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1869Today
- Left – right
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- Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND PASS H.R. 1450, A BILL TO DEFINE SWAMP AND OVERFLOWED LANDS. (P. 1932-2)HR1450 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO S. 647. (P. 1899-3, P. 1900-1)S647 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 2908, A BILL TO FACILITATE THE COLLECTION OF JUDGEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE UNITED STATES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1931-1)HR2908 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO DIVIDE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE INTO TWO JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. (P. 1910-1)1871-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2524 REGARDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1872. (P. 1917-1, 2)HR2524 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 467 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPLETE SETS OF CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX FOR THOSE MEMBERS OF THE FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE SAME. (P. 1908-1)HJR467 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 1068 PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF NICHOLAS TRIST, THE NEGOTIATOR OF THE TREATY OF GUADALUPE HIDALGO, $13,762.40, SALARY, AS COMMISSIONER TO MEXICO FROM APRIL 15, 1847 TO APRIL 18, 1848, WITH INTEREST ON ABOVE SUM FROM MARCH 7, 1870 AND $797.50 FOR CONTINGENT EXPENSES INCURRED WITH INTEREST FROM APRIL 8, 1848. (P. 1933-1)S1068 · 1871-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 1924-2)1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 187, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO GRANT NO ADDITIONAL LANDS THAN THOSE HERETOFORE GRANTED BY THE ACTS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1906-2)SJR187 · 1871-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 2994, A BILL TO REPEAL THE INCOME TAX, FIRST DISCHARGING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION THEREOF. (P. 1851-2)HR2994 · 1871-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FURTHER SALE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER THE PREEMPTION AND HOMESTEAD LAWS AND THE LAWS FOR DISPOSING OF TOWN SITES AND MINERAL LANDS. (P. 1851-2)1871-03-02
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO SETTLE CERTAIN ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND OTHER STATES. (P. 1877-1)1871-03-02
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 969, A BILL TO RELIEVE CERTAIN PERSONS THEREIN NAMED FROM THE LEGAL AND POLITICAL DISABILITIES IMPOSED BY THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1859-3)S969 · 1871-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND BRING UP FOR ADOPTION A HOUSE RESOLUTION THAT THE POLICY PURSUED BY THE U.S. TOWARD 4,500,000 OF ITS PEOPLE, SUDDENLY ENFRANCHISED BY EVENTS OF THE CIVIL WAR EXTENDING CIVIL AND POLITICAL EQUALITY IS A SOURCE OF NATL PRIDE, HEREBY ACQUITS MAJ. GEN. OLIVER C. HOWARD OF THE FREEDMEN'S BUREAU OF THE GROUNDLESS CHARGES LATELY PREFERRED AGAINST HIM. (P. 1850-3)1871-03-02
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 892 (16 STAT 587, 3/3/71), TO PROVIDE FOR A BUILDING SUITED TO THE USE OF THE POST OFFICE, THE PENSION AND REVENUE OFFICERS AND THE JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THE JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THE U. S. IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (P. 1809-3)S892 · 1871-03-01
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL ORDERS EXCEPT APPROPRIATION BILLS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS, H.R. 2687 FOR THE APPROTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES, ACCORDING TO THE NINTH CENSUS. (P. 1002-1)HR2687 · 1871-03-01
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1705, A BILL TO FIX THE TIME FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES AND DELEGATES TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, TO ENABLE HOUSE TO DISAGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS THEREON, AND TO ASK A CONFERENCE WITH SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE HOUSE. (P. 1807-2)HR1705 · 1871-03-01
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES, AND HAVE THE HOUSE INSIST UPON THEIR AMENDMENTS TO S. 647 AND AGREE TO A CONFERENCE ASKED BY THE SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES. (P. 1758-2)S647 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND PASS H.R. 3070 TO PROMOTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINCINNATI RAILROAD. (P. 1759-2)HR3070 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 521 TO REPEAL THE DUTY ON COAL. (P. 1762-1)HJR521 · 1871-02-28
