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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

"The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government"


[USA] Section 4. The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for
Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the
Legislature thereof: but the Congress may at any time by Law make or
alter such Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Senators.
[CSA] Section 4. The times, place, and manner of holding elections for
Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the
Legislature thereof, _subject to the provisions of this Constitution_;
but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such
regulations, except as to the _times and_ places of choosing Senators.
[USA] The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such
Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by
Law appoint a different Day.
[CSA] The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year; and such
meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall, by
law, appoint a different day.
[USA] Section 5. Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns
and Qualifications of its own Members and a Majority of each shall
constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn
from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of
absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House
may provide.
[CSA] Section 5. Each House shall be the judge of the elections,
returns, and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each
shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may
adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance
of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House
may provide.


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