Cornell University Library JK1266 .R9 1862 Rules of the Senate of the united 3 1924 030 474 062 olin M Cornell University 'S Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030474062 RULES SEMTE OF THE UNITED STATES, CONSISTINO OP SPECIAL RULES OF THE SENATE, JOINT RULES OF THE TWO HOUSES, AND SUCH PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION A3 KEIATE TO THE ORGANIZATION, POWER, PRIVILEGES, PROCEEDINGS, AND DUTIES SENATE OP THE UNITED STATES. FEINTED FOR THE USE OF THE SENATE OF THE TOUTED STATES. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, . 1862. * SPECIAL RULES FOR COIDUCTIIG BUSIIESS IN TEQl SENATE OP THE UNITED STATES. COMMENCEMENT OF DAILY SESSIONS. 1, The President having taken the chair, and a quo- rum being present, the journal M the preceding da'y shall be read, to the end that any mistake may be corrected that shall be made in the entries. [16 AprU,"i789. BUSINESS NOT TO BE INTERRUPTED. 2. No member shall speak to another, or otherwise interrupt the business of the Senate, or read any newspaper, while the journals or public papers are reading, or when any member is speaking in any debate. [16 April, 1789—14 Feb., 1K8. RULE_S IN SPEAKING OR DEBATE. 3. Every member, when he speaks, shall address the Chair, standing in his place, and when he has finished shall sit down. [16 AprU, 1789. 4. No member shall speak more than twice, in any one debate, on the same day, without leave of the Senate. [16 April, 1789. 4 SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 5. "When tioo Tnembers rise at the same time, the President shall name the person to speak; but in all cases the member who shall first rise and address the Chair shall speah first. [16 April, 1789—14 Feb., 1828. CALLS TO ORDER AND APPEALS. 6. If any member in speaking, or otherwise, trans- gress the rules of the Senate, the presiding officer shall, or any member may, caU to order, and when a member shall be called to order by the President, or a senator, he shall sit down, and shall not proceed without leave of the Senate. And every question of order shall be decided by the Presi- dent, without debate, subject to an apjieaZ to the Senate; and the President may call for the sense of the Senate on any question of order. [16 April, 1789-14 Feb., 1828—26 June, 1856. EXCEPTIONABLE WORDS. 7. If the member be called to order by a senator for words spoken, the exceptional loords shall immediately be taken down in writing, that the President may be better able to judge of the matter. [16 April, 1789. ABSENT MEMBERS MAY BE SENT FOR. 8.- -No member shall absent himself from the service of the Senate, without leave of the Senate first obtained. And in case a less number than a quorum of the Senate shall convene, they are hereby authorized to send the Sergeant-at- arms, or any other person or persons by them authorized, for any or all absent members, as the majority of such mem- bers present shall agree, at the expense of such absent mem- bers, respectively, unless such escuse for non-attendance shall be made as the Senate, when a quorum is convened, shall judge sufficient, and in that case the expense shall be SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 5 paid out of the contingent fund.. And this rule shall apply as well to the first convention of the Senate, at the legal time of meeting, as to each day of the session, after the hour has arrived to which the Senate stood adjourned. [16 April, 1789—35 June, 1798—14 Feb., 1828. RULES FOR DEBATE. 9. No motion shall be debated until the same shall be seconded. [113 April, 1789. RULE FOR MOTIONS, DEBATE, AND WITHDRAWAL. 10, When a motion shall be made and seconded, it shall be reduced to writing, if desired by the President, or any member, delivered in at the table, and read, before the same shall be debated; and any motion may be ivithdrawn by the mover at any time before a decision, amendment, or ordering of the yeas and nays, except a motion to reconsider, which shall not be withdrawn without leave of the Senate. [16 April, 1789—14 Feb., 1828—21 Jan., 1851. PRECEDENCE OP MOTIONS WHEN QUESTION IS UNDER DEBATE. 11, -When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received but — to adjourn, to lie on the table, to postpone indefinitely, to postpone to a day certain, to commit, or to amend; which several motions shall have precedence in the order they stand arranged; and the motion for adjournment shall always be in order, and be decided without debate. [16 April, 1789—3 Jan., 1830—14 Feb., 1838. b SPECIAL EULES OP THE SENATE. DIVISION OF A QUESTION. 12. If the question in debate contain several points, any member may have the same divided; but, on a motion to strike out and insert, it shall not be in order to move for a division of the question; but the rejection of a motion to strihe out and insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and insert a different proposition; nor prevent a subsequent motion simply to strike out; nor shall the rejection of a motion simply to strike out prevent a subsequent motion to strike out and insert. [16 April, 1789—23 June, 1833. FILLING BLANKS. 13. In filling up hlanJcs, the largest sum and longest time shall be first put. [16 April, 1789—3 Jan., 1820—14 Feb., 1828. OBJECTION TO READING A PAPEE. 14. When the reading of a paper is called for, and the same is objected to by any member, it shall be determined by a vote of the Senate, and without debate. [3 Jan., 1820—14 Feb., 1828. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — PEIOR SPECIAL OEDEE. 15. The unfinished business in which the Senate was engaged at the last preceding adjournment shall have the preference in the special orders of the day. [3 Jan., 1820—14 Feb., 1828. EULES FOE TEAS AND NAYS. 16. When the yeas and nays shall be called for by onefifth of the members present, each member called upon shall, unless for special reason he be excused by the Senate, declare openly, and without debate, his assent or dissent to the question. In taking the yeas and nays, and upon the SPECIAL EULES OF THE SENATE. 1 call of the house, the names of the members shall be taken alpJiabeticaUy. [16 April, 1789. 17. When the yeas and nays shall be taken upon any question, in pursuance of the above rule, no member shall be permitted, under any circumstances whatever, to vote after the decision is announced from the Chair. [4 April, 1832—14 Feb., 1828. EULE FOE CLOSING DOOES AND CLBAEING GALLEET. 18. On a motion made and seconded to shut the doors of the Senate, on the discussion of any business which may, in the opinion of a member, require secrecy, the President shall direct the gallery to be cleared; and during the dis- cussion of such motion, the doors shall remain shut. [20 Feb., 1794. NO PEESON ADMITTED TO PEESBNT PETITION, ETC. 19. No motion shall be deemed in order to admit any person or persons whatsoever within the doors of the Senate chamber to present any petition, memorial, or address, or to hear any such read. [27 April, 1798. EULE FOE RECONSIDEEATION. 20. 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; but no motion for the reconsideration of any vote shall be in order after a bill, resolution, message, report, amendment, or motion upon which the vote was taken, shall have gone out of the possession of the Senate, announcing their decision; nor shall any motion for reconsideration be in order, unless made on the same day on which the vote was taken, or within the two next days of actual session of the Senate thereafter. [25 Feb., 1790—26 March, 1806 8 SPECIAL EtTLES OF THE SENATE. CASTING VOTE OP THE VICE-PEESIDENT. 21. When the Senate are equally divided, the Sec- retary shall take the decision of the President. *' [18 July, 1789. QUESTION PUT BT PRESIDENT SENATE. 22. All questions shall be put by the President of the Senate, either in the presence or absence of the Presi- dent of the United States; and the senators shall signify their assent or dissent, by answering aye or no. [21 Aug., 1T89. APPOINTMENT OP A MEMBER TO THE CHAIR. 23, The Vice-President, or President of the Senate pro tempore shall have the right to name a member to per- form the duties of the Chair; but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment. [3 Jan., 1820. MORNING BUSINESS, PETITIONS, REPORTS, ETC. 24. After the journal is read, the President shall first call for petitions, and then for reports from standing com- mittees; and every petition, or memorial, or other paper, shall be referred, of course, without putting a question for that purpose, unless the reference is objected to by a member at the time such petition, memorial, or other paper, is pre- sented. And before any petition or memorial, addressed to the Senate, shall be received and read at the table, whether the same shall be introduced by the President or a member, a brief statement of the contents of the petition or memorial shall verbally be made by the introducer. [18 April, 1769—10 April, 1834. NOTICE AND PRINTING OP BILLS, ETC. 25. One day's notice, at least, shall be given of an intended motion for leave to bring in a hill ; and all bills re- SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 9 ported by a committee shall, after the first reading, be printed for the use of the Senate; but no other paper or document shall be printed for the use of the Senate without special order. [16 AprU, 1789—3 Jan., 1820—8 April, 1822—14 Feb., 1828. ACTION ON BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS, ETC., AND SUSPENSION OP JOINT RULES. 26. 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 reading shall be on three different days, unless the Senate unanimously direct otherwise. And all resolutions propos- ing amendments to the Constitution, or to which the appro- bation and signature of the President may be requisite, or which may grant money out of the contingent or any other fund, shall be treated, in all respects, in the introduction and form of proceedings on them, in the Senate, in a similar manner with hills ; and all other resolutions shall lie on tJie table one day for consideration, and also reports of committees. A motion to suspend, or to concur in a resolution of the House to suspend the IQth and 11th joint rules, or either of them, shall alwaj's be in order, be immediately considered, and be decided without debate. [16 AprU, 1789—26 March, 1806—3 Jan., 1820-34 Feb., 1828—7 May, 1852. Besolved, That the 2%th rule of the Senate be repealed, so far as it may affect bills or joint resolutions of the Senate or House of Representatives proposing or providing for or relating to amendments to the Constitution of the United States. [2 March, 1861. COMMITMENT OP BILLS. 27. No bill shall be committed or amended until it shall have been twice read, after which it may be referred to a committee. [16 April, 1789. 10 SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 28. All UUs on a second reading shall first be con- sidered by the Senate in the same manner as if the Senate were in committee of the whole, before they shall be taken up and proceeded on by the Senate agreeably to the standing rules, unless otherwise ordered. And when the Senate shall consider a treaty, hill, or resolution, as in committee of the whole, the Vice-President, or President pro tempore, may call a member to fill the chair during the time the Senate shall remain in committee of the whole ; and the chairman so called shall, during such time, have the powers of a Presi- dent pro tempore. [21 May, 1789—26 March, 1806—3 Jan., 1820. FINAL QUESTIONS ON BILLS — EEFBBENCE TO COURT OP CLAIMS, ETC. 29. The final question upon the second reading of every hUl, resolution, constitutional amendment, or motion, originating in the Senate, and requiring three readings pre- vious to being passed, shall be, "Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time?" and no amendment shall be received for discussion at a third reading of any bill, reso- lution, amendment, or motion, unless by unanimous consent of the members present ; but it shall at all times be in order, before the final passage of any such bill, resolution, consti- tutional amendment, or motion, to move its commitment; and should such commitment take place, and any amendment be reported by the committee, the said bill, resolution, consti- tutional amendment, or motion, shall be again read a second time, and considered as in committee of the whole, and then the aforesaid question shall be again put. Whenever a pri- vate hill is under consideration, it shall be in order to move, as a substitute for it, a resolution of the Senate referring the case to the Court of Claims. [4 Feb., 1807—96 June, 1856. SPECIAL EULBS OP THE SENATE. 11 AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATION BILLS. 30. No amendment proposing additional appropria- tions shall be received to any general appropriation bill, unless it be made to carry out the provisions of some exist- ing law, or some act or resolution, previously passed by the Senate, during that session, or moved by direction of a standing or select committee of the Senate, or in pursuance of an estimate from the head of some of the departments ; and 710 amendments shall be received whose object is to pro- vide for a private claim, unless it be to carry out the provi- sions of an existing law or a treaty stipulation. [19 Deo , 1850—7 May, 1852-13 Jan., 1S54-3 May, 1854. SPECIAL ORDERS. 31. When the hour shall have arrived for the con- sideration of a special order, it shall be the duty of the Chair to take up such special order, and the Senate shall proceed to consider it, unless it be postponed by vote of the Senate. [26 June, 1856. • PRECEDENCE IN SPECIAL ORDERS. When tivo or more subjects shall have been specially as- signed for consideration, they shall take precedence according to the order of time at which they were severally assigned, and such order shall at no time be lost or changed except by the direction of the Senate. [26 June, 1856. PRECEDENCE IN SPECIAL ORDERS AND OVER GENERAL ORDERS. When tivo or more subjects shall have been assigned for the same hour, the subject first assigned for that hour shall take precedence; but special orders shall always have prece- dence of general orders, unless such special orders shall be postponed by direction of the Senate. [26 June, 1856. 12 SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. SPECIAL ORDEES NOT TO LOSE THBIE POSITION. Special orders shall not lose their position on account of intervening adjournments ; nor shall they lose their relative position on the calendar, except by vote of the Senate, until finally disposed of. [26 June, 1856. TWO-THIRDS REQUIRED TO MAKE A SPECIAL ORDER. Provided, That no hill, joint resolution, or other subject, he made a special order for a particular day and hour without the concurrence of two-thirds of the senators present. [13 January, 1863. MAKING UP THE JOURNAL. 32, The titles of hills, and such parts thereof only as shall be affected by proposed amendments, shall be inserted on the journals. [12 March, 1792. 33. The proceedings of the Senate, when not acting as in committee of the whole, shall be entered on the journal as concisely as possible, care being taken to detail a true and accurate account of the proceedings; but every vote of the Senate shall be entered on the journal, and a brief statement of the contents of each petition, memorial, or paper, pre- sented to the Senate, shall also be inserted on the journal. [19 May, 1789—12 March, 1792—14 Feb., 1838. STANDING COMMITTEES. 34. The following standing committees shall be ap- pointed at the commencement of each session, with leave to report by bill or otherwise: [5 March, 1857. A Committee on Foreign Relations, to consist of seven members. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 13 A Committee on Finance, to consist of seven members. [10 Dec, 18X6-5 March, 1857. A Committee on Gommerce, to consist of seven members. [10 Dec, 1816—7 Dec, 1825-5 March, 1857. A Committee on Military Affairs and the MUitia, to con- sist of seven members. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Naval Affairs, to consist of seven mem- bers. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on the Judiciary, to consist of seven mem- bers. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, to consist of seven members. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Public Lands, to consist of seven mem- bers. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Private Land Claims, to consist of five members. » [27 Dec, 1826—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Indian Affairs, to consist of seven mem- bers. [3 Jan., 1820—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Pensions, to consist of seven members, [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Bevolutionary Claims, to consist of five members. [28 Dec, 1832-5 March, 1857. A Committee on Claims, to consist of seven members. [10 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857—26 Jan., 1860. A Committee on the District of Columbia, to consist of seven members. [18 Dec, 1816—5 March, 1857, 14 SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. A Committee on Patents and the Patent Office, to consist of five members. [7 Sept., 1837—5 MarcU, 1857. A Committee on Public Buildings and Orounds, to con- sist of five members, who shall have power also to act jointly with the same committee of the House of Eepre- sentatives. [16 Dec, 1819—19 Dec, 1837—28 May, 1850—5 March, 1857. A Committee on Territories, to consist of seven members. [25 March, 1844—5 March, 1857. A Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, to consist of three members, to whom shall be referred all resolutions directirig the payment of money out of the contingent fund of the Senate, or creating a charge on the same. [4 Nov., 1807-7 April, 1853—5 March, 1857. PRINTING. A Committee on Printing, to consist of three members, to whom shall be referred every question on the printing of documents, reports, or other matter transmitted by either of the executive departments, and all memorials, peti- tions, accompanying documents, together with all other matter, the printing of which shall be moved, excepting bills originating in Congress, resolutions offered by any senator, communications from the legislatures, or conventions law- fully called of the respective States, and motions to print by order of the standing committees of the Senate; motions to print additional numbers shall likewise be referred to said committee; and when the report shall be in favor of print- ing additional numbers, it shall be accompanied by an esti- mate of the probable cost; the said committee shall also supervise and direct the procuring of maps and drawings accompanying documents ordered to be printed. [15 Dec, 1841—18 Dec, 1850—22 Jan., 1855—5 March, 1857. SPECIAL EULES OP THE SENATE. 15 A Committee on Engrossed Bills, to consist of three members, whose duty it shall be to examine all bills, amendments, resolutions, or motions, before they go out of the possession of the Senate; and shall deliver the same to the Secretary of the Senate, who shall enter upon the journal that the same have been correctly engrossed. [3 Jan., 1820. A Committee on Enrolled Bills, to consist of three mem- bers. [6 Aug., 1789—5 March, 1857. APPOINTMENT OP COMMITTEES. 35. In the appointment of the standing committees, the Senate will proceed, by hallot, severally to appoint the chairman of each committee, and then, by one ballot, the other members necessary to complete the same; and a majority of the whole number of votes given shall be neces- sary to the choice of a cliairman of a standing committee. All other committees shall be appointed by ballot; and a plurality of votes shall make a choice. When any subject or matter shall have been referred to a committee, any other subject or matter of a similar nature may, on motion, be referred to such committee. [3 Jan., 1820—8 Dec, 1826—14 Feb., 1828. EEPEBENCB TO STANDING OR SELECT COMMITTEES. 36. When motions are made for reference of the same subject to a select committee, and to a standing com- mittee, the question on reference to the standing committee shall be first put. [14 Feb., 1828. EiTLE 35— JTofe,— January 19, 1848. The Senate decided that in filling a vacancy on a com- mittee, caused by the resignation of a chairman, by the President of the Senate, in accord- ance with an order of the Senate, it shall be only to fill up the number on the committee. 16 SPECIAL EULES OP THE SENATE. EXECUTIVE BUSINESS — PROCEEDINGS ON NOMINATIONS. 37. When nominations shall be made in writing by the President of the United States to the Senate, a future day shall be assigned, unless the Senate unanimously direct Otherwise, for taking them into consideration. Nominations neither approved nor rejected during the session at which they are made shall not be acted upon at any succeeding session without being again made by the President. When the President of the United States shall meet the Senate in the Senate chamber, the President of the Senate shall have a chair on the floor, be considered as the head of the Senate, and his chair shall be assigned to the President of the Unitod States. When the Senate shall be convened by the President of the United States to any other place, the Presi- dent of the Senate and senators shall attend at the place appointed. The Secretary of the Senate shall also attend to take the minutes of the Senate. [21 Aug., 1789-18 Feb., 1843. PROCEEDINGS ON TREATIES, 38- Whenever a treaty shall be laid before the Senate for ratification, it shall be read a first time for information only; when no motion to reject, ratify, or modify the whole, or any part, shall be received. Its second reading shall be for consideration and on a subseqiient day; when it shall be taken up as in committee of the whole, and every one Shall be free to move a question on any particular article, in this form : ' ' Will the Senate advise and consent to the ratification of this article T' or to propose amendments thereto, either by inserting or leaving out words; in which last case, the question shall be, ^ 'Shall these words stand as part of the article ?' ' And in every of the said cases, the concurrence of SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 17 two-tJiirds of the senators present shall be requisite to decide affirmatively. And when through the whole, the proceed- ings shall be stated to the House, and questions shall be again severally put thereon for confirmation, or new ones proposed, requiring, in like manner, a concurrence of two-thirds, for whatever is retained or inserted; the votes so confirmed shall, by the House, or a committee thereof, be reduced into the form of a ratification, with or without modifications, as may have been decided, and shall be proposed on a subse- quent day, when every one shall again be free to move amendments, either by inserting or leaving out words; in which last case, the question shall be, '^ Shall these words stand as part of the resolution?" And in both cases the concurrence of two-thirds shall be requisite to carry the affirmative, as well as on the final question to advise and consent to the ratification in the form agreed to. [6 Jan., 1801. MATTERS CONFIDENTIAL AND SECRET. 