Charles H. Upton

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE TO H. R. 240 (12 STAT. 345, APP. 2/25/1862), THE TREASURY NOTE BILL, WHICH REPORT EXCEPTS THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS FROM BEING PLEDGED FOR PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, SUBMITTING DUTIES ON IMPORTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. (P.938-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A MOTION TO OMIT THE PRESENTATION OF REBEL FLAGS AT THE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PROCEEDINGS OF THE DAY. (P.912-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 242 (12 STAT. 380, APP. 4/17/1862), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1863, AND ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SUM OF $15,000,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE BUILDING OF ADDITIONAL GUNBOATS. (P.831-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 37 (12 STAT. 614, APP. 3/6/1862), A BILL RELATING TO CERTAIN RAILROADS IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SUMS PAID FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND TROOPS SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE RATES CHARGED BY RAILWAY COMPANIES FOR TRANSPORTING PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PERSONS. (P.805-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENAT AMENDMENT TO H. R. 154 (12 STAT. 348, APP. 3/1/1862), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 1863, AND ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SUM OF $3000, INSTEAD OF $1000, BE APPROPRIATED FOR PURCHASES AND REPAIRS OF THE PUBLIC GROUNDS. (P.776-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 154 BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION BE USED IN PAYMENT OR LIQUIDATION OF ANY SUM DUE ON ANY EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ENGRAVING OR PRINTING BANKNOTES. (P.778-1)

TO AMEND THE VIRGINIA ELECTION RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SEATING OF JOSEPH SEGAR FROM THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT SEGAR IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 37TH CONGRESS FROM THE SAID DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. (P.759-3)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE PHILADELPHIA PETITION REGARDING THE CELEBRATION OF WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE WHICH WILL SUGGEST AN ACTION TO BE TAKEN; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT VARIOUS OTHER DOCUMENTS SHALL ALSO BE READ. (P.727-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 240 (12 STAT. 345), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF U. S. NOTES, AND FOR THE REDEMPTION OR FUNDING THERE OF, AND FOR FUNDING THE FLOATING DEBT OF U. S.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ON THE CREDIT OF THE U. S., $100,000,000 IN TREASURY NOTES, ETC. (P.693-1,2)

TO PASS H. R. 240 (12 STAT. 345), A BILL CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION, REDEMPTION, AND FUNDING OF U. S. NOTES; AS AMENDED BY THE PROPOSITION THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE, ON THE CREDIT OF THE U. S., $150,000,000 OF TREASURY NOTES. (P.695-1, P. 693-1,2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 165 (12 STAT. 339), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS OF $150,000 FOR COMPLETING THE DEFENCES OF WASHINGTON; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT NO VOLUNTEERS OR MILITIA FROM ANY STATE SHALL BE MUSTERED INTO THE SERVICE OF THE U. S. ON ANY TERMS CONFINING THEIR SERVICES TO THEIR OWN STATE. (P.610-3, P.614-C)

TO TABLE H. R. 228, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO SETTLE WITH THE STATES FOR SUPPLIES FURNISHED THEIR TROOPS. (P.568-2)

TO PASS S. 169, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S., IN CERTAIN CASES, TO TAKE POSSESSION OF RAILROADS AND TELEGRAPH LINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.548-3)

TO CONSIDER A SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSING THAT, DURING THE PRESENT REBELLION, WHEN A MEMBER OF EITHER HOUSE STATES THAT THE PRESIDENT DESIRES ACTION ON ANY MATTER, THE GALLERIES SHALL BE CLEARED AND THE MEMBERS SHALL BE IN SECRET SESSION.

TO TABLE H. R. 215, A BILL TO REQULATE THE CARRIAGE OF PRINTED MATTER, OUTSIDE OF THE MAILS. (P.425-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 215 TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, TO REPORT A BILL RAISING THE PRESENT POSTAGE ON LETTERS FROM 3 CENTS TO 5 CENTS. (P.425-3)

TO PASS S. 164 (12 STAT. 332), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL SECRETARIES OF WAR, AT $3000 PER ANNUM EACH, TO PERFORM THE DUTIES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF WAR, FOR THE DURATION OF ONE YEAR. (P.427-2)

TO TABLE H. R. 215.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING THAT JOHN M. BUTLER IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 37TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PA., AND THAT W. E. LEHMAN IS ENTITLED TO SEAT. (P.379-2)

