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James Gerry

1,126 votes cast since 1839. Votes with the Democratic Party 85% of the time.

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  • TO TABLE H.J. RES. 48, CONTINUING THE CHARTERS OF THE D. OF C. BANKS.
    HJR48 · 1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO PRINT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE REPUDIATION, BY ANY STATE OF THE UNION, OF ANY DEBT TO FOREIGNERS SO CONTRACTED BY THE STATE'S LEGISLATURE IS A VIOLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., AND SHOULD, BY OR IN CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH REPUDIATION, SAID STATE INVOLVE HERSELF IN WAR WITH ANY FOREIGN POWER, THE STATE INVOLVING HERSELF THEREIN WILL CEASE THEREBY TO BE A STATE OF THE UNION. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PROVIDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000,000 IN NATIONAL STOCK. (P. 385-2)
    1843-03-02
    No
  • TO REJECT H.J. RES. 48, CONTINUING THE CHARTERS OF CERTAIN BANKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 385)
    HJR48 · 1843-03-02
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 83, WHICH REPEALS CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ACT "FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY," AS OF AUG. 23, 1842. (P. 386-1)
    S83 · 1843-03-02
    No
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE VIOLATION OF CITIZENSHIP PRIVILEGES IMPARTED IN SOUTHERN PORTS BY THE SEIZURE OF FREE COLORED SEAMEN DURING THE PROSECUTION OF THEIR RIGHTFUL BUSINESS. (P. 384-3)
    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
    Yes
  • 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 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 AMEND H.R. 801, (3-3-43), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZED THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE COAST SURVEY, AND APPROPRIATED $10,000 TO ENABLE MR. HASSLER AND HIS ASSISTANT TO REDUCE TO PAPER THE NOTES NOW ON HAND WHICH WERE TAKEN IN THE FIELD DURING LAST SUMMER, AND FURTHER PROVIDED THAT A REPORT SHOULD BE MADE TO CONGRESS AT THE NEXT SESSION CONTAINING A PLAN FOR CARRYING ON THE WORK IN THE FUTURE. (P. 368-1)
    HR801 · 1843-02-28
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 697, (3-3-43), PROVIDING FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN, CONCLUDED AT WASHINGTON AUG. 9, 1842.
    HR697 · 1843-02-28
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT 2,500 EXTRA COPIES OF THE POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT, RELATING TO OFFERS FOR CARRYING THE MAIL, A STATEMENT OF ALL LAND AND WATER MAILS, A REPORT OF ALL CONTRACTS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS, AND OF ALL ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES.
    1843-02-27
    Yes
  • 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
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H.J. RES. 37, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PAY SUCH SUMS OF MONEY AS HAD BEEN AWARDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS TO CLAIMANTS UNDER THE 17TH ARTICLE OF THE CHEROKEE TREATY, BUT LIMITING THE TOTAL TO BE PAID TO $100,000. (P. 349-2)
    HJR37 · 1843-02-25
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-2,3)
    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 TABLE H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 344-1)
    HR651 · 1843-02-24
    Yes
  • 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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PERMIT THE SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT A BILL DISAPPROVING OF AN ACT OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO PREVENT THE MIGRATION OF FREE NEGROES OR MULATTOES TO FLORIDA" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 337-1)
    1843-02-23
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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 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
    No
  • 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 ADJOURN. (P. 320-2)
    1843-02-20
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO MAKE A MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A BILL TO REFUND THE FINE IMPOSED ON GEN. JACKSON. (P. 317-2)
    1843-02-20
    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 ADOPT THE SECOND PART OF A MOTION WHICH GIVES A SELECT COMMITTEE THE POWER TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS IN REGARD TO THE REMOVAL OF JONATHAN ROBERTS, THE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
    1843-02-18
    No
  • 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 AMEND H.R. 645, (3-1-43), BY PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD IN OHIO, INDIANA AND ILLINOIS. (P. 303-1,3)
    HR645 · 1843-02-17
    No
  • 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
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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 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 TABLE H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1)
    HR676 · 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 H.R. 29, (2-18-43), ESTABLISHING AGENCIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN WATER-ROTTED HEMP.
    HR29 · 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 TABLE H.R. 398, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN INHABITANTS OF WEST FLORIDA. (P. 274)
    HR398 · 1843-02-11
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 398, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN INHABITANTS OF WEST FLORIDA. (P. 274)
    HR398 · 1843-02-11
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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. 659, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR JAN. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1843, AND THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR, SHALL CEASE ON NEXT WED. AT 2 P.M., THE COMMITTEE THEN TO VOTE ON ANY PENDING AMENDMENTS AND REPORT TO THE HOUSE.
