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On the recordJuly 17, 1868
The danger of a defeat of the people's choice in an election by the House of Representatives remains unprovided for in the Constitution.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Apr 17, 1868

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.

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Jul 1, 1868

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.

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Jan 6, 1869

I transmit herewith, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 16th of December last, a report from the Secretary of State of the 6th instant.

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Apr 21, 1868

The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned authority.

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