23 ore 32 min, 1 feb 1801 anni - Judiciary Act of 1801 (Feb)

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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

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