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 3064 WAS TABLED. (P. 1756-2)HR3064 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 3011 TO PROTECT LOYAL AND PEACEABLE CITIZENS AND PERPETUATE THE EVIDENCE OF LOSSES SUSTAINED BY THEM IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION; THE FURTHER READING THEREOF BEING SUSPENDED AND NO MOTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED EXCEPT TO ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THE SAME BE DISPOSED OF BY FINAL VOTE. (P. 1762-2)HR3011 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS NOT ACTUALLY COMMENCED OR IN PROGRESS. (P. 1756-1, 1)HR3064 · 1871-02-28
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FOR BUILDING AT LEAGUE ISLAND, AND INSERTING "FOR NAVY YARD AT PHILADELPHIA, PA.-- REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS $40,000-PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS, $60,000. (P. 1157-2)HR3064 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 3064. (P. 1758-1)HR3064 · 1871-02-28
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN HARTFORD, CONN., UPON PLANS INSURING ITS COMPLETION FOR $300,000, $150,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED, PROVIDED THAT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF NOW, A LOT OF LAND SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE OF THE SECY. OF TREASURY, BE CEDED TO THE U.S. (P. 1710-3)HR3064 · 1871-02-27
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING ON THE VACANT HALF OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE LOT AT SAN FRANCISCO FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND APPRAISERS' STORES ACCORDING TO TREASURY DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATIONS, THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $424,600; $212,300 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED. (P. 1709-2)HR3064 · 1871-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 3064.HR3064 · 1871-02-27
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 3064. (P. 1674-2)1871-02-25
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY CUTTING (IN LINE 794 OF PRINTED BILL) APPROPRIATIONS FROM $187,000 TO $87,000. (P. 1664-3)HR3064 · 1871-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING FROM LINES 699 TO 705 INCLUSIVE "FOR COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF BOUNTY PRIZE MONEY AND FOR OTHER LEGITIMATE CLAIM OF COLORED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, $187,000." (P. 1665-1)HR3064 · 1871-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 3064. (P. 1678)1871-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY PROVIDING THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT TO CONGRESS AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE MANNER OF APPROPRIATION OF THIS FUND, AND TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES PAID. (P. 1610-1)HR3064 · 1871-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING "TO COMPENSATE JOSEPH S. WILSON FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE VALUABLE SCIENTIFIC MUSEUM AT THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, $10,000".HR3064 · 1871-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY PAYING VINNIE REAM FOR MAKING THE MARBLE STATUE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, $10,000, WHICH IN ADDITION TO THE $5,000 ALREADY PAID, SHALL BE IN FULL OF ALL CLAIMS FOR SAID WORK.HR3064 · 1871-02-24
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 3036 (16 STAT 538, 3/3/71), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR THE REPAIR, PRESERVATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1556-1)HR3036 · 1871-02-23
- YesTO CONSIDER S. 647 (16 STAT 573, 3/3/71), TO ELIMINATE ALL FROM THE SENATE BILL EXCEPT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERT THAT THE LOCATIONS OF RAILROAD BE NEAR ROUTE KNOWN AS 32ND PARALLEL OF NORTH LATITUDE. S. 647 IS A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. (P. 1468, 1469)S647 · 1871-02-21
- YesTO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND ORDER TO BE PRINTED A MEMORIAL OF THE LEGISLATURE OF KANS., REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS SUCH LAWS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO FULLY PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF BONA FIDE SETTLERS UPON THE CHEROKEE NEUTRAL LANDS IN KAN. UNDER THE HOMESTEAD AND PREEMPTION LAWS, AND RIGHT OF THE STATE TO THE SIXTEENTH AND THIRTYSIXTH SECTION FOR SUPPORT OF COMMON SCHOOLS. (P. 1438-3)1871-02-20
