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David Thomas: “I am asking the House that it insist on its constitutional prerogative as the sole originator of revenue measures…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2001
I am asking the House that it insist on its constitutional prerogative as the sole originator of revenue measures, notwithstanding the meritorious aspects of any particular desired piece of legislation.
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David Thomas
New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the constitutional implications of a revenue measure related to import bans during a House debate.

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