questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Senate by any
Senator; and his decision shall be final unless reversed by a
majority of the Senators present.

RULE IV.

He shall have the general direction of the Senate Chamber
and the rooms adjoining thereto, and in case of any disturb-
ance or disorderly conduct therein, shall have the power to
order the same to be cleared.

RULE V.

He shall have the right to call any Senator to perform the
duties of the Chair, who is thereupon vested, during such
time, with all the powers of the President; but his powers as
such substitute shall not continue beyond the adjournment
for the day.

RULE VI.

In case of his sickness or absence from the seat of govern-
ment, a President, pro tempure shall be elected by the Senate.

OF THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SENATORS.

RULE VII.

Every Senator desiring to introduce a bill or present a
petition or other paper, to make a motion or report, or to
speak in debate, shall rise and address the President, but
shall not proceed further until recognized by the Chair.

RULE VIII,.

No Senator shall speak: more than once upon any subject
until every other Senator wishing to speak shall have spoken,
except by unanimous consent; and where two or more Sena-
tors arise at once, the President shall determine which is
entitled to the floor.