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Democratic Mouse Sparks Bedlam in House Count
The passage depicts a chaotic count scene as Speaker Randall struggles to control protesting Democrats. Descriptions of bedlam, fists, and shouting mark the intense confrontation, with Sergeant at Arms needed to restore order and accusations of lies and illegitimate moves surrounding electoral votes.
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Tilden
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Mackey
South Carolina
Wilmer
B. M. Palmer
Louisiana
Hampton
Ware
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