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Eli Sims Shorter
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Eli Sims Shorter

933 votes cast since 1855. Votes with the Democratic Party 76% of the time.

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  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 120, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF DAVID MYERLE BY PAYMENT FOR LOSSES AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY HIM IN TESTING PRACTICABILITY OF WATER-ROTTED HEMP UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. (P. 1663-2)
    S120 · 1859-03-03
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 1678-2)
    1859-03-03
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO REFER H.R. 713, BILL FOR MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OR TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1673-3)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713 SO AS TO REVIVE AND CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL JULY 1, 1860, THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE TREASURY TO ISSUE TREASURY NOTES, AND TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES.
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 34, WHICH RELATES TO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES OF SUCH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AS SHALL DIE DURING TERMS OF SERVICE. (P. 1671-3)
    HJR34 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SAID COMMITTEE TO AUDIT, SETTLE WITH AND ALLOW REASONABLE COMPENSATION TO ALL PERSONS EMPLOYED IN SERVICE OF THE PRESENT HOUSE, TO BE PAID FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR MISCELLANEOUS OR CONTINGENT EXPENSES.
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION WHICH IS TO VOTE ON SENATE AMEND-MENTS TO H.R. 713, BILL TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL EXPENSES. (P. 1678-2)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO RETURN H.R. 872 WITH SENATE AMENDMENT TO SENATE, AS SECTION 13 OF AMENDMENTS IS IN NATURE OF A REVENUE BILL. (P. 1663)
    1859-03-03
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO TAKE FROM SPEAKER'S TABLE S.J.RES. 84, WHICH GIVES ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO CERTAIN ACTS PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURES OF LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS IN RELATION TO THE RAFT OF RED RIVER, AND OTHER PURPOSES.
    SJR84 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 892, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR CARRYING OF MAIL ON ALL PUBLIC ROADS IN THE U.S. WHEN IN HIS OPINION IT IS REQUIRED, AND ON SUCH ROADS AS SHALL BE DECLARED POST ROADS. (P. 1020-1)
    HR892 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO GIVE THANKS OF THIS HOUSE TO SPEAKER JAMES L. ORR FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH HE DISCHARGED HIS DUTIES. (P. 1671-2)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE DISAGREEING TO 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713. (P. 1680-3)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713, WHICH PROVIDES COM-PENSATION TO VOLUNTEERS EMPLOYED IN FLORIDA DURING 1857, AND 1858, WHO WERE CALLED INTO SERVICE BY REQUISITION OF THE PRESIDENT ON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE.
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES FOR REARRANGEMENT OF MEMBERS' SEATS.
    1859-03-03
    No
  • TO TABLE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT H.R. 872, RELATING TO POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS, WITH SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO BE RETURNED TO SENATE AS SECTION 13 OF SAID AMENDMENTS IS IN NATURE OF A REVENUE BILL. (P. 1666-1)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO MAKE REPORT FROM SELECT COMMITTEE IN REGARD TO REMOVAL OF DESKS AND REARRANGEMENT OF SEATS OF MEMBERS.
    1859-03-03
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO TAKE FROM SPEAKER'S TABLE H.R. 872, THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL, WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS.
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713 WAS CONCURRED IN. (P. 1681-1)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO TABLE RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSES TO MAKE REARRANGEMENT OF SEATS OF MEMBERS INTO SMALLEST CONVENIENT SPACE FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF PRESENT SESSION. (P. 1670-3)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TREASURY NOTES, TO AUTHORIZE A LOAN, TO REGULATE AND FIX DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND F.O.P.
    1859-03-03
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN FOURTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 888, (11 STAT. 409, APP. 3-3-59), A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS TO FULFILL TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH UANCTON AND TONAWANDS INDIAN TRIBES AND WITH ATTACHMENTS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS BETWEEN NEW YORK AND NEW ORLEANS AND SAN FRANCISCO, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS FROM NEW ORLEANS TO VENTOSU AND BACK. (P. 1677-1)
    HR888 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R.713. (P. 1680-1)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 577, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF SHELDON MCKNIGHT. (P. 1684-2)
    S577 · 1859-03-03
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 713, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE ON AND AFTER JULY 1ST NEXT, EXCEPT SO FAR AS CONFINED BY SPECIAL LAWS AS PERSONAL PRIVILEGE. (P. 1679-2)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO TABLE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT WAS NOT FOR THE SPEAKER TO RULE A SENATE AMENDMENT OUT OF ORDER. (P. 1680-1)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE DISAGREEING TO 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713. (P. 1680-3)
    HR713 · 1859-03-03
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE, H.J.RES. 34, AMENDATORY OF ACT WHICH REGULATES COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, APPROVED AUG. 16, 1856, SO AS TO RELATE TO SUCH MEMBERS AS SHALL DIE DURING THEIR TERMS OF SERVICE. (P. 1677-3)
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO REPORT FROM COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS A BILL TO REVIVE AND CONTINUE IN FORCE FOR 2 YEARS AN ACT WHICH AUTHORIZES ISSUANCE OF TREASURY NOTES.
