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Rutherford B. Hayes: It is confidently believed that no sound argument can be made in support of the constitutionality of national regulation…

On the recordMay 28, 1879
It is confidently believed that no sound argument can be made in support of the constitutionality of national regulation of Senatorial elections.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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