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John Cotton Smith
US House · Federalist Party · United States

John Cotton Smith

328 votes cast since 1800. Votes with the Federalist Party 95% of the time.

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  • TO AMEND H.R. 145 (APP. 12-19-06), A BILL SUSPENDING THE ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE, BUT POSTPONING SUSPENSION UNTIL DEC. 31 NEXT. (P. 119)
    HR145 · 1806-12-06
    No
  • TO AMEND THE TITLE OF H.R. 144 (APP. 2-13-06), TO READ, "AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR DEFRAYING, EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES ATTENDING THE INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS."
    HR144 · 1806-04-16
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 138, A BILL TO SAFEGUARD MERCHANTS VESSELS IN THE VICINITY OF THE U.S. (P. 1022)
    HR138 · 1806-04-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 179, A BILL PRESCRIBING THE EFFECT IN EACH STATE, OF THE RECORDS OF JUDGMENTS, AND DECREES OF THE COURT OF RECORDS, OF EVERY OTHER STATE. (P. 1017)
    HR179 · 1806-04-12
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 136, A BILL PROHIBITING MILITARY OFFICERS FROM HOLDING OR EXERCISING ANY CIVIL OFFICE. NP. 1011)
    HR136 · 1806-04-11
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 26 (APP. 4-18-06), A BILL AUTHORIZING TENN. TO ISSUE GRANTS TO CERTAIN LANDS AND SETTLE CLAIMS TO UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS WITHIN THE STATE. (P. 1011)
    S26 · 1806-04-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 26 (APP. 4-18-06), A BILL AUTHORIZING TENN. TO ISSUE GRANTS TO CERTAIN LANDS AND SETTLE CLAIMS TO VACANT AND UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS WITHIN THE STATE, BY PROVIDING THAT S. 26 NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL APPROVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA. (P. 997)
    S26 · 1806-04-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 125 (APP. 4-21-06), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR 1806, BY ELIMINATING WORDS "AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES" FROM THE SECTION PROVIDING $411,950 FOR REPAIR OF VESSELS, STORE RENT AND OTHER EXPENSES.
    HR125 · 1806-04-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 136, A BILL PROHIBITING MILITARY OFFICERS FROM HOLDING OR EXERCISING ANY CIVIL OFFICE, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT NOT AFFECT ANY OFFICERS NOW HOLDING OFFICE.
    HR136 · 1806-04-10
    No
  • TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE, CONTAINED IN THE SECRET JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, COULD BE READ, THE MESSAGE RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF FLORIDA. (P. 955)
    1806-04-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE JOURNAL OF SECRET PROCEEDINGS BY INSERTING, AFTER THE WORD "READ," THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SIXTH OF DECEMBER LAST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NEW EDITION OF SAID JOURNAL THUS AMENDED BE PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE MEMBERS. (P. 992)
    1806-04-07
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN DURING AN APPEAL ON THE CHAIR'S DECISION RULING IN ORDER A MOTION TO READ PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES CONTAINED IN SECRET JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
    1806-04-05
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THE AMENDMENT TO S. 22 (APP. 4-21-06), A BILL COMPENSATING WITNESSES WHO ATTENDED THE TRIAL OF SAMUEL CHASE; WHICH AMENDMENT RESTRICTS PAYMENT TO WITNESSES SUMMONED ON THE PART OF THE U.S. (P. 944)
    S22 · 1806-04-05
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 74 (2 STAT. 704, APP. 4-10-06), A BILL IN ADDITION TO "AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS DISABLED BY KNOWN WOUNDS RECEIVED DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR." (P. 939-942)
    HR74 · 1806-04-04
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION RENDERING ANY OFFICER OF THE MILITARY INCAPABLE OF HOLDING CIVIL OFFICE IN THE U.S. (P. 935)
    1806-04-02
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY THE RESOLUTION RENDERING ANY OFFICER OF THE MILITARY INCAPABLE OF HOLDING CIVIL OFFICE IN THE U.S. (P. 935)
    1806-04-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR AGREEMENT TO THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE PLURALITY OF OFFICES (ESPECIALLY CIVIL AND MILITARY) IN ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL, IS REPUGNANT TO THE SPIRIT OF THE CONSTITUTION. (P. 923)
    1806-04-01
    No
  • TO POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION LIFTING THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY IMPOSED ON THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. (P. 1142)
    1806-03-31
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION LIFTING THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY IMPOSED ON THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INJUNCTION BE REMOVED "FROM AND AFTER THIS DAY FORTNIGHT."
