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1865Today
- Left – right
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- Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT MR. LAWRENCE (OHIO), MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT FROM SAID COMMITTEE THE BILL REFERRED TO SAME PROVIDING FOR REDUCTION OF SALARY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1791-3)1867-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 305 (14 STAT 571, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF AN ACT TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS, APPROVED JUNE 20, 1864. (P. 1725-3)HJR305 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO CONSIDER S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1789-3)SJR164 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT HOUSE MAY IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION. WILL THE HOUSE ON RECONSIDERATION AGREE TO PASS H. R. 1143 OVER THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO? (P. 1733-2)HR1143 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1733)HR1143 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO PASS S. 603 (14 STAT 543, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OCEAN MAIL BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 1781)S603 · 1867-03-02
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1227 (14 STAT 468, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1867 BY ELIMINATING PARAGRAPHS PROVIDING $35,000 TO PAY FOR COMPLETING REPAIRS AND FURNISHING EXECUTIVE MANSION AND $2,500 FOR REPAIR OF ROOF. (P. 1753-1)HR1227 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO PASS S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1790-1)SJR164 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H.R. 1220. (P. 1735)HR1220 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR, THAT A MOTION TO TABLE A MOTION FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES IS NOT IN ORDER. THE CHAIR'S DECISION CAME DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1733-1)HR1143 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE AGREED TO THE REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 1220. (P. 1735)HR1220 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO PASS S. 453, OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT. S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICES. (P. 1739-1)S453 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO PASS S. 509 (14 STAT 515), A BILL TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS REGARDING THE NAVY. (P. 1788)S509 · 1867-03-02
- YesTO CONCURING IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY OF UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. THE SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $250,000 FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A BRIDGE AT ROCK ISLAND. (P. 1705-1)HR1126 · 1867-03-01
- NoTO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 598.HR598 · 1867-03-01
- YesTO PUT MAIN QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-1, 1708-1)HR598 · 1867-03-01
- NoTO TABLE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-2)HR598 · 1867-03-01
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517). (P. 1707-3)HR598 · 1867-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1661-2)HR598 · 1867-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 10 DAYS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, AN ADDITIONAL DUTY OF 20% OF DUTIES AND RATES OF DUTIES, INCLUDING SPECIFIC AND AD VALORUM RATES NOW IMPOSED BY LAW ON ALL GOODS AND MERCHANDISE IMPORTED INTO UNITED STATES (EXCEPT ON SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE, SALT, AND COAL), SHALL BE IMPOSED. (P. 1659-2)1867-02-28
- YesTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1220 TO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERT THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE LOAN CERTIFICATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT EXCEEDING THREE PRECENT PER ANNUM; PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY ON DEMAND. SAID CERTIFICATES MAY BE HELD BY ANY NATIONAL BANK AS PART OF THEIR RESERVE AS PROVIDED FOR IN ACT OF JUNE 3, 1864.HR1220 · 1867-02-28
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO PASS A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO TARIFFS ON WOOL AND WOOLENS. (P. 1660-1)1867-02-28
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1220 (14 STAT 558, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1666-3)HR1220 · 1867-02-28
