Thompson, of Pennsylvania, who served as the parliamentary hangman of his employers, the previous question was seconded on its passage; and thus, without reference to any committee, without even being printed, and with no opportunity whatever for debate, it became a law.
Julian describes the undemocratic process by which the law was passed, emphasizing its lack of debate.
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