From the debate over Washington's one and only veto based on the constitution. He finally vetoed it but ONLY after agonizing over the political impact on his support from the southern party. His final decision rested on Jefferson's arguments but he made his decision on as much political calculation as he did on "principle
Like Knox, Hamilton believed that “In cases where two constructions may reasonably be adopted, and neither can be pronounced inconsistent with the public good, it seems proper that the legislative sense should prevail” and the bill should be signed into law (all documents Library of Congress: GW Papers