TO PASS H. R. 222, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL BENTZ, BY EXTENDING LETTERS OF PATENT GRANTED MARCH 4TH, 1848. (P.378-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT W. E. LEHMAN IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 37TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PA., AND THAT JOHN M. BUTLER IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P.375-1)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 32 (12 STAT. 612), DECLARING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS TO IMPOSE A DIRECT TAX, TO SECURE AN ANNUAL REVENUE OF NOT LESS THAN $150,000,000, IN ORDER TO PAY THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE INTEREST ON NATIONIAL LOANS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.344-3)

TO POSTPONE, FOR ONE WEEK, CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 32 (12 STAT. 612), DECLARING THE PURPOSE OF CONGRESS TO IMPOSE A DIRECT TAX, TO SECURE AN ANNUAL REVENUE OF NOT LESS THAN $150,000,000, IN ORDER TO PAY THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE INTEREST ON NATIONAL LOANS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.345-2)

TO PASS H. R. 161. (P.326-2)

TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE FIRST SECTION OF H. R. 161, WHICH REMAINDER PROVIDES FOR THE MAILING OF ALL MATERIALS, EXCEPT FOR SPEECHES, AT THE POSTAGE RATES FIXED BY LAW, AND THE REPEAL OF ALL LAWS CONFLICTING WITH THESE PROVISIONS. (P.326-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 161.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 161, A BILL TO ABOLISH THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK; THE MODIFIED BILL ALLOWING TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THE PRIVILEGE OF FRANKING, ONLY DURING THE SESSION OF CONGRESS AND FOR THIRTY DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT, AND THAT THIS PRIVILEGE BE RESTRICTED TO OFFICIAL AND PUBLIC BUSINESS. (P.325-3)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 154 (12 STAT. 348), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1863, AND MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862; WHICH AMENDMENT TO AN AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE ACTS OF JULY 11, 1861, AND AUGUST 5, 1861, BY ADDING $150,000 TO THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY THESE ACTS; AND PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION BE USED IN PAYMENT OF ANY SUM DUE ON EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR ENGRAVING OR PRINTING BONDS OR NOTES. (P.300-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 154, BY SUSPENDING VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS TO THE ATLANTIC AND GULF, WEST COAST, AND FLORIDA REEFS AND KEYS SURVEYS, WHILE THE PRESENT INSURRECTION EXISTS; PROVIDED, THAT PORTION OF THE SURVEY APPROPRIATIONS AS THE PRESIDENT DEEMS IMPORTANT FOR SUPPRESSION OF THE REBELLION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, SHALL NOT BE SUSPENDED. (P.305-1)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, TO H. R. 154, WHICH AMENDMENT AS AMENDED PROVIDES FOR THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE ACTS OF JULY 11, 1861, AND AUGUST 5, 1861 BY ADDING $150,000 TO THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY THESE ACTS; AND PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION BE USED IN PAYMENT OF ANY SUN DUE ON EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR ENGRAVING OR PRINTING BONDS OR NOTES. (P.300-3)

TO TABLE H. R. 161, A BILL TO ABOLISH THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE AND THE AMENDMENT THERETO. (P.262-2)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 28, AND THE PREAMBLE THERETO, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO PAY THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS DUE FOR MILEAGE, TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H. J. RES. 26 (12 STAT. 611) AN ACT TO INCREASE THE DUTIES ON COFFEE, TEA, AND SUGAR, WAS ORDERED TO BE ENGROSSED AND READ FOR A THIRD TIME. (P.1983)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO REPORT TO THIS HOUSE WHAT MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO ASCERTAIN WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISASTROUS MOVEMENTS OF OUR TROOPS AT BALL'S BLUFF. (P.198-1)

TO PASS THE BATTLE OF BALL'S BLUFF RESOLUTION. (P.191-2)

TO AMEND THE BALL'S BLUFF RESOLUTION BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR REPORT, IF IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR DEFEAT AT WILSON'S CREEK, NEAR SPRINGFIELD, AND AT LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. (P.194-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE, ALL CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE USE OF STEAM VESSELS AS BATTERING RAMS. (P.170-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT OFFICERS IN THE MILITARY SERVICE FROM USING ANY PORTION OF THEIR FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETURNING FUGITIVES FROM SERVICE OR LABOR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISMISSAL OF SUCH OFFICERS AS MAY VIOLATE THE SAID ARTICLE. (P.168-1)

