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... house and were , therefore , unicameral ; other states used the bicameral , or two - house , system . Under the latter plan , the lower house , variously called house of burgesses , house of commons , or house of representatives , was ...
... house and were , therefore , unicameral ; other states used the bicameral , or two - house , system . Under the latter plan , the lower house , variously called house of burgesses , house of commons , or house of representatives , was ...
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... House or Union Calendars ( on Wednesdays , except during the last two weeks of a session ) . ( 6 ) Members may secure unanimous consent for immediate consideration of a measure . As a goad to action , House rules have occasionally ...
... House or Union Calendars ( on Wednesdays , except during the last two weeks of a session ) . ( 6 ) Members may secure unanimous consent for immediate consideration of a measure . As a goad to action , House rules have occasionally ...
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... House during his Continuance in Office . Section 7. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills . Every Bill which shall have ...
... House during his Continuance in Office . Section 7. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills . Every Bill which shall have ...
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