Refusing to transfer contingency funds for the naval mobilization , he resigned .
Secretary of the Treasury John C. Spencer was alarmed at the constitutional implications of Tyler 's application of military force without congressional approval , a violation of the separation of powers .
Refusing to transfer contingency funds for the naval mobilization , Tyler resigned .
Secretary of the Treasury John C. Spencer was alarmed at the constitutional implications of Tyler 's application of military force without congressional approval , a violation of the separation of powers .