Mimmack v. United States
1878 United States Supreme Court case
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Mimmack v. United States, 97 U.S. 426 (1878), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning the Appointments Clause.
Full case nameMimmack v. United States
MajorityClifford, joined by unanimous
| Mimmack v. United States | |
|---|---|
| Decided October 1, 1878 | |
| Full case name | Mimmack v. United States |
| Citations | 97 U.S. 426 (more) |
| Holding | |
| An office become vacant upon the President accepting the officer's resignation. The subsequent revocation of such acceptance does not restore the officer to his office if the initial appointment required the advice and consent of the Senate. | |
| Court membership | |
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| Case opinion | |
| Majority | Clifford, joined by unanimous |
| Laws applied | |
| U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2 | |
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