Choate birthday gifts blocked by constitutional law clash
Illinois House Democrats failed to attach a party jobs pledge to the DOT funding bill for Clyde Choate’s 52nd birthday. Rep. John Matijevich challenged if the amendment was germane to the appropriation under the new constitution, sparking a two hour debate before the bill advanced.
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The text notes President Andrew Jackson was fined 1000 dollars for contempt in declaring martial law during the 1815 defense of New Orleans. It also mentions a 1844 Congressional vote to return the fine and adds Mexico’s coastlines totals 6212 miles with 4438 on the west and south and 1774 on the east.
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