Henry Wells Tracy

TO PASS A RESOLUTION RESOLVING THAT CHARGES OF BRIBERY, CORRUPTION, AND MALFEASANCE OF OFFICE AGAINST LUCIEN ANDERSON, A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, ARE NOT SUSTAINED BY PROOF IN THE CASE. (P. 1412-1)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 170, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT WHEN ANY REGIMENT HAS BEEN MUSTERED OUT OF THE U. S. SERVICE, BY REASON OF EXPIRATION OF TERM, ALL NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES WHO WERE ENLISTED IN 1862-63 SHALL BE MUSTERED OUT, PROVIDED THAT THEY SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THEY ENLISTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY WERE TO SERVE ONLY OFR THE TERM OF ORGANIZATION INTO WHICH THEY ENLISTED. (P. 1401-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 170,3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE PROVIDING TO PLACE IN THE DRAFT LIST AGAIN, THOSE WHO FURNISHED UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES, AND THAT THEY BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE. (P. 1401-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 761, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN LAND GRANT RAILROADS IN THE STATE OF MINN., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENTS THERETO. (P. 1410-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE ORDER OF THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON AND THE 22ND ARMY CORPS, ISSUED JAN. 1, 1864-- DIRECTING THAT NO COLORED MAN BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE WASHINGTON, GOING NORTH, WITHOUT A PASS-- IS A DISCRIMINATING REGULATION, CONFLICTING WITH U. S. LAWS, WHICH HAS DECLARED ALL CITIZENS FREE; AND THAT THE PRESIDENT IS REQUESTED TO REVOKE THE SAID ORDER. (P. 1418-2)

TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 51, 3/3/1865, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF FREEDMEN'S AFFAIRS. (P. 1402-2)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THERE BE PAID TO HUGH M. MARTIN, FROM THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, THE USUAL MILEAGE AND PAY UP TO THE DAY WHEN HE WITHDREW HIS CONTEST BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS, AS A CONTESTANT FOR A SEAT IN THE 38TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IOWA. (P. 1396-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN CHARGES AGAINST THE HONORABLE LUCIEN ANDERSON, RESOLVING THAT THE CHARGES OF BRIBERY, CORRUPTION, AND MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AGAINST THE ABOVE, A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, ARE NOT SUSTAINED BY PROOF IN THE CASE. (P. 1411-3)

TO TABLE S. 382, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (P. 1403-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION REGARDING H.R. 51, 3/3/1865, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF FREEDMEN'S AFFAIRS; WHICH DECISION PROVIDES THAT THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, BEING PRESENTED WITH 2 DIFFERENT BILLS, CAN TAKE EITHER ONE, OR A NEW ONE EMBRACING PARTS OF EITHER; AND THAT IT HAS THE RIGHT TO DO THAT AS LONG AS THE BILL REPORTED IS GERMANE TO THE BILLS REFERRED TO THEM. (P. 1402-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 141, A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON PRINTING PAPER, UNSIZED, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY; WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PUT A DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM ON PRINTING PAPER IN LIEU OF 3%. (P. 1416-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 170, 3/3/65, A JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS. (P. 1412-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 786, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1422-3)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 1423-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND POSTPONE THE PENDING SPECIAL ORDER, UNTIL UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS DISPOSED OF. (P. 1402-3)

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION OF THIS BILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL R.R. COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY ON TROOPS OF THE U. S. (P. 1410-2)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141, A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON PRINTING PAPER, UNSIZED, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY. (P. 1416-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1406-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 786, BY PROVIDING THAT SPIES AND GUERRILLAS NOW HELD UNDER SENTENCE SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES TO BE PROSECUTED BEFORE THE COURTS OF THE U. S.; AND REPEALING ALL ACTS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. (P. 1332-2, 3)

TO AMEND H.R. 703, AN ACT TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL CURRENCY SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF U. S. BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCULATION AND REDEMPTION THEREOF; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF ONE CHIEF EACH FOR THE DIVISIONS OF CURRENCY, ORGANIZATION OF BANKS, GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE AND STATISTICS, AND OF REDEMPTIONS, WITH SALARIES OF $2,200 EACH, AND A SALARY OF THE DEPUTY COMPTROLLER OF $3,000. (P. 1334-3)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 786, PROVIDING FOR THE CIVIL PROSECUTION OF SPIES AND GUERRILLAS, WAS ADOPTED. (P. 1332-3)

TO PASS H.R. 786.

TO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF CLERKS IN THE SEVERAL U. S. DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1332-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE CLOSING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/66. (P. 1331-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE TRIED BY COURT MARTIAL OR MILITARY COMMISSION IN ANY STATE OR TERRITORY WHEN THE COURTS OF THE U. S. ARE OPEN, EXCEPT PERSONS ACTUALLY MUSTERED, COMMISSIONED OR APPOINTED IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U. S., OR REBEL ENEMIES CHARGED WITH BEING SPIES.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT. FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUANCE OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR, FOR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 1264-1)

TO PASS S. 382, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (P. 1213-3)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 772 WAS PASSED. (P. 1205-2)

TO PASS H.R. 804, A BILL REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT, JOHN AND JAMES WATSON, OF PITTSBURG, PA. (P. 1212-3)

