Charles Sumner: “Again it says, no State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay…”

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Again it says, no State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty of tonnage, or keep troops or ships of war in time of peace.

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Massachusetts

Source

He highlights additional restrictions on states regarding duties and military presence without Congressional consent.

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Charles Sumner: “Again it says, no State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty of tonnage, or keep troops or ships of war…”