""A Manual of Parliamentary Practice"" is a book written by Thomas Jefferson for the use of the Senate of the United States. It is a guide on the rules and procedures of parliamentary practice, which is the process of conducting meetings and making decisions in a group setting. The book covers topics such as the duties of the presiding officer, the order of business, the rules of debate, and the process of voting. It also includes examples of parliamentary procedures, such as how to introduce a bill and how to amend a motion. The book is considered a classic in the field of parliamentary practice and is still used today by parliamentary bodies around the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the workings of government, politics, or group decision-making.1856. With references to the practice and rules of the House of Representatives. The whole brought down to the practice of the present time; to which are added the rules and orders, together with the joint rules of both houses of congress and accompanied with copious indices. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.