Jackson asked Congress to pass a "Force Bill" explicitly authorizing the use of military force to enforce the tariff, but its passage was delayed until protectionists led by Clay agreed to a reduced Compromise Tariff.
Jackson asked Congress to pass a "Force Bill" explicitly authorizing the use of military force to enforce the tariff. Its passage was delayed until protectionists. These protectionists were led by Clay. This Clay was agreed to a reduced Compromise Tariff.