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- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE MANAGERS AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 782 ENTITLED "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE REISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES," WHICH REPORT SUGGESTS THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SAID AMENDMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITION, VIZ: "AND EXCEPT, ALSO, THAT SAID STOCK SO TO BE ISSUED SHALL BE REDEEMED AT A PERIOD NOT LONGER THAN 10 YRS. FROM THE ISSUE THEREOF.HR782 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION THAT THE THANKS OF THE HOUSE BE OFFERED TO THE HONORABLE JOHN WHITE, FOR THE ABLE, IMPARTIAL AND DIGNIFIED MANNER IN WHICH HE HAS DISCHARGED THE DUTIES OF SPEAKER DURING THE 27TH CONGRESS.1843-03-03
- NoTO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE SUBSTITUTE TO THE SIXTH SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE J.RES. 659 ENTITLED " AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON JAN. 1, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1843-JUNE 30, 1843JR659 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO PAY TO THE MESSENGERS AND ATTENDANTS OF THE HOUSE THE SAME AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION WHICH WAS PAID TO THE MESSENGERS AND ATTENDANTS OF THE SENATE AT THE LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS.1843-03-03
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 792, A BILL TO DIVIDE THE U.S. INTO TWO MILITARY DISTRICTS.HR792 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.1843-03-03
- NoTO AMEND S. 89, BY PROHIBITING THE PRIVILEGE OF FRANKING OR RECEIVING FREE OF POSTAGE, ANY LETTERS, PACKETS OR PAPERS BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, EX-PRESIDENTS AND WIDOWS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 1843-03-02
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 387-2)1843-03-02
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 386-2,3)1843-03-02
- NoTO TABLE S. 89, AN ACT TO REDUCE THE RATES OF POSTAGES. (P. 386-2)S89 · 1843-03-02
- YesTO TABLE S. 89. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 1843-03-02
- YesTO AMEND S. 89 BY PROVIDING FOR A LETTER RATE OF 5 CENTS FOR 50 MILES OR UNDER, AND 10 CENTS OVER 50 MILES, AND DOUBLE THE ABOVE RATES ON ALL LETTER WEIGHING FROM 1/4 TO 1/2 OUNCE, AND THE SAME RATE ON EACH 1/4 OF AN OUNCE ON ALL LETTERS WEIGHING OVER 1/2 OUNCE. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 1843-03-02
- YesTO ADJOURN.1843-03-02
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATED TO THE 16TH RULE OF THE TWO HOUSES. (P. 386)1843-03-02
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE SEN. AMENDMENT TO H.R. 659, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JAN. 1, TO JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1843, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH AMEND. REQUIRES THAT THE $100,000 FOR A DRY DOCK AT BROOKLYN BE APPLIED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DOCK AT PENSACOLA FOR THE REPAIR OF FRIGATES OF THE SMALLER CLASS. (P. 375-3,376-1)HR659 · 1843-03-01
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO REPORT FOR CONSIDERATION A RESOLUTION, THAT THE 16TH JOINT RULE OF THE TWO HOUSES BE SO FAR SUSPENDED AS TO PERMIT BILLS WHICH MAY HAVE HERETOFORE PASSED EITHER HOUSE, OR SHALL PASS EITHER HOUSE THIS DAY, TO BE SENT TO THE OTHER FOR CONCURRENCE. (P. 375)1843-03-01
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF NOAH FLETCHER IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE. (P. 373-2)1843-03-01
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 804, DEALING WITH APPROPRIATIONS MADE UNDER THE HEADING OF FOREIGN INTERCOURSE, WHICH AMEND. PREVENTS THE PAYMENT OF ANY SUM APPROPRIATED UNDER THE HEADING OF FOREIGN INTERCOURSE, FOR SALARIES OR OUTFITS OF ANY MINISTER, CHARGE DE AFFAIRES, OR OTHER FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES, APPOINTED TO ANY POST NOW VACANT, OR THAT MAY BECOME VACANT DURING THE PRESENT SESS. OF CONGRESS, UNLESS SUCH APPOINTMENT SHALL BE MADE BY AND WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE. (P. 368-1)HR804 · 1843-02-28
- YesTO ADOPT H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-350)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 37.HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-2)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- YesTO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- NoTO PASS H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 212-344)HR651 · 1843-02-24
- NoTO TABLE BILL H.R. 649, SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF THE SECOND SECTION OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO THE SIXTH CENSUS AS THE SAME MAY AFFECT THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE 28TH CONGRESS." (P. 121-343)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3,344-1)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO PASS BILL H.R. 641, (3-3-43), PROVIDING FOR TESTING THE PRACTICALITY OF ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC TELEGRAPHS BY THE U.S. (P. 329-231)HR641 · 1843-02-23
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 679, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS AND FOR CONTINUING THE CUMBERLAND ROAD. (P. 340-1)HR679 · 1843-02-23
