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Webster-Haynes Debate
Summary Robert Hayne- wanted states to be able to nullify federal laws. Daniel Webster- accused Hayne of having motives to strengthen the south. Started due to the events of the nullification crisis Debate ended after Webster delivered his “second reply to Hayne” and concluded with the ringing appeal “ liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable. Constitution It is unconstitutional for a state to nullify a federal law Article III of the constitution Jackson Supported Daniel Webster Federal Power over States’ Rights “Our Union, it must be preserved” State/Federal Power Webster - Federal power over State power Hayne - State power over Federal power Sectionalism Hayne - South Carolina
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