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 tion, that House shall again pass it, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other House, which shall also reconsider it; and, if approved by that House, it shall become a law. But in such cases, the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays; and the names of the members, voting for and against the bill, shall be entered on the journal of each House respectively. If the bill shall not be returned by the Governor, within two days, (Sundays excepted,) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall become a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the General Assembly, by their adjournment, prevent its return; in which case, it shall not be a law.

9. The civil and military officers, heretofore elected in grand committee, shall hereafter be elected annually by the General Assembly, in joint committee, composed of the two Houses of the Legislature, excepting as is otherwise provided by this Constitution; and excepting the captains and subalterns of the militia, who shall be elected by the written votes of the members, composing their respective companies, in such manner as the Legislature may prescribe; and such officers, so elected, shall be approved of and commissioned by the Governor, who shall determine their rank; and if said companies shall neglect or refuse to make such elections, after being duly notified, then the Governor shall appoint suitable persons to fill such offices.

1. The Senate shall consist of ten members, to be chosen annually, by the electors, by general ticket; but no person shall be elected to the place of Senator, unless he be possessed of a freehold in this State, sufficient to qualify him to be an elector, and shall be a freeman and inhabitant of the same. In case an election of a majority of Senators should fail, in any instance, to be made by the electors, at their annual election, the vacancies shall be filled by the House of Representatives; and all vacancies, in the Senate, from any other cause, shall be filled by the two Houses in joint committee.