Rutherford Hayes actually said...

There has been and will be no violation of this rule under orders from me during this Administration.

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval 'An Act to Prohibit Military Interference at...'

05/11/1879

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I have maturely considered the important questions presented by the bill entitled 'An act making appropriations for the support of the Army ...

The intent and effect of the sixth section of this bill is to prohibit all the civil officers of the United States, under penalty of fine an...

It is the right and duty of the National Government to enact and enforce laws which will secure free and fair Congressional elections.

The effect of the adoption of this amendment may be considered--First. Upon the right of the United States Government to use military force ...