Session #87 · 1961–63

Speech #870191502

For a conclusive expression of the position of the States with regard to the question. it is necessary only to look to State constitutions and laws. All the States require that each voter must be a U.S. citizen. and all States set a minimum age requirement. Practically all States prohibit idiots. insane people. and convicted felons from exercising the franchise. A substantial number of the States withhold the right to vote from paupers. In addition. 19 States require some form of literacy test. It is error to assume that all or most of these 19 States are Southern States. Arizona.
Keywords matched
literacy test

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
ABSALOM ROBERTSON
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
VA
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
870191502
Paragraph
#3
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