39. All confidential communications, made by the President of the United States to the Senate, shall be by the members thereof kept secret, and all treaties which may be laid before the Senate shall also be Jcept secret, until the Senate shall, by their resolution, take off the injunction of secrecy. [22 Dec, 1800—3 Jan., 1820. SECRECY OF REMARKS ON NOMINATIONS. 40- All information or remarfc touching or concern- ing the character or qualifications of any person nominated by the President to office shall be kept a secret. [3 Jan., 1820. 18 SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. CLEARING OP THE SENATE 41. When acting on confidential or executive business, the Senate shall he cleared of all persons except the Secretary, the principal or executive clerk, the Sergeant-at-arms and doorkeeper, and the assistant doorkeeper. [3 Jan,, 1820. THREE SEPARATE JOURNALS TO BE KEPT. 42. The legislative proceedings, the executive pro- ceedings, and the confidential legislative proceedings of the Senate, shall be kept in separate and distinct books. [19 May, 1789—15 April, 1828. EXECUTIVE PROCEEDINGS PURNISHED TO THE PRESIDENT. 43. The President of the United States shall, from time to time, be furnished with an authenticated transcript of the executive records of the Senate; and all nominations approved or definitely acted on by the Senate shall be returned by the Secretary, from day to day, as such proceed- ings may occur; but no further extract from the executive journal shall be furnished, except by special order; and no paper, except original treaties, transmitted to the Senate by the President of the United States, or any executive ofScer, shcdl he returned or delivered from the office of the Secre- tary without an order of the Senate for that purpose. [27 Jan., 1792—27 March, 1818—5 Jan., 1829. PROCEEDINGS ON AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. 44. When an amendment to be proposed to the Con- siiiution is under consideration, the concurrence of tivo-tldrds of the members present shall not be requisite to decide any question for amendments, or extending to the merits, being short of the final question. [26 March, 1806. SPECIAL RULES OP THE SENATE. 19 EECONSIDEEATION. 45. When any question may have been decided by the Senate, in which two-thirds of the members present are necessary to carry the affirmative, any member who votes on that side which prevailed in the question may be at liberty to move for a reconsideration; and a motion for reconsidera- tion shall be decided by a majority of votes. [3 Feb., 1801. MESSAGES TO HOUSE OF KEPEESENTATIVES. 46. Messages shall be sent to the House of Repre- sentatives by the Secretary, who shall previously endorse the final determination of the Senate thereon. [26 March, 1806. MESSENGERS INTRODUCED. 47- Messengers are introduced in any state of busi- ness, except while a question is putting, while the yeas and nays are, calling, or while the ballots are counting. [26 March, 1806. PERSONS ADMITTED ON FLOOR. 48- No person shall be admitted to the floor of the Senate, while in session, except as follows, viz: The officers of the Senate, members of the House of Representatives and their Clerk, the President of the United States and his pri- vate secretary, the heads of departments, foreign ministers, ex-Presidents and ex-Vice Presidents of the United States, ex-senators, senators elect, judges of the Supreme Court, and governors of States and Territories. [17 March, 1853—23 January, 1854—24 January, 1854—6 March, 1856—11 January, 1859— 7 February, 1862. REGULATION OF SENATE'S PART OP CAPITOL. 49. The presiding officer of the Senate shall have the regulation of such parts of the Capitol, and of its pas- 20 SPECIAL KULE8 OP THE SENATE. sages, as are or may be set apart for the use of the Senate and its officers. [^ Jan., 1824—14 Feb., 1828. EESTEICTION ON PRESENTING EEJECTED CLAIMS. 50. Whenever a claim is presented to the Senate and referred to a committee, and the committee report that the claim ought not to be allowed, and the report be adopted by the Senate, it shall not he in order to move to take the papers from the files for the purpose of referring them at a subsequent session, unless the claimant shall present a memo- rial for that purpose, stating in what respect the committee have erred in their report, or that new evidence has been dis- covered since the report, and setting forth the new evidence, in the memorial: Provided, That this rule shall not extend to any case where an adverse report, not in writing, shall have been made prior to the 25th day of January, 1842. [25 Jan., 1842— 21 Dec, 1842. PENALTIES FOE VIOLATING CONFIDENCE OP SENATE. 51. Any officer or member of the Senate convicted of disclosing for publication any written or printed matter di- rected by the Senate to be held in confidence, shall be liable, if an officer, to dismissal from the service of the Senate, and in the case of a member, to suffer expulsion from the body. JOINT RULES OP THE T¥0 HOUSES, JOINT RULES AND ORDERS OF THE TWO HOUSES. CONFERENCES. 1. In every case of an amendment of a bill agreed to in one House, and dissented to in the other, if either House shall request a conference, and appoint a committee for that purpose, and the other House shall also appoint a committee to confer, such committees shall, at a convenient hour, to be agreed on by their chairmen, meet in the confer- ence chamber, and state to each other, verbally or in writing, as either shall choose, the reasons of their respective Houses for and against the amendment, and confer freely thereon. [15 April, 17S9. MESSAGE SENATE TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 2. When a message shall be sent from the Senate to the House of Representatives, it shall be announced at the door of the House by the Doorkeeper, and shall be respect- fully communicated to the Chair by the person by whom it may be sent. MESSAGE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SENATE. 3. The same ceremony shall be observed when a message shall be sent from the House of Representatives to the Senate. BY WHOM MESSAGES MAY BE SENT. 4. Messages shall be sent by such persons as a sense of propriety in each House may determine to be proper. 24: JOINT RULES OF THE TWO HOUSES. ENGROSSED BILLS. 5. While Ulls are on their passage between the two Houses, they shall be on ]Daper, and under the signature of the Secretary or Clerk of each House, respectivelj^ [6 August, 1789. ENROLLED BILLS. 6. After a till shall have passed both Houses, it shall be duly enrolled on parchment by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or the Secretary of the Senate, as the bill may have originated in the one or the other House, before it shall be presented to the President of the United States. [6 August, 1789. EXAMINATION OP ENROLLED BILLS. 7. When hills are enrolled, they shall be examined by a joint committee of two from the Senate and two from the House of Representatives, appointed as a standing com- mittee for that purpose, who shall carefully compare the en- rollment with the engrossed hills, as passed in the two Houses, and, correcting any errors that may be discovered in the en- rolled bills, make their report forthwith to their respective Houses. [6 August, 1789—1 Feb., 1K7. SIGNING OP ENROLLED BILLS. 8. After examination and report, each hill shall be signed in the respective Houses, first by the Spealcer of the House of Representatives, then by the President of the Senate. [6 August, 1769. PRESENTATION OP ENROLLED BILLS TO THE PRESIDENT. 9. After a bill shall have been thus signed in each House, it shall be presented by tbe said committee to the JOINT EULES OP THE TWO HOUSES. 25 President of the United States, for his approbation, (it being first endorsed on the 'back of the roll, certifjnng in which House the same originated; which endorsement shall be signed by the Secretary or Clerk, as the case may be, of the House in which the same did originate,) and shall be en- tered on the journal of each House. The said committee shall report the day of presentation to the President; which time shall also be carefully entered on the journal of each House. [6 August, 1789. SAME PROCEEDINGS AS ABOVE ON ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, AND TOTES, AS ON BILLS. 10- AU orders, resolutions, and votes, which are to be presented to the President of the United States for his appro- bation, shall also, in the same manner, be previously enrolled, examined, and signed; and shall be presented in the same man- ner, and by the same committee, as provided in the cases of bills. [6 August, 1789. JOINT ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT. 11. When the Senate and House of Representatives shall judge it proper to make a. joint address to the President, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both Houses. [6 August, 1789. NOTICE OF REJECTED BILL. 12. When a hill or resolution which shall have passed in one House is rejected in the other, notice thereof shall be given to the House in which the same shall have passed. [10 August, 1790. REJECTED BILL NOT RENEWED WITHOUT TEN DATS' NOTICE. 13. When a hill or resolution which has been passed in one House shall be rejected in the other, it shall not be 26 JOINT RULES OP THE TWO HOUSES. brougJif in during the same session, without a notice of ten daj's and leave of two-thirds of that House in which it shall be renewed. (10 June, 1790. PAPERS TO BE SENT WITH BILLS. 14. Each House shall transmit to the other oilpapers on which any bill or resolution shall be founded. [10 June, 1790. ADHERENCE BY EACH HOUSE DESTROYS BILL. 15. After each House shall have adhered to their dis- agreement, a bill or resolution shall be lost. [10 June, 1790. BiLL NOT TO BE SENT TO OTHER HOUSE ON THREE LAST DAYS OP SESSION. *16. No bill that shall have passed one House shall be sent for concurrence to the other on either of the last three days of the. session. BILL NOT TO BE SENT TO THE PRESIDENT ON LAST DAY OP SESSION. *17. No bill or resolution that shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate shall be presented to the President of the United States, for his approbation, on the last day of the session. PRINTING OP BILLS BY THE OTHER HOUSE. 18- When b-ills which have passed one House are ordered to be printed in the other, a greater number of copies shall not be printed than may be necessary for the use of the House making the order. [9 Feb., 1829. • By the 26th Rule of Senate.— A motion to suspend or concur in resolution of H. E. to sus- pend the 16th or 17th Joint Rules, or either of them, shall always be in order, immediately con- sidered, and decided without debate. [7 May, 1852. JOINT BULBS OP THE TWO HOUSES. 27 SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOES FORBIDDEN. 19. No intoxicating liquors shall be offered for sale. or exhibited, within the Capitol, or on the public grounds adjacent thereto. [18 Sep., 1837— H. R., 26 Feb., 1844— S., 30 May, 1844. JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY. 20. There shall be a, joint committee on the Library, to consist of three members on the pai't of the Senate and three on the part of the House of Representative, to super- intend and direct the expenditure of all moneys appropriated for the Library, and to perform such other duties as are or may be directed by law. [S., 6 Dec, 1843— H. E., 7 Deo., 1843. CONTINUANCE OP BUSINESS AT SUBSEQUENT SESSION. 21. After six days from the commencement of a second or subsequent session of Congress, all bills, resolutions, or reports, which originated in either House, and at the close of the next preceding session remained undetermined in either House, shall be resumed and acted on in the same man- ner as if an adjournment had not taken place. [14 August, 1848. 22. When, during the present rebellion, any mem- ber of the Senate or House of Representatives shall rise, and, in his place, state that the President desires the im- mediate action of Congress upon any matter pertaining to the suppression of the present rebellion, the galleries of the House in which the statement is made shall be Immediately cleared; and after such member shall state the action desired by the President, and the reasons for immediate action, such House shall determine, without debate, whether the pro- posed measure shall be considered. If decided in the affirm- ative, debate shall be confined to the subject matter, and be 28 JOINT RULES OP THE TWO HOUSES. limited to five minutes by any member: Provided, That every member shall be allowed five minutes to explain or oppose any pertinent amendment: And provided, That this rule shall not affect the operation of the previous question in the House of Representatives. During such session no communication shall be received or made to or from any person not a member then present, except through the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House. If any member of the Senate or House of Representatives shall betray, publish, disclose, or reveal any debate, consultation, or proceeding had in such secret session, he shall be expelled; and if committed by any officer of either body, or other person, such punishment shall be in- flicted as the body to which he belongs may impose. [30 January, 1862. CONSTITUTION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Ti'anquillity, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. ARTICLE I. Section 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall con- sist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section 2. ^The House of Representatives shall be com- posed of Members chosen every second Year by the people of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. ®No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty-five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen. ^Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall e- From Hickey's edition. 32 PEOVISIONS OP THE CONSTITUTION be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Per- sons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Eepresentatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative ; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Planta- tions one, Connecticut five, New- York six. New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five. South Carolina five, and Georgia three. ^When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. °The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers ; and shall have the sole Power of Im- peachment. Section 3. ^The Senate of the United States shall be com- posed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legis- lature thereof, for six Years ; and each Senator shall have one Vote. ^Immediately after they shall be assembled in Conse- quence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third may be chosen every second Year ; and if Vacancies happen by Resignation, or other- ■WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 33 wise, during the recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies. 'No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen. ^The Vice President of the United States shall be Presi- dent of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. 'The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice Presi- dent, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States. *The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Im- peachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside : And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present. ^Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and Disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honour. Trust or Profit under the United States : but the Party convicted shall neverthe- less be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law. Section 4. 'The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Kepresentatives, shall be pre- scribed in each State by the Legislature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regu- lations, except as to the places of chusing Senators. ^The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, 3 34 PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different day. Section 5. ^Each House shall be the Judge of the Elec- tions, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business ; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide. ^Bach House may determine the Eules of its Proceed- ings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member. ^Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy: and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal. ^Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting. Section 6. ^The Senators and Representatives shall re- ceive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their At- tendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. ®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, which shall have WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 35 been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time ; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office. Section 7. ^All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; but the Senate may pro- pose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. ^Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Recon- sideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall be- come a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment pre- vent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law. ^Everj- Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concur- rence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be ne- cessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be pre- sented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two-thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill. 36 PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION Section 8. The Congress shall have Power iTo lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Im- posts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States ; ®To borrow Money on the credit of the United States; ^To regulate Commerce vp'ith foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; ^To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uni- form Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the Uuited States; 'To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures; ^To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Secu- rities and current Coin of the United States; ''To establish Post OlBces and post Roads; *To promote the progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries; 'To constitute Tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court; ^"To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; I'To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; i^To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years; ^'To provide and maintain a Navy; i^To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces; "To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Inva sions; WHICH EBLATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OF SENATE. 37 ^^To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively the Appointment of the Officers and the Authority of training the Militia according to the Dis- cipline prescribed by Congress. ''To exercise excluyive Legislation in all Cases whatso- ever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all places pur- chased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, Dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings ; — And '*To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Govern- ment of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. Section 9. ^The Migration or Lnportation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or Duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person. ^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. 'No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. No Capitation, or other direct. Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken. 'No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State. 38 PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION ^No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Com- merce or Revenue to tlie Ports of one State over those of another : nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another. ^No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Con- sequence of Appropriations made by Law ; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time. *No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States : And no Person holding any OfSce of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present. Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State. Section 10. ^No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alli- ance, or Confederation ; grant Letters of Marque and Re- prisal ; coin Money ; emit Bills of Credit ; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts ; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law im- pairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility. 2 No State shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws : and the net Produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasur}'- of the United States ; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress. ^No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of Delay. WHICH EBLATB TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 39 , ARTICLE II. Section 1. 'The executive Power sliall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows : ^Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legis- lature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress : but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an OiSce of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector. [*•" The Electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by Ballot for two Persons, of whom one at least shall not he an Inhabitant of the same State with themselves. And they shall make a List of all the Persons voted for, and of the Number of Votes for each ; which List they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the Seat of the Government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the Presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the Certificates, and the Votes shall then be counted. The Person having the greatest Num- ber of Votes shall be the President, if such Number be a Majority of the whole Number of Electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have sxich Majority, and have an equal Number of Votes, then the House of Representa- tives shall immediately chuse by Ballot one of them for President ; and if no Person have a Majority, then from the five highest on the List the said House ehall in like Manner chuse the President. But in chusing the President, the Votes shall be taken by States, the Representation from each State having one Vote ; A Quorum for this Purpose shall consist of a Member or Members from two thirds of the States, and a Majority of all the States sliall be neces- sary to a Choice. In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Number of Votes of the Electors shall be the Vice Presi- dent. But if there should remain two or more who have equal Votes, the Senate shall chuse from them by Ballot the Vice President.] * This clause within brackets has been superceded and annulled by the 13th amendment, on page 49. 40 PEO VISIONS OP THE CONSTITUTION ^The Congress may determine the Time of chusing tlie Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States. *No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Con- stitution, shall be eligible to the Oi3Eice of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that OiSce who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States. ^In Case of the Removal of the President from OfiSce, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Ofl&ce, the same shall devolve on the Vice President; and the Congress may by Law pro- vide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation, or Ina- bility, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected. ^The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Ser- vices 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. ''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 to the best of my Ability preserve, protect, and defend "the Constitution of the United States." Section 2. ^The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principle Officer in each of the executive Departments, WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 41 upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Oifices, and he shall liave Power to grant Reprieves and Par- dons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment. ^He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Con- sent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of tie Senate shall appoint. Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other OfScers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise pro- vided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Ofiicers as they think proper in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments. 'The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by grant- ing Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session. Section 3. He shall from time to time give to the Con- gress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge neces- sary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disa- greement between them with Respect to the Time of Ad- journment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other pub- lic Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the ofScers of the United States. Section 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil Ofiicers of the United States, shall be removed from Ofiice on Impeachment for, and Conviction of. Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. 42 PROVISIONS OP THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III. Section 1. The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices duriug good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in OfSce. Section 2. ^The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; — to all Cases affecting Ain- bassadors, other public Ministers, and Consuls; — to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction; — to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party; — to Contro- versies between two or more States, — between a State and citizens of another State, — between Citizens of different States, — between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens, or Subjects. ''In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Minis- ters, and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be a Party, the Supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Pact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Con- gress shall make. 'The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeach- ment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed. WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 43 Section 3. ^ Treason against the United States shall con- sist only in levying War against thera, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. ^The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punish- ment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted. ARTICLE IV. Section 1. Pull Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records, and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof. Section 2. ^ The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. *A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felonj', or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall, on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime. ^No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Conse- quence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due. Section 3. ^New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State- shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of 44 PEOVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress. ^The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and noth- ing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State. Section 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion, and on Appli- cation of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Yiolence. ARTICLE Y. The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Con- stitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for pro- posing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress ; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate. ARTICLE YL ^All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 45 the United States under this Constitution, as under the Con- federation. ^This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land ; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. ^The Senators and Eepresentatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all exe- cutive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution ; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States. ARTICLE VIL The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution be- tween the States so ratifying the Same. Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of the Independance of the United States of America the Twelfth. In Witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names, GEO WASHINGTON— Fresidt and deputy from Virginia 46 PEOVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION NEW HAMPSHIRE. John Langdou, Nicholas Gilman. MASSACHUSETTS. Nathaniel Gorham, Eufus King. CONNECTICUT. Wm. Samuel Johnson, Eoger Sherman. NEW TOEK. Alexander Hamilton. NEW JEESET. Wil. Livingston, David Brearley, Wm. Paterson, Jona. Dayton. PENNSYLVANIA. B. Franklin, Thomas Mifflin, Robert Morris, Geo. Clymer, Tho. Fitzsimons, Jared Ingersoll, James Wilson, Gouv. Morris. Attest : Geo. Reed, Gunning Bedford, Jun'r, John Dickinson, Eichard Bassett, Jaco. Broom. MAETIAND. James M' Henry, Dan. of St. Thos. Jenifer, Danl. Carroll. John Blair, James Madison, Jr. NOETH CAROLINA. Wm. Blount, Eich'd Dobbs Spaight, Hu. Williamson. SOUTH CAKOUNA. J. Eutledge, Charles Cotesworth Knckney, Charles Pinckney, Pierce Butler. William Few Abr. Baldwin. WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary. WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 47 The Constitution was adopted on the 17th September, 1787, by the conven- tion appointed in pursuance of the resolution of the Congress of the Confed- eration, of the 2lBt February, 1787, and was ratified by the Conventions of the several States, as follows, viz : By Convention of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Ehode Island, on the 7th December , 1787. it 12th December 1787. " 18th December 1787. (( 2d January, 1788. tt 9th January, 1788. " 6th February, 1788 (( 28th April, 1788. tt 23d May, 1788. tt 2l6t June, 1788. tt 26th June, 1788. tt 26th July, 1788. tt 21st November, 1789. tt 29th May, 1790 WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC. , OF SENATE. 49 ARTICLES IN ADDITIOIT TO, AND AMENDMENT OF, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMEEIOA, Proposed hy Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution. (AETICLB I.) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press ; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. (ARTICLE II.) A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. -'s^ (ARTICLE IIL) No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (ARTICLE lY.) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches 4 50 PEO VISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirma- tion, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. (ARTICLE V.) No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or other- wise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or pirblic danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any Criminal Case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. (ARTICLE VI.) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been com- mitted, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to have Compulsory process for obtaining Witnesses in his favour, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. (ARTICLE YIL) In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twentj^ dollars, the right of trial hy jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than accord- ing to the rules of the common law. (ARTICLE VIII.) Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. WHICH RELATE TO DUTIES, ETC., OP SENATE. 51 (ARTICLE IX.) The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (ARTICLE X.) The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. (ARTICLE XL) The Judicial power of the United States shall not be con- strued to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced op prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Eoreign State. (ARTICLE XIL) The Electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same State with them- selves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all per- sons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; — The President of the Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted;— The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; and if no person have 52 PEOVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION, ETC. such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Eepresentatives shall choose im- mediately, by ballot, the President, But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the represen-. tation from each State having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two- thirds of the States, and a majority of all the States shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Eepresen- tatives shall not choose a President whenever the right ot choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-Presi- dent, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States. Note. — llie ten first of the preceding amendments were proposed at the first session of the first Congress of the United States, 25 September, 1789, and were finally ratified by the constitutional number of States, on the 15th day of December, 1791. The eleventh amendment was proposed at the first session of the third Congress, 5 March, 1784, and was declared in a message from the president of the United States to both houses of Congress, dated Sth January, 1798, to have been adopted by the constitutional number of States. The twelfth amendment was proposed at the first session of the eighth Congress, 12 December, 1803, and was adqpted by the constitutional number of States in 1804, according to a public notice thereof by the .Secretary of State, dated 25th September, of the same year. AMLYTICAL INDEX OP THE RULES OF THE SEIATE. PREPARED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, PART I. OF THE SPECIAL RULES OF THE SENATE. PART II. OF THE JOINT RULES OF THE TWO HOUSES. PART III. OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, POWBE, RULES, DUTIES, AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE. INDEX OF PART FIRST. SPECIAL ETILES OF THE SENATE : No. Absent himself from Senate, without leave first obtained. No member shall 8 Absent members may be sent for, by less than a quorum, at the expense of such members, unless excused, and then paid out of the contingent fund 8 Additional numbers of documents to be referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print 34 Address, or hear any such read. No person shall be admitted to present any petition, memorial, or 19 Adjodbn, &c. "When a question is under debate no motion shall be received but to , 11 Adjournment shall always be in order and shall be decided without debate. The motion for 11 Adjournment. The substitution of a member to fill the chair shall not extend beyond an 23 2 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. Adjouenments. Special orders not to lose their position on the calendar on account of interveniDg ' 31 Admit any person in Senate to present a petition, &c. , &c. No motion in order to 19 Admitted on the floor of the Senate. Description of persons (and none others) who shall be 48 Alphabepioally. In taking the yeas and nays, or on a call of the House, the names of the members taken 16 Ameudments. Amend, &c., &c. When a question is under debate no motion shall be received but to 11 Amended until twice read, &c. No bill shall be 27 Amendment. Any motion may be -withdrawn before 10 AMENDsrENTS containing several points may be divided, but a motion to strike out and insert shall not be divided. The rejection of a motion to strike out and insert one proposition, shall not prevent a motion to strike out and insert a. different proposition, nor a motion simply to strike out, nor another motion to strike out and insert 12 Amendments to the Constitution same as on bills, &c. The proceedings on. 26 Amendment. No amendment shall be received for discussion at a third reading of any bill, &c., unless bjy unanimous consent, but such bill, &c., may be referred to a committee, and should an amendment be reported, the bill, &c., shall again be read a second time, &c., (see Rule) 29 Amendment shall be, "Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time?" The final question on the second reading of any constitu- tional 29 Amendment proposing additional appropriations shall not be received to any general appropriation bill, unless to carry out an existing law, or act, or resolution of the Senate previously passed, during that session, or moved by a standing or select committee, or in pursuance of an estimate from the head of some of the departments ; and no amendment shall be received to provide for a private claim, unless it be to carry out an existing law or treaty stipulation 30 Amendments shall be inserted on the journals. The titles of bills and parts affected by 32 Amendments to treaties. Forms of questions and proceedings on.. 38 Amendment to be proposed to the Constitution is under consideration, the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present shall not be requi- site to decide any question for amendments, or extending to the merits, being short of the final question. When an 44 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULES OP SENATE. 3 No. Amendments to tile Constitution. The 26th rule repealed so far as regards. 26 Appeal to the Senate. Every question of order shall be decided by the President, without debate, subject to an 6 Appointment of all of the committees (except the chairmen of standing committees) a plurality of votes shall make a choice. In the 35 Appointment of standing committees the Senate will proceed, by ballot, severally to appoint the chairman of each committee, and then, by one ballot, the other members necessary to complete the same ; and a majority of the whole number of votes given shall be necessary to the choice of a chairman of a standing committee. All other com- mittees shall be appointed by ballot, and a plurality of votes shall make a choice. In the..... . ...... 35 Appointments. Executive, &c. — (See Nammations.) Appropriation bill'. Restrictions upon amendments to any general (see Amendment — Rule — Bill) 39 Assignment of special orders according to the order of time for which they were assigned, and at which they were assigned, and over general orders - 31 Attendance of members required and absent members sent for, &c 8 Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, to consist of three members, to whom shall be referred all resolutions directing the pay- ment of money out of the contingent fund of the Senate, or creating a charge on the same. Standing Committee to 34 Ate or No. The President of the Senate shall put all questions, and the members shall answer. 22 Ballot, &K. All standing and other committees shall be appointed by. 35 Ballots are being counted, &c. Messengers are introduced in any state of business, except while the 47 Rules of the Senate in relation to Bills. Bill, resolution, &c., has gone out of possession of the Senate. No motion for reconsideration shall be in order after a.. - 20 Bill. One day's notice shall be given for asking leave to introduce a 25 Bills reported by a committee shall, after first reading, be printed 25 Bill shall receive three readings before being passed. Each 20 Bill, which readings shall be on different days, unless Senate unanimously direct otherwise. The President shall give notice at first, second, and third reading of each 26 Bills proposing amendments to the Constitution. Rule 26 repealed so far as regards . 26 4 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULES OP SENATE. No. Bills. All resolutions requiring the signature of the President or granting money out of contingent or other fund shall be treated as 26 Bill shall be committed or amended until it shall have been twice read, after which it may be committed. No 27 BrLis on a second reading shall first be considered as in Committee of the Whole before being considered in Senate, unless otherwise ordered. All 28 Bill in Committee of the Whole, the Vice-President, or President pro tem- pore, may call a member to fill the chair, &c. When the Senate shall consider a 28 Bill originating in the Senate shall be "Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time?" The final question on the second reading of every — 29 Bill, unless by unanimous consent of the members present. No amend- ment shall be received for discussion at the third reading of any 29 Bill to move its commitment. It shall at all times be in order before the final passage of any - 29 Bills reported with any amendment, after such commitment, shall be again read a second time, and considered as in Committee of the Whole, and then the question shall again be put " Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time?" 29 Bill is under consideration it shall be in order to move, as a subsitute for it, a resolution of the Senate referring the case to the Court of Claims. Whenever a private -. 29 Bill, unless to carry out the provisions of some existing law, or act, or resolution previously passed by the Senate, during that session, or moved by direction of a standing or select committee of the Senate, or in pursuance of an estimate from the head of some of the depart- ments ; and no amendment shall be received whose object is to provide for a private claim, unless it be to carry out the provisions of an ex- isting law or a treaty stipulation. No amendment proposing addi- tional appropriations shall be received to any general appropriation . . 