A Manual of Parliamentary Practice SEC. IV: Elections.
by Thomas Jefferson
The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and
Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof;
but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations,
except as to the places of chusing Senators. Constitution I. 4.
Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and
qualifications of its own members. Constitution I. 5.
