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Closing Scenes of Congress Endgame Filibuster Indemnity Bill
Special Correspondent reports on the Thirty Seventh Congress as it nears dissolution with a major fight over the indemnity bill. Filibusters delay action after seven Senate parties push postponement while pledging debate, prompting ire from Illinois and Delaware senators as galleries thin and a late night vote looms.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Senate
Congress
Kentucky
Tory
Trumbull
Illinois
Lillinoisan
Linoisan
Delaware
Powell
Saulsbury
Sautebury
Pdwell
Santbury
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Richardson
Ilinois
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Weil
Nook
Publicatia
Powell Skakea
Tanalah Ibn Daatvaf
Atory
Wisconsin
Saulabary
Preston King
Sherman
Ayas
Devil
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Saulabury
Douglas
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Stenter
Mr. Speaker
Lusiness
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Congression
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Republica
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Triary
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Magachusetts
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United States
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Missouri
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Pensylvania
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Washburn
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Gen. Schidnok
Baltimore
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Morrill
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