"Obstructionist" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... solid Republican vote was given to William Pennington, of New Jersey, another Republican, who, on February 1, was elected Speaker by 117 votes, 4 opposing members having come to his support. The South gained nothing by the obstructionist policy of its members. During the long contest, extending through forty-four ballots, their votes were scattered among many candidates of different factions, while the Republicans maintained an almost unbroken steadiness of party discipline. ...
— Abraham Lincoln, A History, Volume 2 • John George Nicolay and John Hay |
