2. Until the first enumeration was made, the States were allowed

Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, 1. 5.

ART. II.-HOW APPORTIONED.

Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall include,

1. The whole number of free persons, excluding Indians not taxed; 2. Those bound to service for a term of years;

3. Indians who are taxed; and

4. Three-fifths of all other persons. 5. (See appendix to Analysis C, page 106.)

ART. III.-ELIGIBILITY.

1. A representative must have attained to the age of twenty-five

years.

2. Must have been seven years a citizen of the United States.

3. When elected, must be an inhabitant of the State in which

chosen. 4.

4. No United-States officer shall be a member of either House of Congress. 22. (See appendix to Analysis D, page 107.)

Members are chosen

ART. IV.-TERM.

every second year. 3.

ART. V.-BY WHOM ELECTED.

By the people of the several States. 3.

ART. VI.- ELECTORS.

The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislature. 3.

ART. VII.- VACANCIES.

When vacancies happen in the representation from any State, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. 6.

1. How made.

ART. VIII. - CENSUS.

In such manner as Congress shall by law direct. 2. When made. 1st. The actual enumeration shall be made

within three years after the first meeting of Congress.

2d. It shall be made within every subsequent term of ten years. 5.

ART. IX.-HOUSE POWERS.

1. Co-ordinate with the Senate in general legislation. 2. 2. Sole power of originating bills for raising revenue.

3. Sole power of originating impeachments. 7.

4. To choose their Speaker and other officers.

23.

5. When the electors of President and Vice-President of the United States fail to elect a President, the House of Representatives shall elect one. 94.

CHAPTER II.

UNITED-STATES SENATE.

ART. 1.—HOW COMPOSED.

Of two senators from each State. 8.

ART. II.-ELIGIBILITY.

1. Must have attained to the age of thirty years.

2. Must have been nine years a citizen of the United States.

3. When clected, shall be an innhabitant of the State for which

chosen. 10.

4. No United-States officer shall be a member of either House of (See appendix to Analysis D, page 107).

Congress. 22.

ART. III.-TERM.

The senatorial term is six years. 8.

ART. IV.-BY WHOM CHOSEN.

By the legislatures of the several States. 8.

ART. V.-WHEN CHOSEN.

One-third the number of senators shall be chosen every second year. 9.

ART. VI.-HOW CLASSED.

Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes:

1. The seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at

the expiration of the second year.

2. Of the second class, at the expiration of the fourth year. 3. Of the third class, at the expiration of the sixth year. 9.

ART. VII.-VACANCIES.

If vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise during the recess of the legislature of any

State,

1. The executive thereof may make temporary appointments until

the next meeting of the legislature.

2. The legislature shall then fill such vacancies. 9.

ART. VIII. - VOTE.

Each senator shall have one vote. 8.

ART. IX. PRESIDING OFFICER.

1. The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the Senate.

2. He shall have no vote unless they be equally divided. 11. 3. The Senate shall also choose a president pro tempore in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. 12.

ART. X.-SENATE POWERS.

1. Legislative. 1st. Co-ordinate with the House of Representatives in general legislation. 2.

2d. May propose or concur with amendments to bills for raising revenue. 23.

2. Executive.-1st. To ratify treaties proposed by the President of the United States, two-thirds of the senators present concurring.

2d. To confirm the following officers when nominated by the President of the United States:

3. Elective.

1st. Ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls. 2d. Judges of the Supreme Court.

3d. All other officers of the United States whose appointments are not otherwise provided for by the Constitution, and which shall be established by law. 61. 1st. Excepting their president, they shall choose their officers, and also a president pro tempore. 11, 12. 2d. When the electors of President and Vice-President of the United States fail to elect a Vice-President, the Senate shall elect one. 95.

4. Judicial. 1st. The Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments, when sitting for that purpose, on oath or affirmation. 13.

than,

2d. The Chief Justice shall preside when the President of the United States is tried.

3d. Without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present, no person shall be convicted. 13.

4th. May render judgment in cases of impeachment no further

1st. To removal from office; and,

2d. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. 14.

Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and quali

fications of its own members. 17.

ART. II.QUORUM.

1. A majority of either house is a quorum to do business.

2. A smaller number may adjourn from day to day.

3. A smaller number may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. 17.

ART. III.-JOURNAL.

1. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings.

2. They shall publish the same from time to time, except such parts as in their judgment shall require secrecy. 19.

ART. IV.-YEAS AND NAYS.

At the desire of one-fifth of those present, the yeas and nays of the members of either house shall be entered on the journal on any question. 19.

ART. V.-BUSINESS RULES.

Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings. 18.

ART. VI.- PENALTIES.

1. Either house may punish its members for disorderly behavior; and, 2. With the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. 18.

1. Adjournments.

ART. VII.-PROHIBITIONS.

1st. Neither house during the session of Congress shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days; nor,

2d. To any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. 20.

2. On Members. -No member of either house shall, during the

time for which he was elected, be appointed to any office under the United States,

1st. Which shall have been created during such time; nor, 2d. The emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time. 22.