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Charles Sumner: “Suffice it to say, that not a law can be passed, not a treaty can be ratified, not a nomination to office can be…”

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Suffice it to say, that not a law can be passed, not a treaty can be ratified, not a nomination to office can be confirmed, without the action of the Senate.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner underscores the essential role of the Senate in the legislative process, highlighting its power in lawmaking and treaty ratification.

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