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Rufus King
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Rufus King

1,119 votes cast since 1789. Votes with the Adams-Clay Federalist 100% of the time.

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  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 14.
    1825-02-24
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 115, (4 STAT. 124, 3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY, BY ADDING A PROVISO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO PURCHASE FOR THE U.S. 400 SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK OF THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL COMPANY. (P. 672)
    1825-02-24
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14, BY ELIMINATING ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI FROM THE BILL, THEREBY CONFINING IT TO THE FUND EMANATING FROM THE COMPACTS WITH OHIO AND INDIANA ONLY. (P. 671)
    1825-02-24
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 115, (4 STAT. 124, 3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY. (P. 681)
    1825-02-24
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 280, (4 STAT. 92, 3-2-25), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS FOR 1825, BY APPROPRIATING $30,000 FOR A FORT AT BEAUPORT, N.C., AND $50,000 FOR FORTS AT CAPE FEAR.
    1825-02-24
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINETELY CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14, (4 STAT. 128, 3-3-25), A BILL APPROPRIATING $150,000 FOR EXTENSION OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM CANTON, OHIO, TO ZANESVILLE. (P. 667)
    1825-02-23
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE. (P. 646)
    1825-02-23
    No
  • TO AMEND THE BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT ENABLING THE CLAIMANTS TO LANDS WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CLAIMS", APPROVED 5-26-24, AND TO REPEAL A PART THEREOF, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION PROVIDING THAT A CLAIMANT EXCEEDING 1 SQUARE LEAGUE OF LAND SHALL PROVE SAME BY SETTLEMENT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAID STATE, AND ADDING A CLAUSE PROVIDING THAT NO CLAIMS SHALL EXTEND TO A LARGER THAN ONE LEAGUE SQUARE OF LAND. (P. 637)
    1825-02-22
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE. (P. 639)
    1825-02-22
    No
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT ENABLING THE CLAIMANTS TO LAND WITHING MISSOURI AND THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CLAIMS," APPROVED 5-26-24, AND TO REPEAL A PART THEREOF. (P. 637)
    1825-02-22
    No
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF 630 COPIES OF 4 VOLUMES EACH OF WAY AND GIDEON'S EDITION OF THE JOURNALS OF THE CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATION. (P. 624)
    1825-02-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE, BY APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTRAIT. (P. 625)
    1825-02-18
    No
  • TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE JUDICIARY ACT. (P. 619)
    1825-02-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY ACT BY INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THREE ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL NOT BE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES AND THAT THEY SHALL PERFORM ONLY THE DUTIES OF CIRCUIT JUDGES. (P. 619)
    1825-02-17
    No
  • TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY ACT BY REDUCING TO TWO, THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES PROVIDED FOR BY THE BILL. (P. 620)
    1825-02-17
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT THE JUDICIARY ACT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THEY CONSIDER VARIOUS PROPOSED PLANS AND TO REPORT ONE LIKELY TO BE FAVORED BY A MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. (P. 618)
    1825-02-17
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 232, 11-15-24), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE QUOPAW INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED ON 11-15-24, AT HARRINGTONS' IN THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS.
    1825-02-16
    No
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 234, 2-19-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHOCTAW INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED AT WASHINGTON CITY ON JAN. 1825.
    1825-02-16
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT THE JUDICIARY ACT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY EXEMPTING SUPREME COURT JUDGES FROM PERFORMING CIRCUIT DUTIES AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT COURTS AND JUDGES. (P. 605)
    1825-02-16
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING APPOINTMENT OF A.B. WOODWARD OF FLORIDA TO BE A JUDGE OF THE U.S. FOR THE PART OF THE TERRITORY OF FLORIDA SITUATED BETWEEN THE APPALACHICOLA AND SWANNEE RIVERS.
