What precedent did washington set when the house tried to block the jay treaty? why was that precedent important?

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Deric · Answer 1 · 2018-11-08T07:52:35+0000

Washington stepped in and insisted that a treaty already ratified by the Senate was already law and had to be honored. Since then, presidential treaties have been free of influence from the house of representatives.

What precedent did washington set when the house tried to block the jay treaty? why was that precedent important?

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