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- YesTO RECESS, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 404, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2 OF U. S. REVISED STATUTES IN REGARD TO ELECTION OF SENATORS. (P. 2427-1)1881-03-03
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2421-2)1881-03-03
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2419-1)1881-03-03
- NoTO POSTPONE PENDING AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO PERMIT A MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 404. (P. 2424-1)1881-03-03
- YesTO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 6061, A BILL INCORPORATING THE CHEROKEE AND ARKANSAS RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 2377-2)1881-03-03
- YesTO RECESS, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 404. (P. 2427-2)S404 · 1881-03-03
- YesTO PASS S. 2022, A BILL PAYING BACK TO JAPAN $1,463,224, LESS $248,000 TO BE PAID TO OFFICERS AND CREW OF U. S. S., WYOMING. (P. 2258-2, 2402-1)S2022 · 1881-03-03
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 6061, A BILL INCORPORATING THE CHEROKEE AND ARKANSAS RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY.HR6061 · 1881-03-03
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2425)1881-03-03
- NoTO RECESS FOR 5 1/2 HOURS. (P. 2424-2)1881-03-03
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2423-2)1881-03-03
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 7251 (21 STAT 414), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1881, AND FOR THOSE CERTIFIED AS DUE BY TREASURY ACCOUNTING OFFICERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4 OF ACT OF JUNE 14, 1878, BY APPROPRIATING $34,165.80 TO CHIPPEWA INDIANS UNDER TREATY OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1854. (P. 2392-1, 2)HR7251 · 1881-03-03
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 6033. (P. 2418-1)HR6033 · 1881-03-03
- YesTO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6033.1881-03-03
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7251 (21 STAT 414), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1881, FOR THOSE CERTIFIED AS DUE BY TREASURY ACCOUNTING OFFICERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4 OF ACT OF JUNE 14, 1878, BY STRIKING A $221,257.86 APPROPRIATIONS FOR MIAMI INDIANS OF INDIANA, DUE THEM ON JULY 1, 1880, ACCORDING TO TREATY OF JUNE 5, 1854.HR7251 · 1881-03-03
- NoTO PASS H.R. 3292 (21 STAT 652), A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO SALLIE M. BUCHANAN, WIDOW OF GENERAL ROBERT C. BUCHANAN. (P. 2375-2)HR3292 · 1881-03-03
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2398-1)1881-03-03
- YesTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7203, A BILL MAKING SUNDRY AND CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882. THE AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A CLAUSE ENABLING THE HOUSE CLERK IMMEDIATELY TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE ON THE ROLL JULY 1, 1880, ONE MONTH'S EXTRA PAY. (P. 2370-2)HR7203 · 1881-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 2374-1)1881-03-02
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 2374-2) S1881-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN, SO THAT COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS MIGHT COMPLETE THE DEFICIENCY BILL.1881-03-02
- YesTO POSTPONE PENDING ORDER AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6033, A BILL PAYING HIRAM JOHNSON AND OTHER PERSONS HEREIN NAMED THE SUMS OF MONEY HEREIN SPECIFIED, THESE BEING THE SURPLUS OF A MILITARY ASSESSMENT PAID BY THEM IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED DUPLICATE FOR THE INDEMNITY FOR WHICH IT WAS LEVIED AND COLLECTED. (P. 2338-2)1881-03-02
- NoTO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7203 (21 STAT 435), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY AND CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882. THE POINT OF ORDER HELD THAT AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR QUARANTINE BUILDING AND PURCHASE OF BARGES AT CAPELLO SOUND AT GALVESTON, TEXAS, AND FOR QUARANTINE BUILDING AT HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSES GENERAL LEGISLATION TO AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2365-2)1881-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN.1881-03-02
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2373-2)1881-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO PREVENT GOING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2373)1881-03-02
- YesTO POSTPONE THE PENDING ORDER OF BUSINESS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1836, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF ARTHUR W. EASTMAN, AND CONFIRMING THE HOMESTEAD ENTRY MADE AT TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, ON MAY 22, 1876, FOR THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SEC. 28 IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH OF RANGE 3 WEST. (P. 2273-1)S1836 · 1881-03-01
- YesTO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2058, (21 STAT 510), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF REDMOND TULLY, LATE FIRST LIEUTENANT OF THE TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY. (P. 2276-2)1881-03-01
- YesTO PASS S. 1441, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE CAPTAINS, OWNERS, OFFICERS, AND CREW OF THE LATE U. S. PRIVATE-ARMED BRIG GENERAL ARMSTRONG, THEIR HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, OR ASSIGNS.S1441 · 1881-02-28