    1825-02-16
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL AMENDING THE UNITED STATES JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT COURTS. (P. 582)
    1825-02-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 277, (4 STAT. 82, 2-21-25), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY SERVICE FOR 1825, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE APPROPRIATING $28,567 FOR MAKING SURVEYS AND FOR OPERATING THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS, RELATIVE TO INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. (P. 548)
    1825-02-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF ELENZER OLIVER AND OTHERS, DIRECTORS OF AN ASSOCIATION CALLED THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE BILL THE WORD "NOT", THEREBY PROVIDING THAT THE CLAIM OF ELENZER OLIVER AND OTHERS BE GRANTED. (JP. 145)
    1825-02-08
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 19, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT NO ARMED U.S. VESSEL AUTHORIZED AND EMPLOYED TO SUPPRESS PIRACY CAN BE USED TO TRANSPORT SPECIE OR ANY FREIGHT. (P. 463)
    1825-02-04
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 19, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMANDER AND CREW OF ANY AUTHORIZED ARMED VESSEL TO LAND ANYWHERE IN CUBA WHEN IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES AND TO DELIVER THEM, ON CAPTURE, TO CUBA AUTHORITIES, OR TO RETURN THEM TO THE UNITED STATES FOR TRIAL. (P. 461-2)
    1825-02-04
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 19, BY REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF SALVAGE FROM PIRATE SHIPS; THE PROPERTY OF CAPTURED PIRACTICAL VESSELS REQUIRING BOND OF ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS FOR LAWFUL CONDUCT; AND A FUND FOR SAILORS DISABLED IN ACTION WITH PIRATES. (P. 461)
    1825-02-04
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 19, BY MAKING AN ALLOWANCE OF $50.00 TO AID EACH MERCHANTMAN TO ARM FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY IN THE WEST INDIES. (P. 434)
    1825-02-03
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 19, (4 STAT. 131, 3-3-25), A BILL FOR SUPPRESSING PIRACY IN THE WEST INDIES, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION AUTHORIZING THE BLOCKADE OF CUBAN PORTS IF PIRATES ARE KNOWN TO SEEK REFUGE THEREIN. (P. 407-2)
    1825-02-01
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL ALLOWING A DRAWBACK ON EXPORTATION OF CORDAGE MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S. FROM FOREIGN HEMP.
    1825-01-25
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 23, (4 STAT. 100,3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CAUSE A ROAD TO BE MARKED OUT FROM MISSOURI TO N.M. (JP. 111)
    1825-01-25
    No
  • TO PASS THE BILL ABOLISHING IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT. (P. 126-2)
    1825-01-17
    No
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 231, 1-18-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE IOWAY INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED 8-4-24.
    1825-01-13
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ( 7 STAT. 229, 1-18-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED ON 8-4-24.
    1825-01-13
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (8 STAT. 298, 1-21-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION CONCLUDED FEB. 21, 1824, BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE BAY OF TUNIS.
    1825-01-13
    Yes
  • TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A GROUP OF MIDSHIPMEN TO BE PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. NAVY.
    1825-01-13
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 12, (6 STAT. 327, 3-3-25), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS L. OGDEN AND OTHERS OF NEW YORK, REAL ESTATE OWNERS AT SACKETT HARBOR.
    1825-01-06
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (8 STAT. 302, 1-11-25), PROVIDING FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION CONCLUDED APR. 5, (17), 1824, AT ST. PETERSBURG BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR.
    1825-01-05
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE BILL ABOLISHING IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, BY ELIMINATING A PROVISION THAT OATH BE MADE AFFIRMING THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE DEFENDANT INTENDS TO MOVE FROM THE STATE OR TERRITORY OR INTENDS TO LEAVE THE U.S. (P. 126-2)
    1825-01-04
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE BILL ABOLISHING IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, BY ELIMINATING A CLAUSE READING "BUT AFTER THE RETURN THEREOF, THE DEPENDANTS MAY CONTEST THE ALLEGATION OF THE SAID OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS BEFORE THE COURT IN WHICH SAID SUIT IS INSTITUTED; AND IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE COURT, ALLEGATIONS ARE NOT WELL FOUNDED, IT MAY MAKE AN ORDER TO BE ENTERED ON THE RECORD, DISCHARGING SAID BAIL OR SECURITY FROM HIS OR THEIR SURETYSHIP". (P. 112)
    1825-01-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 243, (6 STAT. 320, 12-28-24), A BILL MAKING PROVISION FOR GENERAL LAFAYETTE. (P. 33)
    1824-12-21
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE UNTIL 12-1-24, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVENTION, TOGETHER WITH A PROVISO TO SAME, THAT AN ARTICLE BE ADDED GIVING EACH NATION THE RIGHT TO RENOUNCE THE CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS NOTICE.
