Meredith Poindexter Gentry

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A SURVEY OF A RAILROAD ROUTE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC COAST. (P. 1034-2)

THAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 336, WHICH PROPOSED THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY PLACE OVER ANY OF THE ARMORIES A SUPERINTENDENT WHO DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ARMY.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 547, (3-3-53), REGARDING THE CLAIM OF WILLIAM HAZARD WIGG, DECEASED, FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. (P. 853-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 242 (2-26-53), A BILL TO REGULATE THE TERMS OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE U.S. FOR DISTIRCT OF IOWA. (P. 824-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO CONSIDER H.R. 333, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1854.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO AID THE DIRECTORS OF THE WASHINGTON INFIRMARY TO ENLARGE THEIR ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SICK, TRANSIENT PAUPERS. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY PROVIDING THAT NEITHER THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, NOR ANY BUREAU THEREOF OTHER THAN THE PATENT OFFICE, SHALL BE LOCATED IN THE PATENT OFFICE BLDG., UNTIL DIRECTED BY LAW. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. (P. 757-2)

TO ELIMINATE THAT SECTION OF H.R. 337, WHICH APPROPRIATED THE SUM OF $200,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN BUILDING IN WASHINGTON FROM WILLIAM H. WINDER.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR SALARY AND OUTFIT OF A MINISTER TO CENTRAL AMERICA TO BE ACCREDITED TO SUCH ONE OR MORE GOVT'S., INCLUDING IN THAT NAME AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAY DESIGNATE. (P. 757-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR COMPLETION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT CINCINNATI. (P. 757-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT ST. LOUIS. (P. 757-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 574, A BILL RELATING TO THE REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY. (P. 758-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE UPON THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL H.R. 337, IN ONE HOUR AFTER THE COMM. SHALL AGAIN RESUME ITS CONSIDERATION.

TO TABLE S. 271 (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF LAWS RELATIVE TO COINAGE. (P. 630-2)

TO TABLE S. 271, (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF EXISTING LAWS RELATIVE TO THE HALF DOLLAR, QUARTER-DOLLAR, DIME, AND HALF-DIME. (P. 629-3)

TO PASS H.R. 348 (3-2-53), A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 555-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF REPEALING THE NAVIGATION LAWS OF THE U.S., TO THE EXTENT OF THROWING OPEN THE COASTWISE TRADE TO THE FREE COMPETITION OF ALL NATIONS THAT SAID COMMITTEE REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE. (P. 53021)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR EVENING SESSIONS FOR THE HOUSE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 274, (3-3-53), AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF L.M. GOLDSBOROUGH AND OTHERS.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR DECLARING IN ORDER A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO WISCONSIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD OR CANAL. (P. 512-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 300, A BILL TO ADMIT RAILROAD IRON FREE OF DUTY. (P. 495-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 277, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DEPOSIT WITH THE SEVERAL STATES THE FOURTH INSTALMENT OF THE DEPOSITE OF THE PUBLIC MONEY DIRECTED TO BE MADE WITH SAID STATES BY THE ACT APPROVED 6-30-1836. (P. 425-3)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344.

TO TABLE H.R. 344.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344. (P. 408-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP VARIOUS HOUSE APPROPRIATION BILLS ESPECIALLY H.R. 335, TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE, REV. JAMES GALLAGHER CODED 1, REV. L.F. MORGAN CODED 2, REV. R.R. GURLEY CODED 5, REV. R.W. CUSHMAN CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

THAT THE PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WHICH RELATES TO THE TARRIFF AND REVENUE FROM CUSTOMS, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON IMPORTS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT WILLIAM CURRAN REPORTER FOR THE HOUSE WITH AUTHORITY TO APPOINT SIX ASSISTANTS.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 240, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1852. (P. 2493,2494)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW WILLIAM SPEIDEN 2 1/2 PER CENT UPON THE AMOUNT OF MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY HIM, ACTING AS PURSER TO THE U.S. FRIGATE CONGRESS AND AS PAYMASTER TO THE LAND FORCES ON THE COAST OF THE PACIFIC DURING THE MEXICAN WAR.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT THERE BE PAID OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE TO THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS, DOORKEEPER, AND POSTMASTER, SUCH SUMS IN ADDITION TO THEIR PRESENT SALARIES, AS WILL MAKE THEIR COMPENSATION, RESPECTIVELY EQUAL TO THAT OF CHIEF CLERK OF HOUSE.

