Section 3. Terms of members

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Terms of members

Senators shall be elected for the term of four years and Representatives for the term of two years.

Of the election of senators

The senators shall be chosen for three years by the citizens at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places where they shall vote for representatives.

Of the election of senators

The senators shall be chosen for three years by the citizens of Philadelphia and of the several counties at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places where they shall vote for representatives.

Of the election of senators

The Senators shall be chosen, for four years, by the citizens of Philadelphia, and of the several counties, at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places, where they shall vote for Representatives.

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