have the reasons for his dissent entered on the journals. Tenn., 494. -The votes and proceedings of the General Assembly shall be printed (when one-third of the members think it necessary) as soon as convenient after the end of each session, with the yeas and nays on any question, when required by any member (except where the vote shall be taken by ballot), in which case every member shall have a right to insert the reason of his vote upon the minutes. Vt., 524. -Each House of the General Assembly shall keep a journal of its proceedings, which shall be published from time to time, 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. No bill shall become a law until it has been read on three different days of the session in the House in which it originated, unless two-thirds of the members elected to that House shall otherwise determine. Va., 537. --On the passage of every act which imposes, continues or revives a tax, or creates a debt or charge. or makes, continues or revives any appropriation of public or trust money or property, or releases, discharges or commutes any claim or demand of the State, the vote shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against the same shall be entered on the journals of the respective Houses, and a majority of all the members elected to each House shall be necessary to give it the force of a law. Va., 538. -On the passage of every bill, the votes shall be taken by yeas and nays, and be entered on the journal; and no bill shall be passed by either branch without the affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected thereto. W. Va., 551. --Each branch shall keep a journal of its proceeding, and cause the same to be published from time to time; and the yeas and nays on any question, if called for by one-fifth of those present, shall be entered on the journal. W. Va., 551. -The yeas and nays of the members of either House, on any question, shall, at the request of one-sixth of those present, be entered on the journal. Wis., 563. -Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as require secrecy. The doors of each House shall be kept open except when the public welfare shall require secrecy. Neither House shall, without consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days. Wis., 562. SESSIONS TO BE OPEN UNLESS THE PUBLIC WELFARE REQUIRES SECRECY. -That the doors, both of the Senate and Assembly, shall at all times be kept open to all persons, except when the welfare of the State shall require their debates to be kept secret. N. Y. (1777), 28. -The doors of each House shall be kept open, except on such occasions as in the opinion of the House may rebuire secrecy. Ala., 76; Cal., 98; Ct., 109; Del., 118; Fl., 133; Ind., 173; Iowa, 185; Md., 262; Mich, 302; Min., 322; Mo., 353; Nev., 382; (except the Senate in Executive Session,) Nev., 382. -The doors of each House shall be open, except on such occasions of great emergency as in the opinion of the House may require secrecy. Miss., 337. -The doors of the galleries of each House of the Legislature shall be kept open to all persons who behave decently, except when the welfare of the State, in the opinion of either branch, shall require secrecy. N. H., 402. -The proceedings of both Houses shall be public, except in cases which, in the opinion of two-thirds of those present, require secrecy. Ohio, 434. -The doors of each House and of committees of the whole shall be kept open, except in such cases as, in the opinion of either House, may require secrecy. Ark., 86; Ill., 153; Or., 451; Pa., 426; Tenn., 493. -The doors of each House shall be kept open. Tex., 508. -The doors of the house in which the General Assembly of this Commonwealth shall sit, shall be open for the admission of all persons who behave decently, except only when the welfare of the State may require them to be shut. Vt., 524. ADJOURNMENTS BY THE LEGISLATURE. --Neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which they may be sitting. Ala., 76; Cal., 98; Del., 118; F, 133; Ga., 145; Iowa, 185; Ind., 173; Mich., 302; Ky., 211; La., 228; Miss., 337; Nev., 382; N. Y., 414; Or., 450; Pa., 462; S. C., 484; Tenn., 493; Tex., 508; Vt., 528; Va., 536. [Adjournments limited to two days.] Me., 244; Mass., 286; Kan., 199; Mo., 354; R. I., 475; N. H., 404; W. Va., 551. -Neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days at any one time, nor to any other place than that in which the House shall be sitting, without the concurrent vote of two-thirds of the members present. Md., 262. --The Legislature, on the day of final adjournment, shall adjourn at twelve o'clock at noon. Mich., 303. --Neither House shall, during a session of the Legislature, adjourn for more than three days (Sundays excepted), nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be assembled, without the consent of the other House. Minn., 321. -That neither the Assembly nor the Senate shall have the power to adjourn themselves, for any longer time than two days, without the mutual consent of both. N. Y. (1777), 28. Neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than two days, Sundays excluded; nor to any other place than that, in which the two Houses shall be in session. Ohio, 437; Ill., 153. ADJOURNMENTS BY THE GOVERNORPOWER OF EXECUTIVE TO PROROGUE THE LEGISLATURE. -In case of a disagreement between the two Houses with respect to the time