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§ 165
Practical Lesson.
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The Chairman: When the original resolution was before the assembly it was moved to amend the resolution by striking out certain words from the resolution. It was then moved to amend the amendment by striking out certain words from the proposed amendment. The amendment to the amendment was adopted. In other words, the assembly, by adopting the amendment to the amendment, has decided these words shall not be struck out of the resolution; they, therefore, remain a part of the original resolution.

By adopting the amended amendment the assembly has decided what words shall be struck out of the resolution. Therefore the resolution, as amended, is “Resolved, That the French Revolution was due to bad government and to the revolutionary spirit of the times. As many as favor the amended resolution say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The amended resolution is adopted.

Mr. Dolton (obtaining the floor): I move we adjourn.