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JOURNAL, legislation (law)


JOURNAL, legislation. An account of the proceedings of a legislative body. 2. The Constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 5, directs that 2. The Constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 5, directs that "each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings; and from time to time "each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings; and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy." Vide 2 Story, Const., 301. secrecy." Vide 2 Story, Const., 301. 3. The constitutions of the several states contain similar provisions. 3. The constitutions of the several states contain similar provisions. 4. The journal of either house is evidence of the action of that house 4. The journal of either house is evidence of the action of that house upon all matters before it. 7 Cowen, R. 613 Cowp. 17. upon all matters before it. 7 Cowen, R. 613 Cowp. 17.