Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 3 (of 16)

Note 25 — EIGHTH CONGRESS—SECOND SESSION. PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (continued 4)

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An act of Congress has since passed to prevent members from taking government contracts; but the act did not extend to their sons, brothers, and nephews, and the spirit of it has been often eluded.

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