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158 Mr. Brandon (rising): I second the motion.

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the resolution by inserting the words “as now conducted” after the word examinations. So that the resolution, if amended, will be: Resolved, That civil service examinations as now conducted should be abolished. Are you ready for the question?

Mr. Harter (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the amendment by adding the words “are a nuisance and.”

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

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the amendment by adding the words “are a nuisance and.” So that the question on the amendment, if amended, will be on inserting the words “as now conducted are a nuisance and” after the word examinations. Are you ready for the question? (Amendment to the amendment debatable.)