30 Bills and such parts only as shall be affected by proposed amendments shall be inserted on the j ournals. The titles of 32 Bill or otherwise. The standing committees of the Senate shall be ap- pointed at the commencement of each session with leave to report by. 34 Bills, to consist of three members, whose duty it shall be to examine all bills, &c., before they go out of the possession of the Senate and de- liver same to Secretary of the Senate to be entered on the journal as correctly engrossed. A Committee on Engrossed 34 Bills to be printed without being referred to the Committee on Printing.. 34 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 5 No. Bills, to consist of three members. A Committee on Enrolled . 34 Blanks the largest sum and longest time shall be first put. In filling 13 Books, (or journals.) The legislative proceedings, the executive proceed- ings, and the confidential legislative proceedings of the Senate, shall be kept in separate and distinct 42 Business of Senate not to be interrupted by talking, reading newspapers, or otherwise 2 Business at preceding adjournment shall have preference in the special or&T-s of the day. The unfinished 15 Business requiring secrecy the doors shall be shut, &c. On the discussion of 18 Business in the Senate. Order of morning 24 Business except while a question is being put, while the yeas and nays are being called, or while the ballots are being counted. Messengers are introduced in any state of the .... 47 Calendar on account of intervening adjournments. Special orders not to lose their position on the 31 Call of the House, the names taken alphabetically. Upon a 16 Capitol, and of its passages, as are or may be set apart for the use of the Senate and its officers. The presiding ofiScer of the Senate shall have the regulation of such parts of the 49 Casting vote. When the Senate are equally divided the President shall give the 21 Chaik, and, a quorum being present, the business proceeds. The President takes the 1 Chaik. Every member, when he speaks, shall address the 3 Chaik. Every member, rising to speak, shall address the 3 Chair shall speak first, the Chair to name the member. The member who shall first rise and address the 6 Chaik shall, or a member may, call to order when rules are transgressed. The 6 Chaik no member shall be permitted to vote. When the decision shall be announced by the 17 Chair, but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment. The Vice-President, or President pro tempore, shall have the right to name a member to perform the duties of the 23 Chaik during the time the Senate shall remain in Committee of the Whole; and the chairman so called shall, during such time, have the powers of a President pro tempore. When the Senate shall consider a treaty, bill, or resolution, as in Committee of the Whole, the Vice-President, or President ^ro tempore, may call a member to fill the .... 28 b INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. Chairman of the Committee of the Whole shall, during the time of remain- ing in such committee, have the powers of a President j»-o tempore. The. 28 Chaik to talie up such special order, and it shall be considered unless post- poned by a vote of the Senate. When the hour has arrived for the consideration of a special order, it shall be the duty of the 31 Chairman of each standing committee, the Senate shall proceed by ballot, and a majority of the whole number of votes given shall be necessary to a choice. In the appointment of the 35 Character or qualification of any person nominated by the President to office shall be kept secret. All information or remarlss touching or concerning the 40 Claims in appropriation bills. Eestrictions upon amendments providing for private 30 Claims, to consist of five members. A standing Committee on 34 Claims reported against and rejected. Beslriction on the presentation of.. 50 Claim is presented to the Senate and referred to a committee, and the com- mittee report that the claim ought not to be allowed, and the report be adopted by the Senate, it shall not be in order to move to take the papers from the files for the purpose of referring them at subsequent sessions, unless the claimants shall present a memorial for that pur- pose, stating in what manner the committee have erred in their report, or that new evidence has been discovered since the report, and setting forth the new evidence in the memorial : Provided, That this rule shall not extend to any case where an adverse report, not in writing, shall have been made prior to January 25, 1842. Whenever a 50 Commerce to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on 34 Rules relating to Committees. Committees of the Senate. Appointment of, (see Standing Committees — see EuU) 34 Committees — (See Reports of.) Committees, (except the chairman of standing committees, who shall be appointed by a majority,) a plurality of votes shall make a choice. In the appointment by ballot of all of the 35 Committee shall first be put. When motions are made for reference of the same subject to a select committee, and to a standing committee, the question on reference to the standing 36 Committee, any other subject or matter of a similar nature may, on mo- tion, be referred to such committee. When any subject or matter shall have been referred tea 35 Committed or amended until twice read, after which it may be referred to acommittee. No bill shall be 27 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 7 No. CoMMiiTEE to be printed after first reading. All bills reported by a 25 Committees to be called for in morning business, Eifter petitions, &o. Re- ports of standing 24 Commit or to amend, &c., &c. When a question is under debate, no mo- tion shall be received but to adjourn or to . 11 Committee have erred in their report, or that new evidence has been dis- covered. Not in order to move to refer a claim which has been reported upon adversely and rejected, unless it can be shown that the 50 Committees shall lie on the table one day for consideration. All reports of. 26 Committee of the Senate may be received to a general appropriation bill. An amendment moved by a standing or select 30 Committee of the Whole, before being considered in the Senate, unless otherwise ordered. All bills on a second reading shall first be con- sidered by the Senate as a 28 Committee of the Whole, the Vice-President, or President pro tern., may call a member to fill the chair during the time it shall remain in Com- mittee of the Whole, and the chairman so called shall, during such time, have the powers of a President pro tempore. When the Senate shall consider a treaty, bill, or resolution, as in 28 Committee of the Whole. Should a, bill on third reading be committed and reported with an amendment, it shall again be read a second time and considered in 29 Committee of the Whole. The second reading of a treaty shall be for con- sideration on a subsequent day in 38 Committee of the Whole to be entered on the journal, but every vote of the Senate shall be entered on the journal. The proceedings of the Senate when not acting as in . 33 Commitment. It shall always be in order before the final passage of any bill, &c., &o., to move its - - - 29 Commitment take place, and the committee report an amendment, the bill, &c., shall again be read a second time, &c. And should such 29 Communications from the President to be kept secret, &o. Confidential 39 Concur in a resolution to suspend the 16th and 17th joint rules shall always be in order, immediately considered, and decided without de- bate. A motion to 26 CoNFiDEHTiAL businesB, &c., the President shall direct the gallery to be cleared. On a motion made and seconded to shut the doors on the discussion of 18 Confidential or executive business the Senate shall be cleared of all per- sons except the Secretary, the principal or executive clerk, the ser- geant-at-avms, and doorkeeper and the assistant doorkeeper. When acting on 41 8 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OF SENATE. No. Confidential communications made by the President of the United States to the Senate shall be by the members thereof kept secret ; and all treaties which may be laid before the Senate shall also be kept secret until the Senate shall, by their resolution, take off the injunction of secrecy. All 39 Confidence of the Senate. Penalty of an officer or member for violating the _. 51 Confidential legislative proceedings of the Senate shall be kept in sepa- rate and distinct books. The legislative proceedings, the executive proceedings, and the 42 Consent. Bills may be read more than once on the same day by unani- mous --- ..... 26 Consent. Nominations may be considered the same day, when received by unanimous .. 37 Consideration, and also reports of committees. All resolutions (not joint) shall lie on the table one day for 26 Consideration of a special order, it shall be the duty of the Chair to take it up. When the time has arrived for the 31 Consideration, they shall take precedence according to the order of time at which they were severally assigned. When two or more subjects shall have been specially assigned for 31 Consideration. When nominations shall be made in writing by the Presi- dent of the United States to the Senate, a future dayshall be assigned, unless the Senate unanimously direct otherwise, for taking them into_ 37 Consideration in Committee of the Whole and on a subsequent day. The second reading of a treaty shall be for 38 Consideration, the concurrence of two-thirds, &c., shall not be requisite, except on the final question. When an amendment to the Consti- tution is under 44: Considered in Committee of the Whole, unless otherwise ordered. All bills on second reading shall be 28 Considered as in Committee of the Whole. Should a bill on third reading be committed, and an amendment reported, it shall be again read a second time, and 29 Considered, and decided without debate. A motion to suspend the 16th and 17th joint rules shall always be in order, immediately 26 Constitution same as on bills, &o. Proceedings on amendments to the 26 Constitution. Rule 26 repealed so far as regards amendments to the 26 Constitutional amendment shall be, "Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time ? " The final question on the second reading of any 29 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULBS OP SENATE. 9 No. Constitution is under consideration, the concurrence of two-tliirds of the members present shall not be requisite to decide any question for amendments, or extending to the merits, being short of the final question. When an amendment to be proposed to the 44 Contingent fund, if excused by the Senate. The expenses of sending for absent senators shall be paid out of the 8 Contingent or any other fund shall be treated as bills, &c. All resolu- tions, &c., granting money out of the 26 Continqent fund of the Senate, or creating a charge on the same. The standing Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, to consist of three members, to whoip shall be referred all resolutions directing the payment of money out of the 34 Convened by the President of the United States to any other place, the President of the Senate and senators shall attend at the place appointed, &c. When the Senate shall be 37 Conventions lawfully called of the States, not referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print documents from legislatures or 34 CoNVEKSATioN between members not allowed to interrupt the business of the Senate 2 CoKREOTED. The joumal read at commencement of each day's session, to the end that mistakes may be 1 ConKT of Claims. Whenever a private bill is under consideration, it shall be in order to move as a substitute for it a resolution of the Senate referring the case to the. 29 Rules relating- to Debate. Debate shall not be interrupted by talking, reading newspapers, &c 2 Debate. No member shall interrupt another when speaking in 2 Debate shall stand in his place and address the Chair, and when finished shall sit down. Every member speaking in 3 Debate, on same day, without leave of Senate. No member shall speak more than twice in any one 4 Debate shall speak first. The member first rising in 5 Debate, subject to an appeal to the Senate. Questions of order decided by the President without 6 Debate they shall be taken down in writing, that the President may judge. 6 When exceptionable words are spoken in 7 Debate contains several points, it may be divided, &c. If a question in.. 12 Debate at a third reading, unless by unanimous consent. No amendment received for discussion or . 29 10 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULE8 OF SENATE. No. Debate. When the yeas and nays are called, each member shall answer without ..................... .... ..................... 16 Debate shall transgress the rules he shall be called to order. If any member in........ ....... . ..... 6 Debate no motion shall be received but to adjourn, &c., &c. When a question is under . . . 11 Debate. A motion for adjournment shall always be in order and shall be determined without.... . ..................... 11 Debate. When the reading of a paper is called for and objected to, it shall be determined by a vote of the Senate and without 14 Debate. A motion to suspend the 16th and 17th joint rules always in order, immediately considered, and decided vdthout . 26 Debate on business requiring secrecy, the doors shall be shut. On a . 18 Debated until seconded. No motion shall be 9 Debated. Motions seconded, reduced to writing if desired, delivered in at table and read before being 10 Decided without debate. A motion to suspend the I6th and 17th joint rules. 26 Decision. Any motion may be withdrawn before a 10 Decision is announced from the Chair, no member shall be permitted to vote. Whenthe 17 Decision of the President. When the Senate are equally divided, the Secretary shall take the ....... ......... ....... .. 21 Department may be received to a general appropriation bill. An amend- ment in pursuance of an estimate from the head of some executive 30 Departments to be referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print documents from the executive 34 District of Columbia, to consist of seven members . A standing Committee on the ...... .... 34 Discussion.^ (See Debate.) Divided. A question containing several points may be J 12 Divided, &c. A motion to strike out and insert shall not be 12 Divided, the Secretary shall take the decision of the President, When the Senate are equally . . ....... 21 Document shall be printed for the Senate without special order, except a bill reported by a committee. No paper or 25 Documents, reports, &o, , the printing of which shall be moved, shall be referred to the Committee on Printing, (with exceptions as stated in rule. — See Rule ) All 34 Docks, on discussion of business requiring secrecy in the opinion of a member, the President shall order the gallery to be cleared, and the doors shall remain shut during the discussion. On a motion made and seconded to shut the . 18 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 11 No. DooEa to be closed on secret business during the present rebellion on the request of a member. (Jointrule) 22 Docks of the Senate to present a petition, &c. No motion in order to admit any person within the 19 BoOES of the Senate chamber. Description of persons (and none others) who shall be admitted on the floor of or within the 48 Deawings ordered to be printed shall be directed and procured by the Committee on Printing. Maps and 34 Ellgrossed. and read a third time? " The final question on the second reading of every bill, &c., shall he " Whether it shall be 29 Engeossed Bills, to consist of three members, whose duty it shall be to examine all bills, amendments, resolutions, or motions, before they go out of the possession of the Senate ; and shall deliver the same to the Secretary of the Senate, who shall enter upon the journal that the same have been correctly engrossed. A standing Committee on.. 34 Eneolled Bills, to consist of three members. A standing Committee on._ 34 Equally divided, the Secretary shall take the decision of the President. When the Senate are 21 Ereoks or mistakes may be corrected. Journal read daily, to end that any- 1 Estimate from the head of a department may be received to a general ap- propriation bill. An amendment in pursuance of an 30 Estimate of the probable cost. Reports from the Committee on Printing in favor of printing additional numbers of any document shall be ac- companied by an 34 Examined by the committee of the Senate on. Engrossed bills of the Senate. 34 Excuse for non-attendance to be made by members sent for, or they shall pay the expenses 8 Excused from voting. For special reason a member may be 16 Executive departments, to be referred to the Committee on Printing. Mo- tions to print domments from 34 Rules relating: to Executive Business- Executive business,] the President shall direct the gallery to be cleared, and during the discussion of such motion the doors shall remain shut. On a motion made and seconded to shut the doors on the discussion of any business which may, in the opinion of a member, require secrecy, [or on confidential or 18 Executive business Action of the Senate on nominations and 37 Executive business. Action of the Senate on treaties and 38 Executive business. Secrecy enjoined on confidential and 39 12 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULES OF SENATE. No. ExEOCTiVE business. Secrecy enjoined respecting information or remarks relative to the character, &o. , of persons nominated by the President, being 40 ExECDiivE business, the Senate shall be cleared of all persons, except the Secretary of the Senate, the principal or the executive clerk, the ser- geaut-atarms, and doorkeeper and assistant doorkeeper. When acting ou confidential or 41 ExEODTivE clerk admitted in secret session 41 Executive proceedings, and the confidential legislative proceedings shall be kept in separate and distinct books. The legislative proceedings, the 42 Executive records of the Senate, but no further extracts from the execu- tive journal shall be furnished except by special order. The President of the United States shall, from time t-o time, be furnished with an authenticated transcript of the 43 Expulsion of a member for violating the confidence of the Senate 51 Extract from the executive journal shall be furnished except by special order. The President shall, from time to time, be furnished with an authenticated transcript of the executive records of the Senate, and all nominations approved or definitively acted on by the Senate shall be returned by the Secretary from day to day, as such proceedings may occur, but no further 43 Files for the purpose of referring them at a subsequent session, unless error in report or new evidence be produced. Not in order to move to take the papers of a rejected claim from the . 60 Filling up blanks, the largest sum and longest time shall first be put. In 13 Finance, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on 34 Floor of the Senate. Description of persons (and none others) who shall be admitted on the 48 Foreign Relations, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on. 34 Gallery to be cleared. On a motion made and seconded to shut the doors, the President shall order the 18 General orders. Special orders to take precedence of 31 Grant money out of the contingent or any other fund shall be treated as bills. All resolutions, &c. , which may 26 Hour has arrived for the consideration of a special order, it shall be the duty of the Chair to take it up, &c. When the 31 House, the names taken alphabetically. Upon a call of the 16 House of Piepresentatives by the Secretary, who shall previously endorse the final determination of the Senate thereon. Messages shall be sent to the 46 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 13 No. Indian Affairs, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on. 34: Information or remarks concerning the character or qualifications of per- sons nominated, to he kept secret _. 40 iNOfUNCTioN of secrecy. All confidential communications and treaties shall be kept secret until the Senate shall, by their resolution, take off the - 39 IsBEKT shall not be divided. A motion to strike out and 12 Insert. — (See Strike Out.) Motion to strike out and 12 Joint rules always in order, be immediately considered, and he decided without debate. A motion to suspend the sixteenth and seventeenth . . 26 Joint resolutions the same as on bills. Action on (see Bills.) Rules relating to tlie Journal. JocRNAi. of the preceding day shall be read, to the end that any mistake may be corrected. The President having taken the chair, and a quorum being present, the 1 Journal or papers are being read no interruption to be made. While the 2 Journal is read. Morning business after the 24 Journals. The titles of bills and parts affected by amendments to be inserted on the - 32 Journal as concisely as possible, care being taken to detail a true and accurate account of the proceedings; bnt every vote of the Senate shall be entered on the journal, and a brief statement of the contents of each petition, memorial, or paper, presented to the Senate, shall also be inserted on the journal. The proceedings of the Senate, when not acting as in Committee of the Whole, shall be entered on the 33 Journal. Engrossed hills examined by the cotnmittee shall be entered by the Secretary of the Senate as correctly engrossed upon the 34 Journaxs. The legislative proceedings, the executive proceedings, and the confidential legislative proceedings of the Senate, shall be kept in separate and distinct books or 42 Journal of the Senate ; but no further extract from the executive journal shall be furnished except by special order. ' ' The President of the United States shall from time to tinae be furnished with an authenti- cated transcript of the executive records or 43 Judiciary, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on the.. 34 ^Largest sum and longest time first put. In filling np the blanks the.. 13 Leave of the Senate. No member shall speak more than twice in any one debate, on same day, without 4 Leave of the Senate. A member called to order when speaking, for trans- gressing the rules, cannot proceed without 6 5 14 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OF SENATE. No. Leave of absence first obtained. No member shall absent himself from service of Senate without .. ...... 