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Steve Cohen: “The Constitution makes clear that all legislative power is 'vested' in the Congress, Article 1.”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
The Constitution makes clear that all legislative power is 'vested' in the Congress, Article 1.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Stating that legislative power is constitutionally reserved for Congress.

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