TO PASS H. R. 176 (12 STAT. 330), A BILL TO INCREASE THE DUTIES ON TEA, COFFEE, AND SUGAR. (P.169-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MAKE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT OFFICERS IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U. S. FROM USING ANY PORTION OF THEIR FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETURNING FUGITIVES FROM SERVICE OR LABOR; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISMISSAL OF SUCH OFFICERS AS MAY VIOLATE THE SAID ARTICLE. (P.159-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO REPORT A BILL FOR THE CONFISCATION OF THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS INVOLVED IN IN REBELLION AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT, AND FOR THE LIBERATION AND PROTECTION OF THEIR SLAVES, WAS PASSED. (P.159)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO REPORT A BILL FOR THE CONFISCATION OF THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS INVOLVED IN THE REBELLION AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT AND FOR THE LIBERATION AND PROTECTION OF THEIR SLAVES. (P.159-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 135, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT GRANTING A BOUNTY OF $100 TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS WHO HAVE ENLISTED IN THE ARMIES OF U. S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT ON THE BILL, INCLUDING IN ITS PROVISIONS, THE SOLDIERS WHO WERE ENLISTED UNDER THE FIRST CALL OF THE PRESIDENT, AND WHO WERE HONORABLY DISCHARGED BY REASONS OF WOUNDS OR DISABILITY. (P.145-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 125 (12 STAT. 392), A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, AND TO PROVIDE A BOUNTY FOR SOLDIERS, IN LIEU OF GRANTS OF PUBLIC LANDS, UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF FEBRUARY NEXT. (P.136-1)

TO REFER H. R. 107, A BILL TO FORFEIT THE PROPERTY AND SLAVES OF PERSONS WHO SHALL ENGAGE IN OR ABET REBELLION AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, TOGETHER WITH THE RESOLUTION OFFERED AND POSTPONED, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. (P.116-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO DIRECT GENERAL HALLECK, TO RECALL HIS ORDER PROHIBITING NEGROES FROM COMING WITHIN THE LINES OF OUR ARMY AND EXCLUDING THOSE ALREADY UNDER THE PROTECTION OF OUR TROOPS. (P.59-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS ALONE HAS THE POWER TO SUSPEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND THE EXERCISE OF THAT POWER BY ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT IS A USURPATION OF THE LIBERITIES OF THE PEOPLE; AND THAT THEREFORE, W. H. GATCHELL, J. W. DAVIS, AND C. HOWARD BE SUBJECT TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL BY AN IMPARTIAL JURY. (P.45-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR REVOKE THE FIRST SECTION OF GENERAL ORDER NUMBER 3, DATED NOV. 20, 1861, OF MAJOR GENERAL HALLECK, WHICH SECTION PREVENTS FUGITIVE SLAVES FROM COMING WITHIN THE LINES OF THE UNION ARMY. (P.33-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON AN ACT CONCERNING FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE AND PERSONS ESCAPING FROM THE SERVICE OF THEIR MASTERS. (P.34-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT SO MUCH OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE AS REFERS TO THE DEFENSES AND FORTIFICATIONS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND RIVERS, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE OF NINE, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER, WITH THE POWER TO REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE. (P.21-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING A PREVIOUS RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CIVIL WAR IS NOT WAGED TO OPPRESS, SUBJIGATE, OR CONQUER, BUT TO DEFEND AND MAINTAIN THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO PRESERVE THE UNION, WITH ALL OF THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES UNIMPAIRED; AND THAT AS SOON AS THESE OBJECTS ARE ACCOMPLISHED, THE WAR OUGHT TO CEASE. (P.15-3)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION, WHICH IS THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. R. 7, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P.14-1)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 11, A BILL TO SUPPRESS THE INSURGENT BODIES NOW AT WAR AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT AND TO REESTABLISH THE RIGHTFUL AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OVER THE ENTIRE EXTENT OF OUR COUNTRY, TO PRESERVE THE SAFETY OF STATES, AND THE RIGHT OF THE PRES. OF U. S. TO EMANCIPATE ALL PERSONS HELD AS SLAVES IN ANY MILITARY DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF INSURRECTION. (P.5-2)

TO AMEND THE FIRST SECTION OF S. 69, A BILL TO INCREASE ARMY PAY, BY REDUCING THE INCREASE IN PAY OF SOLDIERS AND SEAMEN FROM FOUR TO TWO DOLLARS PER MONTH. (P.448-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF A BILL RELATING TO A BILL TO REPEAL ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS WHICH OPERATE TO EXEMPT TRAITORS AND OTHER CRIMINALS FROM PUNISHMENT.