    1824-05-22
    No
  • TO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON THE MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE ENTIRE SECOND ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION WHICH ARTICLE PROVIDES FOR THE ABOLITION OF DUTIES IMPOSED ON GOODS EXPORTED TO THE U.S. FROM GREAT BRITAINS' EUROPEAN DOMINIONS OR OF RESERVING TO THE U.S. A RIGHT TO COUNTERACT THE SAME, AND OF PLACING THE VESSELS OF BOTH PARTIES ON THE SAME FOOTING IN RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF DRAWBACKS; ON THE QUESTION, WILL THE SENATE CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE ARTICLE MOVED TO BE ELIMINATED.
    1824-05-22
    Yes
  • TO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE WORDS "OF AMERICA" FROM THE FIRST ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION, THE QUESTION BEING SHALL THESE WORDS STAND AS PART OF SAID ARTICLE.
    1824-05-22
    Yes
  • TO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON THE MOTION TO ELIMINATE A PROVISION IN THE SEVENTH ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION OF WHICH PROVISION REGARDING THE DEFRAYING OF EXPENSES OF WITNESSES APPEARING AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUAL SEIZED WHILE ENGAGED IN SLAVE TRADING OR PIRACY; ON THE QUESTION, SHALL THE PROVISION STAND.
    1824-05-22
    Yes
  • TO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON MOTION TO ELIMINATE "THE WEST INDIES" FROM ARTICLE ONE OF THE CONVENTION, THE QUESTION BEING, SHALL THE WORDS STAND.
    1824-05-22
    Yes
  • TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION.
    1824-05-22
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF H.R. 48, (6 STAT. 314, 5-24-24), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ASSIGNEES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN H. PIATT.
    1824-05-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED, MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RELATIVE TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, RESPECTING SUPPRESSION OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE, SIGNED AT LONDON, 3-13-24, WHICH AMENDMENT, PROVIDES THAT AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE BE ADDED, GRANTING TO EACH NATION THE PRIVILEGE TO RENOUNCE THE SAID CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS PRIOR NOTICE.
    1824-05-21
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR AS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO THE RESOLUTION; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AN ARTICLE BE ADDED GIVING EACH NATION THE RIGHT TO RENOUNCE THE CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS PRIOR NOTICE.
    1824-05-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 98, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REGISTER TO THE BRIG "WILLIAM" OF N.Y.
    1824-05-19
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF H.R. 139, (4 STAT. 32, 5-24-24), A BILL APPROPRIATING $75,000 FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CHANNELS OF THE MISSISSIPPI AND OHIO RIVERS. (P. 765)
    1824-05-19
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 48, (6 STAT. 314, 5-24-24), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ASSIGNEES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN H. PIATT, BY REDUCING THE ALLOWNACE GRANTED IN ABOVE BILL FROM $63,000 TO $42,000. (P. 760)
    1824-05-18
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 47, STRIKING OUT THE DUTY OF 4 1/2 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD ON COTTON BAGGING. (P. 756)
    1824-05-17
    No
  • TO INSIST ON SENATE AMENDMENT (WHICH WAS REJECTED BY THE HOUSE) TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ON ALL MANUFACTURES OF WOOL, THE ACTUAL VALUE OF WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED 33 1/3 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD AT PLACE WHENCE IMPORTED, A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM SHALL BE CHARGED. (P. 755)
    1824-05-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE SENATE BILL (4 STAT. 35, 5-25-24), ENABLING THE PRESIDENT TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE TREATY OF GHENT, 12-24-14, EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS FROM TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES, AND PRESERVING THE FUR TRADE IN THE U.S. TO ITS CITIZENS, BY APPROPRIATING $10,000 FOR ENABLING THE PRESIDENT, IN HIS DISCRETION, TO FURNISH A MILITARY ESCORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.
