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            By Mr. GOHMERT:
        H.R. 1294.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 4, Clause 1:
       The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for 
     Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each 
     State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any 
     time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the 
     Places of chusing Senators.