TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 7, 1953. Letter to Robert E. Pfeif, in full: "Thank you for your recent letter in regard to the Bricker Resolution. This resolution is being studied by the Committee on the Judiciary. It is a most complicated subject and I do not expect to make up my mind definitely until the matter comes to the floor and I have read the committee reports and have heard the debate. In all fairness, however, I do not feel, at the present time, that the resolution is necessary as I believe that the Senate can always through its own powers prevent the passage of any treaty which contravenes the Constitution. I appreciate your sending me your views, and am enclosing a copy of an article by Mr. Arthur Krock, which I believe you will find of interest." In fine condition. Hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Constitutional amendments proposed by Senator John W. Bricker—which would have placed restrictions on the scope and ratification of treaties and executive agreements entered into by the United States, out of fear that Constitutional rights might be bargained away—began in May 1952 and continued through April 1953. Despite united Republican support, President Eisenhower opposed the amendments and, working with the Democrats, was able to defeat Bricker's proposals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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