Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... vote or resolution , where any two members require it , except when the vote is taken by ballot ; and when the yeas and nays are so taken every member shall have a right to insert the reasons of his vote upon the minutes , if he desires ...
... vote or resolution , where any two members require it , except when the vote is taken by ballot ; and when the yeas and nays are so taken every member shall have a right to insert the reasons of his vote upon the minutes , if he desires ...
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... vote freely is not represented . It is the man who dictates the vote . Children do not vote . Why ? because they want prudence , because they have no will of their own . The ignorant and the dependent can be as little trusted with the ...
... vote freely is not represented . It is the man who dictates the vote . Children do not vote . Why ? because they want prudence , because they have no will of their own . The ignorant and the dependent can be as little trusted with the ...
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... vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice - President of the United States , Representatives in Congress , the executive and judicial officers of a State , or the members of the legislature thereof , is ...
... vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice - President of the United States , Representatives in Congress , the executive and judicial officers of a State , or the members of the legislature thereof , is ...
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