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The Midnight Judges Act (also known as the Judiciary Act of 1801 ; 2 Stat. 89, and officially An act to provide for the more convenient organization of the Courts of the United States ) represented an effort to solve an issue in the U.S. Supreme Court during the early 19th century. There was concern, beginning in 1789, about the system that required the Justices of the Supreme Court to "ride circuit" and reiterate decisions made in the appellate level courts. [1] The Supreme Court Justices had often voiced concern and suggested that the judges of the Supreme and circuit courts be divided. President Thomas Jefferson did not want the judiciary to gain more power over the executive branch. Contents 1 Effect on judicial divisions and authority 2 The Midnight Judges 3 The Election of 1800 4 Marbury v. Madison 5 Impeachment of Samuel Chase 6 Federal question jurisdiction 7 See also 8 Footnotes 9 Further reading 10 External links Effect on judicial divisions and authori...