Gibbons v. Ogden · ¶40

In discussing the question, whether this power is still in the States, in the case under consideration, we may dismiss from it the inquiry, whether it is surrendered by the mere grant to Congress, or is retained until Congress shall exercise the power. We may dismiss that inquiry, because it has been exercised, and the. regulations which Congress deemed it proper to make, are how in full operation. The sole question is,. can a State regulate commerce with fpreign nations and among the States, while Congress is regulating it ?

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 22, at 1 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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