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the members elected to that House shall pass the Bill, it shall be
sent, with the objections to the other House, by which it shall
likewise be reconsidered, and if passed by three-fifths of the
members elected to that House, it shall become a Law. But, in
all such cases, the votes of both Houses shall be determined by
yeas and nays; and the names of the persons voting for and
. against the Bill, shall be entered on the Journal of each House,
respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the Governor
within six days, (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been
presented to him, the same shall be a Law in like manner as if he

signed it; unless the General Assembly shall, by adjournment,
prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a Law.

Hamilton v. State, 61 Md. 28.

SEC. 18. It shall be the duty of the Governor, semi-annually,

and oftener, if he deem it expedient, ) to examine under oath the
Treasurer and Comptroller of the State on all matters pertaining
to their respective offices; and inspect and review their Bank
and other Account Books.

SEC. 19. He shall, from time to time, inform the Legislature
of the condition of the State, and recommend to their consider-
ation such measures as he may judge necessary and expedient.

SEC. 20. He shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons,
except in cases of impeachment, and in cases in which he is pro-
hibited by other Articles of this Constitution; and to remit fines
and forfeitures for offences against the State; but shall not remit
the principal or interest of any debt due the State, except in
cases of fines and forfeitures; and before granting a nolle
prosequi, or pardon, he shall give notice, in one or more news-
papers, of the application made for it, and of the day on, or
after which, his decision will be given; and in every case in
which he exercises this power, he shall report to either Branch
of the Legislature, whenever required, the petitions, recommen-

dations and reasons which influenced his decision.

SEC. 21. The Governor shall reside at the Seat of Government,

and receive for his services an annual salary of Four Thousand
Five Hundred dollars.