Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of New York for the Year ...Secretary of State, 1855 - New York (State) |
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... debate in either house , they shall not be questioned in any other place . 2. No senator or representative shall , during the time for which he was elected , be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States ...
... debate in either house , they shall not be questioned in any other place . 2. No senator or representative shall , during the time for which he was elected , be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States ...
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... debate in either house No member of the Legislature , the members shall not be questioned to be ques- in any other place . tioned , & c . Section 13. Any bills may originate in either house Bills may of the Legislature , and all bills ...
... debate in either house No member of the Legislature , the members shall not be questioned to be ques- in any other place . tioned , & c . Section 13. Any bills may originate in either house Bills may of the Legislature , and all bills ...
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... debate , .. majority of , necessary to pass bills ,. has the power of impeachment , first election of members ,. Assistant Vice - Chancellor - office abolished ,. Attorney - General - election and tenure of office , compensation , not ...
... debate , .. majority of , necessary to pass bills ,. has the power of impeachment , first election of members ,. Assistant Vice - Chancellor - office abolished ,. Attorney - General - election and tenure of office , compensation , not ...
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... Debate , Legislative -- freedom of , secured , .. Debts -- obligation of , not to be impaired , due the State from corporations , to be enforced , due the State , time of payment may be extended , Debt -- revenues of canal to pay yearly ...
... Debate , Legislative -- freedom of , secured , .. Debts -- obligation of , not to be impaired , due the State from corporations , to be enforced , due the State , time of payment may be extended , Debt -- revenues of canal to pay yearly ...
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... debate in Legislature secured ,. religion , .. Fines - excessive , not to be imposed ,. and quarter sales to be void ,. Fund , Sinking- [ see Sinking Fund . ] ( See Common School , Literature , United States Deposite . ] Funds - no ...
... debate in Legislature secured ,. religion , .. Fines - excessive , not to be imposed ,. and quarter sales to be void ,. Fund , Sinking- [ see Sinking Fund . ] ( See Common School , Literature , United States Deposite . ] Funds - no ...
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Page 66 - ... then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 23 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Page 37 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this State to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief...
Page 66 - I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best of my ability.
Page 49 - Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall cither pardon, or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve.
Page 26 - President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that period any other emolument from the United States, or any of them. 8. Before he enter on the execution of his office he shall take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will,...
Page 67 - Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution, and amend the same ? " shall be decided by the electors qualified to vote for members of the...
Page 114 - If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgress the rules of the House, the Speaker shall, or any member may, call to order ; in which case, the member so called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain ; and the House shall, if appealed to, decide on the case, but without debate : if there be no appeal, the decision of the Chair shall be submitted to.
Page 49 - In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the LieutenantGovernor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease.
Page 66 - I do solemnly swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States, .and the constitution of the State of New- York; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of according to the best of my ability.