Manual of Rules for the Government of Both Branches of the Legislature of Pennsylvania: Preceded by the Constitutions of the United States and of Pennsylvania: with a List of the Members and Officers of the Senate and House of Representatives, with Their Places of Residence While in Harrisburg, and Their Post Office Address when at HomeSingerly & Myers, 1863 - 72 pages |
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... divided in the formation of a district . Any city con- taining a sufficient number of taxables to entitle it to at least two Representatives , shall have a separate representation as- signed it , and shall be divided into convenient ...
... divided in the formation of a district . Any city con- taining a sufficient number of taxables to entitle it to at least two Representatives , shall have a separate representation as- signed it , and shall be divided into convenient ...
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... divided in forming a district : The city of Philadelphia shall be divided tricts in Phila- into single Senatorial districts of contiguous territory as nearly delphia . equal in taxable population as possible ; but no ward shall be ...
... divided in forming a district : The city of Philadelphia shall be divided tricts in Phila- into single Senatorial districts of contiguous territory as nearly delphia . equal in taxable population as possible ; but no ward shall be ...
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... divided by a line cutting off over one - tenth New counties ! of its population , ( either to form a new county or otherwise , ) without the express assent of such county , by a vote of the electors thereof ; nor shall any new county be ...
... divided by a line cutting off over one - tenth New counties ! of its population , ( either to form a new county or otherwise , ) without the express assent of such county , by a vote of the electors thereof ; nor shall any new county be ...
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... divided , for any two who voted in the negative , to move for the re - consideration thereof ; but no motion for the re - considera- tion of any vote shall be in order , after a bill , resolution , report , amendment , or motion , upon ...
... divided , for any two who voted in the negative , to move for the re - consideration thereof ; but no motion for the re - considera- tion of any vote shall be in order , after a bill , resolution , report , amendment , or motion , upon ...
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Page 7 - No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States; and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Page 28 - All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishments or modes of worship.
Page 20 - House it shall be a law; but in such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays...
Page 6 - States; 5 To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures ; 6 To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States...
Page 16 - 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 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.
Page 15 - 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 themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as vice...
Page 8 - Congress. No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on 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.
Page 28 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness...
Page 28 - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, from unreasonable searches and seizures ; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or things, shall issue, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, subscribed to by the affiant.
Page 50 - The rules of parliamentary practice, comprised in Jefferson's Manual, shall govern the House in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the House, and joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.