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Chapter 18

Indent asterisk lines 2 ems on each side. Use five asterisks.

If a title is used as part of the name of an organization, vessel, etc., spell; thus, General Ulysses S. Grant Post No. 76, Grand Army of the Republic.

The order of subdivision of the Constitution of the United States is as follows: article I, section 2, clause 3.

If an exhibit appears at the end of a speech, the head Exhibit is set in 7-point caps and small caps.

In extracts containing votes the names must be run in, as Mr. Smith of Texas, AuCoin, and Clay, etc.

In a Senator's or a Representative's remarks, when amendments, sections, etc., are referred to by number, follow the manuscript.

In text references to Senate and House reports and in executive and miscellaneous documents, follow the manuscript.

In headings and text references to resolutions and memorials, follow the manuscript.

In gross or en gros

When a bill comes to final action, in the presentment of amendments collectively for a vote, either the term "in gross" or the French equivalent "en gros" may be used.

Examples of Congressional Record

USE OF CAPS AND SMALL CAPS

[Note the use of parentheses and brackets in the following examples. Each will be used adopted as submitted, as long as they are consistent throughout.]

Mr. WEBB. (Name all caps when a Member or visitor addresses Senate or House.)

On motion by [or of] Mr. Webb, it was, etc.

The VICE PRESIDENT resumed the Chair.

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Levin). Is there objection?

The SPEAKER called the House to order.

Mr. Etheridge's amendment was adopted.

Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I yield to Mr. Hoyer.

Mr. HOYER said: If not paired, I would vote "no" on this bill.

A Member. And debate it afterward.

Several Senators. I object.

But: Several Senators addressed ,the chair.

Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. WEBB (and others). Let it be read.

The Acting Secretary. In line 11, after the word "Provided", it is proposed, etc.