of adjournment, the Governor shall have power to adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper; provided it be not beyond the next time fixed for the meeting of the next Legislature. Ala., 79; Ark., 89; Cal., 100; Ct., 110; Fl, 131; Ill., 158; Iowa, 188; Miss., 341; Tex., 513. -And in case of disagreement between the two Houses, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper, not exceeding four months. Ky., 213; La., 235; Pa., 463. -In case of disagreement between the two Houses, on a question of adjournment, the Governor may adjourn them. Ga., 145. -In case of disagreement between the two Houses in respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper, not beyond its regular meeting. Kan., 198. -The Governor, with advice of Council, shall have full power and authority, during the session of the General Court, to adjourn or prorogue the same at any time the two Houses shall desire; [and to dissolve the same on the day next preceding the last Wednesday in May; and, in the recess of the said court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding ninety days in any one recess;] and to call it together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned or prorogued, if the welfare of the Commonwealth shall require the same; and in case of any infectious distemper prevailing in the place where the said court is next at any time to convene, or any other cause happening whereby danger may arise to the health or lives of the members from their attendance, he may direct the session to be held at some other the most convenient place within the State. [And the Governor shall dissolve the said General Court on the day next preceding the last Wednesday in May.] Mass., 287. In cases of disagreement between the two Houses, with regard to the necessity, expediency or time of adjournment or prorogation, the Governor, with advice of the Council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the General Court, not exceeding ninety days; as he shall determine the public good shall require. Mass., 287. -In case of disagreement between the two Houses in respect to the time of adjournment, he shall have power to adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper, but not beyond the regular meetings thereof. Neb., 374. -In case of a disagreement between the two Houses with respect to the time of adjournment, the Governor shall have the power to adjourn the Legislature to such time as he may think proper; Provided, It be not beyond the time fixed for the meeting of the next Legislature. Nev, 385. -In cases of disagreement between the two Houses with regard to the time or place of adjournment or prorogation, the Governor, with advice of Council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the General Court, not exceeding ninety days at any one time, as he may determine the public good may require, and he shall dissolve the same seven days before the said first Wednesday of June. And in case of any infectious distemper prevailing in the place where the said court at any time is to convene, or any other cause whereby dangers may arise to the health or lives of the members, from their attendance, the Governor may direct the session to be holden at some other, the most convenient place within the State. N. H., 405. -The Governor, with the advice of the Council, shall have full power and authority, in recess of the General Court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding ninety days in any one recess of said court; and, during the sessions of said court, to adjourn or prorogue it to any time the two Houses may desire, and call it together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned or prorogued, if the welfare of the State should require the same. N. H., 406. -In case of disagreement between the two Houses in respect to the time of adjournment, he shall have power to adjourn the General Assembly to such time as he may think proper, but not beyond the regular meetings thereof. Ohio, 436. ---In case of disagreement between the two Houses of the General Assembly respecting the time or place of adjournment, certified to him by either, he may adjourn them to such time and place as he shall think proper; Provided, That the time of adjournment shall not extend beyond the day of the next stated session. R. I., 477. -And in case of disagreement between the two Houses, with respect to adjournment, the Governor may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper. Vt., 528. [The Governor had power under the N. Y. Constitution of 1777, to prorogue the Legislature for any period not to exceed sixty days in a year.] 224. -He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature; and, in case of disagreement between the two Houses with respect to the time of adjournment, adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper, not beyond the day of the next annual meeting; and if, since their last adjournment, the place where the Legislature were next to convene shall have become dangerous from an enemy, or contagious sickness, may direct the session to be held at some other convenient place within the State. Me., 245. —He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the General Assembly, and should either House remain without a quorum for three days, or in case of disagreement between the two Houses with respect to the time of