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 718. (P. 1658-1)HR718 · 1867-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718. (P. 1657-3, 1658-1)HR718 · 1867-02-28
- YesTO PASS H. R. 1183, AMENDATORY OF AN ACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR HOMESTEADS AND ACTUAL SETTLEMENT, IN STATES OF ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND FLORIDA. (P. 1352, 1661)HR1183 · 1867-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 1184 BY PROVIDING THAT NOT MORE THAT 50% OF FOREGOING PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS BE EXPENDED DURING YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868 AND RESIDUE NOT BE EXPENDED UNTIL OTHERWISE ORDERED. (P. 1584-2)HR1184 · 1867-02-26
- YesTO SHUT OFF ALL GENERAL DEBATE AND ALLOW ONLY ONE MINUTE DEBATE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR PURPOSE OF BRINGING THE VOTE ON H. R. 718 TO A CONCLUSION. (P. 1591-1)HR718 · 1867-02-26
- YesTO PASS S. 501 (14 STAT 426, 3/2/1867), AMENDATORY OF AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR MONTANA APPROVED MAY 26, 1864. (P. 1655-2)S501 · 1867-02-26
- NoTO CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS OF H. R. 1184. (P. 1584)HR1184 · 1867-02-26
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER READING OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 718, A TARIFF BILL TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1590-1)HR718 · 1867-02-26
- NoTO PASS H. J. RES. 299, PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF NAVY APPOINT BOARD OF THREE OFFICERS TO EXAMINE FACTS CONNECTED WITH LOCATION OF NAVAL ACADEMY AT ANNAPOLIS, WITH VIEW TO REMOVING SAME TO LOCALITY MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT; TO SURVEY AND REPORT TO 40TH CONGRESS ALL FACTS OF HARBOR OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT AND NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND AS A LOCATION ADVANTAGEOUS TO BEST PROMOTE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. (P. 1585-2)HJR299 · 1867-02-26
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1184.HR1184 · 1867-02-26
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BE AND IS HEREBY INSTRUCTED TO REPORT A BILL CONFERRING THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE WITHIN THE SAID DISTRICT ON ALL FOREIGN-BORN MALE PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO NATURALIZATION UNDER EXISTING LAWS, AND WHO HAVE RESIDED ONE YEAR WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND HAVE DECLARED THEIR INTENTION TO BECOME CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.1867-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1161, BY ELIMINATING THIRD PARAGRAPH OF BILL RELATIVE TO DUTY ON CIGARS, SO THAT THE HIGHER RATE WITH THE ADDITION OF 20% AD VALORUM SHALL NOT BE PUT ON THE WHOLE VALUE OF THE CIGARS BUT ONLY ON THE EXCESS OVER $12 OF THE MARKET VALUE.HR1161 · 1867-02-25
- NoTO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 1184 (14 STAT 487, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION AND REPAIRS OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 1552-2, 1553-1)HR1184 · 1867-02-25
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY PROVIDING THAT NO TAX WILL BE LEVIED OR COLLECTED ON COTTON GROWN WITHIN UNITED STATES (TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER SEPT. 1, 1867). (P. 1548-3)HR1161 · 1867-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY PROVIDING THAT GAS COMPANIES PAY THE GOVERNMENT TAX ON GAS THEMSELVES INSTEAD OF ADDING SAME TO THEIR CUSTOMER'S BILL AFTER APRIL 1867. (P. 1547-3)HR1161 · 1867-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1161 (14 STAT 471, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RE. INTERNAL REVENUE BY PROVIDING TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOX OR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP. (P. 1545-2)HR1161 · 1867-02-25
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ON STATE OF UNION MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718 AND NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT AND ASK A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES THEREON. (P. 1543-1)HR718 · 1867-02-25
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 1530-2)1867-02-23
- YesTO PASS H. R. 859 (14 STAT 432, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO DECLARE VALID AND CONCLUSIVE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND ACTS DONE IN THE ISSUANCE THEREOF OR OF HIS ORDERS IN THE SUPRESSION OF THE LATE REBELLION OF CERTAIN STATES.HR859 · 1867-02-23
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 15351867-02-23
