Yes, when I think “stripping states’ rights,” I think the 14th Amendment. Jesus Christ.
Rep. Frank Niceley, R-Strawberry Plains, provided what he called “a little history lesson,” relating that two Oregon state representatives were kidnapped by “radical Republicans” when state ratification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was in issue during the 1860s. Two men masquerading as the kidnapped legislators then voted for ratification, which passed by one vote in Oregon, Niceley said.
The kidnapping thus effectively “changed the course of history” and “stole power from the states,” he said. Passage of the school board bill, he said, could lead to similar situations.
I am speechless. Just speechless.
Tiny Cat Pants 
This is far more troubling to me, but I’m sure Mr N. thinks it’s just fine since he is the one to benefit:
“He referred to the routine practice of legislators leaving the House or Senate chamber for a period – perhaps to get food, perhaps for a meeting — and having another legislator cast votes for the absent lawmaker. “