MEETING. 
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“When the Honourable A. B. was introduced between the Introdue 
Members X and Y, tion. 
“The Honourable A. B. presented Her Majesty's writ 
summoning him to the Senate. 
“The same was then read by the Clerk and ordered to 
be put upon the Journal. 
“Then the Honourable A. B, took and subscribed the 
oath prescribed by law which was administered by C. D. a 
Commissioner appointed for that purpose and took his seat 
accordingly. 
“The Honourable the Speaker acquainted the House that 
the Clerk of the Senate had laid upon the table the cer- 
tificate of one of the Commissioners setting forth that the 
Honourable A. B., a member of the Senate, had made and 
subscribed the Declaration of Qualification required by the 
British North America Act 1867.” 
4. MEETING OF THE SENATE. 
Fifteen Members, including the Speaker. are necessary Quorum. 
to form a quorum® 
The Speaker is appointed by the Governor-General and 
is removable by him? 
All questions are decided by a majority of votes. The 
Speaker in all cases has a vote as well as a casting vote®. 
Senators enjoy the same privileges as members of the Privileges. 
House of Commons, and are entitled to payment for their 
services. 
5. TENURE OF OFFICES. 
A Senator holds his office for life, but he may resign by 
a writing under his hand addressed to the Governor-General®, 
His place is liable to become vacant in the following 
Cases — 
! B. N, A. Act, s. 85. 2 Ib. s. 36. 
t B, N. A. Act, 5. 29. 5 Ib, 8, 30. 
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