    1859-03-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 667, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO PAY CERTAIN STATES FOR DISBURSEMENTS AND SERVICES DURING MEXICAN WAR, AND AT HIS DISCRETION TO MAKE PAYMENT IN SPECIFIED STOCK IN LIEU OF MONEY.
    HR667 · 1859-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE 25TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 667, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PAY INTEREST ON DEBTS TO STATES ON MONEYS EX-PENDED BY STATES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES, AND TO AUTHORIZE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ISSUE SPECIFIED STOCK TO STATES IN LIEU OF PAYMENT IN MONEY.
    HR667 · 1859-03-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES SO AS TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 321, AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO DEEPEN CHANNEL OVER ST. CLAIR FLATS IN MICHIGAN. (P. 1598-2)
    S321 · 1859-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 1600-2)
    1859-03-02
    No
  • TO PASS S. 223, (11 STAT. 567, APP. 3-3-59), AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO MRS. FRANCES A. MCCAULEY, WIDOW OF DANIEL S. MCCAULEY, LATE CONSUL GENERAL OF THE U.S. IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES OF THE LATTER. (P. 1602-1)
    S223 · 1859-03-02
    No
  • TO PASS S. 321, BILL RELATING TO DEEPENING OF CHANNEL OVER ST. CLAIR FLATS. (P. 1598-2)
    S321 · 1859-03-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 712, A BILL FOR NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT OF CHARTERS OR PURCHASE OF VESSELS FOR THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION. (P. 1609-2)
    HR712 · 1859-03-02
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 593, (11 STAT. 437, APP. 3-3-59), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDING LAWS AND JUDICIAL SYSTEMS OF THE U.S. OVER THE STATE OF OREGON, AND OTHER PURPOSES, SO AS TO REDUCE SALARY OF THE JUDGE.
    S593 · 1859-03-02
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION APPROVED MAY 4, 1858. (P. 1594-1,2)
    1859-03-02
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR PRINTING AND DISTRI-BUTION OF EXTRA COPIES OF (AGRICULTURAL PATENT OFFICE REPORT).
    1859-03-02
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 713, BILL RELATING TO CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 1532-1,3)
    HR713 · 1859-03-01
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO REPORT FROM COMMITTEE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR CARE AND PRESERVATION OF WORKS DESIGNED TO BRING POTOMAC WATER INTO CITIES OF WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN FOR GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVILIAN USE.
    1859-03-01
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 875, BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANS-PORTATION OF MAIL BY OCEAN STEAMER AND OTHERWISE DURING YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860. (P. 1540-3)
    HR875 · 1859-03-01
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT FIFTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713, (11 STAT. 425, APP. 3-3-59), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS APPROPRIATIONS FOR REPAIRING PIERS IN ORDER TO SECURE LIGHT-HOUSE AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. (P. 1532-2)
    HR713 · 1859-03-01
    No
  • TO ADOPT THIRD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 712, WHICH AMENDMENT STRIKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN NAUTICAL ALMANAC. (P. 1468-2)
    HR712 · 1859-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND HAVE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMM. OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO TAKE UP MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC BILLS. (P. 1469-1)
    1859-02-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.712, (11 STAT. 404, APP. 3-3-59), A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860, SO AS TO STRIKE OUT SEVERAL SUNDRY ITEMS AND INSERT SPECIFIED ITEMS AND AMOUNTS FOR EACH. (P. 1467-3, 1468-1)
    H712 · 1859-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO REPORT FROM WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE A BILL PROPOSING TO REVIVE AND CONTINUE FOR TWO YEARS THE ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, APPROVED DECEMBER 23, 1857, AND TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES.
    1859-02-28
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 872. (P. 1322-1)
    HR872 · 1859-02-26
    No
  • TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2, A BILL RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AND LATER KNOWN AS THE MORRILL ACT. (P. 1414-3)
    HR2 · 1859-02-26
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO REPORT FROM WAYS AND MENAS COMMITTEE A BILL REINSTATING RATES OF DUTY IMPOSED BY ACT OF JULY 30, 1846.
