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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, April 20, 1966
Decision: Monday, June 20, 1966
Issues: First Amendment, Federal Internal Security Legislation

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Facts of the Case

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Dennis, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 371
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a dissent
Black
Wrote a dissent, joined Black's dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice Abe Fortas

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The Oyez Project, Dennis v. United States, 384 U.S. 855 (1966),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1965/1965_502/>
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