Congressman and Statesman
James Madison was also involved directly with the National Government. In 1789, Madison obtained a seat in the US House of Representatives. He became a contributory influence toward the Bill of Rights, sharing his thoughts on amendments to the Constitution. Madison believed in a "freedom of speech" "no unreasonable search and seizures" and a "speedy and public trial" if one was conficted of crimes.
Originally, Madison supported George Washington and his administration, but soon afterwards, Madison began disagreeing with Washington over financial issues. Then, Madison began opposing the strategies of the Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, stating Hamilton's laws financially supported the North and opposed the South. Thomas Jefferson teamed up with Madison and argued against the existence of a National Bank, calling it unconstitutional. This caused Jefferson and Madison to desert their original Federalist political party and create their own, the Democratic-Republican party.
After a four-year break from politics, Madison finally returned back to once again team up with his lifelong friend, Thomas Jefferson to become President Jefferson's Secretary of State, supporting all of Jefferson's decisions and plans as President.
Originally, Madison supported George Washington and his administration, but soon afterwards, Madison began disagreeing with Washington over financial issues. Then, Madison began opposing the strategies of the Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, stating Hamilton's laws financially supported the North and opposed the South. Thomas Jefferson teamed up with Madison and argued against the existence of a National Bank, calling it unconstitutional. This caused Jefferson and Madison to desert their original Federalist political party and create their own, the Democratic-Republican party.
After a four-year break from politics, Madison finally returned back to once again team up with his lifelong friend, Thomas Jefferson to become President Jefferson's Secretary of State, supporting all of Jefferson's decisions and plans as President.