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My argument is, that, if, to carry out the prohibition of Slavery, and to complete the duty of Abolition, it shall be regarded necessary to confer the franchise, it is within the power of Congress so to do.
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Sumner argues that Congress has the authority to grant voting rights as part of fulfilling its duty to abolish slavery, linking civil rights to political rights.
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