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Today in history, on Nov. 19, 1794, the Jay Treaty was signed, sparking a fierce debate that further entrenched partisan politics into the American system. Formally titled, the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, the Jay Treaty addressed several continuous issues that were left unresolved by the Treaty of Paris at the end of the American Revolution.
Anti-Federalists generally worried that the Constitution would give the general government too much power. One area that caused concern was the power to make treaties. Patrick Henry addressed this issue in speeches during the Virginia ratifying convention. Under the Constitution, the Senate is delegated the power to ratify all treaties that the executive branch intends to make with other countries.
In his 6th paper, Cato predicted direct taxation on individuals in spite of Federalist assurances the government would be able to survive on trade and import duties. He also described the Senate as an aristocracy, and warned that the treaty power would result in committing Americans to wars in Europe.
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