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March 4, 1878
The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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Political agitation in Congress and public for repealing the Resumption Act after Silver Bill overrides presidential veto. Senate Committee divided on reporting repeal, with Allison's vote key; opponents Bayard, Kernan, Dawes, Morrill; supporters Ferry, Jones, Voorhees, Wallace.
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The Resumption Act.
Already the repeal of the Resumption Act is being agitated in Congress as well as among the people. The so-called Silver Bill having become the law of the land in spite of the veto of the President, the next important step in the line of finance is the repeal of the Resumption Act, and auxiliary to this, a thorough and exhaustive revision of the tariff. The Senate Committee have agreed to report a bill for the repeal of Resumption, and it is understood that a majority of the Committee honestly favor such repeal. They are said to stand as follows: Bayard, Kernan, Dawes, and Morrill oppose the repeal of the act, and Ferry, Jones, Voorhees, and Wallace favor repeal. Mr. Allison is the only member of the committee about whom there is any doubt, and his vote is essential to secure a favorable report on the bill. Mr. Allison is said to favor the repeal of the act.
Already the repeal of the Resumption Act is being agitated in Congress as well as among the people. The so-called Silver Bill having become the law of the land in spite of the veto of the President, the next important step in the line of finance is the repeal of the Resumption Act, and auxiliary to this, a thorough and exhaustive revision of the tariff. The Senate Committee have agreed to report a bill for the repeal of Resumption, and it is understood that a majority of the Committee honestly favor such repeal. They are said to stand as follows: Bayard, Kernan, Dawes, and Morrill oppose the repeal of the act, and Ferry, Jones, Voorhees, and Wallace favor repeal. Mr. Allison is the only member of the committee about whom there is any doubt, and his vote is essential to secure a favorable report on the bill. Mr. Allison is said to favor the repeal of the act.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political News
Legislative Debate
What keywords are associated?
Resumption Act
Repeal
Silver Bill
Tariff Revision
Senate Committee
Financial Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Bayard
Kernan
Dawes
Morrill
Ferry
Jones
Voorhees
Wallace
Allison
Where did it happen?
Congress
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Key Persons
Bayard
Kernan
Dawes
Morrill
Ferry
Jones
Voorhees
Wallace
Allison
Location
Congress
Story Details
Agitation for repeal of the Resumption Act in Congress and among the people following the Silver Bill becoming law despite presidential veto. Senate Committee agrees to report repeal bill; opponents: Bayard, Kernan, Dawes, Morrill; supporters: Ferry, Jones, Voorhees, Wallace; Allison's vote pivotal.