The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to reconsider the vote on the resolution on capital punishment. Are you ready for the question? (Opens to debate the question sought to be reconsidered). As many as favor reconsideration say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The vote is reconsidered. The resolution, Resolved, That capital punishment should be abolished is before you. Are you ready for the question?
Mr. Murphy (obtaining the floor): When the vote on the amendment inserting the words “is a relic of barbarism” was before the assembly I voted on the prevailing side. I now desire to set myself right on this question. I therefore move to reconsider the vote on the amendment.
Mr. Newton (rising): I second the motion.
The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to reconsider the vote on the amendment. Are you ready for the question? (Debatable). As many as are in favor of reconsidering the vote on the amendment
