Andrew Johnson: “Now, therefore, these presents do declare that the above-named consular officers are no longer recognized”

I transmit the accompanying communications from the Secretary of the Interior, together with the papers to which they have reference.

My object in this communication is to suggest certain defects in the Constitution which seem to me to require correction.

With these brief suggestions the bill is respectfully returned, and the consideration of Congress invited to the accompanying preamble and resolutions.

The danger of a defeat of the popular choice in an election by the House of Representatives is no greater than in an election made nominally by the people themselves.