Journal of Debates and Proceedings in the Convention of Delegates, Chosen to Revise the Constitution of Massachusetts, Begun and Holden at Boston, November 15, 1820, and Continued by Adjournment to January 9, 1821 |
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... moved to amend the rule providing for the case of reconsideration , in such manner that no vote of the House should ... amend- ment , that it would preclude any one who was absent , or did not vote , from the right of moving a ...
... moved to amend the rule providing for the case of reconsideration , in such manner that no vote of the House should ... amend- ment , that it would preclude any one who was absent , or did not vote , from the right of moving a ...
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... moved that this article should be re- committed to the committee who reported it . Mr. DAWES of Boston opposed the recommitment , and expressed his hope that the motion to amend would prevail , for the reasons that had been stated , and ...
... moved that this article should be re- committed to the committee who reported it . Mr. DAWES of Boston opposed the recommitment , and expressed his hope that the motion to amend would prevail , for the reasons that had been stated , and ...
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... moved to amend by striking out the rule which prohibits any one in debate from speaking of a member who is present ... amend was with- drawn . Mr. MORTON moved to amend the rule regulating the taking of yeas and nays . He moved to strike ...
... moved to amend by striking out the rule which prohibits any one in debate from speaking of a member who is present ... amend was with- drawn . Mr. MORTON moved to amend the rule regulating the taking of yeas and nays . He moved to strike ...
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... amendments therein , and report thereon as soon as may be . 8. Resolved ... amendments therein , and report thereon as soon as may be . 9. Resolved , That so ... moved that they should lie upon the table until tomorrow . He said he was ...
... amendments therein , and report thereon as soon as may be . 8. Resolved ... amendments therein , and report thereon as soon as may be . 9. Resolved , That so ... moved that they should lie upon the table until tomorrow . He said he was ...
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... move for . He said that without that part , it did not go to the object of the rule . It ought to require that notice ... moved to amend by striking out the whole rule and inserting one which should allow of reconsideration when as many ...
... move for . He said that without that part , it did not go to the object of the rule . It ought to require that notice ... moved to amend by striking out the whole rule and inserting one which should allow of reconsideration when as many ...
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