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Congressional Loan Bill debated amid fierce opposition
The July 19 session featured Senate debate on the third reading of the loan bill with Calhoun Nichols ory and Woodbury opposing. Clay argued the extra debt could rise to fourteen million and warned of deficits and a damaged national credit if the bill passed. The measure ultimately passed 23 to 20 with a mix of supporters and critics naming various lawmakers.
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