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construed to apply to all proceedings in Executive Session,
except the names of nominees, and the confirmations or re-
jection thereof, without the privilege of assigning reasons
pending the injunction or disclosing the vote or opinion of
any Senator.

LVII.

In addition to the Standing Committees of the Senate, there
shall be appointed, by the President, an Executive Commit-
tee on Executive Nominations to consist of five members,
whose duty it shall be, unless otherwise ordered by the Sen-
ate, to examine all recommendations made to the Executive
in favor of applicants for office, and all communications re-
ceived by the Executive opposed to the appointment of any
applicant, so far as said recommendations and communica-
tions may be communicated to said Committee by the Execu-
tive, and report thereon.

LVIIL

It shall not be permitted to any Senator, in the form of any
Order, Resolution or otherwise, to place upon the Journals
any observation made by himself or another, touching the
character or fitness for office of any individual.

LIX.

During the recess of the Legislature, the Senate Chamber,
Committee Rooms and President's Room shall be under the
care and control of the Secretary of the Senate.