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            By Mr. RATCLIFFE:
        H.R. 1645.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Clause 4 of Section 8 of Article I--The Congress shall have 
     the Power to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization, and 
     uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the 
     United States.