Historedia
Person

Thomas Hart Benton

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1834–1845

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Hart Benton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Andrew Jackson censured by the United States Senate

    1834–1837

    Role: Expungement resolution sponsor

    1. March 28, 1834 · Senate ChamberSenate Censure Vote

      The Senate voted 26–20 to censure Jackson for removing federal deposits, marking the only explicit presidential censure resolution.

    2. April 15, 1834 · Location of composition not stated in sourcesPresidential Protest

      Jackson protested the censure as unconstitutional, arguing the Senate exceeded its authority by charging him with an impeachable offense.

    3. January 1837 · Senate ChamberExpungement Resolution

      In January 1837, a Democratic majority voted to expunge the censure, though historians still regard Jackson as censured.

  2. Congress approves the annexation of Texas

    1845

    Role: Senator

    1. February 27, 1845 · U.S. CapitolSenate Vote on Annexation

      The Senate voted 27–25 to admit Texas on February 27, 1845, utilizing simple majority protocols rather than treaty ratification requirements.

    2. March 1, 1845 · White HousePresidential Signing

      President Tyler signed the joint resolution into law on March 1, 1845, enacting J.Res. 8, despite conflicting reports on the exact passage date.

Sources

  1. Censure of Andrew Jackson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Texas annexation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31