    1806-03-31
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION REMOVING THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY IMPOSED ON THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. (P. 1143)
    1806-03-31
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION LIFTING THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY IMPOSED ON THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INJUNCTION BE REMOVED "FROM AND AFTER THE END OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS." (P. 1141)8
    1806-03-31
    No
  • TO REJECT S. 28, A BILL ENACTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT REGULATING GRANTS OF LANDS AND DISPOSAL OF U.S. LANDS SOUTH OF TENNESSEE. (P. 906)
    S28 · 1806-03-29
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 110 (APP. 4-18-06), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1806; WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $5000 FOR EXPLORING THE WATERS OF THE LAND CEDED BY THE CONVENTION OF APRIL 30, 1803.
    HR110 · 1806-03-27
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 117, (APP. 4-18-06), A BILL PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN BRITISH GOODS. (P. 451)
    HR117 · 1806-03-26
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH THE THIRD OF THE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF PORTS AND HARBORS; WHICH RESOLUTION APPROPRIATES UP TO $660,000 FOR BATTLE SHIPS.
    1806-03-25
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST OF THE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF PORTS AND HARBORS; WHICH RESOLUTION APPROPRIATES UP TO $150,000 FOR FORTIFICATION. (P. 842)
    1806-03-25
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR AGREEMENT WITH THE SECOND OF THE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF PORTS AND HARBORS; WHICH RESOLUTION APPROPRIATES AT LEAST $250,000 FOR GUNBOATS AND CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS. (P. 842)
    1806-03-25
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINATELY S. 16, (APP. 3-29-06), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A ROAD FROM CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND TO OHIO. (P. 839)
    S16 · 1806-03-24
    No
  • TO PASS S. 16, (APP. 3-29-06), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A ROAD FROM CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND TO OHIO.
    S16 · 1806-03-24
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY S. 16, (APP. 3-29-06), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A ROAD FROM CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND TO OHIO. (P. 835)
    S16 · 1806-03-22
    No
  • TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE LAST MONDAY IN THIS MONTH, CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY ON THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. (P. 1139)
    1806-03-21
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 102, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC. (P. 833)
    H102 · 1806-03-21
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 102, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC; WHICH AMENDMENT SPECIFIES PROVISIONS FOR THE REGULATION OF TOLLS. (P. 824-25)
    H102 · 1806-03-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 102, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC, BY MAKING PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITY OF BRIDGE OWNERS FOR DEBTS. (P. 825-26)
    H102 · 1806-03-18
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR AGREEMENT WITH A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING CERTAIN IMPORTS FROM ENGLAND OR HER COLONIES. (P. 451)
    1806-03-17
    No
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION PROHIBITING IMPORTS FROM ENGLAND OR HER COLONIES. (P. 761)
    1806-03-13
    No
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION PROHIBITING IMPORTS FROM ENGLAND OR HER COLONIES. (P. 412)
    1806-03-13
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PURCHASING 130 SETS OF FALWELL'S JOURNAL OF CONGRESS AT $16. PER SET. (P. 522)
    1806-02-27
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY H.R. 94, A BILL IMPOSING A TAX OF $10 ON IMPORTED SLAVES. (P. 519)
    HR94 · 1806-02-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 24 (APP. 2-28-06), A BILL TO SUSPEND COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CERTAIN PORTS OF ST. DOMINGO, BY DENYING CLEARANCE TO U.S. SHIPS BOUND FOR FOREIGN PORTS UNTIL OWNER SHALL GIVE SUFFICIANT SURETY IN SUM EQUAL TO VALUE OF VESSEL AND CARGO.
    S24 · 1806-02-25
    No
  • TO PASS S. 24 (APP. 2-28-06), A BILL TO SUSPEND COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN U.S. AND CERTAIN PORTS OF ST. DOMINGO. (P. 485)
    S24 · 1806-02-25
    No
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION BY ALLOWING FOR THE REMOVAL OF JUDGES BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE JOINT ORDER OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 504)
    1806-02-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS A SENATE BILL RAISING SALARIES OF THE JUDGES OF ORLEANS TERRITORY. (P. 486)
    1806-02-21
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN UNTIL NEXT MONDAY.