- NoTO TABLE A H.J. RES. 518 RELATING TO PANOCHE GRANDE LAND. (P. 1455-3)HR518 · 1871-02-20
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1456-2)HJR518 · 1871-02-20
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1457-1)1871-02-20
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 518 RELATING TO PANOCHE GRAND LAND, BY STATING THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT EITHER WILLIAM MCGARRAHAN OR THE NEW INDIA MINING COMPANY HAS TITLE TO THE LAND AND THAT SUCH PROCEEDINGS SHOULD BE INSTITUTED AS WILL RECOVER THE POSSESSION OF THE SAME AND ASSERT THE TITLE OF THE U.S. (P. 1455-2)HR518 · 1871-02-20
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH THE SUBSTITUTION OF H.J. RES. 518 FOR THE HOUSE RESOLUTION WAS AGREED TO. (P. 1456-3)HJR518 · 1871-02-20
- YesTO ELIMINATE H.R. 518 AND CHANGE IT TO A JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 518). (P. 1456-1)HR518 · 1871-02-20
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1457-2)HJR518 · 1871-02-20
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 2066, EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WAS ORDERED TO BE ENGROSSED AND READ THE THIRD TIME. (P. 1367-2)HR2066 · 1871-02-17
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 2066, A BILL TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF EDUCATION FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1367-1)HRE2066 · 1871-02-17
- NoTO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RECOMMEND THE SECRETARY OF WAR CONVENES A COURT OF INQUIRY TO ASCERTAIN THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRST CLASS WHO WERE INSTIGATORS AND LEADERS IN THE JANUARY 2 AFFAIR AT THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, AND SUCH LEADERS AND INSTIGATORS BE AT ONCE DISMISSED AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE CLASS ENGAGED IN THE AFFAIR BE PUNISHED BY A GENERAL COURT MARTIAL TO BE CONVENED FOR THEIR TRIAL; AND TO EXAMINE INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE OFFICERS ON DUTY TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THEY ENCOURAGED INSUBORDINATION AND RIOTOUS CONDUCT AND IF FOUND GUILTY THAT THEY BE RELIEVED FROM DUTY AT THE INSTITUTION. (P. 1320-3)1871-02-16
- YesTO AMEND A HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO A WEST POINT INVESTIGATION BY PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RECOMMEND TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE CLASS ENGAGED IN THE TRANSACTION UPON HIS GRADUATION BE ORDERED TO DUTY AS AN OFFICER OF THE ARMY AND THAT NO LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXCEPT SICK LEAVE, BE GRANTED TO EITHER OF THEM FOR ONE YEAR. (SEE H413093) (P. 1320-1)1871-02-16
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2634 TO AMEND AN ACT APPROVED MAY 31, 1870 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ENFORCE THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS OF THE U.S. TO VOTE IN THE SEVERAL STATES OF THIS UNION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1285-1)HR2634 · 1871-02-15
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH WERE PASSED RESOLUTIONS THAT C.A. SHEAFFE WAS NOT DULY ELECTED AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE; THAT LEWIS TILLIAM IS ENTITLED TO THAT SEAT; THAT C.A. SHEAFE CONTESTED SEAT IN GOOD FAITH AND SHALL BE PAID $1,500 FOR HIS EXPENSES. (P. 1229-2)1871-02-14
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 2788 AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OF A MILITARY AND POSTAL RAILWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY. (P. 1187-3)HR2788 · 1871-02-13
- NoTO REJECT H.R. 3011 A BILL TO PROTECT LOYAL CITIZENS AND PEACEABLE CITIZENS AND PERPETUATE THE EVIDENCE OF LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. (P. 1185-2)HR3011 · 1871-02-13
- NoTO COMMIT H.R. 3011, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF LOYAL CITIZENS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY RATHER THAN TO THE COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION FOR THEIR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.HR3011 · 1871-02-13
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND ORDER THAT H.R. 2634 (16 STAT 433, 2/28/71), BE MADE A SPECIAL ORDER FOR WED. MORNING AND THE H SAME SHALL BE VOTED ON WITHOUT DILATORY MOTIONS AT 4 P.M. H.R. 2634 AMENDS AN ACT APPROVED MAY 31, 1870, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ENFORCE THE RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. TO VOTE IN THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE UNION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."HR2634 · 1871-02-13
