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... majority of the members . different proceedings which take place , from the first submission of a proposition , through all the changes it may undergo , until the final decision of the assembly upon it , constitute the subject of the ...
... majority of the members . different proceedings which take place , from the first submission of a proposition , through all the changes it may undergo , until the final decision of the assembly upon it , constitute the subject of the ...
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... majority of votes or suffrages ; and this rule holds not only in reference to questions and subjects , which admit only of an affirmative on one side , and a negative on the other , but also in reference to elections in which more than ...
... majority of votes or suffrages ; and this rule holds not only in reference to questions and subjects , which admit only of an affirmative on one side , and a negative on the other , but also in reference to elections in which more than ...
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... and , on the other hand , that no alteration shall take place in any of the rules and orders , without the consent of at least two thirds , or even a larger number . CHAPTER II . OF THE OFFICERS . 26. The usual MAJORITY . 21.
... and , on the other hand , that no alteration shall take place in any of the rules and orders , without the consent of at least two thirds , or even a larger number . CHAPTER II . OF THE OFFICERS . 26. The usual MAJORITY . 21.
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... majority were to elect , a person elected by any such less number I would not be able to retain his office for a moment ; inasmuch as he might be instantly removed therefrom , on a question made for that purpose , by the votes of those ...
... majority were to elect , a person elected by any such less number I would not be able to retain his office for a moment ; inasmuch as he might be instantly removed therefrom , on a question made for that purpose , by the votes of those ...
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... majority . - 87. Hence , when several different proposi- tions are made for filling blanks with a time or number , the rule is , that if the larger com- prehends the lesser , as in a question to what day a postponement shall take place ...
... majority . - 87. Hence , when several different proposi- tions are made for filling blanks with a time or number , the rule is , that if the larger com- prehends the lesser , as in a question to what day a postponement shall take place ...
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Popular passages
Page 75 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Page 144 - ... either originate with them, or be referred to them. In every case, the whole paper is read first by the clerk, and then by the chairman, by paragraphs.
Page 102 - House to the body of the bill; as he does also if it has been reported without amendments; putting no questions but on amendments proposed; and when through the whole, he puts the question whether the bill shall be read a third time?
Page 92 - This is a piling of questions one on another; which, to avoid embarrassment, is not allowed. 3. The same result may be had more simply by voting against the previous question, commitment, or amendment.
Page 93 - Shall the main question be now put?" — ie, at this instant; and as the present instant is but one, it can admit of no modification. To change it to tomorrow, or any other moment, is without example and without utility. But suppose a motion to amend a motion for postponement, as to one day instead of another, or to a special instead of an indefinite time.
Page 157 - ... the House; which being resolved, the chairman rises, the Speaker resumes the chair, the chairman informs him that the committee have gone through the business referred to them, and that he is ready to make report when the House shall think proper to receive it. If the House have time to receive it, there is usually a cry of "now, now...
Page 105 - A call for an adjournment, or for the orders of the day, or for the question, by gentlemen in their seats, is not a motion ; as no motion can be made, without rising and addressing the chair, and being called to by the presiding officer.
Page 57 - ... on the limitation of the rate of interest, on what day the session shall be closed by adjournment, on what day the next shall commence, when an act shall commence or the...
Page 141 - Those who take exceptions to some particulars in the bill, are to be of the committee. But none who speak directly against the body of the bill.
Page 142 - Elections, &c., are usually appointed at the first meeting, to continue through the session. The person first named is generally permitted to act as chairman. But this is a matter of courtesy ; every Committee having a right to elect their own chairman, who presides over them, puts questions, and reports their proceedings to the House.