8 Leave of the Senate required to withdraw a motion to reconsider 10 Leave to bring in a bill. One day's notice required for 25 Legislative proceedings, the executive proceedings, and the confidential legislative proceedings of the Senate, shall be kept in separate and distinct books. The 42 Legislatuees or conventions lawfully called of the States, not referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print documents from the. .. 34 Lie on the table, &o. , &c. , &c. ' When a question is under debate no mo- tion shall be received but to 11 Lie on the table one day for consideration. All resolutions and reports of committee shall _ 26 Longest time first put. In filling up blanks the largest sum and 13 Majority of members present, may send for absent members. Less than a quorum, but a — 8 Majokitt may move a reconsideration. A member of the 20 Majority of the whole number of votes given necessary to the appoint- ment of a chairman of a standing committee. A 35 Majoeitt of votes. When two-thirds are requisite to carry the affirma- tive, any member who votes on that side which prevailed in the ques- tion, may move for a reconsideration, which shall be decided by a . .. 45 Maps and drawings ordered to be printed shall be directed and obtained by the Committee on Printing 34 Meetings of the Senate Opening or commencement of daily 1 Meeting of the Senate at the commencement or during any session, absent members may be sent for, &c. In case a less number than a quorum attend at the time to which the Senate stood adjourned, or at a 8 Rules relating- to members of tbe Senate. Member shall speak to another or otherwise interrupt the businees of the Senate, or road any newspaper while the journals are being read, or when any member is speaking in debate. No 1 2 Member rising to speak shall address the Chair, stand at his place, and sit down when finished. Every 3 Member shall speak more than twice in any one debate, on the same day, without leave of the Senate. No 4 Members rise to speak the President shall name the one to speak first ; but in all cases the member rising and addressing the Chair first shall speak first. When two.. ...... 5 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 15 No. Member may call another to order who shall transgress the rules. Any .. 6 Mbmeeb. called to order for transgressing the rules shall sit down and not proceed without leave. Any 6 Member called to order by a senator shall be taken down in writing, to enable the President to judge. The exceptional words of a 7 Membek shall absent himself from the service of the Senate without leave of the Senate first obtained, &c. No 8 Members present, may send for absent members. Less than a quorum, but a majority of the 8 Members. The sergeant-at-arms, or other authorized person, may be sent for absent 8 Member. A motion seconded shall be reduced to writing, if desired by a.. 10 Member may have a question containing several points divided. A 12 Member, it shall be determined by a vote of the Senate without debate. When the reading of a paper is called for, and objected to by a 14 Members present may call for the yeas and nays . One-fifth of the 16 Members to be taken alphabetically. In taking yeas and nays, or on a call of the House, the names of the 16 Member shall answer without debate unless, for special reason, he be ex- cused. When the yeas and nays are called, each 16 Member permitted to vote after decision is announced from the chair. When a question is taken by yeas and nays no 17 Member, require secrecy, the doors shall, on his motion, when seconded, be .shut. On the discussion of business which may, in the opinion of a 18 Member of the majority may move a reconsideration. A 20 Members shall signify their assent or dissent by answering aye or no. The President of the Senate shall put every question, either in presence or absence of the President of the United States, and the 22 Member to the chair, not to extend beyond an adjournment. The appoint- ment by the President of a 23 Member, before presenting a petition, &c., to make a brief verbal state- ment of its contents. A . 24 Member shall object at the time to the reference of a petition, as matter of course, then the question on reference to be taken. When a 24 Member to fill the chair while the Senate is in Committee of the Whole. The Vice President or President pro tempore may call a 28 Members present. On the third reading of any bill, &c., no amendment shall be received unless by the unanimous consent of the 29 Members shall attend at the place appointed. When the Senate shall be convened by the President of the United States to any other place, the President of the Senate and 37 16 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. Mehbek shall te free to move an amendment to a treaty on its second reading, &o. Every 38 Members present shall be requisite to decide a question affirmatively. In proceedings upon treaties two-thirds of the 38 Memeek shall again be free to move amendments, &c. When the proceed- ings on a treaty shall be reduced to the form of a ritification, every. 38 Members thereof, be kept secret until the Senate shall, by their resolution, take oif the injunction of secrecy. All confidential communications and treaties laid before the Senate by the President shall, by the 39 Members present shall not be requisite to decide any question for amend- ments, or extending to the merits, being short of the final question. When an amendment to be proposed to the Constitution is under con- sideration, the concurrence of two-thirds of the 44 Member who votes on that side which prevailed may move for a recon- sideration, which shall be decided by a majority of votes. When two- thirds are requisite, any 45 Members of the Senate shall be allowed on the floor of the Senate during a session, except those specified in this rule . No persons but 48 Member of the Senate convicted of disclosing for publication any written or printed matter directed by the Senate to be held in confidence, shall be liable, if an ofScer, to dismissal from the service of the Senate, and in the case of a member, to suffer expulsion from the body. Any officer or , . 51 Memorial, or address, or hear any such read. No motion shall be in order to admit any person within the doors of the Senate chamber to read a petitiqn, 19 Memorial or petition shall be presented, and before being received and read at the table, a brief statement of its contents shall be verbally made. At the time when a 24 Memorial, or paper, shall be inserted on the journal. A brief statement of the contents of each petition, 33 Memorial stating how the committee have erred, or that new evidence has been discovered, &c. Not in order to take papers of a rejected claim from the files for reference, unless the claimant shall present a 50 Memorials, &c. — ^See Petitions.) Messages shall be sent to the House of Eepresentatives by the Secretary, who shall previously endorse the final determination of the Senate thereon 46 Messemgers are introduced in any stage of business, except while a ques- tion is being put, while the yeas and nays are being called, or while the ballots are being counted 47 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. IT No. MimARY Affairs and Militia, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on . 34 MiNDTES of the Senate. When the Senate shall be convened by the Presi- dent in any other place, the Secretary of the Senate shall also attend to take the - 37 Mistake may be corrected. Journal to be read, to the end that any 1 Monet out of the contingent or any other fund, shall be treated as bills. All resolutions, &o., which may grant 26 [MoKNiNO business.] Business at the commencement of the session, or.. 1 [MoKNiNO business] after the journal is read. Order of the business 24 Rules relating; to motions. Motion shall be debated until seconded. No 9 Motion made and seconded shall be written, if desired, delivered in at the table, and read before debated. A 10 Motion may be withdrawn before decision, ainendment, or ordering of yeas and nays, except a motion to reconsider, which shall not be with- drawn without leave. A - 10 Motion shall be received but to — 1, adjourn ; 2, to lie on the table ; 3, to postpone indefinitely ; 4, to postpone to a day certain ; 5, to commit ; or 6, to amend, in the order here stated. When a question is under debate no 11 Motion for adjournment shall always be in order, and shall be decided without debate. A. 11 Motion to strike out and insert shall not be divided. A 12 Motion to strike out and insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and insert a different proposition, nor a motion simply to strike out ; nor shall the rejection of a motion to strike out prevent a motion to strike out and insert. A -. 12 Motion in filling blanks is for largest sum and longest time. The privi- leged 13 Motion made and seconded to shut the doors, &c., the President shall direct the gallery to be cleared. On a 18 Motion not in order to admit any person in Senate to present any petition, memorial, or address, or to hear any such read. A 19 Motion for reconsideration may be made by one of a majority before subject has gone out of possession of the Senate, if made same day or within two next days of actual session thereafter. A 20 Motion for reconsideration not in order after subject has gone out of pos- session of the Senate, nor after two days of actual session from time of vote. A - 20 18 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. Motion for leave to bring in a bill. One day's notice at least shall be given of a 25 Motion to suspend, or to concur in a resolution of the House of Eepresent- atlves to suspend, the 16th and 17th joint rules, or either of them, shall always be in order, be immediately considered, and be decided ■without debate. A - - 26 Motion requiring three readings previous to being passed, shall be "Whether it shall be engrossed and read a third time?" The final question on any 29 Motions to print certain documents, referred to the Committee on Printing. 34 Motions to print other documents and bills, not referred to the Committeie on Printing -- - — 34 Motions to print additional documents, referred to the Committee on Printing 34 Motions to print by order of standing committees, not referred to the Com- mittee on Printing - — - 34 Motion, be referred to such cofnmittee. "When any subject or matter shall have been referred to a committee, any other subject or matter of a similar nature may, on — 35 Motions are made for reference of the same subject to a select committee, and to a standing committee, the question on reference to the stand- ing committee shall first be put. When 36 Motion to reject, ratify, or modify a treaty on the first reading shall be received. No.. 38 Motion for reconsideration, and it shall be decided by a majority of votes. When a question is decided by two-thirds, any member on the side that prevailed may malie a 45 Ways. — (See Yeas and Nays.) Navai Affairs, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on . . 34 Newspaper, &c., while the journal is being read, or a member is speaking. No member shall read any . . . 2 Nominations shall be made in writing by the President of the United States to the Senate, a future day shall be assigned, unless the Senate unani- mously direct otherwise, for tailing them into consideration. When.. 37 Nominations neither approved nor rejected during the session at which they are made, shall not be acted upon at any succeeding session without being again made by the President *... 37 Nominated by the President to office shall be kept secret. All informa- tion or remarks to\iching or concerning the character or qualifications of any person 40 Nominations approved or definitively acted on by the Senate shall be returned to the President by the Secretary from day to day, as such proceedings may occur 43- INDEX TO SPECIAL EtTLBS OP SENATE. 19 No. Notice, at least, shall be given of an intended motion for leave to bring in a bill, &c. One day's.- - 25 Notice at each reading of a bill or joint resolution, &c The President shall give 26 Objected to by a member at the time, the question on reference to be taken. When the reference of a petition, &c , as a matter of course, is - - 24 Objection is made to reading a paper, it shall be determined by a vote of the Senate, and without debate. "When H Officer or member of the Senate convicted of disclosing for publication any written or printed matter directed by the Senate to be held in confidence, shall be liable, if an officer, to dismissal from the service of the Senate, and in the case of a member, to suffer expulsion from the body. Any _ 51 Rules relating to Order. Oedee shall not be interrupted by talking or reading newspapers, &c 2 Obdee shall be decided by the President, without debate, subject to an appeal to the Senate. Every question of 6 Ordee. The Chair may call for the sense of the Senate on any question of 6 Okdee for transgressing the rules. The Chair shall, or a member may, call another to 6 Oeder shall sit down and not proceed without leave of the Senate. A member called to 6 Oedee by a senator shall be taken down in writing to enable the President to judge. The exceptionable words of a member called to 6 Oedee, and decided without debate. A motion for adjournment shall always be in II Okdbe to move for a decision of the question. On motion to strike out and insert, it shall not be in 12 Oedee to admit any person in Senate to present a petition, &c. No motion in 19 Oedee for a member of the majority to move a reconsideration, &c,, within two days of actual session, if the matter is still in possession of the Senate. It is in 20 Oedee to move the reconsideration of a subject which has gone out of pos- sesBlon of the Senate, or when two next days of actual session shall have elapsed. Itisnotin.. 20 Oeder to move the commitment of a bill, &c. , before its final passage. It shall always be in 29 20 INDEX to SPECIAL RULES OF SEN-ATE. No, Obdee, to move, as a substitute for it, a resolution of the Senate referring tlie case to the Court of Claims. ■Whenever a private bill is under consideration, it shall be in - 29 Oedee, &c. a motion to suspend the 16th and 17th joint rules always in_ 26 Oeder to move to take the papers of rejected claims from the files for the purpose of reference, withont error in report or new evidence being produced. Not in 50 Orders of tlie Da.y. Okdebs of the day. The unfinished business at preceding adjournment shall have preference in the special 15 Oedee of special orders assigned, regulated and fixed, and given precedence over general orders. The 31 Oeder, special, not to be made without the concurrence of two-thirds pre- sent 31 Oedee of the Senate for that purpose. No paper, except orginal treaties, &c. , shall be returned or delivered from the office of the Secretary with- out an 43 Oedee. An authenticated transcript of the executive records of the Senate shall be furnished, from time to time, to the President of the United States, but no further extract of the executive journal shall be fur- nished except by special 43 Oedeeed. All bills on second reading shall be considered in Committee of the Whole before being considered in the Senate, unless otherwise 28 Papers are being read no interruption to be made. While public 2 Papee is called for and objected to, it will be decided by a vote of the Senate and without debate. When the reading of a 14 Papee or document shall be printed for the use of the Senate without special order, &c. No.. 25 Papee, except original treaties, &c., shall be returned or delivered from the office of the Secretary without an order of the Senate for that purpose. No 43 Papers of a rejected claim from the files for the purpose of referring them at a subsequent session, unless error in report or new evidence be produced. Not in order to move to take 50 Passage of a bill, &c., to move its commitment, &c. It shall always be in order before the final 29 Passages as are or may be set apart for the use of the Senate and its officers. The presiding officer of the Senate shall have the regulation of such parts of the Capitol and of its 1 49 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 21 No. Passed, &c. Every bill and joint resolution shall receive three readings previous to being 26 Patents and the Patent Office, to consist' of five members. A standing Committee on 3i Penalty of an officer or member for violating the confidence of the Senate. 51 Pensions, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on 3i Pekson or persons within doors of Senate to present any petition, memorial, or address, or to hear any such read. No motion in order to admit any. 19 Peoson nominated to office by the President shall be kept secret. All information or remarljs touching or concerning the character or quali- fication of any 40 Persons, except as stated in the rule. When acting on confidential or executive business, the Senate shall be cleared of all il Persons and (none others) who shall be admitted on the floor of the Senate. Description of 48 Petition, memorial, or address, or hear any such rend. No motion in order to admit any person in the Senate chamber to present a 19 Petitions, memorials, or papers, first called for in morning business, a brief statement of their contents to be made before reception, &c., and referred, of course, unless objected to, and then question taken 24 Petition, memorial, or paper presented to the Senate shall be inserted on the journal. A brief statement of the contents of each 33 Plceahit of votes sufficient for the appointment of all other committees than the chairman of standing committees, for whose appointment a majority is necessary 35 Points may be divided. A question containing several 12 Position on the calendar according to the order of time for which and at which they were assigned, and not to lose their position on account of intervening adjournments, &c. Special orders to have _ 31 Post Offices and Post Eoads, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on 34 Postpone indefinitely, to a day certain, &c., &c. — (See Side.) When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received but to 11 Postpone to a day certain, &c. — (See Eule.) When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received but to 11 Postponed by direction of the Senate. Special orders to have precedence over general orders, unless.. 31 Powers of a President pro tempore, &c The chairman of a Committee of the Whole to have the 28 Peecedencb of motions admissible, when a question is under debate, viz: 1, to adjourn; 2, to lie on the table; 3, to postpone indefinitely; 4, to postpone to a day certain; 5, to commit; or, 6, to amend 11 22 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. Precedence of special orders according to the order of time/- Shut the doors, the gallery shall be cleared. On a motion made and seconded to 18 Rnles relating to Speaking and Debate in tUe Senate. Speak shall address fhe Chair, stand at his place, and sit down when finished. Every member rising to 3- Speak more than twice in one debate on same day without leave of the Senate. No member shall i Speak first; but the member rising and addressing the Chair first shall speak first. When two members rise, the President shall name the member to 5- Speaking to another member so as to interrupt business prohibited Z INDEX TO SPECIAL EULES OF SENATE. 35 No. Speaking in debate, no interruption to be made by talking, reading news- papers, or otherwise. While a member is 2 Speaking or otherwise shall transgress the rules, he shall be called to order. If any member in _ 6 Special orders of the day. The unfinished business at preceding adjourn- ment shall have preference in the 15 Special order, it shall be the duty of the Chair to take up such special order, and the Senate shall proceed to consider it, unless it be post- poned by vote of the Senate. When the hour shall have arrived for the consideration of a. 31 Special orders, according to the order of time /or which they were assigned, and at which they were assigned, and over general orders, &c. Prece- dence of 31 Special orders shall not lose their position on account of intervening ad- journments ; nor shall they lose their relative position on the calendar, except by vote of the Senate, until finally disposed of 31 Special orders shall always have precedence of general orders, unless such special orders shall be postponed by direction of the Senate. When two or more subjects shall have been assigned for the same hour, the subject first assigned for that hour shall take precedence ; but 31 Special order not to be made without the concurrence of two-thirds present. 31 Specially assigned for consideration, they shall take precedence according to the order of time at which they were severally assigned, and such order shall at no time be lost or changed, except by the direction of the Senate. When two or more subjects shall have been 31 Standing committees of the Senate, shall not be referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print, by order of the - 34 Rules relating to the Standing Committees of the Senate. Standing committees of the Senate shall Jje appointed at the commencement of each session, with leave to report by bill or otherwise, viz : On Foreign Relations, to consist of seven members 3i On Finance, to consist of seven members 34 On Commerce, to consist of seven members 34 On Military Affairs and the Militia, to consist of seven members 34 On Naval Affairs, to consist of seven members 34 On Judiciary, to consist of seven members -. 