    1824-05-17
    No
  • TO RECEDE FROM SO MUCH OF ITS 48TH AMENDMENT AS IS DISAGREED TO BY THE HOUSE; TO H.R. 47 WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE DRAWBACK ON NANKEEN CLOTHS IMPORTED IN AMERICAN SHIPS. (P. 380, JP. 426)
    1824-05-17
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE SENATE BILL PROVIDING PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE U.S. (P. 757)
    1824-05-17
    Yes
  • TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 37, A BILL FOR PENSIONING MARY JAMES. (P. 745)
    1824-05-14
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 47. (P. 773,774)
    1824-05-13
    No
  • TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE BILL RESERVING THE FUR TRADE WITHIN THE U.S. TO AMERICAN CITIZENS AND EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS FROM TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH INDIAN TRIBES WITHIN THE U.S.; WHICH ORIGINAL AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $13,000 TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO SEND A MILITARY EXPEDITION AGAINST HOSTILE INDIANS OF THE UPPER MISSOURI; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL AFTER THE WORD "PRESIDENT" AND INSERTS "IF, IN HIS OPINION, IT SHOULD BE DEEMED NECESSARY TO SEND A MILITARY FORCE TO SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THE COMMISSIONERS WHO MAY BE SENT TO HOLD TREATIES WITH INDIAN TRIBES ON THE UPPER MISSOURI RIVER."
    1824-05-13
    No
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 228, 5-17-24), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY MADE AND CONCLUDED AT THE GARRISON OF TELLICO, ON CHEROKEE GROUND, 10-24-04, BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.
    1824-05-13
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY INSERTING ON MADERIA WINE -- CENTS PER GALLON" AND "ON LISBON AND OPPORTO WINES -- CENTS PER GALLON", WITH THE EXPECTATION OF REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WINES FROM PORTUGAL. (P. 735,736)
    1824-05-12
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 47. (P. 736)
    1824-05-12
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT, AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 47, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES CLAUSE PLACING DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM, IN ADDITION TO PRESENT DUTIES, ON ALL IMPORTED FOREIGN DISTILLED SPIRITS. (P. 732)
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING THE DUTY OF $45 PER TON ON HEMP. (P. 730A)
    1824-05-11
    No
  • TO AMEND A PROVISO TO H.R. 47, BY MAKING JAN. 1 THE DATE FROM WHICH THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON IMPORTATION OF GOODS EAST OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE OR BEYOND CAPE HORN.
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING DUTY OF 4 1/2 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD ON COTTON BAGGING. (P. 733B)
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT, AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE SECTION FIXING DUTY OF 90 CENTS PER 112 POUNDS ON IRON, IN BARS OR BOLTS, NOT MANUFACTURED BY ROLLING; THUS LEAVING PRESENT DUTY IN EFFECT. (P. 731)
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY INCREASING THE AD VALOREM DUTY ON BLANKETS FROM 25% TO 30%.
    1824-05-11
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A PROGRESSIVE DUTY ON UNMANUFACTURED WOOL FROM 30% TO 50% AD VALOREM, LEAVING THE DUTY AT 30% AD VALOREM.
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING DUTY OF $37 PER TON ON HEMP. (P. 730B)
    1824-05-11
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE FIXING A DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM ON ALL WOOL, THE ACTUAL VALUE OF WHICH AT PLACE WHENCE IMPORTED DOES NOT EXCEED 10 CENTS PER POUND. (P. 733A)
    1824-05-11
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING A DUTY OF $35 PER TON ON HEMP. (P. 730C)
    1824-05-11
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING THE SPECIFIC DUTY OF 2 CENTS PER POUND ON HEMP. (P. 729)
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY SUBJECTING ALL SILK FABRICS TO A DUTY OF 20% AD VALOREM, REGARDLESS OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. (P. 728A)
    1824-05-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY STRIKING OUT FOURTH SECTION ALLOWING A DRAWBACK ON THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN IMPORTED SILKS AND NANKEENS. (P. 774)
    1824-05-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 478 BY FIXING A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM ON FABRICS MANUFACTURED OF SILK IMPORTED FROM INDIA AND A DUTY OF 20% ON SILK FABRICS IMPORTED FROM FRANCE. (P. 725A)
