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154 less at some time during the proceedings (when no other business is before the assembly) a motion is made to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up some business out of its regular order.

Let us suppose that immediately after the approval of the minutes of the last meeting Mr. Murphy desires to introduce new business without following the regular order of business.

Mr. Murphy (rising): Mr. Chairman.

The Chairman: Mr. Murphy.

Mr. Murphy: I move a suspension of the rules that interfere with action on the subject of capital punishment.

Mr. Briggs (rising): I second the motion.

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to suspend the rules and take up the subject of capital punishment (this requires a two-thirds vote). Are you ready for the question? (Undebatable.) As many as are in favor of suspending the rules say