Trump v. Barbara · ¶485

Those who disagree with this interpretation have not found any statement in which another Senator expressly disputed Senator Howard’s and Senator Trumbull’s interpretation of the amendment. They muster a collection of statements that provide some support for their position, but it is a mistake to attribute too much weight to extemporaneous oral statements, which are often phrased in ways that are not precise. And a single member’s interpretation of a provision may not be shared by a majority.

slip opinion, revised 7/01/26
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