CONGRESS PASSES DRY LAW REPEAL - SOUND

The transcript discusses the historic repeal of the 18th Amendment, highlighting the Senate's overwhelming vote in favor of repeal and the House's decision to resubmit the question to the states. The speaker reflects on their voting history regarding constitutional amendments and emphasizes the repeal's significance as a major event in American history, likening it to an emancipation proclamation.

What significant event regarding the 18th Amendment is being discussed for the first time in 13 years?

• A new law supporting prohibition

• The adoption of a new amendment

• A resolution to strengthen the amendment

• A favorable action by Congress for its repeal

How did the Senate vote on the resolution for the repeal of the 18th Amendment?

• Overwhelmingly for

• Unanimously against

• Indecisively

• With a narrow margin for

What action did the House take regarding the 18th Amendment?

• Strengthened the amendment

• Resubmitted the repeal question to the states

• Ignored the Senate's resolution

• Passed a new amendment

What has been the speaker's approach to voting on constitutional amendments?

• Never votes on constitutional matters

• Votes to submit amendments with considerable public support

• Votes based on personal beliefs

• Only supports amendments with unanimous support

How does the speaker view the repeal of the 18th Amendment in terms of historical significance?

• As a major event akin to an emancipation proclamation

• As a step backward for the country

• As a controversial decision

• As a minor legislative change