Section XVI. Of adjournments

Open sessions

The sessions of each House and of Committees of the whole shall be open, unless when the business is such as ought to be kept secret.

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Of adjournments

Neither house shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting.

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Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Change proposed as part of a set by the Convention of 1837-38.

Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II

Of adjournments

Neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.

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Of the powers of each house

Each House shall judge of the qualifications of its members. Contested elections shall be determined by a committee, to be selected, formed, and regulated in such manner as shall be directed by law. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorised, by law, to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as may be provided.

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1776 — Section 9

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1776 — Section 10

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1874 — Article II. Section 10

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1874 — Article III. Section 16

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The Members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen Annually by Ballot by the Freemen of the Common Wealth on the second Tuesday in October forever (except this present Year) and shall meet on the fourth Monday of the same month and shall be stiled. The General Assembly of the Representatives of the Freemen of Pennsylvania and shall have power to choose their speaker, The Treasurer of the State and their other Officers; Sit on their own Adjournments; Prepare Bills and Enact them into Laws; Judge of the Elections and Qualifications of their own Members; They may Expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause. They may Administer Oaths or Affirmations on Examination of Witnesses: Redress Grievances, Impeach State Criminals, Grant Charters of Incorporation: Constitute Towns, Boroughs, Cities and Counties: And shall have all other Powers necessary for the Legislature of a Free State or Common Wealth; But they shall have no power to add to, Alter, Abolish, or Infringe any part of this Constitution.

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Open sessions

Of adjournments

Of adjournments

Of the powers of each house

1776 — Section 9

1776 — Section 10

1874 — Article II. Section 10

1874 — Article III. Section 16

1790 — Article I. Section II

1790 — Article I. Section X

1790 — Article I. Section XI

1790 — Article I. Section XII

1790 — Article I. Section XIII

1790 — Article I. Section XVI

1790 — Article VI. Section V