The president spoke to 19 congressmen from Texas to encourage them to vote for a bill. Since four of the 19 congressmen went on to vote for the bill, it is clear that the president persuaded those four to vote the way they did. The argument above assumes that:

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21 July, 16:10

The president spoke to 19 congressmen from Texas to encourage them to vote for a bill. Since four of the 19 congressmen went on to vote for the bill, it is clear that the president persuaded those four to vote the way they did. The argument above assumes that:

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Sonny Lam · Answer 1

21% are in agreement with the president

Explanation:

Its assumes that only 21% of the 19 congressmen he spoke to, are convinced by the president.

4 of 19 is 21%. And the remaining 79% (15) are not in agreement with the president.