The balance of power was shifting for political parties in the late 1800's. The democratic party was gaining control of Congress in 1874.
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Democrats
In 1874, the US States, formerly Confederate ones, were in control of Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina.
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They wanted to do what they wanted to and not have Congress control them
The devil has taken control of congress.
To control the ocean
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The Congress
Congress votes on their own salaries
congress does have complet control over the territories as it states in the constitution.READ THE CONSTITUTION!!