On the recordFebruary 17, 1867
The steps taken in these cases to enforce the law appear in these reports.
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Jul 19, 1868
No power exists in the Constitution authorizing the joint resolution or the supposed law--the only difference being that one would be more palpably unconstitutional and revolutionary than the other.
Jul 1, 1868
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.
Jul 19, 1868
Feeling constrained to withhold my consent, I herewith return the resolution to the Senate, in which House it originated, with a brief statement of the reasons which have induced my action.
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