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Webster–Hayne Debate

When: January 19–27, 1830
Where: United States Senate, Washington, D.C.
Part of: Webster–Hayne debate on states' rights

Unplanned speeches in the U.S. Senate on January 19–27, 1830, regarding protectionist tariffs and states' rights, stemming from the Foot resolution.

The debate took place in the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., though the retrieved passages do not name the specific building. It involved Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts and Senator Robert Y. Hayne of South Carolina. The speeches were unplanned and focused on the topic of protectionist tariffs, arising from a resolution introduced in December 1829.

Sources

Webster–Hayne debate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
Robert Y. Hayne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-28

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