Constitutional powers of Congress in respect to treaties
Document 1796McHenry argues that the right to make treaties is exclusively vested in the President and the Senate, according to the Constitution. McHenry also asserts that the House of Representatives has no right to demand the papers behind a treaty without the President's permission, despite the Congressional power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. McHenry suggests that the reason Congress demands the papers is in order to make a case for impeachment.
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McHenry argues that the right to make treaties is exclusively vested in the President and the Senate, according to the Constitution. McHenry also asserts that the House of Representatives has no right to demand the papers behind a treaty without the President's permission, despite the Congressional power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. McHenry suggests that the reason Congress demands the papers is in order to make a case for impeachment.
Date
03/26/1796
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1796032600001
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1
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Two drafts.
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
executive
Senate
Congress
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House of Representatives
Democratic-Republicans
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War Office
United States
Great Britain
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Resolution