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... Senate to be elected by the people as well as the other branch , and the people might be divided into proper districts for the purpose , and he moved to postpone the motion of Mr. Dickinson , in order to take up one of that import . Mr ...
... Senate to be elected by the people as well as the other branch , and the people might be divided into proper districts for the purpose , and he moved to postpone the motion of Mr. Dickinson , in order to take up one of that import . Mr ...
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... Senate . On his death or removal , the President of the Senate to officiate , with the same powers , until another is elected . Supreme judicial officers to be appointed by the Executive and the Senate . The Legislature to appoint ...
... Senate . On his death or removal , the President of the Senate to officiate , with the same powers , until another is elected . Supreme judicial officers to be appointed by the Executive and the Senate . The Legislature to appoint ...
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... Senate , but shall have no vote , unless they be equally divided . 5. The Senate shall chuse their other officers , and also a Pre- sident pro tempore , in the absence of the Vice President , or when he shall exercise the office of ...
... Senate , but shall have no vote , unless they be equally divided . 5. The Senate shall chuse their other officers , and also a Pre- sident pro tempore , in the absence of the Vice President , or when he shall exercise the office of ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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