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Chapter XXIV: Section XXII: Bills

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$Every bill shall receive three readings previous to its being passed; and the President shall give notice at each, whether it be the first, second, or third; which readings shall be on three different days, unless the Senate unanimously direct otherwise, or unless by a joint vote of both Houses, or the expiration of their term, the session is to be closed within three days.--_Rule_ 13.$

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The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 9 (of 9)Chapter XXIV: Section XXII: Bills

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