Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 . A MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE / From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Volume 2
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SECTION X.

ADDRESS.

   
The President shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information of the
state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as He
shall judge necessary and expedient.-Const. U. S. Art. II. Sec. 3.

A joint address from both Houses of Parliament is read by the Speaker of the
House of Lords. It may be attended by both Houses in a body, or by a committee
from each House, or by the two Speakers only. An address of the House of
Commons only may be presented by the whole House, or by the Speaker,-9 Grey,
473; 1 Chandler, 298, 301; or by such particular members as are of the Privy
Council.

-2 Hats. 278.




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