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 679, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS, AND FOR CONTINUING THE CUMBERLAND ROAD, SHALL CEASE AFTER HAVING BEEN FURTHER IN COMMITTEE 1 1/2 HOURS. (P. 339-3)HR679 · 1843-02-23
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE RESOLUTION FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 962, REVISING THE ACT TO ENABLE CLAIMANTS TO LAND IN MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CAUSES, APP. MAY 26, 1824, AND AN ACT AMENDING THE SAME, AND EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SAID ACT TO CLAIMANTS TO LAND WITHIN LOUISIANA AND MISS.HR962 · 1843-02-21
- YesTO PASS H.R. 720, (3-3-43), A BILL ESTABLISHING FUTURE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE WITH CHINA AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $40,000 FOR THIS PURPOSE. (P. 323-2)HR720 · 1843-02-21
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON STATE OF THE UNION ON BILL H.R. 782, TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, SHALL CEASE AT THREE O'CLOCK THIS DAY, WHEN THE COMMITTEE SHALL VOTE UPON ALL AMENDMENTS THEN PENDING, AND UPON THE SAME TO THE HOUSE. (P. 319-3)HR782 · 1843-02-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 782, (3-3-43), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE RE-ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 269-320)HR782 · 1843-02-20
- YesTO ADJOURN. (P. 320-2)1843-02-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON. (P. 310-3)HR387 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO PASS H.R. 555, FOR THE RELIEF OF PHILIP RENAULT. (P. 310-3)HR555 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 678, (3-3-43), PROTECTING THE COMMERCE OF THE WESTERN SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 311-1)HR678 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS S. 24, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO MAKE A COMPROMISE WITH THE SURETIES ON THE OFFICIAL BOND OF SAMUEL SWARTWOUT, LATE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 102-2,219-2,311-1)S24 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO TABLE S. 24, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO MAKE A COMPROMISE WITH THE SURETIES ON THE OFFICIAL BOND OF SAMUEL SWARTWOUT, LATE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 311-1)S24 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON.HR387 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS THE RES. THAT THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS BE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY A CLERK ANNUALLY FROM THE END OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS, TO BE PAID MONTHLY BY THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND SUCH COMPENSATION AS SHALL BE FIXED BY THE COMMITTEE, NOT EXCEEDING THAT ALLOWED TO ENGROSSING CLERKS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 310-3)1843-02-18
- YesTO CONCUR WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 645, (3-1-43), PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE OHIO, MISSOURI, MISSISSIPPI, AND ARKANSAS RIVERS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844 AND $50,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID RIVERS FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843. (P. 304-1)HR645 · 1843-02-17
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 645 (3-1-43), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HARBORS, RIVER NAVIGATION, CONSTRUCTION OF BREAKWATERS, REMOVAL OF CHANNEL OBSTRUCTIONS ETC. (P. 302-3,303-1)HR645 · 1843-02-17
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 548, BY INCREASING THE COMPENSATION FOR MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM $4.00 TO $6.00 FOR EVERY TWENTY MILES OF TRAVEL.HR548 · 1843-02-15
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 548.HR548 · 1843-02-15
- NoTO PASS H.R. 548. (P. 284)HR548 · 1843-02-15
- NoTO ADOPT H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1,2)HR676 · 1843-02-14
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 548. (P. 285)HR548 · 1843-02-14
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE AGREEMENT TO FIX 3 O'CLOCK AS THE TIME FOR TERMINATING DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 358, A BILL MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PAY AND MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 285-1,2)HR548 · 1843-02-14
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 29, (2-18-43), ESTABLISHING AGENCIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN WATER-ROTTED HEMP.HR29 · 1843-02-13
- YesTO TABLE THE QUESTION OF RECONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE CONCURRING IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON BILL H.R. 483, (2-18-43), AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE OWNERS OF THE FUND RECEIVED FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AS INDEMNITY FOR SLAVES LOST ON BOARD THE COMET AND ENCOMIUM, AT NASSAU, BAHAMAS.HR483 · 1843-02-13
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF ONE JONATHAN ROBERTS, COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, AND A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING THERETO, LOCATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (P. 57-1,278-1)1843-02-13
- NoTO MOVE FOR A SPECIAL ORDER FOR BILL H.R. 548, REDUCING THE PAY AND MILEAGE OF SENATORS, REPS., AND DELEGATES OF THE TERRITORIES. (P. 253-3)HR548 · 1843-02-08
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH TABLED THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO STOP DEBATE ON NEXT TUESDAY AT 2 O'CLOCK ON H.R. 57. (P. 254-1)HR57 · 1843-02-08
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 57 SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS THEN PENDING. (P. 241-1)HR57 · 1843-02-03
- YesTO TABLE BILL S. 69, (2-15-43), AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MAYOR BY THE PEOPLE INSTEAD OF BY THE COMMON COUNCIL AS AT PRESENT. (P. 181-1,240-3)S69 · 1843-02-03
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 57. (P. 236-1,231-3)HR57 · 1843-02-02
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 57. (P. 231)HR57 · 1843-02-02
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON BILL H.R. 57, ENTITLED "A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS DUE TO CERTAIN AMERICAN CITEZENS FOR SPOILATIONS COMMITTED ON THEIR COMMERCE PRIOR TO JULY 31, 1801," SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS THEN PENDING. (P. 231-3)HR57 · 1843-02-01
- NoTO TABLE S. 33 (2-15-43), AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATURES OF LOUISIANA AND TENN. TO SELL THE LANDS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS IN SAID STATE. (P. 228-1)S33 · 1843-01-31
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON BILL H.R. 519, REIMBURSING THE IOWA MILITIA FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN 1839, WHEN CALLED OUT DURING CONTROVERSY WITH MISSOURI. (P. 229-1)HR519 · 1843-01-31
- YesTO PASS H.R. 519, TO REIMBURSE THE IOWA MILITIA FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN 1839 WHEN CALLED OUT DURING CONTROVERSY WITH MISSOURI. (P. 228-2,229-1)HR519 · 1843-01-31
- NoTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 645, (2-28-43), MAKING (APPROPRIATIONS AND REGULATIONS.) AFFECTING THE SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. ARMY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT HEREAFTER THERE SHALL NOT BE A BOARD OF VISITERS APPOINTED TO VISIT THE WEST POINT ACADEMY, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY CONGRESS. (P. 228-2)HR645 · 1843-01-31
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H.R. 645, (2-28-43), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY AND FOR ARMORIES, ARSENALS, ARMS AND MUNITIONS OF WAR, AND FOR SURVEYS FOR THE HALFCALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844.1843-01-30
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 223)1843-01-30
- YesTO PASS S. 84 A BILL GRANTING RELIEF TO THE PETERSBURG R.R. COMPANY, BY EXTENDING BEYOND MARCH 3, 1843, THE LIMIT DURING WHICH IMPORTED RAILROAD IRON MIGHT BE LAID DOWN, WITHOUT PAYING DUTY ON THEM. (P. 196-1,219)S84 · 1843-01-28
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.1843-01-27
- YesTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THE FOLLOWING: THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING IN A BILL REGULATING THE COLLECTION, SAFE KEEPING, TRANSFER AND DISBURSMENT OF THE PUBLIC MONEY, IN SUCH A MANNER AS SHALL SUBSTITUTE PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR EXECUTIVE DISCRETION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FINANCES, SHALL PREVENT THEIR USE FOR PRIVATE SPECULATION AND EMOLUMENT, (AND RENDER THE GOVERNMENT) INDEPENDENT OF THE AGENCY AND INFLUENCE OF MONEYED CORPORATIONS. 152-2,214-1)1843-01-27
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER. (P. 241-3)1843-01-27
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 722, A BILL REDUCING THE NUMBER AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED AT THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 196-7)HR722 · 1843-01-24
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PRINT EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. (P. 184-1,189-3 190-2)1843-01-23
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.1843-01-23
- NoTO TABLE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS IN THE FORM OF A RESOLUTION WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT THE PLAN OF AN EXCHEQUER PRESENTED TO CONGRESS BY THE SEC. OF TREASURY, ENTITLED, "A BILL AMENDATORY OF THE SEVERAL ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT," OUGHT NOT TO BE ADOPTED. (P. 134-3,152-2,189-3,190-3)1843-01-23
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH ORDERED PRINTED 5000 EXTRA COPIES OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. (P. 183-2)1843-01-23
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ORDERING EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE TO BE PRINTED. (P. 183-2,190-1)1843-01-23
- YesTO PASS H.R. 630, PROHIBITING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND ALL DISBURSING OFFICERS OF THE U.S. TO GRANT ANY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION, ALLOWANCE OR EXTRA PAY TO THOSE OFFICERS OR PERSONS IN THE PAY OF THE GOVERNMENT OTHER THAN THE REGULAR PAY OF SAID OFFICERS OR PERSONS, AND THAT ALL ACTS, OR PORTIONS OF ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT BE HEREBY REPEALED. (P. 185-1,184-2)HR630 · 1843-01-21
