Forge of Democracy: The House of RepresentativesD. McKay, 1963 - 496 pagini |
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Pagina 73
... party rule , for the simple reason that often there was no party that held a clear majority . Four times before the Civil War , in 1839 , 1849 , 1855 , and 1859 , the House almost could not choose a Speaker , so seriously were the ...
... party rule , for the simple reason that often there was no party that held a clear majority . Four times before the Civil War , in 1839 , 1849 , 1855 , and 1859 , the House almost could not choose a Speaker , so seriously were the ...
Pagina 74
... party had been severely divided on the issue . Joseph Cannon of Illinois , then a rising party leader , had led the opposition against the bill . Once the party had resolved in favor of the bill , however , Cannon re- versed his ...
... party had been severely divided on the issue . Joseph Cannon of Illinois , then a rising party leader , had led the opposition against the bill . Once the party had resolved in favor of the bill , however , Cannon re- versed his ...
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... party caucus applied primarily to his own Democratic party , for , divided as it was , the Democratic party caucus called to set party positions on legislation could only end in further irritating the party's factions . The Republicans ...
... party caucus applied primarily to his own Democratic party , for , divided as it was , the Democratic party caucus called to set party positions on legislation could only end in further irritating the party's factions . The Republicans ...
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CHAPTER ONE The Solemn Assembly | 1 |
CHAPTER Two Rival for Power | 17 |
CHAPTER THREE The House Rules | 39 |
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