Let me ask him if that does not leave in the hands of the States the same power that exists there now, and has existed heretofore?
What is the difference?
How does the Honorable Senator find the pending proposition so objectionable, and the one he offered so suitable to accomplish the purpose which he desires to accomplish?
The two propositions, in respect to the point upon which the gentleman has made his speech, are identical in effect." The Constitutional amendment was debated earnestly until the 9th of March.

One of the boldest and most notable speeches was made by Mr.
Henderson of Missouri, who surprised the Senate by taking a more radical ground than the Reconstruction Committee.

He moved the following as a substitute for the committee's proposition to amend the Constitution: "_No State, in prescribing the qualifications requisite for electors therein, shall discriminate against any person on account of color or race._" Mr.Henderson, though representing a State lately slave-holding, was in advance of the majority of his associates from the free States; but he defended his amendment with great ability.

He said, "I am aware that the Senate will vote it down now.

Let them vote it down.