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 3983, A BILL PROVIDING A CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE NAVY.HR3983 · 1881-02-28
- YesTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7104 (21 STAT 468), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $25,000 FOR IMPROVING THE QUINCY BAY, IN ILLINOIS.HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4412, A BILL REGULATING PRACTICE IN SUITS TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF RECOVERED $20 OR MORE HE CAN RECOVER NO COURT COSTS AGAINST THE DEFENDANT UNLESS IT APPEARS THAT THE DEFENDANT, WHEN HE PURCHASED THE PATENTED ARTICLE, HAD KNOWLEDGE THAT SUCH A PATENT EXISTED. (P. 2113-1)HR4412 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 7104 BY PROPOSING TO SUBJECT THE EXPENDITURE OF THE APPROPRIATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BILL TO THE JUDGMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, IN ORDER THAT THIS MONEY MAY BE USED TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE. (P. 2141-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7104 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION FOR SURVEYING AND ESTIMATING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREAMS AND HARBORS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WHITE OAK RIVER IN NORTH CAROLINA. (P. 2143-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7104 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVING THE LOWER WILLAMETTE AND COLUMBIA RIVERS, INCLUDING BAR AT MOUTH OF COLUMBIA RIVER, FROM $45,000 TO $70,000. (P. 2125-2)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 7104 BY STRIKING THE CLAUSE PERMITTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN DEEPENING OR IMPROVING THE CHANNEL, THEREBY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THIS ACT FOR REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEES. (P. 2148-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO RECOMMIT H.R. 7104 TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE WITH WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE FROM $10,000,000 TO $6,000,000. (P. 2127-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7104 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR AT MOBILE, ALABAMA, FROM $100,000 TO $125,000. (P. 2136-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 7104 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOWER WILLAMETTE AND COLUMBIA RIVERS FROM PORTLAND OREGON TO THE SEA, INCLUDING BAR AT MOUTH OF COLUMBIA RIVER; FROM $45,000 TO $70,000. (P. 2125-2)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO PASS H.R. 7104. (P. 2153-2)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4646 (21 STAT 613), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE REMITTANCE OF TAXES ON THE PROPERTY OF CORNELIUS BOYLE CONFISCATED BY THE GOVERNMENT UNDER ACT OF JULY 17, 1862, AND RESTORED TO HIS HEIRS AFTER MARCH, 1878. (P. 2116-2)HR4646 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7104.1881-02-26
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7104 STRIKING THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7104 PROVIDING THAT $25,000 OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER BE EXPENDED IN CONTINUING WORK AT KASKASKIA BEND AND $50,000 IN CONTINUING WORK AND REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS AT THE FOOT OF DICKEY'S ISLAND. (P. 2140-1)HR7104 · 1881-02-26
- YesTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.1881-02-25
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7099 (21 STAT 381), A BILL MAKING AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882, BY APPROPRIATING $5,000 TO THE ENTOMOLOGICAL COMMISSION FOR COMPLETING AND PUBLISHING DATA AND INVESTIGATIONS ON THE COTTON WORM AND DIRECTING THAT AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES BE MADE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. (P. 2075-1)HR7099 · 1881-02-25
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2098 (21 STAT 612), A BILL DIRECTING THE WASHINGTON, D. C. COMMISSIONERS TO REMIT THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES ON THE LATE E. B. CLARK'S PROPERTY IN WASHINGTON, D. C., WHICH ACCRUED WHILE HELD UNDER CONFISCATION BY THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 2082-1)HR2098 · 1881-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN.1881-02-25
- NoTO RECESS UNTIL 8 P.M.1881-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN.1881-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN. (P. 1988-2)1881-02-23
- YesTO PASS S. 1988, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING, EAST OF THE CAPITOL BETWEEN B STREET AND FIRST AND SECOND STREETS, S. E.S198 · 1881-02-23
- YesTO PASS H.J.RES. 315 (21 STAT 519), A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND REENACTING A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVED JUNE 14, 1879, DIRECTING A MONUMENT TO MARK THE BIRTHPLACE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.HJR315 · 1881-02-22
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 315 (21 STAT 519), A BILL AMENDING AND REINACTING A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVED JUNE 14, 1879, DIRECTING A MONUMENT TO MARK THE BIRTHPLACE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT WITH A PLAN FOR MARKING WASHINGTON'S BIRTHPLACE. (P. 1915-1)HJR315 · 1881-02-22
