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decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the
Senate by any Senator; and his decision shall be final
unless reversed by a majority of the Senators present.

RULE IV.

He shall have the general direction of the Senate Cham-
ber and the rooms adjoining thereto, and in case of any
disturbance or disorderly conduct therein, shall have the
power to order the same to be cleared.

RULE V.

He shall have the right to call any Senator to perform the
duties of the Chair, who is thereupon vested, during such
time, with all the powers of the President; but his powers
as such substitute shall not continue beyond the adjourn-
ment for the day.

RULE VI.

In case of his sickness or absence from the seat of gov-
ernment, a President pro tempore shall be elected by the
Senate.

OF THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SENATORS.

RULE VII.

Every Senator desiring to introduce a bill or present a
petition or other paper, to make a motion or report, or to
epeak in debate, shall rise and address the President, but
shall not proceed farther until recognized by the Chair.

RULE VIII.

No Senator shall speak more than oace upon any subject
until every other Senator wishing to speak shall have
spoken, except by unanimous consent; and where two or
more Senators arise at once, the President shall determine
which is entitled to the floor.