Episode 2 of 3
Calhoun's Resignation
- When
- late December 1832
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
John C. Calhoun resigned as Vice President to become a Senator, allowing him to defend nullification in Senate debates.
Calhoun resigned in late 1832 to fill a Senate seat vacated by Robert Y. Hayne, who became governor. This allowed Calhoun to defend nullification in Senate debates. He took his Senate seat on December 29, 1832, marking his transition from executive to legislative roles.
Sources
- John C. Calhoun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Nullification crisis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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