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And if I supposed that either of these gentlemen was so wanting in manhood, in honor, as to hold his place after the politest intimation from the President of the United States that his services were no longer needed, I certainly, as a senator, would consent to his removal at any time, and so would we all." Still more significant and conclusive was the action of both Senate and House on the final passage of the Tenure-of-office Act.

That action was based upon the report of a conference committee, of which Mr.Sherman was chairman on the part of the Senate, and General Schenck on the part of the House.