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Editorial
December 21, 1876
The Cheyenne Daily Leader
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates resolving a partisan dispute over the House of Representatives' unilateral power to reject state electoral returns by referring it to the Supreme Court, noting both Democrats and Republicans support the idea despite challenges in implementation.
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Sensible Talk.
There is a growing opinion among men of both parties, that a way out of the difficult situation can still be opened by the Supreme Court. Thus far the whole dispute can be narrowed down to the question whether the House of Representatives has the right, of its own motion and without the concurrence of the Senate, to throw out the return of a State. This is a purely constitutional question, and like all questions arising out of different interpretations of that instrument, should be referred to the Supreme Court. The great difficulty, though, is to get the matter before the court. Democrats and Republicans both are favorable to the plan.
There is a growing opinion among men of both parties, that a way out of the difficult situation can still be opened by the Supreme Court. Thus far the whole dispute can be narrowed down to the question whether the House of Representatives has the right, of its own motion and without the concurrence of the Senate, to throw out the return of a State. This is a purely constitutional question, and like all questions arising out of different interpretations of that instrument, should be referred to the Supreme Court. The great difficulty, though, is to get the matter before the court. Democrats and Republicans both are favorable to the plan.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court
Constitutional Question
House Of Representatives
Electoral Dispute
Senate Concurrence
Democrats Republicans
What entities or persons were involved?
Supreme Court
House Of Representatives
Senate
Democrats
Republicans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Referring Electoral Dispute To Supreme Court
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Supreme Court Resolution
Key Figures
Supreme Court
House Of Representatives
Senate
Democrats
Republicans
Key Arguments
The Dispute Centers On Whether The House Can Reject A State's Return Without Senate Concurrence
This Is A Constitutional Question Best Decided By The Supreme Court
Difficulty Lies In Presenting The Matter To The Court
Both Parties Favor The Plan