Precedents

<p>Precedents: Decisions On Points of Order With Phraseology in the United States Senate From the First Congress to End of the Sixtieth Congress--1789-1909 is a comprehensive record of procedural rulings in the U.S. Senate. Compiled by the Senate itself this volume documents decisions on points of order from the earliest days of the republic through the early 20th century. It serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of Senate rules and practices. This historical document offers insights into the legislative process debate and decision-making within one of the most influential bodies in American government. Scholars of political science legal history and legislative procedure will find this a vital primary source.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>