Andrew Jackson
Jackson nominated Roger B. Taney on January 15, 1835 to be an Associate Justice. A resolution was passed by a Senate vote of 24–21 on March 3, 1835 to postpone the nomination indefinitely. Later, after the political composition of the Senate changed, Taney was confirmed as Chief Justice.
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“Our Union, it must be preserved.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
“The Oregon [matter] and the annexation of Texas are now all- important to the security and future peace and prosperity of our union, and I hope there are a sufficient number of pure American democrats to carry into effect the annexation of Texas and [extension of] our laws over Oregon. No temporizing policy or all is lost.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
“The President is the direct representative of the American people ... [and is] elected by the people and responsible to them.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)