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Opposition to a Fifteenth Amendment in 1870 Iowa House debate
Iowa legislators argue against a proposed Fifteenth Amendment, warning it usurps state powers and infringes on states rights. They cite Article Ten limits, the need for three fourths state ratification, and fear centralizing federal authority over suffrage while supporting retaining local control.
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