The Presiding Officer. The Chair thinks it is in order to give the notice.
Mr. Sumner. Notice has been given, and I now, in pursuance of notice, introduce the bill. The question is on its first reading.
The Presiding Officer. The first reading of a bill.
Mr. Norris (of New Hampshire). I rise to a question of order.
Mr. Sumner. I believe I have the floor.
Mr. Norris. But I rise to a question of order. I submit that that is not the question. The Senator from Massachusetts has given notice that he would ask leave to introduce a bill. He now asks that leave. If there be objection, the question must be decided by the Senate whether he shall have leave or not. Objection is made, and the bill cannot be read.
Mr. Sumner. Very well; the first question, then, is on granting leave, and the title of the bill will be read.
The Presiding Officer (to the Secretary). Read the title.
The Secretary read it as follows: "A Bill to repeal the Act of Congress approved September 18, 1850, for the surrender of fugitives from service or labor."