In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of

England.

In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be

executed.

In 1776, one vote gave America the English language

instead of German.

In 1839, one vote elected Marcus Morton governor of

Massachusetts.

In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.

In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson

from impeachment.

In 1875, one vote changed France from a monarchy to

a republic.

In 1876, one vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the United

States presidency.

In 1923, one vote gave Adolph Hitler control of the

Nazi party.

- Chuck Swindoll