    HR659 · 1843-02-08
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 768, (3-3-43), A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT $1,500 PER ANNUM. (P. 247-2)
    HR768 · 1843-02-06
    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 ADJOURN.
    1843-02-02
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 57. (P. 236-1,231-3)
    HR57 · 1843-02-02
    No
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE ALL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE ACTION UNDERTAKEN BY CAPTAIN JONES AT MONTEREY, TOGETHER WITH COPIES OF ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY HIM, OR UNDER HIS AUTHORITY, FROM THE TIME OF CAPT. JONES'S APPOINTMENT TO SAID PACIFIC SQUADRON. (P. 235-2,3)
    1843-02-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 237-2)
    1843-02-02
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 57 SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY AT 2:00 AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT THEN PENDING, OR THAT MAY BE OFFERED TO SAID BILL, AND THEN REPORT THE BILL TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENTS. (P. 231-2)
    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
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MOVE A RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSED THAT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE WHAT WILL BE THE PROBABLE RECEIPTS INTO THE TREASURY DURING THE RESIDUE OF THE CURRENT YEAR, AND ALSO WHAT WILL BE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES UPON THE TREASURY DURING THE SAME PERIOD. (P. 227-3)
    1843-01-31
    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
    No
  • 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 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
    Yes
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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
    No
  • 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 TABLE H.R. 671 (3-3-43), TO FURTHER CONTINUE IN FORCE THE ACT FOR THE PAYMENT OF HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY LOST IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U.S. (P. 184-1,183-3)
    HR671 · 1843-01-21
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 614. (P. 49-1,168-2,3,169)
    HR614 · 1843-01-17
    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
    No
  • 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
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION PLACING A TAX ON BANK NOTES AND ON GOLD AND SILVER COIN.
    1842-12-31
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE PASSED H.R. 305, FOR THE RELIEF OF JOHN MC COLGAN.
    HR305 · 1842-12-30
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE ONE HOUR RULE IN ORDER TO ENABLE HENRY A. WISE TO CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE, AS HIS TIME OF ONE HOUR IS FINISHED.
    HR61 · 1842-12-29
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 57, GRANTING INDEMNITY FOR FRENCH SPOILATION PRIOR TO 1800.
    HR57 · 1842-12-28
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO EMPLOY A CLERK FOR THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EXPENDITURES, AND TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS. (P. 86)
    1842-12-27
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 81-3)
    1842-12-23
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS BE AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE IN EMPLOYMENT THEIR CLERK AT THE COMPENSATION HEREFORE ALLOWED, BY PLACING A SPECIFIED LIMIT UPON THE LENGTH OF CLERK'S EMPLOYMENT. (P. 71-2)
    1842-12-21
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO BILL H.R. 615, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE HALF-CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, WHICH AMENDMENT STRIKES OUT THE APPROPRIATION OF $5,0000 FOR A COASTAL SURVEY. (P. 77-8)
    HR615 · 1842-12-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS BE AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE IN EMPLOYMENT THEIR CLERK AT THE COMPENSATION HERETOFORE ALLOWED HIM UNTIL THE FURTHER ORDER OF THE HOUSE, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THE EMPLOYMENT PERIOD OF THE CLERK OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS TO THE PRESENT SESSION, INSTEAD OF "UNTIL THE FURTHER ORDER OF THE HOUSE." (P. 71-1)
    1842-12-21
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCEEDING IN THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 615, (12-24-42), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843. (P. 65-3)
    HR615 · 1842-12-20
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SEC. OF THE TREASURY INFORM THE HOUSE REGARDING ANY CHARGES PREFERRED AGAINST JONATHON ROBERTS, LATE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF PA. (P. 57-1)
    1842-12-16
    Yes
  • TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN. VOTES FOR MR. TIFFANY ARE CODED AS 1, FOR MR. REESE AS 2, FOR MR. MUELLER AS 5, FOR MR. MOFFIE AS 6, FOR MR. BULLFINCH AS 7.
    1842-12-14
    Yes
  • TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR MR. TIFFANY ARE CODED 1, FOR MR. MULLER AS 2, FOR MR. REESE AS 5, FOR MR. MOFFIT AS 6, FOR MR. CLAYTON AS 7, FOR OCHERS AS 8.
    1842-12-14
    No
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