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Eleanor Holmes Norton: It should be clear to everyone that Congress cannot, Congress should not nullify a constitutional provision by simple…

On the recordMarch 21, 2021
It should be clear to everyone that Congress cannot, Congress should not nullify a constitutional provision by simple legislation.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton argues against nullifying constitutional provisions through legislation.

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