Pt. 2, c. I, § III, Art. VIII

House may adjourn itself

Power The Legislature Pt. 2, c. I · Legislative Power

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The house of representatives shall have power to adjourn themselves; provided such adjournment shall not exceed two days at a time.

Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [See Amendments, Arts. LII and CII.]

Simplified explanation

The house of representatives has power to adjourn itself, but such adjournment may not exceed two days at a time.

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