# In Congress We Trust?, Vol. 1

By **Franita Tolson**

- ISBN-13: 9781009781619
- Series: [Cambridge Studies On Civil Rights And Civil Liberties](https://mybookbandits.com/series/cambridge-studies-on-civil-rights-and-civil-liberties)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 400
- Published: 31 Jul 2026

## About this book

This book reveals how Congress quietly shaped American elections across more than a century of constitutional development. Far from a passive observer, Congress used its authority to influence key controversies – from the expansion of slavery in new territories to the reconstruction of the post-Civil War electorate. Co

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