Charles Sumner: “Since then treaties have been abrogated by Act of Congress, and this…”

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Since then treaties have been abrogated by Act of Congress, and this may be considered the established rule.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner notes that the abrogation of treaties by Act of Congress has become an established practice.

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Charles Sumner: “Since then treaties have been abrogated by Act of Congress, and this may be considered the established rule.”