Counting the Electoral Votes (Classic Reprint): Speech of Hon. Horatio C. Burchard of Illinois in the House of Representatives, January 18, 1877: ... January 18, 1877 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book delves into the profound discussions within the House of Representatives as they prepared to calculate the electoral votes for the 1876 presidential election. The author takes the reader through the complex constitutional questions that arose during this unprecedented event. The book examines how the framers of the Constitution intended the counting of electoral votes to be conducted, referencing the actions of the first Congress and the opinions of distinguished statesmen. Ultimately, this book illuminates the significance of respecting the constitutional balance of power, especially during politically charged moments in American history.

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