Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, Том 96

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1790
Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House."

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Страница 71 - If any member, in speaking, or otherwise, transgress the rules of the House, the Speaker shall, or any member may call to order; in which case the member, so called to order, shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain, and the House shall, if appealed to, decide on the case, but without
Страница 11 - United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures, shall be valid to all intents and
Страница 28 - United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures, shall be valid as part of the
Страница 8 - such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make to them. Ordered, That the Clerk of this House do acquaint the
Страница 76 - No committee shall sit, during the sitting of the House, without special leave. The Clerk of the House shall take an oath for the true and faithful discharge of the duties of his office to the best of his knowledge and abilities; and shall be deemed to continue in office, until another be appointed.
Страница 72 - When a motion 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. When the reading of a paper is called for» and the same is objected to by
Страница 69 - He shall rise to put a question, but may state it sitting. Questions shall be distinctly put in this form, to wit: " As many as arc of opinion that (as the question may be) say Ay;" and after the affirmative voice is expressed,—
Страница 70 - AH committees shall be appointed by the Speaker, unless otherwise specially directed by the House, in which case they shall be appointed by ballot; and if upon such ballot the number required shall not be elected by a majority of the votes given, the House shall proceed to a second ballot, in which
Страница 70 - minority, will make the division equal, and in case of such equal division, the question shall be lost. All acts, addresses, and joint resolutions, shall be signed by the Speaker; and all writs, warrants, or subpoenas, issued by order of the House, shall be under his hand and seal, attested by the
Страница 72 - After a motion is stated by the Speaker, or read by the Clerk, it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the House, but may be withdrawn at any time before a decision or amendment.

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