# British North America Act 1867, Section 48: Quorum of House of Commons.


The presence of at least twenty members of the House of Commons shall be necessary to constitute a meeting of the House for the exercise of its powers, and for that purpose the Speaker shall be reckoned as a member.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/30-31/3/section/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-north-america-act-1867/section-48
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