    1806-02-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 58, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF PHILIP NICKLIN AND ROBERT GRIFFITH. (P. 473)
    HR58 · 1806-02-21
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 46 (APP. 3-28-06), A BILL INCORPORATING THE TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GEORGETOWN. (P. 481)
    HR46 · 1806-02-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 17, A BILL EMPOWERING GEORGE RAPP, AND HIS ASSOCIATES OF THE SOCIETY OF HARMONY TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LANDS, BY REQUIRING INTEREST OF 6%.
    S17 · 1806-02-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 17, A BILL EMPOWERING GEORGE RAPP AND HIS ASSOCIATES OF THE SOCIETY OF HARMONY, TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LANDS; SPEAKER VOTING NAY.
    S17 · 1806-02-18
    No
  • TO REJECT THE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 94, A BILL LAYING A DUTY ON SLAVES IMPORTED INTO THE U.S.
    HR94 · 1806-02-14
    No
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY S. 17, A BILL EMPOWERING GEORGE RAPP AND HIS ASSOCIATES, OF THE SOCIETY OF HARMONY, TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LANDS. (P. 466)
    S17 · 1806-02-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 80, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR TAKING THE OATH AND GIVING BOND ON DRAWBACKS; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO EXTEND DRAWBACKS. (P. 454)
    HR80 · 1806-02-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE JOURNAL OF DEC. 31, 1805, BY REWORDING THE RESOLUTIONS APPROPRIATING FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN INTERCOURSE WITH FOREIGN NATIONS, AND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SEAMEN AGAINST BARBARY POWERS.
    1806-02-06
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY, CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO PRESENT THE PRESIDENT WITH THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE DEEMING AN EXCHANGE OF LAND BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SPAIN TO BE ADVANTAGEOUS. (P. 1137) 101
    1806-02-06
    No
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINATELY H.R. 94, A BILL LAYING A DUTY ON IMPORTED SLAVES. (P. 443)
    HR94 · 1806-02-05
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA SERVICES RENDERED BY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE IN THE LAST SESSION. (P. 429)
    1806-02-05
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN THEIR AGREEMENT WITH THE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE REQUEST OF THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BUILD A BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC.
    1806-01-31
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN THEIR RESOLUTION IMPOSING A TAX OF $10 ON EACH SLAVE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. (P. 372)
    1806-01-22
    Yes
  • TO PERMIT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO AGAIN CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION IMPOSING A TAX OF $10 ON EACH SLAVE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S.
    1806-01-20
    Yes
  • TO MAKE PUBLIC THE HOUSE RESOLUTION OF JAN. 14, 1806, DEEMING AN EXCHANGE OF LAND BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SPAIN TO BE ADVANTAGEOUS. (P. 1135)
    1806-01-17
    Yes
  • TO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY ON THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF JAN. 3, 1806, AND ON THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF DEC. 6, 1805. (P. 1134)
    1806-01-16
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 144 (APP. 2-13-06), A BILL PROVIDING FOR DEFRAYING EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PURCHASE OF SPANISH TERRITORIES. (P. 1131)
    HR144 · 1806-01-16
    No
  • TO AMEND THE HOUSE MESSAGE TO THE SENATE, ANNOUNCING PASSAGE OF H.R. 144 (APP. 2-13-06), A BILL PROVIDING FOR DEFRAYING EXPENSES INCURRED IN INTERCOURSE BETWEEN U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS, BY ELIMINATING WORDS "RIVER MISSISSIPPI" AND INSERTING INSTEAD "BAY OF PERDIDO."
    HR144 · 1806-01-16
    Yes
  • TO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY ON H.R. 144, (APP. 2-13-06), A BILL MAKING PROVISIONS TO DEFRAY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PURCHASE OF SPANISH TERRITORIES. (P. 1128)
    HR144 · 1806-01-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 144, (APP. 2-13-06), A BILL MAKING PROVISIONS TO DEFRAY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PURCHASE OF SPANISH TERRITORIES, BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT LOANS MADE UNDER THIS ACT BE REPAID OUT OF SURPLUS DUTIES.
    HR144 · 1806-01-15
    No
  • TO REWORD H.R. 144, (APP. 2-13-06), A BILL MAKING PROVISIONS TO DEFRAY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PURCHASE OF SPANISH TERRITORIES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE FUNDS BE APPLIED TO ANY EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES INCURRED BETWEEN U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS.