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (CHAIR VOTED AFERMATIVE.)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT CLERK OF HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO ASCERTAIN THE EXPENSES OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE FOR THE 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PA., INCURRED, BY SITTING MEMBER AND CONTESTANT, AND PAY THE SAME OUT OF FUNDS OF THE HOUSE; AND THAT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY TO HENDRICK B. WRIGHT, THE SAME PER DIAM AND MILEAGE PAID TO MEMBERS, FROM FIRST DAY OF SESSION TO SECOND DAY OF JULY INCLUSIVE. (P. 2485-2)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 432, AN ACT MAKING APP-ROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN'S DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1853.

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2410-1,2472-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR REMOVAL OF RAFT FROM THE RED RIVER. (P. 2411-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR A SURVEY OF THE FALLS OF THE OHIO RIVER, TO REPORT ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS OF ADDITIONAL OR IMPROVED CANALS. (P. 2412-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE RULE UNDER WHICH A MEMBER MAY HAVE A PAPER READ MAY BE SUSPENDED, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER THAT H.R. 282 MIGHT BE CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS WITHOUT GOING INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 2410-2,3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TAKE UP AND REFER TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE H.R. 282 (8-30-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2410-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER.

TO TABLE H.R. 282. (P. 2411-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 155, AN ACT GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND MAKING A GRANT OF LAND IN AID OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM THE WABASH TO THE MISSOURI RIVERS.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR THE ILLINOIS RIVER. (P. 2413-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR A SURVEY FOR A CANAL ACROSS THE PENINSULA OF FLORIDA. (P. 2413-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR OF DUBUQUE. (P. 2412-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 43, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD ELIMINATE A SECTION PROVIDING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN MONEYS DUE THE SHAWNEE INDIANS.

TO ELECT A PUBLIC PRINTER, ROBERT ARMSTRONG CODED 1, JOHN TOWERS CODED 2, GALES AND SEATON CODED 5, GEORGE GIDEON CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

TO TABLE H.R. 233, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI TO AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROAD. (P. 2387-2)

TO PASS H.R. 233, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN RAILROAD. (P. 2387-3)

TO PASS S. 447 (8-30-52), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WILIMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD COMPANY.

TO PASS H.R. 223 (8-30-52), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER SECURITY OF THE LIVES OF PASSAGERS ON BOARD A VESSELS PROPELLED IN WHOLE ON PART OF STEAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2342-3,2345-2)

TO PASS S. 28, (8-26-52), A BILL GRANTING TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND DONATION OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANNAL AROUND THE FALLS OF ST. MARY, IN SAID STATE. (P. 2347-1,2348-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF 4 MEMBERS OF HOUSE BE APPOINTED BY SPEAKER, TO INVESTIGATE ALL THE FACTS TOUCHING THE CONNECTION OF SAID THOMAS COWIN, PRESENT SECRETARY OF TREASURY WITH GARDINER CLAIM. ALSO THAT COMMITTEE HAVE POWER TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS. (P. 23-1-2)

TO COMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLES. 223 (8-30-52), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER SECURITY OF PASSENGERS ON STEAM BOATS. (P. 2200-3, 23-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER S. 185, A BILL FOR RELIEF OF THE RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROADS COMPANY. (P. 2284-2)

TO TABLE S. 185, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 2273-3,2274-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 120, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SOLDIERS IN THE LATE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN TO SURRENDER THE BOUNTY LANDS CLAIMED BY THEM, AND TO LOCATE OTHERS IN LIEU THEREOF. (P. 2273-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 297, A BILL DECLARING THE WHEELING BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PROCEED TO THE BUSINESS ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE.

TO PASS H.R. 297, AN ACT, DECLARING THE WHEELING BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DURING DEBATE ON H.J.RES. 23, A BILL SETTLING THE CLAIM OF T. RITCHIE, ASSIGNEE OF M. BELT, FOR PRINTING FOR THE 31ST CONGRESS. (P. 2257-2)

TO PASS H.R. 76.

