Bill Clinton actually said...

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.'

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.J.Res. 62 - Constitutional Amendment Requiring Two-Thirds Votes on Certain Tax Measures

04/14/1997

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