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October 17, 1844
The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Whig Party secures control of the US Senate following recent elections, gaining a majority of two. This victory ensures Whig oversight of President Polk's appointments and measures if he is elected.
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THE NEXT SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
A GREAT WHIG VICTORY THERE.
The elections from which we have heard during the week past, have secured to us that important body, the Senate of the United States. This, of itself alone, giving us that great conservative, treaty-making, and 'appointment ratifying power, is a most important victory. So, if Mr Polk could be elected, Whig Senators would have control over all his appointments, and all his proposed measures. This is an important consideration for Polk office-seekers—for they can get nothing of importance, if Polk is elected, and will be wholly in the power of the Whigs.
—which, as it stands, is a majority of two.
A GREAT WHIG VICTORY THERE.
The elections from which we have heard during the week past, have secured to us that important body, the Senate of the United States. This, of itself alone, giving us that great conservative, treaty-making, and 'appointment ratifying power, is a most important victory. So, if Mr Polk could be elected, Whig Senators would have control over all his appointments, and all his proposed measures. This is an important consideration for Polk office-seekers—for they can get nothing of importance, if Polk is elected, and will be wholly in the power of the Whigs.
—which, as it stands, is a majority of two.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Victory
Us Senate
Elections
Mr Polk
Political Control
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Polk
Where did it happen?
United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
United States
Event Date
During The Week Past
Key Persons
Mr Polk
Outcome
whig majority of two in the senate
Event Details
Elections during the week past have secured Whig control of the US Senate, providing conservative, treaty-making, and appointment-ratifying power. If Mr Polk is elected, Whig Senators will control his appointments and measures, limiting Polk office-seekers.