As early as the mid-1790s, the House approved a Committee on Ways and Means as a counterweight to Hamilton's expertise at Treasury.

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This statement is true. The Committee on Ways and Means was created in 1789 and was seen as a way for the House to have more influence and oversight over financial matters, rather than relying solely on the Treasury Department and Secretary Alexander Hamilton's expertise.

As Early as the Mid-1790s, the House Approved a Committee