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De Alexander: “Is there a senator upon the other side who to-day will agree that we shall have equal enjoyment of the territories of…”

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Is there a senator upon the other side who to-day will agree that we shall have equal enjoyment of the territories of the United States?
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This question challenges the Senate regarding equal rights to territories, highlighting the contentious debates over expansion and equality.

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