adjournment, may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper, not beyond the fourth Monday of November then next ensuing. S. C., 485. POWER OF EXECUTIVE TO CONVENE LEGISLATURE. -He may, by proclamation, on extraordinary occasions, convene the General Assembly at the seat of government, or at a different place, if, since their last adjournment, that shall have become dangerous, from an enemy, or from contagious disorders. Ala.. 79; Fl., 131; Ky., 213; La., 235; Miss., 341; Tex., 513. ---He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by proclamation, and shall state to both Houses, when assembled, the purpose for which they shall have been convened. Cal., 100. -He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the General Assembly, and in case of disagreement between the two Houses with respect to the time of adjournment, adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper, not exceeding three months. Del., 120. -Shall have power to convene the General Assembly on extraordinary occasions; and shall give them, from time to time, information of the state of the republic, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may deem necessary and expedient. Ga., 147. -He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the General Assembly, by proclamation, and shall state to both Houses, when assembled, the purpose for which they shall have been convened. Iowa, 188; Ill., 158. -And the General Assembly shall enter on no legislative business, except that for which they were specially called together. Ill., 158. --He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature. N. Y. (1777), 24; S. C., 481; Pa., 463; Me., 245; Mich., 304; Miss., 341. -The Governor may convene the General Assembly, or the Senate alone, on extraordinary occasions; and whenever, from the presence of an enemy, or from any other cause, the seat of government shall become an unsafe place for the meeting of the General Assembly, he may direct their sessions to be held at some other convenient place. Md., 260. He may convene the Legislature at some other place when the seat of government becomes dangerous from disease or a common enemy. Mich., 305. --On extraordinary occasions he may convene the General Assembly by proclamation; wherein he shall state specifically each matter concerning which the action of that body is deemed necessary; and the General Assembly shall have no power when so convened, to act upon any matter not so stated in the proclamation. Mo., 355. -He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by proclamation, and shall state to both Houses, when assembled, the purpose for which they have been convened. Neb., 374; Ohio, 436; Or., 452; Tenn., 495. --The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions convene the Legislature by proclamation, and shall state to both Houses, when organized, the purpose for which they have been convened, and the Legislature shall transact no legislative business except that for which they were specially convened, or such other legislative business as the Governor may call to the attention of the Legislature while in session. Nev., 385. -He shall have power to convene the Legislature (or the Senate only), on extraordinary occasions. He shall communicate by message to the Legislature, at every session, the condition of the State, and recommend such matters to them as he shall judge expedient. N. Y. (1821), 38. -Shall have power to convene the Legislature whenever, in his opinion, public necessity requires it; he shall communicate by message to the Legislature at the opening of each session, and at such other times as he may deem necessary, the condition of the State, 1 $ 12. For any speech or debate in either House of the Legislature, the 2 members shall not be questioned in any other place. and recommend such measures as he may deem expedient; and grant, under the great seal of the State, commissions to all such officers as shall be required to be commissioned. N. J., 416. -He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the General Assembly at any town or city in this State, at any time not provided for by law; and in case of danger from the prevalence of epidemic or contagious disease, in the place in which the General Assembly are, by law, to meet, or to which they may have been adjourned, or for other urgent reasons, he may, by proclamation, convene said Assembly at any other place within this State. R. I., 477. And convene the General Assembly on application of a majority of the members of both Houses thereof, or when, in his opinion, the interest of the Commonwealth may require it. Va., 539. -He shall have power to convene the Legislature on extraordinary occasions; and in case of invasion, or danger from the prevalence of contagious diseases at the seat of government, he may convene them at any other suitable place within the State. Wis., 564. -The Governor may convene the Legislature by proclamation, whenever in his opinion, the public safety or welfare shall require it. It shall be his duty to convene them on application of a majority of the members elected to each branch. W. Va., 551. -Should the seat of government become dangerous from disease or a common enemy, he may convene the General Assembly at any other place. Ind., 175. -That Annapolis be the place for the meeting of the Legislature, and the Legislature