Tenure of Office Act passed in USA over President's veto

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In USA, the Tenure of Office Act is passed, restricting the powers of the President to dismiss and appoint officials without the consent of the Senate.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Tenure of Office Act passed in USA over President's veto". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18530, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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