His first important chance to show his mettle came when he opened the new session of the Legislature.在他组织召开新一届立法会议时，展示他才能的首个重要机会出现了。The Legislature narrowly approved an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution.立法机关勉强批准了马萨诸塞州宪法的一项修正案。The Governor called a special session of the Legislature.州长召开了特别立法会。