86 MARYLAND MANUAL.

RULES

For the Regulation and Government of the Senate of Mary-
land. With an Appendix Containing its Parliamentary
Practices and Usages, and Forms for Preparation of Bills,
Messages, etc.

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
RULE I.

The President having taken the Chair at the hour of meet-
ing, the Senators shall take their seats and remain uncovered
until the Senate adjourns. He shall immediately call the
Senate to order, and after Divine Service, shall cause the
names of the Senators to be called in alphabetical order, and
the Journal of the preceding day to be read and corrected, if
errors be found therein.

RULE II.

After the reading and approval of the Journal, the order
of business shall be as follows:

1. The presentation and disposition of petitions, memorials
and other papers.

2. Orders.

3. Introduction of Bills.

4. Introduction of Resolutions.

5. Reports of Standing Committees.

6. Reports of Select Committees.

7. Resolutions and Bills entitled to a third reading.

OF THE PRESIDENT.

RULE III.

The President shall preserve order and decorum during
the sessions of the Senate. He may speak on points of