Section 16. Lieutenant governor

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Lieutenant governor

Filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor

The lieutenant-governor shall be president of the senate, but shall vote only when the senate is equally divided; and in case of his absence or impeachment, or when he shall exercise the office of governor, the senate shall choose a president pro tempore.

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