ought not to be convened or held at any other place but for evident necessity. Md., 254. PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST OR SERVICE OF -Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest, during the session of the General Assembly, and in going to and returning from the same, allowing one day for every twenty miles such member may reside from the place at which the General Assembly is convened; nor shall any member be liable to answer for anything spoken in debate in either House, in any court or place elsewhere. Ala., 76; Fl., 132; Or., 450. -The Senators and Representative shall, in all -Members of the Legislature shall, in all cases Cal., --The Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases of civil process, be privileged from arrest during the session of the General Assembly, and for four days before the commencement and after the termination of any session thereof. And for any speech or debate in either House they shall not be questioned in any other place. Ct., 109. -The members of both Houses shall be free from arrest during their attendance on the General Assembly, and in going to and returning therefrom; except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace. And no 145. member shall be liable to answer in any other place for anything spoken in debate in either House. Ga., -Senators and Representatives in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, shall be privileged from arrest during the session of the General Assembly, and in going to and returning from the same. Iowa, 185. -For any speech or debate in either House the members shall not be questioned elsewhere. No member of the Legislature shall be subject to arrest, except for felony and breach of the peace, in going to and returning from the place of meeting, or during the continuance of the session; neither shall he be subject to the service of any civil process during the session, nor for fifteen days previous to its commencement. Kan., 200. --The members of the General Assembly shall, in all cases except treason, felony, breach or surety 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; and for any speech or debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other place. Del, 118; Ill., 153; Ky., 211; La., 228; Me., 244; Min., 321; Mo., 353; N. J., 414; Ohio, 434; Pa., 462; Tenn., 493. -That freedom of speech and debate, or proceedings in the Legislature, ought not to be impeached in any court of judicature. Md., 254. --No Senator or Delegate shall be liable, in any civil action or criminal prosecution whatever, for words spoken in debate. Md., 262. --No member of the House of Representatives shall --Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases, -Members of the Legislature shall be privileged from arrest on civil process during the session of the Legislature, and for fifteen days next before the commencement of each session. Nev., 382. --The freedom of deliberation, speech and debate, in -No member of the House of Representatives or $ 13. Any bill may originate in either House of the Legislature, and all 2 bills passed by one House may be amended by the other. 1 S 14. The enacting clause of all bills shall be "The People of the State of 2 New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows," and no 3 law shall be enacted except by bill. of the General Assembly, and two days before the commencement, and two days after the termination thereof, and all process served contrary hereto, shall be void. For any speech in either House, no member shall be questioned in any other place. R. I., 476. -The members of both Houses shall be protected in their persons and estates during their attendance on, going to, and returning from the General Assembly, and ten days previous to the sitting, and ten days after the adjournment thereof. But these privileges shall not be extended so as to protect any member who shall be charged with treason, felony or breach of the peace. S. C., 484. The Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases, except in treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session of the Legislature, and in going to and returning from the same, allowing one day for every twenty miles such member may reside from the place at which the Legislature is convened. Tex., 508. -For words spoken in debate, or any report, motion, or proposition made, in either branch, a member shall not be questioned in any other place. W. Va., 551. -Members of the Legislature shall, in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session, and for ten days before and after the same. W. Va., 551. ORIGIN OF BILLS. --Any bill may originate in either House of the Legislature; and all bills passed by one House may be amended by the other. N. Y. (1821), 36; Kan., 199; (nearly similar), Ala., 76; Ark., 86; Cal., 98; Fl., 133; Ill., 153; Iowa, 185; Mich., 302; Miss., 337; Mo., 354; Neb.,373; Nev., 382; Ohio, 434; Tenn., 499; Tex., 508; Va., 537; W. Va., 551; Wis., 563. -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. U. S., 11. -All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but may be amended or rejected by the Senate as other bills. Ala., 76; (nearly similar), Mass., 286; Min., 321; Miss., 338; N. H., 403; N. J., 414; Pa., 462; S. C., 484; V., 528. -All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose alterations, as on