The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 569
When to its customary decentralized style . bills are introduced in either house , they are referred to a committee . ... In ence of the leaders , although in rare cases of un1913 the 2 houses had 135 committees .
When to its customary decentralized style . bills are introduced in either house , they are referred to a committee . ... In ence of the leaders , although in rare cases of un1913 the 2 houses had 135 committees .
Page 570
By custom , chairmen are respected for their positions - acquired through seniority , not through election by the House or party nor by appointment by the party leaders - and members will not readily impinge upon their power even when ...
By custom , chairmen are respected for their positions - acquired through seniority , not through election by the House or party nor by appointment by the party leaders - and members will not readily impinge upon their power even when ...
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Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections , 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 ...
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections , 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 ...
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