But the question arises, What is a majority of each House? or rather, putting aside all question with regard to the House of Representatives, which is perfectly free to determine for itself, What is a majority of the Senate?
Here, Sumner raises a critical question about the definition of a majority in the Senate, indicating the complexity of legislative rules.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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