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Debate for April 7, 1898.Question: "Resolved, That the powers of the Speaker of the House of Representatives should be curtailed."
Affirmative.B. R. Robinson and C. Grilk.
References: Bryce, American Commonwealth, I, 134-8; Lalor, Cyclopaedia, III, 91; A. B. Hart, Practical Essays, No. No. 1. pp. 1-19; J. G. Carlisle, in North American Review, vol. 150, pp. 390-400 (March, 1890); Senator Hoar in North American Review, vol. 128, pp. 118-134 (Feb. 1879); Follett, The Speaker of the House of Representatives; Woodrow Wilson, Congressional Government, pp. 102-108.
Negative.W. K. Otis and E. T. Gundlach.
References: Hart, Practical Essays, I; Foum, vol. 20, p. 410; North American Review, vol. 150, p. 382; Follett, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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