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Orrin Hatch: Ever since the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments have used the language ``appropriate…

On the recordFebruary 24, 1997
Ever since the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments have used the language ``appropriate legislation,'' which, under the Chadha decision of the Supreme Court, is interpreted as a law as signed by the President. It has to be submitted to the President.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the interpretation of constitutional amendments and their legislative implications.

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