RULE XL.

When a blank is not filled up, and different sums, numbers
or times shall be proposed, the question shall first be taken on
the largest sum or number, and on the longest time.

XLI.

Any member, on motion or in debate, may call for the read-
ing of any law, journal, record or other public proceedings
which may relate to the subject matter under consideration

RULE XLII.

The unfinished business in which the Senate was engaged
at the preceding adjournment shall have preference in the
order of business for the day; and no motion or any other busi
ness shall be received, without the special leave of the Senate,
until the former is disposed of.

RULE XLIII.

The Secretary of the Senate shall lay upon the desk of the
President, every morning, all bills, resolutions and motions
pending before the Senate, in the order of time in which they
were reported or presented for consideration; and at all times,
while the Senate is sitting, when no motion is under considera-
tion, the President shall, without any motion, take up said
bills, resolutions and motions, in the above order, and present
them for the consideration of the Senate.

OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

RULE XLIV.

When acting on Executive business the Senate shall be
cleared of all persons except the Secretary, Journal Clerk,
Reading Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms.

RULE XLV.

A distinct and separate Journal shall be prepared and kept
by the Secretary of the Executive proceedings of the Senate.

RULE XLVI.

The rules which now govern the Senate in the Legislative
Sessions shall govern it in Executive Sessions, except so far as
they may be modified by these or other rules.