Slave owner states wanted a greater representation, thereby gaining a larger and superior representation in Congress.

The comments in question were made in a video Beckwith posted to his social media in late April. In the video, he said the three-fifths Compromise was a “great move.” This came in response to a debate ...

In the video, he said the three-fifths Compromise was a “great move.” This came in response to a debate that took place during a legislative session over a Senate bill, which Democrats ...