On the recordJuly 18, 1867
Within a period less than a year the legislation of Congress has attempted to strip the executive department of the Government of some of its essential powers.
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Apr 17, 1868
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.
May 4, 1868
I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.
May 5, 1868
I transmit to the Senate, in further answer to their resolution of the 14th of April last, the accompanying report from the Secretary of State.
Jul 17, 1868
I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.
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