A Manual of Parliamentary Practice: Composed Originally for the Use of the Senate of the United StatesClark & Maynard, 1867 - 196 pages |
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... Amendments Division of the Question .. Co - existing Questions . Equivalent Questions The Question .... .... 40 แ Third Reading . 41 26 Division of the House . 42. 66 Title 43. Reconsideration .. 44. Bills sent to the other House ...
... Amendments Division of the Question .. Co - existing Questions . Equivalent Questions The Question .... .... 40 แ Third Reading . 41 26 Division of the House . 42. 66 Title 43. Reconsideration .. 44. Bills sent to the other House ...
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... of the United States : -Art . I. , Sec . -1 , 7 , 8 , 9.- Art . II . , Sec . 1 , 2. - Art . III , Sec . 3. - Art IV . , Sec , 1 , 3 , 5. — And all the Amendments . SECTION III . * PRIVILEGE . THE privileges of the 14 LEGISLATURE .
... of the United States : -Art . I. , Sec . -1 , 7 , 8 , 9.- Art . II . , Sec . 1 , 2. - Art . III , Sec . 3. - Art IV . , Sec , 1 , 3 , 5. — And all the Amendments . SECTION III . * PRIVILEGE . THE privileges of the 14 LEGISLATURE .
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... amended till they get into a shape which meets the approbation of a majority . These being re- ported and confirmed by the House , are then referred to one or more select committees , according as the sub- ject divides itself into one ...
... amended till they get into a shape which meets the approbation of a majority . These being re- ported and confirmed by the House , are then referred to one or more select committees , according as the sub- ject divides itself into one ...
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... amendments to bills , are taken up as soon as the House is clear of a question , unless they require to be printed ... amended a mistake in a bill , without order or know- ledge of the committee , was reprimanded . - 1 Chand . 77 . A ...
... amendments to bills , are taken up as soon as the House is clear of a question , unless they require to be printed ... amended a mistake in a bill , without order or know- ledge of the committee , was reprimanded . - 1 Chand . 77 . A ...
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... amended at the first reading , -6 Grey , 286 ; nor is it usual for it to be opposed then , but it may be done and rejected . - D'Ewes , 335 , col . 1 ; 3 Hats . 198. ( Vide Rules H. R. 109. ) SECTION XXV . BILLS , SECOND READING . THE ...
... amended at the first reading , -6 Grey , 286 ; nor is it usual for it to be opposed then , but it may be done and rejected . - D'Ewes , 335 , col . 1 ; 3 Hats . 198. ( Vide Rules H. R. 109. ) SECTION XXV . BILLS , SECOND READING . THE ...
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Page 141 - 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 161 - The rules of parliamentary practice, comprised in Jefferson's Manual, shall govern the House in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the House, and joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Page 141 - When any member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the House, he shall rise from his seat, and respectfully address himself to "Mr. Speaker," and shall confine himself to the question under debate, and avoid personality.
Page 124 - RECONSIDERATION. [When a question has been once made and carried in the affirmative or negative, It shall be in order for any member of the majority to move for the reconsideration thereof...
Page 158 - The first reading of a bill shall be for information, and, if opposition be made to it, the question shall be, " Shall this bill be rejected ?" If no opposition be made, or if the question to reject be negatived, the bill shall go to its second reading without a question.
Page 125 - EVERY bill shall receive three readings previous to its being passed ; and the President shall give notice at each, whether it be the first, second, or third ; which readings shall be on three different days, unless the Senate unanimously direct otherwise...
Page 113 - These are the provisions of the Constitution of the United States on the subject of impeachments. The following is a sketch of some of the principles and practices of England on the same subject: Jurisdiction. The lords cannot impeach any to themselves, nor join in the accusation, because they are the judges. Seld. Judic. in ParL, 12, 63.
Page 144 - On a previous question there shall be no debate. All incidental questions of order arising after a motion is made for the previous question, and pending such motion, shall be decided, whether on appeal or otherwise, without debate.
Page 64 - ... no motion to postpone to a day certain, to commit or to postpone indefinitely, being decided, shall again be allowed on the same day, and at the same stage of the bill or proposition.
Page 26 - President having taken the chair, and a quorum being present, the journal of the preceding day shall be read, to the end that any mistake may be corrected that shall have been made in the entries.