On the recordApril 14, 1997
James Madison, in The Federalist Papers (No. 58) argued against requiring supermajorities for legislative business, stating 'the fundamental principle of free government would be reversed.'
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presidency.ucsb.eduBill Clinton: “James Madison, in The Federalist Papers (No. 58) argued against requiring supermajorities for legislative business…”
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Statement of Administration Policy: H.J.Res. 62 - Constitutional Amendment Requiring Two-Thirds Votes on Certain Tax Measures
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