866 STATUTES OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY 



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

 eighteen affirmative votes. 



2. Standing votes may be passed, amended, or rescinded at a stated 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- 

 thirds of the members present. They may be suspended by a unanimous 

 vote. 



CHAPTER XII. 



Of Literary Performances. 



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

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

 publications. 



