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Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3
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Section XXIII. Bills, Leave to Bring In.
One day’s notice, at least, shall be given of an intended motion for leave to bring in a bill,—Rule 12.
When a member desires to bring a bill on any subject, he states to the House, in general terms, the causes for doing it, and concludes by moving for leave to bring in a bill, entitled, etc. Leave being given, on the question, a committee is appointed to prepare and bring in the bill. The mover and seconder are always appointed on this committee, and one or more in addition.—Hakew. 132; Scob. 40.
It is to be presented fairly written, without any erasure or interlineation; or the Speaker may refuse it.—Scob. 31; 1 Grey, 82, 84.
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Chicago:
Thomas Jefferson, "Section XXIII. Bills, Leave to Bring In.," Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 in Thomas Jefferson, the Writings of Jefferson: Monticello Edition, Vol. 3 (Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, 1904-1905), Pp.373-374 Original Sources, accessed July 18, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=UJ4DIZW4356MJVV.
MLA:
Jefferson, Thomas. "Section XXIII. Bills, Leave to Bring In." Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3, in Thomas Jefferson, the Writings of Jefferson: Monticello Edition, Vol. 3 (Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, 1904-1905), Pp.373-374, Original Sources. 18 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=UJ4DIZW4356MJVV.
Harvard:
Jefferson, T, 'Section XXIII. Bills, Leave to Bring In.' in Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3. cited in , Thomas Jefferson, the Writings of Jefferson: Monticello Edition, Vol. 3 (Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, 1904-1905), Pp.373-374. Original Sources, retrieved 18 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=UJ4DIZW4356MJVV.
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