Lincoln

889 00:42:22,832 --> 00:42:24,583 for the 5th District of Pennsylvania. 890 00:42:25,001 --> 00:42:26,835 So the total of Representatives 891 00:42:26,961 --> 00:42:30,047 voting three weeks from today is reduced to 1 82, 892 00:42:30,131 --> 00:42:32,049 which means 1 22 yes votes 893 00:42:32,133 --> 00:42:34,134 to reach the requisite two-thirds of the House. 894 00:42:34,260 --> 00:42:36,929 Assuming all Republicans vote for the amendment. 895 00:42:39,307 --> 00:42:41,725 Then despite our abstention, 896 00:42:41,809 --> 00:42:43,393 to reach a two-thirds majority, 897 00:42:43,478 --> 00:42:45,229 we remain twenty yeses short. 898 00:42:45,313 --> 00:42:46,355 For which we're seeking 899 00:42:46,481 --> 00:42:48,982 from among 64 lame duck Democrats. 900 00:42:49,442 --> 00:42:53,654 Fully 39 of these we deem unredeemable no votes. 901 00:42:55,949 --> 00:42:57,991 The kind that hates niggers. 902 00:42:58,451 --> 00:43:00,661 Hates God for makin' niggers. 903 00:43:00,995 --> 00:43:03,747 The Good Lord on high would despair of their souls. 904 00:43:03,831 --> 00:43:06,959 Thank you for that pithy explanation, Mr. Bilbo. 905 00:43:07,085 --> 00:43:08,752 We've abandoned these 39 to 906 00:43:08,836 --> 00:43:10,504 the devil that possesses them. 907 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:11,588 We would... 908 00:43:12,924 --> 00:43:16,426 The remaining lame ducks, on whom we've been working with a purpose. 909 00:43:17,345 --> 00:43:18,428 Charles Hanson. 910 00:43:18,805 --> 00:43:20,180 Congressman. 911 00:43:21,516 --> 00:43:23,600 My colleagues and I would like a moment of your time. 912 00:43:23,685 --> 00:43:25,477 I wonder if you've given much thought... 913 00:43:26,104 --> 00:43:27,354 Giles Stuart. 914 00:43:32,694 --> 00:43:34,194 Rather clumsy. 915 00:43:46,708 --> 00:43:48,292 LATHAM: Nelson Merrick. 916 00:43:54,882 --> 00:43:55,882 Homer Benson. 917 00:44:01,889 --> 00:44:03,557 My name is Richard Schell. 918 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:06,059 I wanted you to have a look at this prospectus here. 919 00:44:07,895 --> 00:44:09,062 And lastly, 920 00:44:10,982 --> 00:44:13,150 Clay Hawkins. Of Ohio. 921 00:44:14,068 --> 00:44:16,153 Tax Collector for the Western Reserve. 922 00:44:16,237 --> 00:44:17,821 That pays handsomely. 923 00:44:17,905 --> 00:44:19,656 Don't just reach for the highest branches, 924 00:44:19,741 --> 00:44:21,575 they sway in every breeze. 925 00:44:22,160 --> 00:44:24,077 Assistant Port Inspector in Morristown 926 00:44:24,203 --> 00:44:25,662 looks like the ticket to me. 927 00:44:25,747 --> 00:44:27,581 Boats, they, they make me sick. 928 00:44:27,665 --> 00:44:29,708 So just stand on the dock. 929 00:44:30,001 --> 00:44:32,586 Let the Assistant Assistant Port Inspector's stomach 930 00:44:32,712 --> 00:44:34,004 go weak. 931 00:44:36,090 --> 00:44:37,924 SEWARD: And, lastly, Democratic yes vote 932 00:44:38,009 --> 00:44:39,926 number six, Hawkins. 933 00:44:40,011 --> 00:44:41,011 From Ohio. 934 00:44:41,095 --> 00:44:42,179 Six? 935 00:44:42,263 --> 00:44:43,847 Well, thus far. 936 00:44:43,931 --> 00:44:46,058 Plus Graylor's abstention. 937 00:44:46,517 --> 00:44:48,935 -From tiny acorns and so on. -What did Hawkins get? 938 00:44:49,062 --> 00:44:51,188 Postmaster of the Millersburg Post Office. 939 00:44:51,272 --> 00:44:52,606 He's selling himself cheap, ain't he? 940 00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:54,941 Well, he wanted Tax Collector of the Western Reserve. 941 00:44:55,026 --> 00:44:57,110 First term Congressman who couldn't manage reelection. 942 00:44:57,195 --> 00:44:58,278 I felt it unseemly 943 00:44:58,363 --> 00:44:59,863 and they bargained him down to Postmaster. 944 00:44:59,947 --> 00:45:01,365 Scatter them over several rounds of appointments 945 00:45:01,449 --> 00:45:02,866 so no one notices, then burn this ledger, 946 00:45:02,950 --> 00:45:05,035 please, after you're done. 947 00:45:08,081 --> 00:45:10,374 Time for my public opinion bath. 948 00:45:10,541 --> 00:45:11,792 Might as well let them in. 949 00:45:13,753 --> 00:45:15,921 Seven yeses with Mr. Ellis. 950 00:45:16,964 --> 00:45:18,465 Thirteen to go. 951 00:45:19,634 --> 00:45:21,134 One last item. 952 00:45:21,636 --> 00:45:23,428 An absurdity, but 953 00:45:24,472 --> 00:45:26,807 my associates report that among the Representatives 954 00:45:26,933 --> 00:45:29,476 a fantastical rumor's bruited about, 955 00:45:29,977 --> 00:45:32,437 which I immediately disavowed, 956 00:45:32,897 --> 00:45:34,898 that you'd allowed bleary old Preston Blair 957 00:45:34,982 --> 00:45:36,066 to sojourn to Richmond 958 00:45:36,150 --> 00:45:38,235 to invite Jeff Davis to send commissioners 959 00:45:38,319 --> 00:45:40,904 up to Washington with a peace plan. 960 00:45:44,492 --> 00:45:47,244 I...