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§ 160
Practical Lessons.
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tion? (Undebatable). As many as are in favor of ordering the previous question say aye. . . . . Those opposed no. . . . Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative the previous question is ordered. The question now recurs on the amendment to the amendment, adding the words “are injurious to children and.” As many as favor the amendment to the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The eyes have it. The amendment is amended. The question now recurs on the amended amendment, inserting the words “as tests for promotion are injurious to children and,” after the word examinations. Are you ready for the question? (Undebatable).

Mr. Brown (obtaining the floor): I am opposed to the amendment. I believe——

The Chairman (interrupting): The gentleman is not in order. After the previous question is ordered no debate, amendment or further compilation of motions is in order. The question is on the amended amendment. As many as favor the amendment say aye. . . Those opposed no. . . .