Cumulative Suffrage, or an Equitable Electorate. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, February 01, 1917
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 73
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_73_0001
In the text, Honorable William H. Murray discusses the importance of protecting the family unit in society through laws and policies that promote civilization. He argues for a system of suffrage that rewards better citizenship, suggesting a "cumulative suffrage" system where each head of a family receives multiple votes. This system, he believes, would strengthen families, eliminate societal problems, and promote patriotism. Murray also addresses concerns about the voting power of different groups, such as the proletariat and women from slums.
Dates
- February 01, 1917
Language of Materials
English
Extent
From the Collection: 26.42 Linear Feet (15 containers)
Congress(s):
64th Congress (1915-1917)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository