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25. But this rule may be controlled by a special rule in reference to some particular subject or question; by which any less number than a majority may be admitted, or any greater number required to express the will of the assembly. Thus, it is frequently provided, in legislative assemblies, that one third or one fourth only of the members shall be sufficient to require the taking of a question by yeas and nays,[Footnote 5] and, on the other hand, that no alteration shall take place in any of the rules and orders, without the consent of at least two thirds, or even a larger number.