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''Avery v. Midland County'', 390 U.S. 474, 485-486 (1968).  (By "single-member districts" Justice White is referring to a district that elects only one representative for it.)

''Avery v. Midland County'', 390 U.S. 474, 485-486 (1968).  (By "single-member districts" Justice White is referring to a district that elects only one representative for it.)

Many State legislatures were outraged by these decisions, which they viewed as a burdensome, unjustified infringement on their state sovereignty.  Talk began of passing a constitutional amendment to overturn these decisions, just as other constitutional amendments have overturned prior Supreme Court decisions in the past (such as the 11th and 16th Amendments).  This led to one of the many political ironies of American history, illustrating that God does have a sense of humor.

Many State legislatures were outraged by these decisions, which they viewed as a burdensome, unjustified infringement on their state sovereignty.  Talk began of passing a constitutional amendment to overturn these decisions, just as other constitutional amendments have overturned prior Supreme Court decisions in the past (such as the 11th and 16th Amendments).

=== Irony of political history ===

=== Irony of political history ===