Bill Clinton: “James Madison, in The Federalist Papers (No. 58), argued against…”

On the recordApril 20, 1998

James Madison, in The Federalist Papers (No. 58), argued against requiring supermajorities for routine legislative business.

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.J. Res. 111 - Constitutional Amendment Requiring Two-Thirds Votes on Certain Tax...

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Bill Clinton: “James Madison, in The Federalist Papers (No. 58), argued against requiring supermajorities for routine legislative…”