What makes Rivet's statement ironic is that it was indeed in the 19th century that Congress established a uniform national election day for federal elections.
Advocates contend it increases voter turnout.
The reality is that voting by mail does not necessarily increase voter turnout, it opens up a Pandora's box of potential fraud, and it is illegal for federal elections. Other framers shared this view. Acting pursuant to this constitutional authority, Congress in 1872 established the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in even numbered years, as the day for the election of representatives. Following ratification of the 17th Amendment, Congress again exercised its Election Clause authority, this time to establish a uniform national election day for senators. One of the reasons Congress set a single day was to avoid the possibility of vote fraud.