tion before the assembly is on taking the resolution on civil service examinations from the table. Are you ready for the question? (Undebatable.) As many as favor taking the resolution from the table say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. . . . The ayes have it. The resolution is taken from the table. The question now before you is on the amendment to the amendment, adding the words “are a nuisance and.” Are you ready for the question? As many as favor the amendment say aye . . . Those opposed, no. . . . . The noes have it. The amendment to the amendment is rejected. The question now recurs on the amendment, inserting the words “as now conducted” after the word examinations. Are you ready for the question? As many as favor the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. . . . The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. The question now recurs on the amended resolution: Resolved, That civil-service examinations as now conducted should be abolished. Are you ready for the question? As many as are in favor say aye. . . . Those opposed,
