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Charles G. Ferris

702 votes cast since 1834. Votes with the Democratic Party 61% of the time.

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  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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, 1843
    JR659 · 1843-03-03
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
    1843-03-03
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 387-2)
    1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 386-2,3)
    1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 89, AN ACT TO REDUCE THE RATES OF POSTAGES. (P. 386-2)
    S89 · 1843-03-02
    No
  • TO TABLE S. 89. (P. 386-2,3)
    S89 · 1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN.
    1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATED TO THE 16TH RULE OF THE TWO HOUSES. (P. 386)
    1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ADOPT H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-350)
    HJR37 · 1843-02-25
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.J. RES. 37.
    HJR37 · 1843-02-25
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-2)
    HJR37 · 1843-02-25
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3)
    HR649 · 1843-02-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 212-344)
    HR651 · 1843-02-24
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3,344-1)
    HR649 · 1843-02-24
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 782, (3-3-43), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE RE-ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 269-320)
    HR782 · 1843-02-20
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 320-2)
    1843-02-20
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON. (P. 310-3)
    HR387 · 1843-02-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 555, FOR THE RELIEF OF PHILIP RENAULT. (P. 310-3)
    HR555 · 1843-02-18
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 678, (3-3-43), PROTECTING THE COMMERCE OF THE WESTERN SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 311-1)
    HR678 · 1843-02-18
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON.
    HR387 · 1843-02-18
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 548.
    HR548 · 1843-02-15
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 548. (P. 284)
    HR548 · 1843-02-15
    No
  • TO ADOPT H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1,2)
    HR676 · 1843-02-14
    No
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 548. (P. 285)
    HR548 · 1843-02-14
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 57. (P. 236-1,231-3)
    HR57 · 1843-02-02
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 57. (P. 231)
    HR57 · 1843-02-02
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 223)
    1843-01-30
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.
    1843-01-27
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER. (P. 241-3)
    1843-01-27
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.
    1843-01-23
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 614. (P. 49-1,168-2,3,169)
    HR614 · 1843-01-17
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 614. (P. 162)
    HR614 · 1843-01-16
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS ON PETITIONS. (P. 155-1)
    1843-01-12
    No
  • TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-3)
    1843-01-10
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-1)
    1843-01-10
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
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