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William McKinley: “It is not to be presumed that the Senate, under such circumstances, would desire the Executive to take the action…”

On the recordJune 22, 1898
It is not to be presumed that the Senate, under such circumstances, would desire the Executive to take the action indicated in the resolution.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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