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE REGARDING A MEMORIAL ON THE SUBJECT OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF FREE COLORED SEAMEN ARRIVING IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN PORTS, TO THE PREJUDICE OF COMMERCE AND CONTRARY TO THE PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS.1843-01-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 544, (2-15-43), RELIEVING THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE DUTY OF FRANKING PUBLIC AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS BY ASSIGNING SAID DUTIES TO THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE DEPT. OF STATE. (P. 182-3,176-3)HR544 · 1843-01-20
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL FOR THE SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS FOR FRENCH SPOLATIONS PRIOR TO 1800. ALTHOUGH THE CHAIR SAID THAT BILL H.R. 645, THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL HAD PRIORITY.HR645 · 1843-01-18
- NoTO AMEND AS A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 614, AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES THAT THOSE CASES COMMENCED BEFORE THE REPEAL OF THE ACT, THOSE COMMENCED BEFORE JULY 4, 1843, BE CONTINUED AND NOT AFFECTED BY THE REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, INSTEAD OF DEC. 5, 1842 AS IN THE ORIGINAL BILL. (P. 168-3)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- NoTO AMEND THE PROVISO OF BILL H.R. 614 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BILL SHALL NOT AFFECT ANY BANKRUPTCY CASE NOW PENDING. (P. 49-1,168-2)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 614. (P. 49-1,168-2,3,169)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE OF THE JUDICIARY TO SIT DURING THE SESSION OF THE HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THEM TO REPORT H.R. 614 "FORTHWITH." (P. 163-2)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ALLOW SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION WHICH REQUIRES THE SEC. OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH THE HOUSE WITH ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO JONATHAN ROBERTS, HIS DUTIES, APPOINTMENTS, DISMISSAL ETC. (P. 163)1843-01-16
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 614. (P. 162)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- NoTO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH RULED NOT IN ORDER THE MTOION TO MOVE THAT THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY HAVE LEAVE TO SIT DURING THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL THEY REPORT BILL H.R. 614. (P. 163-1)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION WHICH CALLS FOR THE ADDITION TO BILL H.R. 614, OF A PROVISO STIPULATING THAT SAID REPEAL DO NOT AFFECT ANY BANKRUPTCY CASE ALREADY PENDING OR LEGALLY COMMENCED. (P. 164-1)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO BRING UP FOR ADOPTION THE SEN. RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT BILL H.R. 614. (P. 162-1)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AND PETITIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: SAID RULE SHALL NOT OPERATE AS A BAR TO THE PRESENTATION OF ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY HAVE FORMERLY PASSED EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS, AND FURTHER, NO COMMITTEE IN EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS SHALL EMPLOY A CLERK WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM THE HOUSE. (P. 158-3)1843-01-13
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE UP FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION H.R. 614, A BILL TO REPEAL THE BANKRUPT ACT. (P. 158)HR614 · 1843-01-13
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 206, A BILL AMENDATORY OF THE SEVERAL ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPT. 155-2)HR206 · 1843-01-12
- NoTO TABLE THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS ON PETITIONS. (P. 155-1)1843-01-12
- YesTO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-3)1843-01-10
- YesTO EXCUSE MR. GRANGER FROM VOTING ON THE RESOLUTION INASMUCH AS HE HAD ACTED AS ACCESSORY TO THE PRESIDENT IN "THE EXECUTION OF A NUMBER OF POLITICAL INNOCENTS," ONE OF THE CHARGES MADE AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. (P. 146-1)1843-01-10
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE TRUTH OF THE CHARGES PREFERRED AGAINST VICE PRESIDENT, AND ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE HOUSE IS REQUIRED TO EXERCISE ITS LEGAL POWER TO IMPEACH. (P. 144-5)1843-01-10
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-1)1843-01-10
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND STOP CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE BUSINESS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 614, (5-STAT-614,3-3-43), A BILL TO REPEAL THE BANKRUPTCY ACT. (P. 130-2)HR614 · 1843-01-06
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 503, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON. (P. 124)HR503 · 1843-01-05
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT BY NEXT THURSDAY, H.R. 503, REQUESTING THE REMISSION OF THE FINE IMPOSED ON GENERAL JACKSON AT NEW ORLEANS, WITH 6% INTEREST. (P. 107-1,113-3-1,114-2)HR503 · 1843-01-04
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RECEIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT ASKING FOR THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DIST. OF COLUMBIA. (P. 106-2, 3)1843-01-03
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PREVENTING FUTURE MIGRATION OR EMIGRATION OF FREE NEGROES AND MULATTOES INTO THE TERRITORY OF FLORIDA. (P. 106-3, 107-1)1843-01-03
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