Thomas Hart Benton, 'On the Expunging Resolution
On the Expunging Resolution is a work by United States Senate that examines the resolution to expunge the censure of Senator Thomas Hart Benton. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the resolution, the debate that ensued, and the eventual passage of the resolution. It also includes a biography of Benton, a discussion of the political climate of the time, and an analysis of the implications of the resolution. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Senate and the role of censure in American politics.
By United States Senate · First published 1837 · Genre: Political Non-Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Biography · 2,952 words
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January 12, 1837
Mr. President:
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- Work type: Article
- Author: United States Senate
- Date: 1837 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Non-Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Biography
- Length: 2,952 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Political Non-Fiction — The book is a resolution passed by the United States Senate, and thus is a political document.
- Historical Non-Fiction — The book is a resolution passed by the United States Senate in the past, and thus is a historical document.
- Biography — The book is named after Thomas Hart Benton, and thus is a biography of his work.
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politics · history · United States · Senate · legislation · expunging resolution · government · democracy · political discourse · American history · congressional records · political debate