34 On Post Offices and Post Eoads, to consist of seven members 34 On Public Lands, to consist of seven members 34 On Private Land Claims, to consist of five members 34 On Indian Affairs, to consist of seven members - 34 36 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. No. On Pensions, to c jusist of seven members -. 34 On Eevolutiouary Claims, to consist of five members 34 On Claims, to consist of seven memliers 34 On District of Columbia, to consist of seven members 34 On Patents and the Patent Office, to consist of five members 34 On Public Buildings and Grounds, to consist of five members 34 On Territories, to consist of seven members. _ 34 To Audit and Control the Contingent Fund, to consist of three members. . 34 On Printing, to consist of three members 34 On Engrossed Bills, to consist of three members 34 On Enrolled Bills, to consist of three members 34 Standing committees, the Senate will proceed, by ballot, severally to appoint the chairman of each committee, and then, by one ballot, the other members necessary to complete the same ; and a majority of the whole number of votes given shall be necessary to the choice of a chairman of a standing committee. All other committees shall be appointed by ballot, and a plurality of votes shall make a choice. In the appoint- ment of the 35 SiANDiNG committee shall first be put. When motions are made for refer- ence of the same subject to a. select committee and to a standing committee, the question on reference to the 36 States not referred to the Committee on Printing. Motions to print docu- ments from the legislatures or conventions lawfully called of the 34 Strike out and insert shall not be divided. A motion to . 12 Stkike out and insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and insert a different proposition, nor a motion simply to strike out, nor shall the rejection of this prevent a motion to strike out and insert. A motion to 12 Subject or matter shall have been referred to a committee, any other sub. ject or matter of a similar nature may, on motion, be referred to such committee When any * ^ 35 Sum first put. In filling blanks the largest 13 Suspend the 16th and 17th joint rules, &c., always in order, &o. A mo- tion to _ 26 Table and read, before being debated. A motion made and seconded shall be reduced to writing, if desired, delivered in at the 10 Table, &c., (see Rule.) When a question is under debate no motion shall be received but to lie on the 11 Table. A brief statement of the contents of petitions, &c., to be made before being received or read at the 24 Table one day for consideration. All resolutions (not joint) and reports of committees shall lie on the 26 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 37 No. Territokies, to consist of seven members. A standing Committee on 34 Tie vote of the Senate, the Secretary shall take the decision of the Presi- dent. When there is a 21 Time first put. In filling blanks the longest 13 Titles of bills, and parts affected by amendments, inserted on the journal. 32 Rules relating to Proceedings on Treaties. Treaty, bill, or resolution, as in Committee of the Whole, u, chairman may be appointed by the presiding officer, &c. When the Senate shall consider a 28 Treaty shall be laid before the Senate for ratification ; it shall be read a first time for information only, when no motion to reject, ratify, or modify the whole or any part shall be received. Its second reading shall be for consideration and on a subsequent day ; when it shall be taken up in Committee of the Whole, and every one shall be free to move a question on any particular article, in this form: " Will the Senate advise and consent to the ratification of this article?" Or to propose amendments thereto, either bv inserting or by leaving out words; in which last case the question shall be, "Shall these words stand as part of the article ?' ' And in every of the said cases the concurrence of two-thirds of the senators present shall be requisite to decide affirmatively. And when through the whole, the proceedings shall be stated to the house, and questions shall he again severally put thereon for con- firmation, or new ones proposed, re.-iuiring, in like manner, a con- currence of two-thirds for whatever is retained or inserted. The votes so confirmed shall, by the house, or a committee thereof, be reduced into the form of a ratification, with or without modifications, as may have been decided, and shall be proposed on a. subsequent ■day, when every one shall again be free to move amendments, either by inserting or leaving out words ; in which last case the question shall be, * ^ Shall these words stand as part of the resolution ?' ' And in both cases the concurrence of two-thirds shall be requisite to carry the affirmative, as well as on the final question to advise and consent to the ratification in the form agreed to. When a 38 Treaties which maybe laid before the Senate 'shall also be kept secret until the Senate shall, by their resolution, take off the injunction of secrecy. All 39 Treaties, &c., shall be returned or delivered from the office of the Secre- tary without an order of the Senate for that purpose. No paper, ex- cept original — - 43 Twice in any one debate. No member shall speak more than 4 38 INDEX TO SPECIAL EULES OF SENATE. No. Two-thirds requisite to decide affirmatively on all amendmentis to treaties, and on the final question of ratification of treaties — 38 Two-thirds shall not be requisite except on' the final question. When an amendment to the Constitution is under consideration the concur- rence of - ii Two-thirds of the members present are necessary to carry the affirmative, any member who votes on that side which prevailed in the question may be at liberty to move for a reconsideration ; and a motion for reconsideration shall be decided by a majority of votes. When any question may have been decided by the Senate in which 45 Two-thirds present. No special order to be made without concurrence of. 31 Unanimous consent of the members present. On the third reading of any bill, &c., no amendment shall be received unless by the 29 Unanimously direct otherwise. When nominations are made a future day shall be assigned for their consideration, unless the Senate 37 TJnfinished business at preceding adjournment shall have preference in the special orders of the day. The 15 Verbal statement of contents of a petition, &c., to be made before being received or read at the table. A brief 24 Vice-President, or President of the Senate pro km , shall have the right to name a member to perform the duties of the Chair; but such sub- stitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment. The 23 Vice-Presidint, or President pro tern., may call a memher to fill the chair, &c. When the Senate shall consider a treaty, bill, or resolution in Committee of the Whole, the 28 Vice-President of the United'States. — (See President of the Senate.) Rules relating to Votes in the Senate. Vote of the Senate, and without debate. Wlaen the reading of a paper is objected to it shall be determined by a ... 14 Vote, unless for special reasons he be excused. On every question taken by years and nays, each member shall IS Vote. When a decision is announced from the Chair no member shall be permitted to 17 Vote may be made before the subject has gone out of the possession of the Senate, if made same day or within two next days of actual session. On motion by one of the majority, the reconsideration of a 20 Vote of the Senate, the Secretary shall take the decision of the President. When there is a tie 21 Vote of the Senate. Special orders shall have precedence over general orders unless postponed by a 31 INDEX TO SPECIAL RULES OP SENATE. 39 No. Vote of the Senate shall be entered on the journal. Every- 33 Votes given is necessary; and in appointment of all of the committees, with that exception, a plurality of votes will make a choice. In the appointment of the chairmen of standing committees a majority of all the 35 Votes oq amendments, &c., to treaties confirmed by the Senate shall be reduced to the form of a ratification, &c 38 Votes on that side which prevailed may move for a reconsideration, which shall be decided by a majority of votes. When two-thirds are requi- site, any member who . 45 W ithdrawil by the mover before decision, amendment, or ordering of the yeas and nays, except a motion to reconsider, &c. Any motion may be 10 Withdrawn without leave of the Senate. A motion to reconsider shall not be - -- 10 WoKDS of a senator called to order shall be taken down in writing, to enable the President to judge. The exceptionable 7 Writing, &c. Exceptionable words in debate called to order shall be taken down in 7 Writing, if desired by the President. A motion made and seconded shall be reduced to 10 f Rules relating to Yeas and Nays. Yeas and nays are ordered, a motion cannot be withdrawn by the mover without leave of the Senate. When the 10 Yeas and nays, and ou a call of the house, the names of the members shall be taken alphabetically. In taking the -- 16 Yeas and nays shall be called for by one-fifth of the senators present, .each shall answer, without debate, unless excused for special reason. When the 16 Yeas and nays are taken, no member shall vote after the decision is an- nounced from the Chair. When the 17 Yeas and nays. Every question shall be put by the President of the Senate, and the members shall signify their assent or dissent by answering aye or 7u>, or by . ■ 22 Yeas and nays are being called, &c. Messengers are introduced in any state of business, except while the ■ -- 47 40 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. IIVDEX OF PART SECOND. JOINT KDLES OF THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS. No Address to the President of the United States, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both houses. When the Senate and House of Representatives shall judge it proper to make a joint 11 Adheked to their disagreement, a bill or resolution shall be lost. After each house shall have 15 Amendments between the Senate and House of Representatives. Regula- tions for conference on 1 Bills agreed to in one house and dissented to in the other, if either house shall request a conference and appoint a committee, and the other house shall also appoint a committee, they shall freely confer, &o., (see Rule for proceedings) 1 Bills are on their passage between the two houses, they shall be on paper, and under the signature of the Secretary or Clerk of each house, respectively. While _ 5 Bill shall have passed both houses, it shall be duly enrolled on parch ment by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or Secretary of the Senate, as the bill may have originated in the one or the other house, before it shall be presented to the President of the United States. After a ,. 6 Bills are enrolled, they shall be examined by a joint committee of two from the Senate and two from the House of Representatives, ap- pointed as a standing committee for that purpose, who shall carefully compare the enrolment with the engrossed bills, as passed in the two houses, and, correcting any errors that may be discovered in the en- rolled bills, make their report forthwith to their respective houses. When _. 7 Bill shall be signed in the respective houses, first by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, then by the President of the Senate. After examination and report, each g Bill shall have been thus signed in each house, it shall be presented by the said committee to the President of the United States for his ap- probation, (it being fiist endorsed on the back of the roll, certifying in which house the same originated, which endorsement shall be signed by the Secretary or Clerk, as the case may be, of the house in which the same did originate,) and shall be entered on the journal of . each house. The said committee shall report the day of presentation to the President, which time shall also be carefully entered on the journal of each house. After a 9 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. 41 No. Bills. All orders, resolutions, and votes, which are to be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation, shall also, in the same manner, be previously enrolled, examined, and signed, and shall be presented in the same manner, and by the same committee, as provided in the cases of bills -- - 10 Bill or resolution which shall have passed in one house is rejected in the other, notice thereof shall be given to the house in which the same shall have passed. When a 12 Bill or resolution which has been passed in one house shall be rejected in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without a notice of ten days, and leave of two-thirds of that house in which it shall be renewed. When a 13 Bill or resolution shall be founded. Each house shall transmit to the other all papers on which any 14 Bill or resolution shall be lost. After each house shall have adhered to their disagreement, a, - -. - 15 Bill that shall have passed one house shall be sent for concurrence to the other on either of the three last days of the session. No 16 (For motion to suspend, see 26th Kule of Senate ) Bill or resolution that shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate shall be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation on the last day of the session. No 17' (For motion to suspend, see 26th Rule of Senate.) Bills which have passed one house are ordered to be printed in the other, a greater number of copies shall not be printed than may be neces- sary for the use of the house making the order. When 18 Bills, resolutions, or reports which originated in either house, and at the close of the next preceding session remain undetermined in either house, shall be resumed and acted on in the same manner as if an adjournment had not taken place. After six days from the commence- ment of a second or subsequent session of Congress, all 21 Business consisting of bills, resolutions, or reports which originated in either house, and at the close of the next preceding session remained undetermined in either house, shall be resumed and acted on in the same manner as if an adjournment had not taken place. After six days from the commencement of a second or subsequent session of Congress, all (Joint Rule) - 21 Capitol) or on the public grounds adjacent thereto. No intoxicating liquors shall be offered for sale or exhibited within the — 19 Cekemoxies and regulations in communicating messages between the two houses of Congress 2 CtERK of the House of Representatives, respectively, shall sign all bills on paper between the two houses. The Secretary of the Senate and. . 5 42 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. No. Clekk of the House and Secretary of the Senate, respectively, shall enrol on parchment the bill^ as they may have originated in the one or the other house. The 6 Cleek of the House of Representatives, respectively, shall endorse on each enrolled bill in which house it originated. The Secretary of the Senate and 9 Committees of conference on amendments to bills, &c., between the two houses. Regulations for joint 1 Committee of the two houses. Enrolled bills shall be examined by a joint , 7 Committee on the Library, to consist of three members on the part of the Senate, and three on the part of the House of Representatives, to superiutend and direct the expenditure of all moneys appropriated . for the library, and to perform such other duties as are or may be directed by law. There shall be a joint 20 CoNCUERE>-cE to the other on either of the three last days of the session. No bill that shall have passed one house shal! be sent for 16 CoI^^EIlE^•CES on disagreeing votes on amendments to bills, &c., between the two houses. Regulations for 1 Correct errors in enrolled bills. The joint committee may 7 Oisagreeiueut a bill or resolution shall be lost. After each house . shall have adhered to their 15 Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives shall announce messages from the Senate . 2 Doorkeeper of the Senate shall announce messages from the House of Representatives, (Joint Rvle) . 3 Engrossed on paper and signed by the Secretary or Clerk. Bills on paper between the two houses shall be 5 Enrolled on parchment by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or the Secretary of the Senate, as the bill may have originated in the one or the other house, before it shall be presented to the President of the United States. After a bill shall have passed both houses it shall be duly 6 Enrolled, they shall be examined by a joint committee of two from the Senate and two from the House of Representatives, appointed as a standing committee for that purpose, who shall carefully compare the enrolment with the engrossed bills, as passed in the two houses, and, correcting any errors that may be discovered in the enrolled bills, make their report forthwith to their respective houses. When bills are Enrolled bill shall be signed in the respective houses, first by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, then by the President of the Senate. After examination and report, each 8 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. 43 No. Ehrolled bills, after being signed by the presiding officer, shall be pre- sented by the joint committee to the President of the United States for his approbation, and, on their report, the time to be entered oa the journal 9 Bnkolled, examined, and signed, and shall be presented like bills. All orders, resolutions, and votes which are to be presented to the Presi- dent of the United States for his approbation shall also, in the same manner, be previously J" 10 Eneolled bills not to be presented to the Piesident the last day of the session _ 17 Ebkors in enrolled bills. Ihe joint committee may correct 7 Examined by a joint committett of the two houses. Enrolled hills, &c., shall be 7 Orotlllds. No intoxicating liquors shall be sold in the Capitol or adja- cent public 19 House of Representatives to the Senate. Regulations and ceremonies concerning messages from the 2 House may determine to be proper. Messages between the two houses shall ha sent by such persons as a sense of propriety in each 4 HonsE. The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Repre- sentatives shall enrol on parchment the bills as they may have originated in the one or the other.. 6 House in %vhich the same shall have passed. When a bill or resolution which shall have passed in one house is rejected in ihe other, notice thereof shall be given to the 12 House shall be rejected in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without a notice of ten days and leave of two-thirds of that house in which it shall be renewed. When a bill or resolution which has been passed in one 13 House shall transmit to the other all papers on which any bill or resolu- tion shall be founded. Each 14 House shall have adhered to their disagreement, a bill or resolution shall be lost. After each. 15 House shall be sent for concurrence to the other on either of the three last days of the session. !No bill that shall have passed one 16 Houses of Congress shall be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation on the last day of the session. No bill or resolution that shall have passed the two 17 House are ordered to be printed in the other, a greater number of copies shall not be printed than may be necessary for the use of the bouse making the order. When bills which have passed one 18 House, and at the close of the next preceding session remained in either house, shall be resumed and acted on in the same manner as if an 44 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. No. adjournment had not taken place. After six days from the com- mencement of a second or subsequent session of Congress, all bills, resolutions, or reports, which originated in either 2B Houses on the library. Appointment and duties of the joint committee of the two.. 20- H0DSE3 of Congress. Wheti the two houses shall present a joint address to the President, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both 11 IntOXica.tilIg^ liquors shall be offered for sale, or exhibited, within the (lapitol, or on the public grounds adjacent thereto No 19. Joint committee of conference on amendments to bills between the two houses Regulations for I Joint committee of the two houses. Enrolled bills shall be examined hy a 7 Joint committee to the President of the Dnited States for his approbation, and reported to the respective houses. Enrolled bills, after being signed by the presiding officers, shall be presented by the 9 Joint committee as provided in the cases of bills. All orders, resolutions, and votes which are to be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation, shall also be enrolled, examined, and signed, and shall be presented in the same manner and by the same.. 10 Joint Committee on the Library, to consist of three members on the part of the Senate and three on the part of the House of Representatives to superintend d direct the expenditure of all moneys appropriated for the library, and to perform such other duties as are or may be directed by law. There shall be a 20- Journal of each House. The examination, signing by the presiding offi- cers, and presentation to the President of each enrolled bill, shall be carefully entered upon the 9- Leave of two-thirds of that house in which it shall be renewed When M bill or resolution which has been passed in one house shall be rejected in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without notice of ten days, and 13' LiBEAiiY, to consist of three members on the part of the Senate and three on the part of the House of Representatives, to superintend and direct the expenditure of all moneys appropriated for the library, and to perform such other duties as are or may be directed by law. There shall be a Joint Committee on the 20 LiQuOBS shall be offered for sale, or exhibited, within the Capitol, or on the public grounds adjacent thereto. No intoxicating 19. INDEX TO JOINT RULES. 