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND PASS A H.J. RESOLUTION TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTIONS IN NAVIGATION OF THE OHIO RIVER. (P. 1188-2)1871-02-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 3004 DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR TO RESTORE TO THE PENSION ROLLS REUBEN THOMAS AND GEORGE BROWNE HAVING BEEN STRICKEN THEREFROM DURING THE LATE REBELLION. (P. 1152-3)HR3004 · 1871-02-11
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 108 (16 STAT 597, 2/16/71), TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PERMIT WILLIAM L. HANSCOM, LATE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR OF THE U.S. NAVY TO WITHDRAW HIS RESIGNATION OF THAT OFFICE. (P. 1124-2)SJR108 · 1871-02-10
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE HOUSE RESOLVES ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO LIMIT ALL GENERAL DEBATE TO ONE MINUTE.1871-02-09
- YesTO GO INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION ON THE GENERAL CALENDAR. (P. 1087-2)1871-02-09
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 469 RELATING TO THE CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. AND TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ABOVE BILL. (P. 998-1)S469 · 1871-02-06
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S.J. RES. 293, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENSES OF INVESTIGATION FROM $10,000 TO $20,000.SJR293 · 1871-02-06
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 1010-1)1871-02-06
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 1001-3)1871-02-06
- YesTO ORDER THE 2ND READING (OVER OBJECTION OF HOLMAN) OF H.R. 2946, PROVIDING FOR PAY OF ELECTION OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF THE U.S. IN CITIES HAVING UPWARD OF TWENTY THOUSAND INHABITANTS. (P. 994-3)HR2946 · 1871-02-06
- YesTO ORDER CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S.J. RES. 293. (P. 1003-2)1871-02-06
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S.J. RES. 293 (16 STAT 596, 2/10/71), APPROPRIATING MONEY TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED OUTRAGES IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. (P. 1003-1)SJR293 · 1871-02-06
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO SET APART WED. EVENING FEBRUARY 15, FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN REPORTS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THEJUDICIARY. (P. 1002-1)1871-02-06
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS.1871-02-06
- NoTO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 2946, RELATING TO PAY OF ELECTION OFFICERS WAS ORDERED TO BE READ A SECOND TIME. (P. 995-1)HR2946 · 1871-02-06
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND COMMIT S. 647 (16 STAT 573, 3/3/71), PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD AND AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS ROAD AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 999-1)S647 · 1871-02-06
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S.J. RES. 293. (P. 1003-1)SJR293 · 1871-02-06
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO GRANT THE USE OF THIS HALL TO MRS. VICTORIA C. WOODHULL AND MRS. ISABELLA BEECHER HOOKER ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1871, TO PRESENT THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE ENFRANCHISEMENT OF WOMEN CITIZENS OF THE U.S. AND PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS. (P. 1000-3)1871-02-06
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2943, RELATING TO DISAPPROVE OF CERTAIN ACTS OF THE LEGISLATIVEASSEMBLY OF MONTANA TERRITORY. (P. 970-1)HR2943 · 1871-02-04
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2858, TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF WYOMING" APPROVED JULY 25, 1868. (P. 967-1)HR2858 · 1871-02-04
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 369, PROVIDING FOR THEODORE ADAMS TO RECEIVE FROM COURT OF CLAIMS THE AMOUNT OF THE JUDGEMENT RENDERED IN HIS FAVOR BY SAID COURT. (P. 963-1)HJR369 · 1871-02-04
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2457, TO RESTORE TO CERTAIN PARTIES THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS AND TREATIES OF THE U. S. (P. 941-1)HR2457 · 1871-02-03
- YesTO RECOMMIT S.J. RES. 44, EXTENDING THE TIME TO CONSTRUCT A RAILROAD FROM THE ST. CROIX RIVER OR LAKE TO THE WEST END OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR AND TO BAYFIELD. (P. 918-2)SJR1 · 1871-02-02
