Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the U.S., Providing for the Election of the President, Vice President, and Filling Vacancies...Hearings...on H.J. Res. 2, Jan. 9, 1928.(70-1)1928 - 17 pages |
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... suggestion is absurd . We founded this Government on the theory that Members of Congress will represent the people of this country . Is there any wisdom in saying we will give them a chance to be only half efficient ; that we will ...
... suggestion is absurd . We founded this Government on the theory that Members of Congress will represent the people of this country . Is there any wisdom in saying we will give them a chance to be only half efficient ; that we will ...
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... suggestions in reference to this White resolution are not fundamental . To a degree they might be regarded as superficial , but I hope the suggestions will be helpful . VACANCIES Now , going on to the question of vacancies . The White ...
... suggestions in reference to this White resolution are not fundamental . To a degree they might be regarded as superficial , but I hope the suggestions will be helpful . VACANCIES Now , going on to the question of vacancies . The White ...
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... suggestion is correct. Now, the point I want to emphasize is this: While we are providing for filling vacancies in the office of President, I think you will all agree, the provision ought to be complete, so there will be no * under ...
... suggestion is correct. Now, the point I want to emphasize is this: While we are providing for filling vacancies in the office of President, I think you will all agree, the provision ought to be complete, so there will be no * under ...
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... suggestion for the record. Mr. Bow MAN. Mr. Lea, will you pardon an interruption? Mr. LEA. Certainly. Mr. Bow MAN. Mr. Chairman, I would like to be excused. I have another important committee meeting to attend. I said that I would be ...
... suggestion for the record. Mr. Bow MAN. Mr. Lea, will you pardon an interruption? Mr. LEA. Certainly. Mr. Bow MAN. Mr. Chairman, I would like to be excused. I have another important committee meeting to attend. I said that I would be ...
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... suggestion. Mr. LEA. Yes. I will do that. After you report your resolution I will introduce a resolution embodying th. one question of abolishing the electoral college and providing for a direct election of the President. I would like ...
... suggestion. Mr. LEA. Yes. I will do that. After you report your resolution I will introduce a resolution embodying th. one question of abolishing the electoral college and providing for a direct election of the President. I would like ...
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Page 11 - The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them...
Page 5 - ... President until the House of Representatives chooses a President; and the Congress may by law provide for the case where the Vice President has not been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the House of Representatives chooses a President, or until the Senate chooses a Vice President.
Page 4 - The Constitution directs that Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and that such meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless another day be appointed by law.
Page 2 - The committee this day met, Hon. Hays B. White (chairman) presiding. The CHAIRMAN. The committee will be in order.
Page 6 - President, whenever the right of choice devolves upon them, before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, then the Vice President chosen for the same term shall act as President until the House of Representatives chooses a President...