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(The motion was duly seconded.)

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THE PRESIDENT: Any discussion? All those

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in favor, signify by saying Aye; contrary, No. The

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Ayes have it. The calendar is adopted.

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The first item of business is reports of

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standing committees. There is, I believe, a report,

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Fourth Report of the Committee on Rules. Mr. Clerk?

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The Fourth Report of the Committee on Rules, Credentials,

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and Convention Budget should be on your desk. Anyone

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who does not have a copy? The Clerk will read the

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report .

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MR. QUILLEN: The Fourth Report of the

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Committee on Rules, Credentials, and Convention Budget.

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The Committee on Rules, Credentials, and Convention

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Budget has considered the problem of how to fill vacancies

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in convention due to the death or resignation of delegates.

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The Committee recommends that the following rule be

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adopted.

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THE PRESIDENT: The report will be received and

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is referred to the Committee on Calendar and Agenda.

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Delegate Scanlan.