- NoTO POSTPONE PRESENT ORDERS IN ORDER TO TAKE UP S. 1992.1881-02-22
- YesTO AMEND S. 858, A BILL RELIEVING CERTAIN SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS AND REPAYING CERTAIN FEES AND COMMISSIONS PAID ON VOID ENTRIES OF PUBLIC LANDS, BY PROVIDING THAT COAL LANDS IN ALABAMA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISPOSAL AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS, ANY LAW TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING. (P. 1862-1)S858 · 1881-02-21
- NoTO AMEND S. 1988, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A FIREPROOF CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING ON RESERVATION #35 OF THE PUBLIC GROUNDS AND APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 TO COMMENSE CONSTRUCTION THEREON, BY CHANGING THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED LIBRARY BUILDING FROM JUDICIARY SQUARE TO SQUARES #726-731 EAST OF THE CAPITOL, BETWEEN B. STREET NORTH AND B STREET SOUTH AND BETWEEN FIRST AND SECONDS STS. EAST. (P. 1880-1)S1988 · 1881-02-21
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY INCREASING THE INTEREST RATE OF BONDS FROM 3% TO 3 1/2 %. (P. 1787-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-18
- YesTO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 301 (21 STAT 609), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO CREDIT W. R. WILMER, FORMER INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTOR OF MARYLAND, WITH $1,813.54, OF WHICH SUM HE HAD BEEN ROBBED. (P. 1795-2)1881-02-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4592.HR4592 · 1881-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROVIDING THAT THE 3% BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT SHALL BE THE ONLY ONES SECURABLE AS SECURITY FOR BANK DEPOSITS, BUT WHEN THE U. S. TREASURY REDEEMS THEM, THE BANKS ARE AUTHORIZED TO SUBSTITUTE OTHER ISSUES OF U. S. BONDS. (P. 1744-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY REDUCING FROM 1/2 % TO 1/3 % THE AMOUNT TO BE SPENT IN DISPOSING OF BONDS AND TREASURY NOTES IN THIS ACT. (P. 1780-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROVIDING THAT THE 3% BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE THE ONLY BONDS RECEIVABLE AS SECURITY FOR NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION ISSUED AFTER MAY 1, 1881. (P. 1781-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROPOSING THAT BEFORE AWARDING ANY PORTION OF A LOAN IN U. S. BONDS, PROPOSALS FOR SAME MUST BE ISSUED IN THE U. S. PUBLISHED FOR A MONTH IN TWO NEWSPAPERS OF WASHINGTON, D. C., GIVING FULL PARTICULARS, AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO REPORT TO NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS ALL ACTIONS REGARDING THIS ACT. (P. 175-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY RAISING THE RATE OF INTEREST FROM 3 PER CENT TO 3 1/2 PER CENT PER ANNUM ON U. S. BONDS. (P. 1733-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4592 AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO USE TEMPORARILY, IF NECESSARY, NOT EXCEEDING $50,000,000 OF GOLD AND SILVER COIN IN THE TREASURY FOR REDEMPTION OF 5 AND 6 PER CENT BONDS OF U. S. TO BE REPLACED OUT OF PROCEEDS OF SALE OF BONDS OR TREASURY NOTES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT. (P. 1737-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4592, A BILL FACILITATING THE REFUNDING OF THE NATIONAL DEBT, BY PROPOSING TO PLACE THE BONDS ON THE SAME BASIS AS THE TREASURY VOTES AND MAKING THE RATE OF INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED 3 1/2 PER CENT. (P. 1729-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROPOSING TO MAKE BONDS REDEEMABLE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE U. S. AFTER FIVE YEARS AND PAYABLE AFTER THIRTY YEARS, INSTEAD OF AFTER TWENTY YEARS. (P. 1733-2)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4592 LIMITING THE RATE OF INTEREST ON BONDS TO 3 1/2 PER CENT PER ANNUM. (P. 1734-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4592, BY STRIKING THE PROVISION THAT THE 3% BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT SHALL BE THE ONLY ONES SECURABLE AS SECURITY FOR BANK DEPOSITS, BUT WHEN THE U. S. TREASURY REDEEMS THESE BONDS THE BANKS MAY SUBSTITUTE OTHER ISSUES OF U. S. BONDS. (P. 1744-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DISPOSE OF, IF POSSIBLE, THE $300,000,000 BONDS AND TREASURY NOTES AT 3% OR LESS. (P. 1753-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4592 ADDING 1/4 OF 1% FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN DISPOSING OF U. S. BONDS AND TREASURY NOTES. (P. 1735-1)HR4592 · 1881-02-17
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 6972.HR6972 · 1881-02-14
- NoTO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6972. THE POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT DIVIDING THE LINES BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC, PACIFIC AND GULF PORTS IN PROPORTION TO THE ANNUAL VALUE OF EXPORTS FROM SAID PORTS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSES LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.1881-02-14
- YesTO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6972. (P. 1544-1)HR6972 · 1881-02-14
- NoTO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6972. (P. 1500-1)HR6972 · 1881-02-12