other bills, and no bill from the operations of which when passed into a law revenue may incidentally arise, shall be accounted a bill for raising revenue; nor shall any matter or clause whatever, not immediately relating to and necessary for raising revenue, be in any manner blended with or annexed to a bill for raising revenue Del., 118. -Bills may originate in either House, but may be amended or rejected in the other, except that bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives. Ind., 173; Or., 451. -All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose amendments, as in other bills; Provided, That they shall not introduce any new matter, under color of amendment, which does not relate to raising revenue. Ky., 212; La., 229. ---Bills, orders or resolutions may originate in either House, and may be altered, amended or rejected in the other; but all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose amendments, as in other cases; Provided, That they shall not, under color of amendment, introduce any new matter, which does not relate to raising a revenue. Me., 244. Any bill may originate in either House of the General Assembly, and be altered, amended or rejected by the other; but no bill shall originate in either House during the last ten days of the session, nor become a law until it be read on three different days of the session in each House, unless three-fourths of the members of the House where such bill is pending shall so determine. Md., 262. -No new bill shall be introduced into either House of the Legislature after the first fifty days of the session shall have expired. Mich., 303. -After a bill has been rejected, no bill containing the same substance shall be passed into a law during the same session. Tenn., 493. --After a bill or resolution has been rejected, by either branch of the Legislature, no bill or resolution containing the same substance shall be passed into a law during the same session. Tex., 508. STYLE OF LAWS. - That the style of all laws shall be as follows, to wit: "Be it enacted by the People of the State of represented in Senate and Assembly." N. Y. (1777), 31; (nearly similar), Nev., 383. --The style of the laws of this State shall be: "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ark., 87; Ind., 172; Iowa, 185; Md., 262; Tenn., 443. -The style of their laws shall be: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Assembly convened." Ct., 108. --The style of the laws shall be: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of in General Assembly convened." Ala., 75; 1 Fl., 132. -The style of the laws of this State shall be: "Be it enacted by the People of the State of represented in the General Assembly." Ill., 153. -The enacting clause of all laws shall be, "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kan., 200; Min., 322; Miss., 336; Neb., 371; W. Va., 549; Tex., 507. --The enacting style, in making and passing all acts, statutes and laws, shall be: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by authority of the same." Muss., 293. --The style of their acts and laws shall be: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in Legislature asssembled." Me., 241. --The style of the laws of this State shall be: "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of as follows:" Mo., 354; Ohio, 434. -The enacting style in making and passing acts, statutes and laws shall be: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court convened." N. H, 410. --The laws of this State shall begin in the following style: "Be it enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of · N. J., 415. --The style of every bill shall be: "Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of· "Or., 449. 1 § 15. No bill shall be passed unless by the assent of a majority of all the 2 members elected to each branch of the Legislature, and the question upon the 3 final passage shall be taken immediately upon its last reading, and the yeas 4 and nays entered on the journal. The style of their laws shall be: "It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows." R. I., 475. -The style of the laws of this State, in future to be passed, shall be: "It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vt., 524. -The style of the laws of this State shall be: "The People of the State of - —, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows." Wis., 563; Cal., 97. --And no law shall be enacted except by bill. Ind., 172; Kan., 200; Or., 449. PASSAGE OF BILLS. ---No bill shall have the force of law, until on three several days it be read in each House, and free discussion be allowed thereon, unless in cases of urgency, four-fifths of the House in which the same shall be depending, may deem it expedient to dispense with the rule; and every bill having passed both Houses, shall be signed by the Speaker and President of their respective Houses. Ala., 76; Fl., 133. -Every bill for an act shall be read three times before each House, twice at length, and in no case shall a bill be read more than twice on one day; and the vote upon the passage of any law shall, in all cases, be taken by yeas and nays, and by recording the same; and every bill having passed both Houses, shall be signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Ark., 86. -Every bill, before it shall pass, shall be read three times, and on three separate