23 h 32 min, 1 févr. 1801 ans - Judiciary Act
of 1801 (Feb)
Description:
one of last imp laws passed by Fed Congress; Made 16 fed judgeships & other judicial offices, Pres Adams stayed late on last day in office to sign in 3 Fed “midnight judges”; caused bitter resentment toward Feds, thought to be taking over branch of gov’t→ Ppl not vote Fed; 16 benches removed by Republicans
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
23 h 32 min, 1 févr. 1801 ans
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 224 ans