RULE XII. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the presi- dent, or being in writing, shall be handed tu the secretary, and be read aloud before debate; and every motion shall be reduced to writing if the president or any member desire it. RULE XIII. .\l'ter a motion is stated hy Ihe pref::i<lent, or read by the secretary, it shall be deemed in the possession of the house, but may be withdrawn at any time, before decision or amendment. RULE XIV. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, except to adjoutn; and a motion to adjourn shall be always in order, but shall be decided without debate. RULE XV. The yeas and nays shall be taken and entered upon the journal of the house, when requested by any two members present. · RULE XVI. Every resolution which may be presented by any committee or mem- ber, shall lie upon the table for one day, if required by any member pres- ent, and shall be separately considered by the house. RULE XVII. It shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms, or his deputy, to attend t~e house during its sittings, to execute the commands of the house frorr. time to time, together with all such process issued by authority thereof, as shall be directed to him by the president. RULE XVIII. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a book, in which he shall seasonably record the motions, resolutions, rules and decisions of thP, house, and to do and perform all such other acts appertaining to his office, as may be required-of him by the president of the convention. RULE XIX. The president shall not be permitted to vote upon any question be- fore the house, unless when the members are equally divided, and then he shall give the casting vote.
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