and distinct days in each House, unless in cases of actual invasion or insurrection. Ga., 145. -Every bill shall be read on three different days in each House, unless in case of urgency, three-fourths of the House where such bill is so depending, shall deem it expedient to dispense with this rule; and every bill having passed both Houses, shall be signed by the Speakers of their respective Houses. Ill., 153. -On the final passage of all bills, the vote shall be by ayes and noes, and shall be entered on the journal; and no bill shall become a law without the concurrence of a majority of all the members elect in each House. Ill., 153. - - Every bill shall be read by sections on three several days in each House, unless, in case of emergency, two-thirds of the House where such bill may be depending shall, by a vote of yeas and nays, deem it expedient to dispense with this rule; but the reading of a bill by sections, on its final passage, shall in no case be dispensed with; and the vote on the passage of every bill or joint resolution shall be taken by yeas and nays. Ind., 173. -Every act and joint resolution shall be plainly worded, avoiding as far as practicable the use of technical terms. Ind., 173; Or., 451. -No bill shall be passed unless by the assent of a majority of all the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly, and the question upon the final passage shall be taken immediately upon its last reading, and the yeas and nays entered on the journal. Iowa, 186; Mo., 354. -Every bill shall be read on three separate days in each House, unless in case of emergency. Twothirds of the House where such bill is pending may, if deemed expedient, suspend the rules; but the reading of the bill by sections, on its final passage, shall in no case be dispensed with. Kan., 199; (nearly similar), Min., 322. -No bill shall have the force of a law, until, on three several days, it be read over in each House of the General Assembly, and free discussion allowed thereon, unless, in cases of urgency, four-fifths of the House where the bill shall be depending, may deem it expedient to dispense with this rule. Ky., 212; La., 229; Miss., 337. -No bill shall become a law unless it be passed in each House by a majority of the whole number of members elected, and on its final passage the ayes and noes be recorded. Md., 262. -Every bill and joint resolution shall be read three times in each House, before the final passage thereof. No bill or joint resolution shall become a law without the concurrence of a majority of all the members elected to each House. On the final passage of all bills, the vote shall be by ayes and nays, and entered on the journal. Mich., 303. -No bill shall be passed by either House of the Legislature upon the day prescribed for the adjournment of the two Houses. But this section shall not be so construed as to preclude the enrollment of a bill, or the signature and passage from one House to the other, or the reports thereon from committees, or its transmission to the executive for his signature. Minn., 322. -No law shall be passed unless voted for by a majority of all the members elected to each branch of the Legislature, and the vote entered upon the journal of each House. Minn., 322. Every bill shall be fully and distinctly read on three different days, unless, in case of urgency, threefourths of the House in which it shall be pending, shall dispense with this rule. Neb., 372; Ohio, 434. -Every bill shall be read by sections, on three several days, in each House, unless, in case of emergency, two-thirds of the House, where such bill may be pending, shall deem it expedient to dispense with this rule; but the reading of a bill by sections on its final passage shall, in no case, be dispensed with, and the vote of the final passage of every bill, or joint resolution, shall be taken by yeas and nays, to be entered on the journals of each House; and a majority of all the members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass every bill or joint resolution, and all bills or joint resolutions so passed, shall be signed by the presiding officers of the respective Houses, and by the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the Assembly. Nev., 382. —All bills and joint resolutions shall be read three times in each House, before the final passage thereof; and no bill or joint resolution shall pass, unless there be a majority of all the members of each body personally present and agreeing thereto; and the yeas and nays of members voting on such final passage shall be entered on the journal. N. J., 414. -Every bill shall be read by sections, on three several days, in each House, unless, in case of emergency, two-thirds of the House where such bill may be depending shall, by a vote of yeas and nays, deem it expedient to dispense with this rule; but the reading of a bill by sections on its final passage shall in no case be dispensed with, and the vote on the passage of every bill or joint resolutions shall be taken by yeas and nays. Or., 451. -No bill shall be passed by the Legislature granting any powers, or privileges, in any case, where the authority to grant such powers, or privileges, has been, or may hereafter be, conferred upon the courts of this Commonwealth. Pa., 472. -No bill shall have the force of law until it shall have been read three times, and on three several |