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... Ballot for two Persons , of whom one at least shall not be an Inhabitant of the same State with themselves . And they shall make a List of all the Persons voted for , and of the Number of Votes for each ; which List they shall sign and ...
... Ballot for two Persons , of whom one at least shall not be an Inhabitant of the same State with themselves . And they shall make a List of all the Persons voted for , and of the Number of Votes for each ; which List they shall sign and ...
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... ballot for President and Secret Vice - President , one of whom , at least , shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President , and in distinct ballots ...
... ballot for President and Secret Vice - President , one of whom , at least , shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President , and in distinct ballots ...
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... ballot , the President . But in choosing the President , the votes shall be taken by states , the representation from each having vote ; a quorum for state or one this purpose shall consist of a member members from two - thirds of the ...
... ballot , the President . But in choosing the President , the votes shall be taken by states , the representation from each having vote ; a quorum for state or one this purpose shall consist of a member members from two - thirds of the ...
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... every member in the negative . This plan is both more expeditious and less liable to mistakes than any other method ever devised . which case they shall be appointed by ballot , * 68 RULES OF THE U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .
... every member in the negative . This plan is both more expeditious and less liable to mistakes than any other method ever devised . which case they shall be appointed by ballot , * 68 RULES OF THE U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .
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... ballot , * and if , upon such ballot , the number required shall not be elected by a majority of the votes given , the House shall pro- ceed to a second ballot , in which a plurality of votes shall prevail ; and in case a greater ...
... ballot , * and if , upon such ballot , the number required shall not be elected by a majority of the votes given , the House shall pro- ceed to a second ballot , in which a plurality of votes shall prevail ; and in case a greater ...
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Page 8 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety, of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 22 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members ; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States, for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Page 23 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 23 - Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties, in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities. Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course.
Page 9 - Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same Religion, Manners, Habits, and political Principles.
Page 18 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 17 - There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Page 23 - Whenever the legislative or executive authority, or lawful agent of any state in controversy with another, shall present a petition to Congress stating the matter in question, and praying for a hearing, notice thereof shall be given by order of Congress to the legislative or executive authority of the other state in controversy, and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful agents, who shall then be directed to appoint, by joint consent, commissioners or judges to constitute...
Page 22 - ... all the privileges of trade and commerce, subject to the same duties, impositions, and restrictions, as the inhabitants thereof respectively ; provided, that such restrictions shall not extend so far as to prevent the removal of property, imported into any state, to any other state of which the owner is an inhabitant...
Page 25 - There can be no greater error than to expect or calculate upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.