Congressional elections in 1890 had gone against the Republicans; and although Harrison had cooperated with Congressional Republicans on legislation, several party leaders withdrew their support for him because of his adamant refusal to give party members the nod in the course of his executive appointments.
Congressional elections in 1890 had gone against the Republicans. Harrison had cooperated with Congressional Republicans on legislation. Several party leaders withdrew their support for him because of his adamant refusal. This was to give party members the nod in the course of his executive appointments.