"We further decree that the Senate of the United States elect a prominent Democrat as their presiding officer, to act as President until the next election, and to reconstruct the Cabinet according to our wishes hereafter to be declared"

This quote by Joshua A. Norton is a decree that the Senate of the United States should choose a prominent Democrat as their presiding officer. This individual would serve as President until the next election and would be responsible for rebuilding the Cabinet according to Norton's dreams. This decree is a require the Senate to take action and to guarantee that the Cabinet is rebuilded in a way that remains in line with Norton's wishes. It is a require the Senate to take a stand and to ensure that the Cabinet is rebuilded in a manner that is helpful to the nation. This decree is a reminder that the Senate has the power to make decisions that will have a lasting impact on the nation and its residents.