John Tyler actually said...

I have this day approved and signed an act, which originated in the House of Representatives, entitled 'An act for an apportionment of Representatives among the several States according to the Sixth Census', and have caused the same to be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, accompanied by an exposition of my reasons for giving to it my sanction.

06/25/1842

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