Episode 2 of 3
Presidential Protest
- When
- April 15, 1834
- Where
- Location of composition not stated in sources
Jackson protested the censure as unconstitutional, arguing the Senate exceeded its authority by charging him with an impeachable offense.
Jackson alleged the censure was unconstitutional because it amounted to the Senate acting beyond its authority. He sent a lengthy message to the Senate on April 15, 1834, protesting the resolution. Jacksonian Democrats argued senators were beholden to state legislatures, while Whigs noted the president was chosen by electors.
Sources
- Censure of Andrew Jackson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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