    HR144 · 1806-01-15
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE FIRST RESOLUTION ON SPANISH TERRITORY, WHICH RESOLUTION APPROPRIATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLORIDA. (P. 1126)
    1806-01-14
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FLORIDA TERRITORY BY LIMITING THE AMOUNT WHICH SHALL BE PAID IN PURCHASE OF SAID TERRITORY. (P. 1125)
    1806-01-14
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING FLORIDA TERRITORY, BY REWORDING, TO SUBSTITUTE "TOWARD" FOR THE PHRASE "FOR THE PURPOSE OF."
    1806-01-14
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE SECOND RESOLUTION ON SPANISH TERRITORY DEEMING AN EXCHANGE OF LAND BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SPAIN ADVANTAGEOUS.
    1806-01-14
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FLORIDA TERRITORY, BY REWORDING SO AS TO ELIMINATE "ANY EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE INCURRED IN THE INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS," AND INSERT "THE EXPENSE WHICH MAY BE INCURRED IN THE PURCHASE OF SPANISH TERRITORIES LYING ON THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND GULF OF MEXICO, AND EASTWARD OF THE MISSISSIPPI." (P. 1123)
    1806-01-13
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE TO THE RESOLUTION SUGGESTING THE DISIRABILITY OF PURCHASING SPANISH FLORIDA TERRITORY, BY ADDING A STATEMENT OF U.S. INTEREST IN SPANISH TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY. (P. 1122)
    1806-01-11
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN DISAGREEING WITH THE RESOLUTION FOR THE INCREASE OF U.S. TROOPS TO PROTECT THE FRONTIER, AS THE PRESIDENT REQUESTED. (P. 1120)
    1806-01-11
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PRESENTING GEN. EATON WITH A SWORD IN HONOR OF HIS ACTIONS AGAINST TRIPOLI BY SUBSTITUING A GOLD MEDAL IN PLACE OF THE SWORD.
    1805-12-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RESPECTING GEN. EATON, BY ADDING THE CLAUSE, "BY WHICH HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT HE HAS SHOWN HIMSELF CAPABLE OF UNITING INFORMATION, WITH TALENT, BRAVERY AND EXPERIENCE."
    1805-12-26
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE FIRST PART OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONTESTED ELECTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM GEORGIA, WHICH PART STATES THAT COWLES MEAD IS NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT.
    1805-12-24
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE SECOND HALF OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONTESTED ELECTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM GEORGIA, WHICH SECTION STATES THAT THOMAS SPALDING IS ENTITLED TO THE HOUSE SEAT. (P. 85)
    1805-12-24
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 5, (APP. 3/3/1805), TO REGULATE THE CLEARANCE OF ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS. (P. 861)
    HR5 · 1804-12-24
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AGREEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTORS CONCERNING THE CONTESTED ELECTION OF JOHN HOGE; SAID REPORT BEING THAT JOHN HOGE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE.
    1804-12-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 8, (APP. 1/19/1805), TO AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION OF GEORGETOWN TO MAKE A DAM OR CAUSEWAY FROM MASONS ISLAND TO THE WESTERN SHORE OF THE POTOMAC. (P. 810)
    HR8 · 1804-12-13
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR AGREEMENT TO H.R. 5, (APP. 3/3/1805), A BILL TO REGULATE THE CLEARANCE OF ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS; AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT NO ARMED MERCHANT VESSEL SHALL RECEIVE A CLEARANCE WITHOUT A BOND EQUAL TO DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE VESSEL. (P. 830)
    HR5 · 1804-12-13
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SECOND ARTICLE OF THE IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING REFUSAL TO DISCHARGE A BIASED JURY MEMBER OF THE TRIAL OF JAMES CALLENDER FOR LIBEL. (P. 729, 749)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SIXTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING HIM WITH HAVING RULED AND ADJUDGED THE SAID CALLENDER TO TRIAL DURING THE TERM AT WHICH HE WAS PRESENTED AND INDICTED, IN VIOLATION OF THE VIRGINIA LAW PROVIDING THAT, EXCEPT IN CAPITAL CASES, NO OFFENDER SHALL BE HELD TO ANSWER A GRAND JURY PRESENTMENT UNTIL THE COURT NEXT SUCCEEDING SUCH PRESENTMENT. (P. 730, 758)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING THAT THE ORDER FOR ARREST AND COMMITMENT TO CLOSE CUSTODY OF MR. CALLENDER WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW. (P. 730, 754)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE THIRD ARTICLE OF IMPEACHEMNT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING WILLFUL REFUSAL TO PERMIT THE EVIDENCE OF JOHN TAYLOR IN FAVOR OF CALLENDER. (P. 729, 750)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SECOND MEMBER OF THE EIGHTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; DEMANDING THAT HE BE PUT TO ANSWER SAID CHARGES, (AND PROCEEDINGS BE HAD ACCORDING TO LAW AND JUSTICE.) (P. 761)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SEVENTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING HIM WITH DEGRADING HIS HIGH JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS BY TRYING TO INFLUENCE A GRAND JURY AND ACTING AS AN INFORMER AT A U.S. CIRCUIT COURT HELD AT NEWCASTLE, DEL. (P. 730, 759)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE FIRST ARTICLE CONCERNING THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE SAMUEL CHASE OF THE SUPREME COURT; CHARGING ARBITRARY, OPPRESSIVE AND UNJUST CONDUCT IN THE TRIAL OF JOHN FRIES FOR TREASON. (P. 728, 748)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE FOURTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING MANIFEST INJUSTICE, PARTIALITY, AND INTEMPERANCE IN THE COURSE OF THE TRIAL OF MR. CALLENDER. (P. 729, 752)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE FIRST MEMBER OF THE EIGHTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE CHASE; CHARGING HIM AS DELIVERING TO A GRAND JURY, AT A CIRCUIT COURT IN BALTIMORE, AN INFLAMMATORY AND INTEMPERATE POLITICAL HARANGUE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. (P. 760)
    1804-12-04
    No
  • TO PASS THE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS OF THE GALLANT CONDUCT OF CAPT. STEPHEN DECATUR, THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE U.S. KETCH, INTREPID, IN ATTACKING THE HARBOR OF TRIPOLI AND DESTROYING A TRIPOLITAN FRIGATE. (P. 682, 691)
    1804-11-19
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS BY ADJOURNING BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS TOMORROW.
    1804-03-26
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE BILL TO APPROPRIATE A SUM FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN WASHINGTON D.C.; SAID AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO CONVERT THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE TO ACCOMODATE BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AND TO BUILD HIM ANOTHER DWELLING.
    1804-03-24
    No
  • TO PASS THE SENATE BILL TO ALTER THE TIME OF THE NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS TO THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT. (P. 1228)
    1804-03-23
    No
  • TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE LOUISIANA BILL, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF A LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. (P. 1229)
    1804-03-23
    No
  • TO AMEND THE HOUSE BILL TO FURTHER PROTECT THE COMMERCE AND SEAMEN OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST THE BARBARY POWERS, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION INCREASING BY 2 AND 1/2%, AD VALOREM DUTIES ON GOODS IMPORTED INTO THE U.S., AND IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL 10% IF SUCH GOODS ARE IMPORTED IN FOREIGN SHIPS; SUCH NEW REVENUE TO BE USED TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF PROTECTION. (P. 1210, 1224)
    1804-03-22
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE HOUSE BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR COMMERCE AND SEAMEN AGAINST BARBARY POWERS, AND THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO CARRY SUCH PROTECTION INTO EFFECT.
    1804-03-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 3 A BILL TO IMPOSE MORE SPECIFIC DUTIES ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES, AND ALSO FOR LAYING AND COLLECTING LIGHTHOUSE MONEY ON FOREIGN SHIPS AND VESSELS, BY MAKING BONDS GIVEN FOR DUTIES ON SPIRITS IMPORTED FROM THE WEST INDIES PAYABLE HALF IN 6 MONTHS AND THE OTHER HALF IN 9 MONTHS, STARTING FROM JUNE 30 NEXT. (P. 1202)
    S3 · 1804-03-21
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE S. 3 UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER. (P. 1205)
    S3 · 1804-03-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 3. (P. 1205)
    S3 · 1804-03-21
    No
  • TO MAKE THE SENATE BILL TO ALTER THE TIME FOR THE NEXT MEETING OF CONGRESS, THE ORDER OF THE DAY FOR THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER. (P. 1208)
    1804-03-21
    Yes
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