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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 [Two senate motions] [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.021 Author/Creator: Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Header Record Date: 1837 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Two motions, one submitted by John C. Calhoun and one by John Norvell. Calhoun's resolution is well-known for establishing the orthodox state rights position. In his resolution, Norvell, the Democratic-Republican Senator from Michigan, agrees with Calhoun.

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