When was it published?

February 20, 1847 in The North Carolinian

Domestic News February 20, 1847

The North Carolinian

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Politics, Military, Appointment

Q: What keywords are associated?

Army Bill, New Regiments, Senate Passage, Presidential Appointments, Congressional Proviso

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

The U.S. Senate passed a bill on the 10th instant for forming ten new army regiments. A joint committee's modified proviso, allowing the President to appoint officers below field grade during Senate recess without confirmation, was adopted by both houses.

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The Army Bill.-We are happy to announce that the bill for the formation of ten new regiments passed the Senate on the 10th inst. The joint committee of conference of both Houses reported a modified proviso to the respective houses. The House promptly agreed to it; and after some debate upon the proviso, it was adopted by the Senate without a division, but apparently by a large majority. The proviso, as it stands, authorizes the President to appoint all the officers, "below the grade of field officers," during the recess of the Senate, absolutely, and not subject to confirmation by the ensuing session of the Senate.-Washington Union.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Military Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Army Bill New Regiments Senate Passage Presidential Appointments Congressional Proviso

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

On The 10th Inst.

Outcome

bill passed by senate and house; proviso adopted allowing absolute presidential appointments during recess without senate confirmation.

Event Details

Bill for formation of ten new regiments passed Senate; joint committee reported modified proviso; House agreed promptly; Senate adopted after debate without division by large majority; proviso authorizes President to appoint officers below field grade during Senate recess absolutely, not subject to confirmation.