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§ 134 modification by the assembly, and may be amended like any other proposition.  

134. Every member of an assembly has a right to hear a paper once read before a final vote on it. There should, however, be a reasonable limit to the number of times the request may be made, because the delay which would naturally ensue from reading every paper that might be called for might consume the principal part of the session, leaving but little time for action.

Whenever any member asks for the reading of a paper which is then under consideration, and it is evident that the request is made for the purpose of gaining information and not for the sake of delay, the chairman should direct that the paper be read.

The reading of any paper upon which a final vote is not being taken is not in order, if anyone objects.

If there is an objection, leave may be obtained of the assembly for its reading by