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possible for the majority to maintain a quorum from its own members. (b) Unless a quorum can be obtained from the minority there can be no legislation which is opposed by the minority party. (c) A quorum cannot be provided from the minority by fining members who refuse to vote: for: 1. The House cannot waste more time in disciplining members. 2. The House cannot delegate to the Speaker the power to punish members. (d) There is no other alternative.

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