    1859-02-26
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 872, BILL RELATING TO POST OFFICE APPROPRIAT-IONS. (P. 914-2)
    HR872 · 1859-02-26
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 872 WAS REJECTED. (P. 1364-3)
    HR872 · 1859-02-25
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER PREVIOUS VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 872, WAS ORDERED ENGROSSED. (P. 1367-2)
    HR872 · 1859-02-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 872, BILL RELATING TO POST OFFICE APPROPRIAT-IONS. (P. 914-2)
    HR872 · 1859-02-24
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE EIGHT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 872, WHICH PROVIDES THAT SUMS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR ERECTIONS OF POST OFFICE BUILDINGS AND WHICH REMAIN AT CLOSE OF PRESENT FISCAL YEAR, ARE HEREBY REAPPROPRIATED FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. (P. 1322-1)
    HR872 · 1859-02-24
    No
  • TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE THAT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.R. 546, A BILL TO AMEND A LAW GRANTING LAND TO SOLDIERS AND SEAMEN SO AS TO INCLUDE THOSE ENGAGED ON BOARD PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS REGULARLY COMMISSIONED BY THE U.S. (P. 1226-3)
    HR546 · 1859-02-22
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TREASURY NOTES, TO AUTHORIZE LOAN, AND TO REGULATE AND FIX DUTY ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
    1859-02-21
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 667, BILL RELATING TO ARMY APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 1193-3)
    HR667 · 1859-02-21
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A REPORT FROM COMM. ON COMMERCE ON S. 10, AN ACT TO REPEAL ALL LAWS GRANTING ALLOWANCES OR BOUNTIES TO VESSELS EMPLOYED IN THE BANK OR OTHER COD FISHERIES. (P. 1197-2)
    1859-02-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 667, SO AS TO ELIMINATE APPROPRIATED SUM FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT SPRINGFIELD ARMORY IN MASS. AND AT HARPER'S FERRY ARMORY IN VIRGINIA. (P. 1193-2)
    HR667 · 1859-02-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 667, A BILL RELATING TO ARMY APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO SET LIMIT ON MILEAGE ALLOWANCE ALLOWED UNDER THE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS. (P. 1193-1)
    HR667 · 1859-02-21
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 92, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT GRANTING BOUNTY LAND TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BEEN IN MILITARY SERVICE OF U.S. APPROVED MAY 4, 1856, SO AS TO MAKE SLIGHT AMENDMENT IN BOUNTY LAND LAW. (P. 1225-2)
    HR92 · 1859-02-21
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE DISAGREED TO SECOND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 667, (11 STAT. 431, APP. 3-3-59), BILL RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY. (P. 1192-2)
    HR667 · 1859-02-21
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE DISAGREED TO TENTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 667, WHICH ELIMINATED CERTAIN SUM FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ARSENALS.
    HR667 · 1859-02-21
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 876, A BILL TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR TERRITORY OF ARIZONA AND TO CREATE OFFICE OF SURVEYORGENERAL THEREIN. (P. 1065-1,2)
    HR876 · 1859-02-16
    No
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION BEING MADE AFTER INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 2, A BILL RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. (P. 1067-1)
    1859-02-16
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 877, A BILL TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT IN THE TERRITORY OF DACOTAH. (P. 1065-2)
    HR876 · 1859-02-16
    Yes
  • TO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2, BILL RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. (P. 1066-3)
    HR2 · 1859-02-16
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES SO THAT HOUSE CAN RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BILLS.
    1859-02-16
    Yes
  • TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 874, A BILL TO ESTABLISH POSTAL ROUTES, SO AS SPECIFY END POINTS FOR SOME SUCH ROUTES AND TO AUTHORIZE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ADVERTISE FOR SERVICES, AND ELIMINATE PARTICULAR ROUTE IN TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 1022-3)
    HR874 · 1859-02-14
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 874, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR CARRYING OF MAIL ON ALL PUBLIC ROADS WHICH HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN U.S., THEREBY TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 1022-1)
    HR874 · 1859-02-14
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 239, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN OREGON IS ADMITTED INTO THE UNION ITS BOUNDARIES BE ESTABLISHED AS SET FORTH ON PAGE 386, OF THE JOURNAL. (P. 950-1)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT AN AMENDMENT TO S. 239, (11 STAT. 383, APP. 2-14-59), ENABLING ACT FOR THE TERRITORIES OF OREGON AND KANSAS WAS NOT IN ORDER, IT BEING IN REGARD TO A SUBJECT DIFFERENT FROM THAT UNDER CONSIDERATION.
