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On the other hand, every danger of conflict is avoided when the settlement of the question is referred to the several States.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Johnson: “On the other hand, every danger of conflict is avoided when the settlement of the question is referred to the several…”
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He advocates for states to resolve voting rights issues to avoid conflict.
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Jul 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.
Jul 17, 1868
In compliance with and execution of the act of Congress before mentioned, do issue this my proclamation, announcing the fact of the ratification of the said amendment by the legislature of the State of Louisiana.
Jul 17, 1868
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.
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.
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