TO TABLE H.R. 76.

TO AMEND H.R. 220 (8-31-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1853, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATION FOR TESTING THE USE OF CAMELS ON THE PLAINS, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR HORSES. (P. 2216-3)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 146, A BILL REGULATING THE FEES AND COSTS TO ALLOWED TO CLERKS, MARSHALS AND ATTORNEYS OF THE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS OF U.S.

TO AMEND H.R. 196 (8-31-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853, BY INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CHINA.

TO AMEND H.R. 196, (8-31-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO LEVY THE SAME LIGHT HOUSE DUTIES ON FOREIGN VESSELS AS ARE CHARGED BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS ON U.S. VESSELS. (P. 2192-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 146, A BILL TO REGULATE THE FEES AND COSTS TO BE ALLOWED CLERKS, MARSHALLS, ATTORNEYS OF THE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS OF U.S. (P. 2064-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS. (P. 2044-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 120, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SOLDIERS IN LAST WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN TO SURRENDER BOUNTY LANDS DRAWN BY THEM, AND TO LOCATE OTHERS IN LIEU THEREOF. (P. 2042-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PRESENT SESSION IT SHALL BE IN THE POWER OF THE MAJORITY AT ANY TIME TO SUSPEND SO MUCH OF THE 34TH RULE AS ALLOWS FIVE MINUTES DEBATE ON AMENDMENTS AFTER GENERAL DEBATE HAS BEEN CLOSED.

TO PASS H.R. 299 (8-26-52), PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTING THE PUBLIC PRINTING AND ESTABLISHING THE PRICES THEREOF.

TO AMEND H.R. 299 (8-26-52), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTING PUBLIC PRINTING AND ESTABLISHING THE PRICES THERE-OF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A SUPERINTENDENT OF PRINTING. (P. 2029-3)

TO PASS H.R. 282.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS OF WILMINGTON, N.C., TO LEVY A TONNAGE DUTY ON VESSELS, FOR CLEANING OUT THE OBSTRUCTION AT THE MOUTH OF CAPE FEAR RIVER. (P. 2014-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 282.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY APPROPRIATING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE JAMES AND APPOMATOX RIVERS BELOW RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG. (P. 2014-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 290 WAS LAID ON THE TABLE.

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON RECOMMITTING TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE H.R. 282, (8-30-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE QUESTION BEFORE THE HOUSE IS A MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AND THAT THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 290 IS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 1984-2, 1985-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 290. (P. 1983-1,2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 290, A BILL GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND MAKING A GRANT OF LAND TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD. (P. 1958-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING H.R. 271, A BILL GRANTING LANDS TO FLORIDA AND ALABAMA FOR CONSTRUCT-ION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING H.R. 271. (SPEAKER VOTED NEGATIVE.)

TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE UP RESOLUTION TO FIX THE TIME FOR FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. (P. 1926-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT CLERK OF HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO PAY NATHAN RATHBURN, AT SAME RATE OF COMPENSATION AS OTHER CLERK OF HOUSE ARE PAID FROM JAN. 1, 1851, MARCH 4, 1851 FOR SERVICES AS CLERK OF COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS. (P. 1924-1,2,3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 76, A BILL MAKING A GRANT A PUBLIC LANDS TO THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE UNION FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIGENT INSANE PERSONS. (P. 1926-3)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 290.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 290. (P. 1908-2,3)

TO TABLE H.R. 290, A BILL GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY, AND MAKING A GRANT OF LAND TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND AND OTTOWA RAILROAD.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT IS IN ORDER FOR A COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT BASED ON A MEMORIAL REFERRED TO IT THE REPORT BEING H.R. RES. 23, A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF PUBLIC PRINTING 50% FROM 1819 PRICES, AND TO SETTLE THE CLAIM OF J. RITCHIE ON THAT BASIS FOR PRINTING FOR THE 31ST CONGRESS.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 284, (8-4-52), GRANTING RIGHT OF WAY TO ALL RAIL AND PLANK ROADS PASSING THROUGH PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 1868-1)