thereof, nor ascertain the sums and expenses necessary for the defense

and welfare of the United States, or any of them, nor emit bills, nor

borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money,

nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or

the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander

in chief of the army or navy, unless nine States assent to the same, nor

shall a question on any other point, except for adjourning from day to

day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the United

States, in Congress assembled.

The Congress of the United States shall have power to adjourn to any