The American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutions of the Several States Composing the Union |
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... Monday in December , unless they shall by law appoint a different day . SECTION V. 1 Each House shall be the judge of the elections , returns , and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of 6 CONSTITUTION OF.
... Monday in December , unless they shall by law appoint a different day . SECTION V. 1 Each House shall be the judge of the elections , returns , and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of 6 CONSTITUTION OF.
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... majority of each shall con- stitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members , in such manner and under such penalties as each House ...
... majority of each shall con- stitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members , in such manner and under such penalties as each House ...
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... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such a majority , and have an equal number of votes , then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for ...
... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such a majority , and have an equal number of votes , then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for ...
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... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such a majority , then from the persons having the highest num- bers , not exceeding three , on the list of those voted for as President , the House of ...
... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such a majority , then from the persons having the highest num- bers , not exceeding three , on the list of those voted for as President , the House of ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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