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON S. 69, A BILL TO INCREASE ARMY PAY. (P.448-3)

TO AMEND S. 69, A BILL TO INCREASE ARMY PAY, BY ELIMINATING THE SECOND SECTION WHICH LEGALIZES THE PROCLAMATIONS AND ACTS OF THE PRESIDENT IN CALLING OUT THE MILITIA HERETOFORE, AND IN ACCEPTING THE SERVICES OF VOLUNTEERS. (P.448-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER S. 54 (C64-12 STAT. 326), A BILL REQUIRING AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S., TO BE ADMINISTERED TO CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE U. S., AS AMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. (P.448-1)

TO TABLE S. 25 (C60-12 STAT. 319), A BILL TO CONFISCATE PROPERTY USED FOR INSURRECTIONARY PURPOSES. (P.431-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION S. 44, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE VOLUNTEER FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT OF U. S. BE AUTHORIZED TO DISCHARGE, FOR INCAPACITY, INEFFICIENCY, MISCONDUCT OR NEGLECT OF OFFICIAL DUTY, ANY COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE VOLUNTEER OR REGULAR SERVICE, WITH OR WITHOUT INSTITUTING A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY OR COURT MARTIAL. (P.427-3)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE RECOMMENDING THAT THE SENATE RECEDE FROM ITS AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 54 (12 STAT. 29), A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUES FROM IMPORTS, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.415-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 41, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A NATIONAL LOAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE TREASURY, AND FOR THE HANDLING OF THE PUBLIC REVENUE. (P.383-2)

TO PASS H. R. 71. (P.330-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A COMMITTEE OF ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH STATE MEET TO PREPARE SUCH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AS WILL RESTORE THE PEACE AND UNION OF THE CONFEDERATE AND UNION STATES.

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION TO H. R. 71, REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS, WHICH SUBSTITUTE REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF DIRECT TAXATION. (P.323-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 71, AS MODIFIED BY A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF DIRECT TAXATION AND EXTENDING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX PROVISIONS, TO THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT ON THE EFFICACY OF THE MODIFICATIONS. (P.306-2)

TO PASS H. R. 71. (P.252-3)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 71, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR MAINTAINING PUBLIC CREDIT, BY LEVYING A TAX ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. (P.251-3)

TO PASS THE SECOND CLAUSE OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY, WHICH CLAUSE PROPOSES TO DEFEND AND MAINTAIN THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO PRESERVE THE UNION UNIMPAIRED. (P.223-2)

TO PASS THE FIRST CLAUSE OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY, WHICH CLAUSE PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISUNITY UPON THE SOUTHERN STATES. (P.223-1)

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT WILL MEET AGAIN ON MONDAY NEXT. (P.209-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. STEVENS, DURING DISCUSSION OF CHARGES AGAINST MR. MAY OF MARYLAND. (P.197-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 54 (C45-12 STAT.), A BILL TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE DUTY ON COFFEE FROM 5 CENTS TO 3 CENTS PER POUND. (P.204-3)

TO PASS H. R. 54 (C45-12 STAT.), A BILL TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.204-3, P.205-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SUPPLY CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF ALL SUCH CONTRACTS, AND TO MAKE ALL PROVISIONS FOR THE MEETINGS AND POWERS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS. (P.170-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SUPPLY CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF ALL SUCH CONTRACTS, AND TO MAKE ALL PROVISIONS FOR THE MEETINGS AND POWERS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS. (P.170-2)