45 No, Message shall be sent from the Senate to the House of Representatives, it shall be announced at the door of the House by the doorkeeper, and shall be respectfully communicated to the Chair by the person by whom it may be sent. When a 2 Message sent from the House of Representatives to the Senate 3 (Regulations and ceremonies same as above.) Messages between the two houses shall be sent by such persons as a sense of propriety iu each house may determine to be proper 4 Notice thereof shall be given to the house in which the same shall have passed. "When a bill or resolution which shall have passed in one house is rejected in the other 12 Notice of tea days, and leave of two-thirds of that house in which it shall be renewed. When a bill or resolution which has passed in one house shall he rejected in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without a . 13 Orders, resolutions, and votes which are to be presented to the President, shall be enrolled, examined, signed, and presented like bills 10 Papers on which any bill or resolution shall he founded. Each house shall transmit to the other all li Passage between the two houses they shall he on paper and under the signature of the Secretary or Clerk of each house, respectively. While bills are on their 5 Presented to the President of the United States hy the joint committee for his approbation, (being first indorsed on the back of the roll by the Secretary or Clerk certifying in which house it originated,) the presentation to be entered on the journal, when the committee shall report the day of presentation to the President. After an enrolled bill shall be signed it shall be 9 Pbesented to the President shall be enrolled, signed, and presented like bills. All orders, resolutions, and votes which are to be 10 Pbesented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both houses. When the Senate and House of Representatives shall judge it proper to make a joint address to the President of the United States, it shall be.- 11 Peesident of the Senate. After examination and report, each enrolled bill shall be signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and.. 8 Pkesident of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both houses. When the Senate and House of Representatives make a joint address to the President, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the - 11 Rales relating to the President of the United States. President of the United States. Bills passed by both houses shall be en- rolled on parchment, &c., hefore they shall be presented to the 6 7 46 INDEX TO JOINT EULES. No. Pkesibent of the United States for his approbation. Enrolled bills, after being signed, &c., .shall be pre^ented by the joint committee to the.. 9 President of the United States shall be enrolled, signed, and presented like bills. All orders, resolutions, and votes which are to be presented to the- - - 10 President of the United States, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both houses. When the Senate and House of Representatives shall judge it proper to make a joint address to the 11 President of the United States for his approbation on the last day of the session. No bill or resolution that shall have passed the two houses shall be presented to the 17 Pbesldeni of the United States. Doors to be closed and secret session held on motion by a member when desired by the 22 Rules relating to Printing;. Printed iu the other, a greater number of copies shall not be printed than may be necessary for the use of the house making the order. When bills which have passed one house are ordered to be 18 Public grounds adjacent thereto. No intoxicating liquors shall be oifered for sale or exhibited within the Capitol, or on the 19 Kejected. in the other, notice thereof shall be given to the house in which the same shall have passed. When a bill or resolution which shall have passed iu one house is 12 Bejeoted in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without a notice of ten days, and leave of two-thirds of that house in which it shall be renewed. When a bill or resolution which has been passed in one house shall be 13 Keport to the respective houses. The Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills shall, after examination, fortVnvith 7 Reports originating in either house, and undisposed of at the end of the next preceding session, shall be resumed and acted on, after six days from the commencement of a, second or subsequent session, in same manner as if an adjournment had not taken place 21 Resolutions, &c., which are to be presented to the President shall be enrolled, examined, signed, and presented like bills 10 Resolutions originating in either house, and undisposed of at the end of the next preceding session, shall be resumed and acted on, after six days from the commencement of a second or subsequent session, in same manner as if an adjournment had not taken place 21 Secret session in either house on the desire of the President of the United States and on motion of a member, during the present rebellion. Doors to be closed at a 22 INDEX TO JOINT RULES. 47 No. Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Eepresentatives, re- spectively, shall sign all (engrossed) bills on passage between the two houses. The 5 tjEOKETARY of the Senate or Clerk of the House of Eepresentatives, respec- tively, shall enrol on parchment the bills as they may have originated in the one or the other house, &c. The 6 Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Eepresentatives, re- spectively, shall indorse on each enrolled bill in which house it originated 9 Senate to the House of Eepresentatives. Eegulations and ceremonies for messages from the 2,3 .Senate and House of Eepresentatives shall judge it proper to make a joint address to the President, it shall be presented to him in his audience chamber by the President of the Senate, in the presence of the Speaker and both houses. When the 11 Session No bill that shall have passed one house shall be sent for con- currence to the other on either of the three last days of the 16 Session. No bill or resolution that shall have passed the two houses shall be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation on the last day of the ,- 17 Signed by the Speaker of the House of Eepresentatives and President of the Senate. After examination and report, each enrolled bill shall be 8 Speaker of the House of Eepresentatives and President of the Senate. After examination and report, each enrolled bill shall be signed by the 8 Spirits prohibited in the Capitol or Capitol grounds. Intoxicating 19 Two-tUirds of that house in which it shall be renewed When a bill or resolution which has been passed in one house shall be rejected in the other, it shall not be brought in during the same session without notice of ten days and leave of 13 Unfinished business at the close of a first session of Congress, which originated in either house, &c. , shall be resumed, after six days from the commencement of a second or subsequent session, in the same manner as if an adjournment had not taken place. The 21 Votes, resolutions, and orders which are to be presented to the President shall he enrolled, signed, and presented like bills 10 48 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION INDEX OF PART THIRD. PKOVISIONS Ibf THE CONSTITUTION AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, POWEE, RULES, DUTIES, AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE. Absence. la the absence of the Vice-President the Senate shall choose a President pro tempore. Constitution, art. ], sec. 3, cl. 5. Absent members. A smaller number than a majority of either house of Con- gress may compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 5. Adjourn from day to day. A smaller number than a, majority of each house of Congress may adjourn from day to day. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Adjourn. Neither house during the session of Congress shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses may be sitting. Const,, art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 4. Adjournment. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their adjournment prevent its return ; in which case it shall not be a law. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Adjournment. Every order, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, (except on a question of adjournment,) shall be presented to the President of the United States for his approbation — (For proceedings see Bills, Resclutioiis , &!C.) Const., art. 1, sec. 7jCl. 3. Adjournment. In case of disagreement between the two houses of Congress with respect to the time of adjournment, the President may adjourn them • to such time as he shall think proper. Const., art. 2, sec. 3, cl. 1. Advice and consent of the Senate required in the making of treaties, and the appointment of all officers of the United States not otherwise provided for. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 2. Age of qualification for a senator in Congress, 30 years. Const., art. 1, sec. .1, cl. 3. AsE of qualification for Vice-President of the United States, 35 years. Const., art. 2, sec. 1, cl. 4. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OF SENATE. 49 Amendments. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments, as on other bills. Const , art. 1 , sec. 7, cl. 1. Amendmeini^ to the Constitution Proceedings on. Const., art. 5, sec. 1, cl. 1. Appointed. No senator or ri'presentative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such time. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 2. Appointed. No senator or representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an elector. Const., art. 2, sec. 1, cl. 2. Appointments. The executives of States may make temporary appointments of senators in the recess of the legislatures thereof, to fill vacancies. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. Appointments made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 2. Appointments during the recess of the Senate to expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3, Approved. Kvery bill, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Eepresentatives may be necessary, (except on a ques- tion of adjournment,) .shall be presented to the President of the United States, to be approved or disapproved by him. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2,3. Approved. Any bill, &c., returned by the President with objection, maybe- come a law if approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. AjBREst. Senators and representatives shall, in all cases, except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the sessions of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. AsSEMEiE. Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cl. 2. Attendance Less than a quorum of either house may compel the attendance of absent members. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Attendance. Members of Congress privileged from arrest during their at- tendance at sessions, &c. Conat., art. 1, see 6, cl. 1. 50 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Bills. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Eepresentat- tives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments, as on other bills, &c. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 1. Bill. Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and Senate shall, before it become a law, be presented to the President of the United States ; if he approve, he shall sign it ; but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated,, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two-thirds of that house it shall become a law. But in all cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each house, respectively. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Bill. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sun- days excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law. Coi^t., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Bill. Every order, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, (except on a question of adjournment,) shall be presented to the President of the United States ; and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two-thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a. bill. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Bkeach of the peace. For a breach of the peace, a senator or representative may be arrested. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. Business. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, el. 1. Chief Justice shall preside when the President of the United States is tried on an impeachment by the Senate. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Citizen of the United States. No person shall be a senator in Congress who has not been nine years a citizen of the United States. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Classes. The senators shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OP SENATE. 51 Compel the attendance of absent members. A smaller number than a quorum of each house may compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. Const., art. 1 , sec. 5, cl. 1. Compensation. The senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the XJnited States. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. CoNOUK. The Senate may propose and concur in amendments to revenue bills, &c. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 1. Concurrence. No person shall be convicted on an impeachment without the concurrence of two-thirds of the senators present. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. CoNOUBRENOE. Every order, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the two houses may be necessary, shall be presented to the President, except on a question of adjournment, &c. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Consent of either house. Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the houses shall be sitting. Const., art. J, sec. 5, cl. 4. Consent. No State, without its consent, shall he deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Const., art. 5. Constitution. The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, &c., &c. Const., art. 5. Constitution. The senators, &c , shall be hound by oath or affirmation to sup- port this Constitution. — (See Oath.) Const., art. 6, , cl. 3. Convene Congress. The President may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both houses, or either of them. Const., art. i3, sec. 3, cl. 1. Convicted. No person shall be convicted on an impeachment without the con- currence of two-thirds of the senators present. Const, art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Debate. Senators and representatives, for any speech or debate in either house, shall not be questioned in any other place. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. DisOEDEKLY behavior. Each house may punish its members for disorderly be- havior. Const., art. I, sec. 5, cl. 2. 52 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Divided. The Vice-President shall have no vote unless the Senate be equally divided; Const., art. 1, sec. 3, el. 4. Elected. Two senators from each State shall be chosen or elected by the legis- lature thereof for six years. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Elect. The Senate shall elect or choose their other officers, and also a Presi- dent pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 5. Eleotious. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof ; but the Congress may, at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cl. 1 . Eleotioss. Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifi- cations of its own members. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Eleotok. No senator, &c., shall be appointed an elector of President or Vice- President of the United States, &c. Const., art. 2, sec. 1, cl. 2. Emgieilitt of a senator in Congress. No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Equal suffrage. No State, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Const., art. 5. Expel a member. Either house of Congress may, with the concurrence of two- thirds, expel a member. Const., art. T, sec. 5, cl. 2. Happen. When vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise (in the office of senator) during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments, &o. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. Happen. The President shall have power to fill up vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, &c. « Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. Impeachments. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment. Const., art. 1, sec. 2, cl. 5. Impeachments. The Senate of the United States shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. Const., art. 1, sec. .1, cl. 6. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OF SENATE. 53 Impeachment. When sitting to try an impeachment, the Senate shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President is tried the Chief Justice shall preside. No person shall he convicted without the concurrence of two- thirds of the members present. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit, under the United States. But the party convicted shall, nevertheless, be liable and subject to indict- ment, trial, judgment, and punishment, according to law. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Inhabitant. A senator in Congress shall be an inhabitant of the State in which he shall be chosen. Const-, art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Jonrnal. Each house of Congress shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house, on any question, shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. Const., art. I, seo. 5, cl. 3. Journal. When the President shall return a bill, with his objections, to the house in which it originated, those objections shall be entered at large on their journal, and the votes, by yeas and nays, on the reconsideration of such bill, shall be entered on the journal of each house respectively. — (See Bill.) Const., art. ], sec. 7, cl. 3. legislative power. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Const., art. 1, sec. 1, cl. 1. Legislatuke of each State shall choose two Senators for six years. The. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. IjEGislature. If vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise in the seats of senators during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments to fill such vacancies until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Legislature. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof ; but the Congress may, at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cl, 1. Majority of each house of Congress shall constitute a quorum to do business. A. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. 54 PB.OVISIOISS IN THE CONSTITUTION Majority of the ^^'hole number of senators shall be necessary to a choice of Vice-President when the election of that officer devolves upon the Senate. A. Const., 13th amendment. JIeetixg of Congress. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Const., art. 1., sec. 4, cl. 2. Membeks of the Senate. — (See Senators.) IVames of the members. Tlie yeas and nays of the members of either house, on any question, shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal, &c. Const-, art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 3. Nominate. The President shall nominate, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint amba.ssadors, other public ministers, and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law. Const., art. 9, sec. 2, cl. 2. Oatit of office of senators and President of the Senate under 6th article of the Constitution : "I, A. B., do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States. " "The President of the Senate, for the time being, shall also administer the said oath or affirmation to each senator who shall hereafter be elected previous to his taking his seat And in any future case of a President of the Senate, who shall not have taken the said oath or aflirmation, the same shall be administered to him by any one of the members of the Senate." — (■'ee act of Congress, approved June 1, 1789.) Oath of the Secretary of the Senate under the 6th article of the Constitution and the act of June 1, 1789 : "I, A. B., do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States." Oath of office of the Secretary of the Senate, under the act of Congress of June 1, 1789 : " I, A. B., Secretary of the Senate of the United States of America, do solemnly swear, or affirm, that I will truly and faithfully discharge the duties of my said office, to the best of my knowledge and abilities." Office. 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 which shall have been created or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 9. Officers. The Senate shall choose their own officers, and also a President yro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 5. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OP SENATE 55 Obder, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, except on questions of adjournment, shall be presented to the President, &c. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Originate. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Rep- resentatives. Const., art. I, sec. 7, cl. 1. Originated Every bill, resolution, order, or vote not approved, shall be re- turned by the President, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Penalties. Each house may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Power. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Powers herein granted vested in Congress. All legislative. Const., art. 1, sec. 1, cl. 1. Peesented. Every bill,- order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, &c. , shall be presented to the President. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2,3. President of the Senate. The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 4. President pro tempore. The Senate shall choose their other officers and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. (Jonst., art. J, sec. 3, cl. 5. President of the Senate. The lists of votes of electors of President and Vice- President shall be directed to the President of the Senate. Const., 12th amendment. President of the Senate The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates of the electors of President and Vice-President of the United States. Const., 12th amendment. President of the United States. The Senate shall choose a President ;)ro iem- pore when the Vice-President shall act as President of the United States. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 5. President of the United States is tried by the Senate on an impeachment the Chief Justice shall preside. When the. Const,, art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. 56 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION President of the United States. Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and Senate shall be presented to the President ; if he approve, he shall sign it ; but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated, &c. Const., .irt. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Peesibent of the United States. If any bill shall not be returned by the Presi- dent within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law, &c. Const., art. 1, sec, 7, cl. 2. President of the United States Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States, and, before the same shall take effect, shall be ap- proved by him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two- thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. President of the United States. He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the senators present concur ; and he shall nominate, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise pro- vided for, and which shall be established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of depart- ments. Const., art. 2, sec. 9, cl. 2. President of the United States. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate by granting commissions, which shall expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. President of the United States. He shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both houses, or either of them, and, in case of disagreement between them with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper ; he shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers ; he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States. Const., art. 2, sec. 3, cl. 1. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OF SENATE. 5T Privileged. Senators and representatives shall, in all cases, except treason,, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. PROCBEDiNas. Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings. Const., art. 1, sec. 5. cl. 1. Proceedings. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 3. Punish. Each house of Congress may punish its members for disorderly behavior. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 2. Qaalification of a senator in Congress shall be thirty years of age ; nine years a citizen of the United States, and when elected an inhabitant of same State. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Qualification to Office. The senators shall be bound by oath or affirmation to- support the Constitution of the United States. Const., art. 6, sec , cl. 3. Qualification of its own members. Each house of Congress shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Qualifications of Vice-President the same as for President of the United States.. Const., i2tll amendment. Question. The yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. Const., art. ], sec. 5, cl. 3. Question. On question of adjournment of the two houses, the approbation of the President is not necessary. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Questioned. For any speech or debate in either house, they shall not be questioned in any other place. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. Quorum. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business, hut a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. I. Quorum of the Senate. A quorum (for the election of Vice-President by the Senate) shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. Const., 12th amendment. 58 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Recess of the Senate. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions, which shall expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. ItEcossiDEEED. Bllls returned, with objections, by the President of the United States, to be reconsidered by the two houses, and if approved by two- thirds of both houses shall become a law. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. PiECONSiDERED. Any Older, resolution, or vote, returned with objections by the President, may be reconsidered and repassed by two-thirds of both houses. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Hesignahon. Vacancies, by resignatiott of senators, may be filled by the exec- utive of a State in recess of legislature. Const , art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. Resolution. Every order, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, (except on a ques- tion of adjournment,) shall be presented to the President of the United States, and, before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him ; or, being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two-thirds of the Semite and House of Representatives, according to the rules and limita- tions prescribed in the case of a bill. — (See Bills.) Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Retubned. Bills, resolutions, &c., not approved, to be returned by the Presi- dent to the house in which they originated. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Reiubned. Bills, resolutions, &c., not returned within ten days, Sundays excepted, to become laws, unless Congress adjourn. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Eetuexs. Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and quali- fications of its own members. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Revenue. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Repre- sentatives ; but the Senate may propose, or concur, with amendments, as on other bills. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, el. 1. Rules of proceedings. Each house of Congress may determine the rules of its proceedings. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl.2. Seat of government. Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 4. AFFECTING THE OEGANIZATION, ETC., OP SENATE. 59 Seats of senators. Terms at which the seats of the several classes of senator shall be vacated. Const., art. 1, see. 3, cl. 2. Seobeoy. Each house of Congress shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and, from time to time, publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 3. Senate and House of Eepresentativcs The Congress of the United States shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Const., art. 1, sec. 1. Senate. The Senate shall be composed of two senators from each State, chosen by the legislature for six years, and each senator shall have one vote. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Senate. The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 4. Senate. The Senate shall choose their other officers, gnd also a President pro tempore in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 5. Senate. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments ; when sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried the Chief Justice shall preside ; and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Senate. Tlie judgment of the Senate, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy an office of honor, trust, or profit, under the United States ; but the party convicted shall, nevertheless, be liable and subject to indict- ment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to law. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 7. Senate. The Senate shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifi- cations of its own members; a majority shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such man- ner, and under such penalties as each hotise may provide. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 1. Senate. The Senate may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. - , „ ^ Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 2. 60 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Senate. The Senate shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in tlieir judgment, require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 3. Senate. The Senate shall not, during the session of Congress, without the consent of the House of Representatives, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 4. Senate. All bills lor raisiug revenue shall originate in the House of Repre- sentatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments, as oii other bills. — (See Bills.) Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. ] . Senate. Every bill, order, resolution, and vote, (except on a question of ad- journment,) originating in either house of Congress, shall be presented to the President of the United States. Senate. President of Senate on bills, resolutions, orders, and votes. (See Bills.) Senate The President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the senators present concur ; and he shall nominate, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers, and con- suls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law. But the Congress may, by law, vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they shall think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. Const., art. 9, sec. 9, cl. 2. Senate . The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may hap- pen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions, which shall expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. Senate The President may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both houses. of Congress, or either of them. Const., art. 2, sec. 3, cl. 1. Senate. No State, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Oonst., art. 5. Senate. The lists of votes of electors of President and Vice-President shall be directed to the President of the Senate. Const , 12th ainetidment. APFECTINPr THE OEGANIZATION, ETC., OF SENATE. 61 Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates of the electors of President and Vice-President of the United States. Const., 12th amendment. Senate. If no person have a majority of the electoral votes as Vice-President, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of senators, and a. majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. Const., 12th amendment. Sknatob. Each senator shall have one vote. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Senator. No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained the age of thirty years, been nine years a citizen of the United States, and, when elected, an inhabitant of the State for which he shall be chosen. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, ct. 3. Senatoe. 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, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time ; and no person holding any oflice under the United States shall be a member of either house daring his continuance in office. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 2. Senator. No senator shall be appointed an elector of President or Vice- President of the United States. Const., art. 2, sec. 1, cl. 2. Senators. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each State. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Senators. Two senators shall be chosen by the legislature of each State for six years. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Senators shall be divided as equally as may he into three classes. The seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth year, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third may be chosen every second year ; and if vacancies happen by resigna- tion or otherwise during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next, meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. Const , art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. 62 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Senators. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cl. 1. Senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their ser\'ices, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. They shall, in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. SiaiATOES of the United States shall be bound, by oath or affirmation, to sup- port the Constitution of the United States. Const., art. 6, , cl. 3, Session. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting or session shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall, by law, appoint a different day. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cl. 2. Session. Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 4. Session. Senators and representatives shall, in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. Session. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. Signed. Every bill, resolution, order, or vote, approved, shall be signed by the President; and any bill, &c., not returned within ten days, (Sundays excepted, &o. , ) shall become a law as if it had been signed by the Presi- dent. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Speech. Senators and representatives, for any speech or debate in either house, shall not be questioned in any other place. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OP SENATE. 63 State The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each State, chosen by the legislature thereof. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. State. If vacancies happen in seats of senators, by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive shall then fill such vacancies Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 2. State. A senator in Congress shall be an inhabitant of the State for which he shall be chosen. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. State. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, cJ. 1. State. No State, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Const., art. 5. SurpKAGE. No State, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suf- frage in the Senate. Const., art. 5. Sundays excepted. Ten days allowed the President to return a bill, resolution, &c., Sundays excepted. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Suppokt the Constitution. The senators, representatives, &c. , shall be bound by an oath to support the Constitution. Const., art. 6, sec. 1, cl. 3. Term of office of senators in Congress ; to be chosen for six years. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Teem of citizenship, as qualification for a senator in Congress, nine years. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Treason. For treason a senator or representative may be arrested. Const., art. 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. Treasury. The senators and repres ;utatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. Const., art 1, sec. 6, cl. 1. Treaties. The President shall have power, by and with the advice and con- sent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the senators present concur. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 2. 64 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION Two-thirds. No person shall be convicted by the Senate on an impeachment without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present. Const-, art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 6. Two-THiKDS. Each house of Congress may, by the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 2. Two-THiEDS. Bills returned with objections by the President may be passed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and become a law. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 2. Two-Ti-iiRDS. Any order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary, (escept on a ques- tion of adjournment,) and returned with objections by the President, may be repassed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 8. Two-iHiKDS. The President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make all treaties, provided two-thirds of the senators present concur. Const., art. 2, sec. 3, cl. 2. Two-thirds. The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution. Const., art. 5. Two-thirds A quorum (for the election of Vice-President by the Senate) shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. Const., 12th amendment. Vacancies happen, by resignation or otherwise, in the seats of senators during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. If. Const.] art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 3. Vacancies. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate by granting commissions, which shall expire at the end of their next session. Const., art. 2, sec. 2, cl. 3. ViBTED in a Congress. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Const., art. 1, sec. 1, cl. 1. ViOE-President shall have no vote in the Senate unless they be equally divided. The. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 4. AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION, ETC., OF SENATE. 65 ViOE-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. The Senate shall choose a President jpro tempore in the absence of the. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 5 ViOE-President. The President shall hold his ofBoe during the term of four years, and, together ivith the Vice-President, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows, &c. Const., 13th amendment. ViCE-President of the United States. Qualification required as Vice-President same as for President of the United States. Const., 12th amendment. Vice- President. In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President, and the Congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or in- ability, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. I Const., art. 3, sec. 1, cl. 5. ViOE-President shall be removed from office on impeachment for and convic- tion of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The. Const., art. 2, sec. 4, cl. 1. ViCB-President. Election of Vice-President of the United States. Const., 12th amendment. ViCE-President. The lists of votes of electors of President and Vice-President shall be directed to the President of the Senate. Const., 12th amendment. Vice- President. The President of the Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Eepresentatives, open all the certificates of the electors of President and Vice-President of the United States. Const., 12th amendment. ViOE-President. If the House of Eepresentatives shall not choose a President, whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the 4th day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as Presi- dent, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. Const., 12th amendment. ViOE-President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice- President shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have a majority, then, from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose 66 PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION, ETC. the Vice-President : a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States. Const., 13tb amendment. Vote. Each senator shall have one vote. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 1. Vote The Vice-President shall have no vote unless the Senate be equally divided. Const., art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 4. Vote. Every vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the President. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. 3. Votes in the two houses of Congress on passage of any bill, order, resolution, or vote, returned with objections by the President, shall be taken by yeas and nays. Const., art. 1 , sec. 7, cl. 2, 3. Votes of electors of President and Vice-President. The place and manner of giving the votes ; lists of votes to be made, signed, certified, transmitted sealed to the seat of government, directed to the President of the Senate, to be opened and counted by that officer in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives ; the number necessary to a choice ; the day on which electoral votes shall be given throughout the United States, Const., 12th amendment. Yeas and nays of the members of either house of Congress, on any question, shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. The. Const., art. 1, sec. 5, cl. 3. Yeas and nays. Votes in the two houses of Congress on passage of any bill,. order, resolution, or vote, retiirned with objections by the President, shall be taken by yeas and nays. Const., art. 1, sec. 7, cl. S, 3.