    1824-05-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY STRIKING OUT THE PROPOSED DUTY OF 25 CENTS PER BUSHEL ON WHEAT, AND 50 CENTS PER HUNDREDWEIGHT ON WHEAT FLOUR. (P. 725B)
    1824-05-10
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY STRIKING PROPOSED DUTY OF 10 CENTS PER BUSHEL ON POTATOES. (P. 725C)
    1824-05-10
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 478 BY INCREASING DUTY FROM 4 CENTS TO 18 1/2 CENTS PER POUND ON BOOKS, BOUND, AND 16 1/2 CENTS PER POUND WHEN IN SHEETS OR BOARDS ON ALL BOOKS PRINTED IN GREEK AND LATIN. (P. 719)
    1824-05-08
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING A DUTY OF 30% AD VALOREM ON KNIVES, SCYTHES, SICKLES AND REAPING HOOKS, SPADES AND SHOVELS OF IRON AND STEEL, INSTEAD OF PLACING A SPECIFIC DUTY ON THESE ARTICLES. (P. 718A)
    1824-05-08
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING A DUTY OF 30% AD VALOREM, INSTEAD OF A SPECIFIC DUTY, ON IRON SCREWS AND WOOL SCREWS. (P. 718)
    1824-05-08
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY IMPOSING A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM ON ALL BOOKS. (P. 720B)
    1824-05-08
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 478 BY LEVYING AN ADVALOREM DUTY, INSTEAD OF BY WEIGHT, ON BOOKS. (P. 719)
    1824-05-08
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY EXEMPTING FRYING PANS FROM A PROPOSED DUTY OF 4 CENTS A POUND. (P. 712B)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY LIMITING TO A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM ON WOOLEN GOODS THE VALUE OF WHICH, AT PORT OF IMPORTATION; DOES NOT EXCEED 33 1/3 CENST A SQUARE YARD. (P. 713C)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY LEVING A DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM ON RUSSIA, HOLLAND, RAVENS DUCK, OSNABURGS, BURLAPS AND TICKLENBURGS. (P. 713B)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY AMENDING THE MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE DUTY OF 3 CENTS PER POUND ON IRON, CABLES OR CHAINS, OR PARTS THEREOF AND THAT NO DRAWBACKS SHALL BE ALLOWED ON THE EXPORTATION OF IRON CABLES OR PARTS THEREOF, BY CHANGING THE THE DUTY FROM 3 CENTS TO 2 CENTS PER POUND.
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY EXCEPTING WORSTED STUFF GOODS FROM THE PROPOSED DUTY OF 30% AD VALOREM. (P. 710)
    1824-05-07
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING JUNE 30 NEXT AS BEING THE DATE THIS ACT GOES INTO EFFECT. (P. 711A)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING A DUTY OF 2 CENTS PER POUND ON COPPER IN PLATES OR SHEETS. (P. 714A)
    1824-05-07
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY PLACING ON THE UNSPECIFIED AD VALOREM DUTY LIST SUCH FABRICS AS RUSSIA, HOLLAND, RAVENS DUCK, OSNABURGS, TICKLENBURGS AND BURLAPS. (P. 713A)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY PLACING THE UNSPECIFIED AD VALOREM DUTY AT 20% ON SUCH FABRICS AS RUSSIAN, HOLLAND AND RAVENS DUCK, OANABURGS, BURLAPS AND TICKLENBURGS.
    1824-05-07
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY PROVIDING THAT PRESENT DUTIES SHALL BE CHARGED ON CARGOES THAT LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS BEFORE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT. (P. 712A)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY SUBJECTING BLANKETS TO A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM. (P. 712)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY SUBJECTING WORSTED STUFF GOODS TO A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM; AND ALL MANUFACTURES OF WOOL A DUTY OF 30% AD VALOREM UNTIL JUNE 30, 1825, AND AFTER THAT TIME, A DUTY OF 33 1/3 % AD VALOREM. (P. 711B)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY EXEMPTING IRON CABLES OR CHAINS AND PARTS THEREOF FROM DUTY OF THREE CENTS PER POUND, AND STIPULATING THAT NO DRAWBACK WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE EXPORTATION OF IRON CABLES OR PARTS THEREOF. (P. 714C)
    1824-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, (4 STAT. 25, 5-22-24), BY ELIMINATING THE AD VALOREM DUTY AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIFIC DUTY ON RUSSIAN, RAVEN, AND HOLLAND DUCK.
    1824-05-06
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY LIMITING THE DUTY ON UNMANUFACTURED WOOL TO 30% AD VALOREM. (P. 705B)
    1824-05-06
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 47, BY LIMITING THE DUTY ON UNMANUFACTURED WOOL TO 25% AD VALOREM. (P. 705A)
    1824-05-06
    Yes
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