[WhiskeyPapa]

And yet Congress indicated that his action was necessary and proper.

An ex post facto law is unconstitutional, Wlat. Try again.

It was certainly within the purview of the Congress to applaud General Jackson and refund penalty and interest to him. And it is a strong indication on how they viewed the issue. You are applying hindsight and malice in your interpretation.

Walt

[GOPcapitalist]

It was certainly within the purview of the Congress to applaud General Jackson and refund penalty and interest to him.

No. Congress is banned from passing Ex Post Facto laws by the Constitution. Try again.