Can a House of the State Legislature act despite vacancies among its members?
Yes, a House of the State Legislature can act despite vacancies among its members. According to Article 189(1) and (2), all decisions in a house of the state legislature will be determined by a majority vote of members present and voting, except for the Speaker or Chairman who does not vote initially but has the right to cast a tiebreaking vote. The House has the power to act despite any vacancies among its membership, and any proceedings within the Legislature remain valid even if it is later discovered that someone who was not entitled to participate in the proceedings did so.