RULES OF THE SENATE. 89.

they shall be selected by ballot. The first named of every
commitee shall be chairman, but in this absence, or on being
excused by the Senate, the next named member, and so on,
shall act in his stead.

RULE XVI.

The following Standing Committees, which shall have
leave to report by bill or otherwise, shall be appointed at the
beginning of each session by the President, unless otherwise
ordered by the Senate:

1. On Finance, to consist of five Senators.

2. On Judicial Proceedings, to consist of five Senators.

3. On Corporations, to consist of five Senators.

4. On Elections, to consist of five Senators.

5. On Inspections, to consist of five Senators.

6. On Education, to consist of five Senators.

7. On Agriculture and Labor, to consist of five Senators.

8. On Executive Nominations, to consist of five Senators.

9. On Militia, to consist of five Senators.

10. On Engrossed Bills, to consist of seven Senators.

11. On Public Institutions, to consist of five Senators.

12. On Federal Relations, to consist of five Senators.

13. On Pensions, to consist of five Senators.

14. On Railroads and Canals, to consist of five Senators.

15. On Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries, to consist of five
Senators.

16. On Printing, to consist of five Senators.

17. On Retrenchment of Expenses of State Government,
to consist of five Senators.

18. On Sanitary Condition of State, to consist of five
Senators.

19. On Library, to consist of five Senators.

20. On Contingent Expenses of Senate, to consist of five
Senators.

21. On Rules, to consist of the President and two Senators.

22. On Public Buildings in Annapolis, to consist of five
Senators.