Constitution · Delaware

Del. Const. art. II, § 8

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Constitution of Delaware
Text as of
October 2026

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Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members; and a majority of all the members elected to each House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and shall have power to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties, as shall be deemed expedient. 84 Del. Laws, c. 281 and 85 Del. Laws, c. 5;

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