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Which president started the war of 1812?
A US President does not have the right to declare war. The most he/she can do in that respect is to request a declaration of war from Congress, to legally persuade members of Congress to vote for the declaration, and to request others to legally persuade members of Congress to vote for the decalration. Congress did vote in favor of the declaration of war, but it was by the smallest margin of any declaration of war in US history.
When did the congress vote on Richard Henry lees resolutin for independence?
The actual vote for independence took place on July 2, 1776. It is written in the journal of the Congress. The Declaration of Independence document was adopted July 4, 1775.
How was the vote in congress split when president Madison asked for a declaration of war in 1812?
When President James Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war in 1812, the vote was notably contentious. The House of Representatives approved the declaration with a vote of 79 to 49, while the Senate voted in favor 19 to 13. This split reflected significant regional divisions, with support primarily from the South and West and opposition mainly from New England states. The war ultimately became known as the War of 1812.
What was the last colony to approve the Declaration of Independence?
No colony accepted the Declaration they weren't asked to agree or vote on it. The Declaration was written and then published for the colonies to see and read. The publication took place in July of 1776, but Congress didn't vote on it until October 1776.
What do you see as John Adams most important contribution as a member of congress?
John adams most important contribution as a member of congress was to have all states vote yes for The Declaration of Independence.
Why did congress wait before voting on independence?
the people ( which was colonist) needed to vote and they did.the voting came before the writting of the declaration of independence.
What event led to the Mexican American war?
The vote in congress to annex Texas
Who had to vote to accept the Bill of Rights in order for it to become part of the US Constitution?
it was the Congress to make it a bill and the President to make it a law
Which state chose not to vote on excepting the declaration of Independence?
New York chose not to vote on the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. Delegates from New York were instructed to abstain from voting until they received further guidance from their provincial congress. Ultimately, New York's delegates did support the Declaration after it was adopted by the other colonies.
When did colonists decide to vote for independence?
NEW ANSWER:The Declaration of Independence was voted on, passed, and was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776.
Who was allowed to vote according to the Declaration of Independence?
The US Declaration of Independence does not address the issue of who can or cannot vote.
Last colony to accept Declaration of Independence?
The last colony to accept or sign the Declaration of Independence was Georgia.
