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§ 152 152. Mr. Newton (obtaining the floor): I move that the question be laid on the table.

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

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded that the question be laid on the table. Are you ready for the question? (Undebatable.) As many as are in favor of tabling the question say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. .. . The ayes have it. The question is laid on the table.

Mr. Harter (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the amendment by adding the——

The Chairman (interrupting): The motion to amend is not in order, because there is no question before the assembly, the whole subject having gone to the table.

Mr. Newton (obtaining the floor): In making my motion to lay on the table I meant to lay the amendment to the amendment only on the table. After the motion