of the Senate.
Rule 27. Quorum.
(a) Majority constitutes a quorum.--A majority of Senators
elected shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may
adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent
members. (Const. Art. 2, Sec. 10)
(b) When less than a quorum is present.--When, upon a call,
which may be demanded by not less than four Senators, it is
found that less than a quorum is present, it shall be the duty
of the presiding officer to order the doors of the Senate to be
closed, and to direct the clerk to call the roll of the Senate
and note the absentees after which the names of the absentees
shall be again called. A Senator whose absence is not excused,
or an insufficient excuse is made, may by order of a majority of
the Senators present be sent for and taken into custody by the
Sergeant-at-Arms, or assistant sergeants-at-arms appointed for
the purpose. Any unexcused Senator shall be brought before the
bar of the Senate, where the Senator, unless excused by a
majority of the Senators present, shall be publicly reprimanded
by the presiding officer for neglect of duty.
(c) When less than a quorum vote but present.--When less
than a quorum vote upon any subject under the consideration of
the Senate, not less than four Senators may demand a call of the
Senate, when it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to
order the doors of the Senate to be closed and the roll of the
Senators to be called. If it is ascertained that a quorum is
present, either by answering to their names, or by their
presence in the Senate, the presiding officer shall again order
the yeas and nays; and, if any Senator present refuses to vote,
the name or names of such Senator shall be entered on the
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