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 1172 (14 STAT 1173, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL PURPOSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, BY PROVIDING THAT SENATE OF UNITED STATES ELECT SUPERINTENDANT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR TERM OF FOUR YEARS, AND UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED TO PERFORM DUTIES NOW PERFORMED BY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS; (ABOLISHING OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS). (P. 1531-3)HR1172 · 1867-02-23
- YesTO PASS H. R. 859, (14 STAT 432, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO VALID AND CONCLUSIVE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND ACTS DONE IN THE ISSUANCE THEREOF OR OF HIS ORDERS IN THE SUPRESSION OF THE LATE REBELLION. (P. 645, 1535-2)HR859 · 1867-02-23
- NoTO TABLE S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND STEAM MACHINERY, AND PENDING AMENDMENTS THERETO PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY WITH TREASURY MONEY CONTRACTORS OF VESSELS OF WAR ON CONTRACTS MADE DURING YEARS 1862-63: ACTUAL COST INCURRED ABOVE CONTRACT PRICE FOR EXTRA WORK, ETC., RESULT OF DELAYS CAUSED BY THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF NAVY APPOINT A BOARD OF THREE MEMBERS TO ADJUST CLAIMS AND THAT PAYMENT OF ALL CLAIMS BE MADE IN FULL UPON EXCUTING A RECEIPT IN FULL TO SECRETARY OF TREASURY. (P. 1477, 1265)S220 · 1867-02-22
- YesTO PASS S. 220, (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS. (P. 1265-1)S220 · 1867-02-22
- YesTO PASS H. R. 1188 (14 STAT 625, 2/28/1867), FOR RELIEF OF JAMES FULTON; AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PAY SAME $86,400 FOR BUILDING FOUR STEAM TUB BOATS. (P. 1403)HR1188 · 1867-02-21
- NoTO PASS H. R. 1220. (P. 1351)HR1220 · 1867-02-21
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1220, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES, BY PROVIDING TO REDEEM THE SIX PERCENT COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES AS THEY MATURE WITH GREENBACKS PAYING NO INTEREST LIMITING THE AMOUNT TO BE ISSUED AT $100,000,000. (P. 1423-2)HR1220 · 1867-02-21
- YesTO TABLE H. R. 1220. (P. 1426)HR1220 · 1867-02-21
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 1220 WAS REJECTED.HR1220 · 1867-02-21
- NoTO PASS H. R. 1220. (P. 1351)HR1220 · 1867-02-21
- NoTO RECESS UNTIL ONE A.M. TOMORROW IN ORDER TO PREVENT VOTE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1356-3, 1358-1)HR1143 · 1867-02-20
- YesTO PASS H. R. 1126. (P. 1013, 1404-3)HR1126 · 1867-02-20
- YesTO PASS H. R. 1186, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICES OF CIVIL ENGINEER, MASTER MECHANIC, AND MASTER LABORER IN THE NAVY YARDS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1402)HR1186 · 1867-02-20
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1126, BY ELIMINATING SECOND SECTION OF BILL WHICH PROVIDES THAT GENERAL ARMY HEADQUARTERS SHALL BE AT CITY OF WASHINGTON AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO MILITARY OPERATIONS BY SECRETARY OF WAR AND PRESIDENT SHALL BE ISSUED THROUGH THE GENERAL OF ARMY WHO CANNOT BE REMOVED, SUSPENDED OR ASSIGNED TO DUTY OTHER THAN SAID HEADQUARTERS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF SENATE. ANY OFFICER ISSUING ORDERS CONTRARY TO PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS OR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. ORDERS ISSUED BY SAID OFFICER SHALL BE NULL OR VOID. (P. 1404-1)HR1126 · 1867-02-20
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, BY ELIMINATING SECTION PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL OF THE ARMY SHALL NOT BE REMOVED, SUSPENDED OR RELIEVED FROM COMMAND, OR ASSIGNED TO DUTY ELSEWHERE EXCEPT AT SAID HEADQUARTERS, WITHOUT PREVIOUS APPROVAL OF SENATE. (P. 1404)HR1126 · 1867-02-20
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 1143, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE TO MR. WILSON'S AMENDMENT: THAT UNTIL PEOPLE OF SAID REBEL STATES ARE REPRESENTED IN CONGRESS OF UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNMENT EXISTING THEREIN SHALL BE PROVISIONAL, SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF UNITED STATES, TO MODIFY CONTROL, ETC AND IN ALL ELECTIONS TO ANY OFFICE ONLY PEOPLE ENTITLED TO VOTE ARE THOSE ELIGIBLE UNDER PROVISIONS OF FIFTH SECTION OF THIS ACT; ANY PERSONS DISQUALIFIED UNDER PROVISION OF THIRD ARTICLE OF SAID CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE.HR1143 · 1867-02-20
- YesTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1143 AS AMENDED. (SEE VOTE H392152A FOR MAIN AMENDMENT, VOTE H392156 FOR SECONDARY AMENDMENT.) (P. 1399, 1400)HR1143 · 1867-02-20
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH S. 594 WAS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY. S. 594 IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1352-3, 1353-1)S594 · 1867-02-19
- NoTO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT; TO WIT: FRIDAY NEXT, FEB. 22, 1867. (P. 1357-2)HR1143 · 1867-02-19
- NoTO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 1143, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REBEL STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, IS IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT -- THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION; AND UPON FORMATION OF ANY OF SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)HR1143 · 1867-02-19
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS CONSIDERING H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING, ARMING AND DISCIPLINING THE MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1350-2, 3)HR1145 · 1867-02-19
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1357-3)HR1143 · 1867-02-19
- NoTO POSTPONE THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR PURPOSE OF FINISHING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1356-1)HR1126 · 1867-02-19
- YesTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1143. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL. (P. 1315-3, 1340)HR1143 · 1867-02-18
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY INQUIRE AND REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE THE EXPEDIENCY OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF NATIONAL BANK CURRENCY AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT INJUSTICE TO BANKS, AND THE SUPPLY, IN PLACE OF SUCH CURRENCY, OF UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES. (P. 1314-3)1867-02-18
- YesTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1143, TO TEST THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE ON SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WHICH PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE TO WIT, THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)HR1143 · 1867-02-18
- YesTO AMEND S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICERS, BY PROVIDING THAT HOUSE AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WHICH ADVISES THAT SECRETARIES OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR, NAVY, INTERIOR, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLD THEIR OFFICES FOR AND DURING TERM OF PRESIDENT BY WHOM APPOINTED AND FOR ONE MONTH THEREAFTER; SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY AND WITH CONSENT OF SENATE. (P. 1340-2,3)S453 · 1867-02-18
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1143 AND A SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H. R. 1143 (14 STAT. 428, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT OF THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WOULD INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT: THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3, 1321-2)HR1143 · 1867-02-18
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. (P. 1280-2)1867-02-16
- NoTO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 220 UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT AT COMMENCEMENT OF MORNING HOUR, IN ORDER TO GIVE MEMBERS A CHANCE TO EXAMINE FACTS IN THE CASE. S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND MACHINERY. (P. 1282-3)S220 · 1867-02-16
- NoTO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1273)HR598 · 1867-02-15
- NoTO PASS H. R. 836. (P. 1272)HR836 · 1867-02-15
- NoTO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 836, A BILL TO EQUALIZE THE BOUNTIES OF SOLDIERS , SAILORS, AND MARINES WHO SERVED IN THE LATE WAR FOR THE UNION. (P. 1269)HR836 · 1867-02-15
- NoTO TABLE BILL AND SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. SENATE AMENDMENTS PROVIDE FOR TAKING THE POWER OF APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS IN BANKRUPTCY FROM CIRCUIT COURT AND RESTING SAME IN DISTRICT COURTS AND FOR MAKING BILL SYMMETRICAL WITH THAT AMENDMENT AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR FRAMING OF RULES AND CODE OF PRACTICE BY JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. (P. 1273)HR598 · 1867-02-15