TO PASS H. R. 45, A BILL TO DEFINE AND PUNISH CERTAIN CONSPIRACIES, NAMELY THE INFRINGMENT BY SOME OF THE FREE STATES OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW. (P.130-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL CONVENTION OF DELEGATES FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO MEET AT LOUISVILLE, KY., TO DEVISE MEASURES FOR RESTORING PEACE. (P.129-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE ACTIVITIES OF HENRY MAY, A REPRESENTATIVE OF MARYLAND, IN HOLDING CRIMINAL INTERCOURSE AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH PERSONS IN ARMED REBELLION AGAINST THE U. S. (P.132-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMANENT RESTORATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORITY WITHIN THE U. S. (P.131-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT J. B. CLARK BE EXPELLED FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (P.117-1)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE EXPULSION OF J. B. CLARK FROM 37TH CONGRESS, BECAUSE HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE CONFEDERATE FORCES. (P.116-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE AND REPORT WHETHER G. MARSTON J. KERRIGAN, E. MC PHERSON, C. BIDDLE, AND CEORTES, OR ANY OTHERS CLAIMING OR HOLDING SEATS AS MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE AND AT SAME TIME HOLDING ANY MILITARY OFFICE UNDER THE U. S. ARE CONSTITUTIONALLY DISQUALIFIED. (P.93-3)

TO PASS H. R. 16, A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES UPON IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.56-2)

TO PASS H. R. 14, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE, AS A LOAN, OF TREASURY NOTES PLEDGED TO BE REDEEMED AND INTEREST PAID FROM DUTIES OF IMPORT ON TEA, COFFEE ETC. AND OTHER INTERNAL DUTIES OR TAXES RECEIVED INTO THE TREASURY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW RESOLUTION.

TO PASS THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW RESOLUTION. (P.32-1)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO FUGITIVE SLAVES.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IT IS NO PART OF THE DUTY OF THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CAPTURE AND RETURN FUGITIVE SLAVES. (P.32-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION DISALLOWING THE HOUSE, DURING THE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY SESSION, TO CONSIDER BILLS OTHER THAN THOSE CONCERNED WITH MILITARY, NAVAL, AND FINANCIAL QUESTIONS, WHILE ALL RESOLUTIONS OF A PRIVATE CHARACTER OR NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH THE RAISING OF REVENUE OR AFFECTING NAVAL AFFAIRS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRI-

TO ELECT A DOORKEEPER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 37TH CONGRESS, O. GOODNOW, CODED 1 VS. J. DOREN, CODED 2. OTHER CANDIDATES INCLUDE G. BASSETT, CODED 5, AND W. F. AIKEN, CODED 6.

TO ELECT A POSTMASTER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 37TH CONGRESS, W. S. KING, CODED 1, VS. J. LUCAS, CODED 2. OTHER CANDIDATES INCLUDE W. A. JOHNSON, CODED 5, AND W. K. MAHAFFEY, CODED 6.

TO ELECT A SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE 37TH CONGRESS; E. BALL, CODED 1, VS. B. F. MUDGETT, CODED 2. OTHER CANDIDATES INCLUDE A. J. GROSSBRUMER, CODED 5, W. L. SEABROOTH, CODED 6, AND W. G. FLOOD, CODED 7.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE NAME OF J. M. BUTLER BE INSERTED UPON THE ROLL AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND THAT W. E. LEHMAN TO ENTITLED TO CONTEST BUTLER'S SEAT AT ANY TIME WITHIN THREE MONTHS.

TO ELECT A CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 37TH CONGRESS, E. ETHERIDGE, CODED 1, VS. J. W. FORNEY, CODED 2. OTHER CANDIDATES INCLUDE J. E. DIETRICH, CODED 5, AND T. B. FLORENCE, CODED 6.

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE FOR THE 37TH CONGRESS, G. A. GROW (REP.) VS. J. J. CRITTENDEN (UNIONIST). VOTES FOR CRITTENDEN ARE CODED 1, VOTES FOR GROW ARE CODED 2. OTHER CANDIDATES INCLUDE F. P. BLAIR (REP.), CODED 5; J. S. PHELPS (DEM.), CODED 6; C. L. VALLANDIGHAM (DEM.), CODED 7; AND E. CORNING (DEM.), S. S. COX (DEM.), W. A. RICHARDSON (DEM.) J. A. MC CLERNAND (DEM.), J. W. CRISFIELD (UNITED REPUBLICAN), C. B. CALVERT (UNION WHIG), H. B. WRIGHT (DEM.), J. W. NOELL (DEM.), AND G. PENDLETON (DEM.), ALL CODED 8.