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1949 Supreme Court ruling enabled 12-senator quorum on June 3
A 1949 Supreme Court decision allowed 12 senators to form a quorum when total membership stood at 23. The ruling was applied during the June 3 session to conduct leadership elections.
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A 1949 Supreme Court decision established that 12 senators constitute a majority when membership totals 23, making a 12-member quorum valid under that standard. The decision was cited to support proceedings on June 3. One senator's attendance brought the minority bloc to the required number, allowing the session to move forward.
Session outcome Senators elected a new acting Senate president and installed new committee heads during the session. The same 1949 ruling continues to define the minimum attendance needed for Senate business when membership is set at 23.
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