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15 He shall convey all messages from the House to the Sen- ate, preceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms. He shall receive all messages from the Senate, when pre- sented by that body. He shall receive from members the drafts of bills intended to be presented by them to the House; have them copied in bill form, and returned to the desks of the members, with the original, in the order in which they are presented to him. He shall every morning arrange agreeably to seniority, all Joint resolutions which have been once read, and are en- titled to a second reading, and all bills which have been once or twice read, and are entitled to a second or third reading, and place them on the Speaker's desk. THE BEADING CLERK Shall call the roll each day at the opening of the House, read all Bills, Resolutions and other matter when handed him by the Speaker. THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AND HIS ASSISTANT Shall attend the House during its sittings, to aid in. the enforcement of order, under the direction of the Speaker; to execute the commands of the House from time to time; to- gether with all such process, issued by authority thereof, as shall be directed by the Speaker. The symbol of his office (the Mace) shall be borne by him when in the execution of his office. THE COMMITTEE CLERKS Shall copy all manuscripts handed them by the chief clerk in. such manner as he shall direct, and return the original copy to him when completed. THE PAGES Shall each morning lay upon the desks of the several mem- bers a copy of the printed Journal and all other printed matter ordered by the House. Shall wait upon the members in any matter directly con- nected with the House. THE DOORKEEPERS Shall close the doors leading into the Hall so soon as the Chaplain commences prayer, and shall prevent conversation, walking, or any interruption whatever outside the Bar of the House during religious services. |
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