576 BTATUTES OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY 



enactment a majority of two-thirds of the member.-, present, and at least 

 eighteeu affirmative votes. 



•_'. Standing votes may be passed, amended, or rescinded at a stated 

 meeting, or a special meeting called for the purpose by a majority of two- 

 tbirds of the members present. They maj be suspended by a unanimous 

 vote. 



CHAPTEE XII. 

 Of Liteuaky Performances. 



1. The Academy will not express its judgment on literary or 

 scieutitic memoirs or performances submitted to it, or included in its 

 publications. 