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 239, AS AMENDED. (P. 1010-2)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    Yes
  • TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 239, SO AS TO FIX MINIMUM POPULATION REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION AS A STATE. (P. 955-1)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    No
  • TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO S. 239, WHICH IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P. 946-3)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    No
  • TO PASS S. 239. (P. 943-3,1101-1)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    No
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER FOR THE HOUSE TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES TO DO WHAT THE HOUSE ITSELF CANNOT DO. (P. 1008-1)
    S239 · 1859-02-12
    Yes
  • TO TABLE RESOLUTION RELATING TO NEBRASKA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE; THAT BIRD B. CHAPMAN IS LEGALLY ELECTED DELEGATE FROM NEBRASKA TERRITORY. (P. 914-2,943-2)
    1859-02-10
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 711. (P. 912-1)
    HR711 · 1859-02-09
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COURT HOUSE IN BALTIMORE SO AS TO ELIMINATE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT BILL PROVIDING FOR RE-APPROPRIATION OF PREVIOUS APPROPRIATION FOR ERECTION OF COURT HOUSE IN BALTIMORE. (P. 911-3)
    1859-02-09
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 711, SO AS TO ELIMINATE APPROPRIATION FOR BINDING COPIES OF CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE FOR HOUSE MEMBERS AND DELEGATES. (P. 912-3)
    HR711 · 1859-02-09
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 711, GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, SO AS TO ELIMINATE MILEAGE SPECIFIED AND ALLOWANCES FOR HOUSE MEMBERS AND MAKE APPROPRIATION TO COMPENSATE MEMBERS AND DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES. (P. 912-1)
    HR711 · 1859-02-09
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE ADOPTING FIRST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 711. (P. 894-1)
    HR711 · 1859-02-09
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 711, A BILL FOR GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS, BY ELIMINATING SPECIFIED AMOUNTS OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND REPORTING PROCEEDINGS. (P. 893-3)
    HR711 · 1859-02-08
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER FOR HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND TAKE UP BILL FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 868-3)
    1859-02-07
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FROM CONSIDERATION OF S. 341, AN ACT TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATION TO IMPROVE THE HARBOR OF CHICAGO, ILL. (P. 866-1)
    S341 · 1859-02-07
    No
  • TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT STANDING COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED AT LAST SESSION TO EMPLOY CLERKS, BE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY CLERKS AT SAME RATE OF COMPENSATION. (P. 843-2)
    1859-02-05
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 844-1)
    1859-02-05
    Yes
  • TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH WAS TABLED H.R. 495, A BILL FOR RELIEF OF J.W. HILTON, MAILCARRIER CONTRACTOR, FOR EXTRA MAIL SERVICE. (P. 821-2)
    HR495 · 1859-02-04
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 853, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF PATENTS TO CERTAIN INDIANS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 746-3)
    HR853 · 1859-02-02
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 853, BILL FOR PATENTS TO INDIANS. (P. 745-1)
    HR853 · 1859-02-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 72, THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
    HR72 · 1859-02-01
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 552, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ASCERTAINMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOLIATIONS COMMITTED BY FRENCH PRIOR TO JULY 3, 1801. (P. 729-1)
    HR552 · 1859-02-01
    Yes
  • TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT H.R. 552, FRENCH SPOILATION BILL, MUST FIRST BE CONSIDERED IN COMM. OF THE WHOLE BEFORE IT CAN BE COMMITTED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 729-1)
    HR552 · 1859-02-01
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 72, THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
    HR72 · 1859-02-01
    Yes
  • TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 72, A BILL TO PROVIDE HOMESTEADS TO SETTLERS ON PUBLIC DOMAIN, WAS COMMITTED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.
    HR72 · 1859-02-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT COMM. OF THE WHOLE HOUSE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348, BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RELIEF OF EDWIN M. CHAFFEE, INVENTOR OF PROCESS TO GRIND RATHER THAN DISSOLVE RAW MATERIALS USED IN MANUFACTURE OF INDIA RUBBER GOODS. (P. 699)
    HR348 · 1859-01-31
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION THAT FEBURARY 8,9 AND 10, NEXT, BE SET ASIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF TERRITORIAL BUSINESS. (P. 700-1)
    1859-01-31
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO RE-STORE PREVIOUS RATES OF PAY TO HOUSE DOORKEEPER AND ASSISTANT AS PROVIDED IN JOINT RESOLUTION OF JUNE 10, 1854.
    1859-01-31
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE THAT CONGRESS GO ON RECORD AS BEING IN ACCORD IN ENFORCING THE SLAVE LAWS RELATING TO AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. (P. 300-3)
    1859-01-31
    No
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