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION, ARMING, AND DISCIPLINE OF NATIONAL MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT OFFICE OF MILITIA SEND A CERTIFICATE ATTACHED TO AN OATH TO GOVERNMENT OF STATE AND SECRETARY OF WAR SHOWING TIME, PLACE OF ELECTION AND OFFICE APPOINTED TO, ETC. ALL PERSONS ENLISTING IN NATIONAL GUARD SHALL BE HELD FOR TERM OF THREE YEARS SERVICE. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, TERM OF THREE YEARS; NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER HONORABLY SERVED UNTIL EXPIRATION OF TERM AT OPTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER SERVICE IN TIME OF PEACE. (P. 1252)HR1145 · 1867-02-14
- YesTO TABLE H. R. 998 A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248-3)HR998 · 1867-02-14
- YesTO LIMIT DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF WHOLE TO TEN MINUTES ON H. R. 1161 (14 STAT 471, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RE. INTERNAL REVENUE. (P. 1255-3)HR1161 · 1867-02-14
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 998 WAS RECOMMITTED. H. R. 998 IS A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248)HR998 · 1867-02-14
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1143 (14 STAT 428, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE A MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE STATES LATELY IN INSURRECTION. (P. 1213-1)HR1143 · 1867-02-13
- YesTO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 WITH INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THAT WHEN H. R. 1143 BECOMES LAW LIVED UP TO BY SOUTHERN STATES THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1213-1)HR1143 · 1867-02-13
- YesTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 1143, THE MAIN QUESTION IS ON REFERRING TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HAS BECOME A U.S. LAW AND THE LATE SO-CALLED CONFEDERATE STATES SHALL CONSENT AND LIVE UP THERETO, THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGESS. (P. 1213)HR1143 · 1867-02-13
- NoTO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1036, 1215-2)HR1143 · 1867-02-13
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 TO COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION. (P. 1037-1, 1215)HR1143 · 1867-02-13
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING H. R. 1162, A BILL PROVIDING FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN LOUISIANA. (P. 1132)HR1162 · 1867-02-11
- NoTO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 1162. (P. 1133)HR1162 · 1867-02-11
- YesTO PASS S. 456 (14 STAT 391, 2/9/1867), OVER PRESIDENTIAL VETO. S. 456 IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF NEBRASKA INTO THE UNION. (P. 399, 1121, 1122)S456 · 1867-02-09
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 889, A BILL TO REGULATE THE CIVIL SERVICE OF UNITED STATES AND PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY THEREOF. (P. 1036)HR889 · 1867-02-06
- NoTO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS ON H. R. 919, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RESERVATION AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 997, 998, 1013)HR919 · 1867-02-05
- NoTO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)1867-02-04
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)1867-02-04
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE ON THE PROPRIETY OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES NAVY ACADEMY FROM PRESENT LOCATION IN STATE OM MD. TO A LOYAL STATE TO SECURE STUDENTS FROM HOSTILE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES PREDOMINATING AT ANNAPOLIS. (P. 994)1867-02-04
- YesTO PASS S. 453.S453 · 1867-02-02
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO S. 453 WAS REJECTED. (SEE H392109)S453 · 1867-02-02
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1060 EXTENDING CERTAIN LETTERS-PATENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEIRS OF THOMAS W. HARVEY. (P. 970)HR1060 · 1867-02-02
- NoTO TABLE H. R. 1060, EXTENDING CERTAIN LETTERS-PATENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEIRS OF THOMAS H. HARVEY. (P. 934)HR1060 · 1867-02-01
- NoTO TABLE RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE BY WHICH A SUBSTITUTE TO S. 204 WAS ADOPTED. (P. 898-3)S204 · 1867-01-31
- NoTO AMEND S. 204, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY ELIMINATING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF, THAT FROM AND AFTER JULY 1, 1867 THE SECRETARY OF WAR SHALL EXERCISE SUPERVISORY AND APPELLATE POWERS AND POSSESS THE JURISDICTION NOW EXERCISED AND POSSESSED BY THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR IN RELATION TO ALL ACTS OF COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.S204 · 1867-01-31
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