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6972 (21 STAT 374), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882. THE DECISION HELD THAT THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $1,333,333 FOR ESTABLISHING MAIL STEAMSHIP ROUTES AND PROVIDING THAT SAID SHIPS BE AMERICAN OWNED AND MANNED IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSES GENERAL LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 1459)1881-02-11
- YesTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6532 BY APPROPRIATION $200,000 FOR EXAMINATION AND DISPOSITION OF PENSION CLAIMS. (P. 1376-2, 1380-2)HR6532 · 1881-02-10
- YesTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6532 APPROPRIATING $200,000 FOR FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS AND FOR RENT FOR MORE SPACE FOR THE PENSIONS OFFICE AND FOR THE NUMBER OF CLERKS NECESSARY TO RENDER EFFECTIVE THE WORK OF SAID EXAMINERS IN THE OFFICES OF THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SUEGEON-GENERAL AND THE PENSIONS OFFICE AND LEAVING THE NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF SAID CLERKS TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 1373-2, 1376-1)HR6532 · 1881-02-09
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 6532 BY APPROPRIATING $200,000 TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS AND RENTING SPACE FOR PENSIONS OFFICE AND FOR ADDITIONAL CLERKS IN OFFICES OF ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SURGEON-GENERAL AND PENSIONS OFFICE. (P. 1298-1)HR6532 · 1881-02-08
- NoTO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6532. THE POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS IN THE OFFICES OF THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SURGEON-GENERAL AND THE PENSION OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING $200,000, PROPOSES GENERAL LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL AND IS, THEREFOR, NOT IN ORDER. (P. 1298-1)1881-02-08
- NoTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY DECLARING THAT, IN THE SENATE'S OPINION, NEITHER HOUSE NOR THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES. (P. 1208-2)1881-02-04
- NoTO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1773. (P. 1203-2)1881-02-04
- YesTO PASS THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED DECLARING THAT THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS NOT CONSTITUTIONALLY INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, AND TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OR ILLEGALITY OF SUCH VOTES AND THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF CONGRESS TO SECURE THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID DUTY IN FUTURE. (P. 1205-1, 1211-1)1881-02-04
- NoTO POSTPONE THE PENDING ORDER IN ORDER TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION OF S.J.RES. 140, A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE. (P. 1204-2)1881-02-04
- NoTO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1174-1)1881-02-03
- NoTO REFER THE RESOLUTION TO A SELECT COMMITTEE. (P. 1167-1)1881-02-03
- NoTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY PROVIDING THAT, IN THE OPINION OF THE SENATE, NEITHER HOUSE NOR THE VICE PRESIDENT IS CONSTITUTIONALLY INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OR ILLEGALITY OF ELECTORAL VOTES. (P. 1167-1)1881-02-03
- NoTO REFER THE RESOLUTION TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY IN ORDER TO GAIN THEIR MORE EXPERT DELIBERATION ON THE SUBJECT. (P. 1162-2)1881-02-03
- YesTO ADOPT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE, THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS NOT INVESTED BY THE CONSTITUTION WITH THE RIGHT TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SO AS TO DETERMINE WHICH VOTES SHALL BE RECEIVED AND COUNTED AND WHICH REJECTED. (P. 1136-1) NO QUORUM VOTING.1881-02-03
- YesTO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1164-1)1881-02-03
- YesTO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1162-2)1881-02-03
- YesTO POSTPONE THE PENDING ORDER AND CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1162-1)1881-02-03
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1161-2)1881-02-03
- YesTO POSTPONE S. 1173 UNTIL TOMORROW.1881-02-03
- NoTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ELECTORAL VOTES BE LISTED WHEN THEY ARE OPENED BY THE SENATE PRESIDENT, INSTEAD OF LISTING THE VOTES AS THEY ARE DECLARED. (P. 1136-1)1881-02-02
- NoTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY PROVIDING THAT THE ELECTORAL VOTES SHALL BE COUNTED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 1130-2)1881-02-02
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 6532 (21 STAT 350), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882, BY STRIKING THE PROVISION THAT, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, THE ACCRUED PENSIONS DUE TO THE INDIANS SHALL BE PAID IN INSTALLMENTS. (P. 1098-1)HR6532 · 1881-02-01
- NoTO AMEND S. 1773 BY STRIKING THE SECTION PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANY TRIBE OF INDIANS UNTIL THE CONSENT OF 2/3RDS OF ITS MALE MEMBERS 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SHALL BE FIRST OBTAINED. (P. 1060-1)S1773 · 1881-01-31
- NoTHAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURNS TODAY IT DO SO UNTIL NEXT MONDAY.1881-01-28
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