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There is no instance in our history where there has been such a succession of votes, with such large majorities, declaring the conclusions of the Senate, and fixing them beyond recall.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “There is no instance in our history where there has been such a succession of votes, with such large majorities…”
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Sumner emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the Senate's votes, which declare important conclusions beyond recall.
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