(Jewish Daily Bulletin)
A resolution to amend the United States Constitution, whereby only native born American citizens would be eligible for election to the Senate and House of Representatives was defeated in the House Judiciary Committee.
The defeat came as a result of a motion introduced by Congressman Nathan D. Perlman, member of the Committee. Congressman Perlman, who carried on a vigorous fight against the proposal, pointed out many illustrious members of Congress who were of foreign birth. It was stated that the measure barring foreign born citizens from membership in the House and Senate was inspired by the Ku Klux Klan.
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