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Session 6445: 1867-07-05 12:00:00

A resolution is proposed instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether under the Constitution Congress have the power to prescribe qualifications of voters in the several States; Mr. Blakely enters the House asking admission to the House floor

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Resolution on the Qualification of Voters

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Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire whether under the Constitution Congress has power to prescribe the qualifications of voters in the several States, and if they deem it expedient, report a bill prescribing the same.

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  • Motion to Reconsider (introduced on 1867-07-05 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e702033) [This moment shown]

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