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George Washington: “The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.”

On the recordApril 4, 1792
The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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