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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, October 14, 1969
Decision: Monday, December 8, 1969
Issues: First Amendment, Federal Internal Security Legislation

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 1001
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote the majority opinion
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Full Opinion by Justice John M. Harlan

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The Oyez Project, Bryson v. United States, 396 U.S. 64 (1969),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1969/1969_35/>
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