- NoTO PASS S. 218 (16 STAT 412, 2/15/71), PRESCRIBING AN OATH OF OFFICE TO BE TAKEN BY PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE LATE WAR OF THE REBELLION BUT WHO ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED FROM HOLDING OFFICE BY THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. (P. 883-1)S218 · 1871-02-01
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 2797 BY ALLOWING SOLDIERS SERVING FOR 90 DAYS TO TAKE LAND UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOMESTEAD LAW, THE TIME OF SETTLEMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY DEDUCTING HIS TERM OF SERVICE FROM THE 5 YEARS REQUIRED OF OTHER SETTLERS. H.R. 2797 ENABLES HONORABLY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TO ACQUIRE HOMESTEADS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 861-1)HR2797 · 1871-01-31
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 2797 BY EXTNEDING HOMESTEAD RIGHTS TO EVERY SOLDIER AND SAILOR, AND THEIR WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. (P. 728-2, P. 759-1)HR2797 · 1871-01-31
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2797.HR2797 · 1871-01-31
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION THAT SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 1871 AFTER HALF PAST ONE, BE ASSIGNED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES. (P. 838-3)1871-01-30
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 480, RELATING TO THE WELCOMING OF IRISH EXILES AND PATRIOTS. (P. 838-1)HJR480 · 1871-01-30
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2866, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT RELATING TO PENSIONS APPROVED 7/27/1868. (P. 727-2)1871-01-25
- YesTHAT IN ELECTION CASE OF THOMAS P. BEARD AND STEPHEN A. CORKER, FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, THE SAID CORKER BE REQUESTED TO ANSWER THE NOTICE OF THE SAID BOARD THAT HE SHALL CONTEST HIS RIGHT TO A SEAT IN HOUSE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 20, 1871, AND TO REFER CREDENTIALS AND REMONSTRANCES OF BOTH CONTESTANTS TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. (P. 703-1)1871-01-24
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 468 (16 STAT 593, 2/9/71), PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE FOOD FISHES OF THE COAST OF THE U. S. (P. 683-1)HJR468 · 1871-01-23
- NoTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS IT WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY NEXT. (P. 676-1)1871-01-23
- YesTO PASS S. 594, A BILL TO PROVIDE A GOVERNMENT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 639-3)S594 · 1871-01-20
- NoTO AMEND S. 594 (16 STAT 419, 2/21/71), BY GRANTING PRIVILEGE OF VOTING TO ALL PERSONS IRRESPECTIVE OF SEX, EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE MENTALLY INCAPACITATED AND PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF INFAMOUS CRIMES. S. 594 PROVIDES FOR A GOVERNMENT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 646)S594 · 1871-01-20
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH S.J. RES. 11 WAS TABLED. (P. 24-1)SJR11 · 1871-01-19
- NoTO TABLE S.J. RES. 11. (P. 24-1)SJR11 · 1871-01-19
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY APPROPRIATING $72,500 FOR SALARIES OF CHIEF JUSTICE (8,500); AND FOR EIGHT ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OR RETIRED JUSTICES ($8,000 EACH). (P. 503-1)HR2524 · 1871-01-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY GIVING JOHN W. DAUGLAS, LATE ACTING COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, COMPENSATION FOR TIME DURING WHICH HE DISCHARGED HIS DUTIES IN SAID OFFICE. (P. 565-1)HR2524 · 1871-01-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY APPROPRIATING $23,500 FOR THE EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (P. 487-2)HR2524 · 1871-01-18
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RETURNING FROM SENATE TO HOUSE, OCEAN CABLE LEGISLATION IN ORDER THAT HOUSE MAY AGAIN CONSIDER THE PROVISIONS OF SAID BILL. (P. 535-3)1871-01-16
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 2788 RELATING TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK RAILWAY WAS INTRODUCED. (P. 526-3)HR2788 · 1871-01-16
- YesTO INTRODUCE H.R. 2788, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING OF A MILITARY AND POSTAL RAILWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C., TO NEW YORK CITY. (P. 380-2)HR2788 · 1871-01-16
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 2018. (P. 464-3)HR2018 · 1871-01-12
- YesTO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2523 UNTIL JANUARY 11, IN ORDER THAT MEMBERS OF HOUSE MIGHT GO HOME FOR HOLIDAYS. (P. 273-3)HR2523 · 1870-12-21
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