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mittee on Executive Nominations, to consist of five members,
whose duty it shall be, unless otherwise ordered by the Sen-
ate, to examine all recommendations made to the Executive
in favor of applicants for office, and all communications re-
ceived by the Executive opposed to the appointment of any
applicant, so far as said recommendations and communica-
tions may be communicated to aaid Committee by the Exe-
cutive, and report thereon.

XLIV.

The President of the Senate shall order every bill originat-
ing in the Senate, When passed by the General Assem ly
and sealed with the great Seal to be presented to the Gov-
ernor for his approval.

XLV.

No motion to rescind a rule shall be received, unless notice
of the motion shall have been given on a previous day.

XLVI.

The Senate shall not pass any private Acts in cases where
any or either of the Courta of this State have jurisdiction,
and can upon proper application, afford competent relief.

XLVII.

When acting on Executive business the Senate shall be
cleared of all persons, except the Secretary, Journal Clerk,
Reading Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms.

XLVII1.

A distinct and separate Journal shall be prepared and
kept by the Secretary, of the Executive proceedings of the
Senate.

XLIX.

The rules which now govern the Senate in Legislative Ses-
sion, shall govern it iu Executive Sessions, except so far as
they may be modified by these or other rules.

L.

When nominations shall be made in writing by the Gov-
ernor to the Senate, a future day shall be assigned for their
consideration, unless the Senate unanimously direct other-
wise.

LI.

When the President shall understand that the Senate is
prepared to decide upon any pending nomination, he shall
put the question : " Will the Senate advise and consent to
the nomination of ————, to the office of ————?" And if