Journal
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
legislation, is an account of the proceedings of a -legislative body. The Constitution of the United States, art.
1, s.
5, directs that “each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings; and judgment require secrecy.” Vide 2 Story, Const. 301. ‘The constitutions of the several states contain similar provisions.