreement until December 21, 1801. The convention had failed to address compensation demanded by American shipowners for losses suffered before and during the Quasi-War, which contributed to the delay in approval.
Sources
- Convention of 1800 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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