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Clerk - Edward McPherson:
Roll call concludes. Voting is completed. Now... Schuyler Colfax:
Mr. clerk? Please call my name. I want to cast a vote. George Pendleton:
I object! The Speaker doesn't vote. Clerk - Edward McPherson:
The Speaker may vote if he so chooses. George Pendleton:
It is highly unusual, sir. Schuyler Colfax:
This isn't usual, Mr. Pendleton. This is history
Roll call concludes. Voting is completed. Now... Schuyler Colfax:
Mr. clerk? Please call my name. I want to cast a vote. George Pendleton:
I object! The Speaker doesn't vote. Clerk - Edward McPherson:
The Speaker may vote if he so chooses. George Pendleton:
It is highly unusual, sir. Schuyler Colfax:
This isn't usual, Mr. Pendleton. This is history
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The roll call concludes
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The voting is completed Now
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Mr Clerk please call my name
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I want to cast a vote
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I object
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The Speaker doesn't vote
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The Speaker may vote if he so chooses
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It is highly unusual sir
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This isn't usual Mr Pendleton
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This is history
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Movie Summary
As the American Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
Actors
Clerk - Edward Mcpherson
Schuyler Colfax
George Pendleton
