Amend. Art. XXXIII

Quorum of the general court

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A majority of the members of each branch of the shall constitute a for the transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members. All the provisions of the existing constitution inconsistent with the provisions herein contained are hereby annulled.

Simplified explanation

A majority of the members of each branch of the general court is a quorum for business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members. Inconsistent provisions of the existing constitution are annulled.