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§ 158 Mr. Clancy (obtaining the floor): I move the question be divided into three parts, the first part ending with the word committee, the second part ending with the word chairman.

The Chairman: The question is not properly divisible for the reason the parts into which it is proposed to divide the question are not capable of standing by themselves, because if the assembly rejects the proposition to commit, the question as to how the committee shall be appointed, or when the committee shall report would fall on their own weight. The chair rules the motion to divide not in order. The question is on the motion to commit. As many as are in favor of referring to a committee say aye. . . . Those opposed no. .. . The noes have it. The resolution is still before you.

Mr. Dolton (obtaining the floor): Since there are two distinct propositions in the resolution some of the members may be in favor of one and opposed to the other, and in order to get a fair expression of opinion