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The Sketchy Deal That Makes Hayes President (1877)

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Contested Electoral Votes and the Impasse in Counting

This chapter explores the disputes over electoral votes in the 1877 election, focusing on states like Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Oregon. It highlights the difficulties faced by Congress in counting these votes and the intervention of President Grant through the Electoral Commission Act.

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