TO PASS H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SOLICITOR AND NAVAL JUDGE ADVOCATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 772, BY PROVIDING THAT NO NOTE OR OBLIGATION HEREAFTER ISSUED UNDER ANY ACT OF CONGRESS SHALL BE A LEGAL TENDER, AND NO INTEREST-BEARING NOTES OF $50 OR LESS SHALL BE REISSUED WHEN PAID, BUT SHALL BE CANCELLED, AND NO TREASURY NOTE HEREAFTER ISSUED SHALL BE FOR LESS THAN $100. (P. 1202-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 804, A BILL REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT, JOHN, AND JAMES WATSON, OF PITTSBURGH, PA. (P. 1212-3)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT FOR YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $38,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR STATIONERY, PAPER, AND OTHER EXPENSES AS THE HOUSE SHALL DIRECT, AND PROVIDES THAT NO PART SHALL BE APPLIED AS ADDITION TO SALARY TO CLERKS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. (P. 1154-2)

TO RESCIND THE ORDER FIXING THE TIME FOR RECESS, TO PROCEED WITH CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 678. (P. 1157-2)

TO PASS H.R. 678.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 678, WHICH PROVIDES FOR 30 DAYS' NOTICE TO PERSONS LIABLE TO DRAFT ON ACCOUNT OF UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES. (P. 1154-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY REPEALING ALL ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE TROOPS BY CONSCRIPTION.

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL BE CONVICTED OF DESERTION SHALL BE DECREED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 1157-1, P. 1155-1)

TO PASS H.R. 691, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AND AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD CONNECTING THE PACIFIC RAILROAD, IN CALIFORNIA, WITH THE COLUMBIA RIVER, IN OREGON, AND WITH PUGET SOUND. (P. 1160-1)

TO PASS H.R. 793, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS TO EXTEND THE PATENT OF JOSIAH COPELAND FOR A NEW AND USEFUL IMPROVEMENT RELATING TO BOATS. (P. 1112-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT IN CASE OF A DECISION MADE BY SECRETARY OF WAR AS TO LIABILITY TO DRAFT OF ANY PERSON HAVING FURNISHED AN UNDESIRABLE SUBSTITUTE, NOTICE TO SUCH PERSON MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUTE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE.

CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 678. (P. 1123-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING THAT A PRINCIPAL, UNLESS THE SUBSTITUTE HE OFFERS TO THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE IN A DESIRABLE QUALIFIED CONDITION, IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT; AND ALSO, IF HE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN AIDING DESERTION OF HIS SUBSTITUTE, OR IF HE SUBSTITUTES A MINOR UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE, HE IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT. (P. 1119-1, P. 1123-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN, HEREAFTER, CALLS SHALL BE MADE FOR MEN FOR MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U. S., THE QUOTAS OF THE SEVERAL STATES SHALL BE, AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, IN PROPORTION TO POPULATION, EXCLUDING INDIANS. (P. 1115-1)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 89, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AN INQUIRY INTO THE CONDITION OF THE INDIAN TRIBES, AND THEIR TREATMENT BY THE CIVIL AND MILITARY AUTHORITIES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION OF 3 BY THE PRES., WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, INSTEAD OF A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THREE SENATORS AND FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES. (P. 1071-2, P. 1072-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 5TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON FURNISHING A SUBSTITUTE IN HIS STEAD TO SERVE IN THE U. S. ARMY, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE TERM OF HIS SERVICE IN CASE OF DESERTION OF SUCH SUBSTITUTE, AND SHALL BE HELD TO SERVICE IN THAT CASE. (P. 1084-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 4TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DRAFT OF ALIENS WHO HAVE LIVED IN THIS COUNTRY THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THEIR 21ST BIRTHDAY. (P. 1081-2, 3)

TO AMEND H.R. 678 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT A PERSON FURNISHING A SUBSTITUTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO DRAFT ONLY DURING THE TIME FOR WHICH SUCH SUBSTITUTE IS NOT LIABLE TO DRAFT. (P. 1084-1, 2)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE 3RD SECTION, THE PROVISO THAT CREDITS DUE THE STATES OF OHIO, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND MICHIGAN FOR FURNISHING 100 DAY MEN, SHALL NOT BE APPLIED TO THE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL TROOPS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT ON DEC. 21, 1864. (P. 1079-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 579, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF THE FEE OF REBEL LANDHOLDERS. (P. 1005-2)

TO PASS H.R. 579. (P. 1026-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 579.

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 579. (P. 1025-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 579, WHICH AMENDMENT CHANGES THE TITLE OF THE BILL TO-- "AN ACT TO REPEAL A PORTION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 1026-1)

TO TABLE S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1003-1, P. 1004-2)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1004-2)

TO PASS S. 37, 2/25/1865, A BILL TO PREVENT OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY, AND OTHER PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U. S., FROM INTERFERING IN THE ELECTIONS IN THE STATES. (P. 1001-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 740 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO REESTABLISH THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. (P. 1002-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 602, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO GUARANTEE THE CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THAT PART OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF DEC. 5, 1864, GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HALL TO CLAIMANTS FOR SEATS FROM THE STATE OF LOUSIANA, AS APPLIES TO A.P. FIELD. (P. 974-2)

TO PASS THE FIRST RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ASSAULT UPON THE HONORABLE W.D. KELLEY BY A.P. FIELD; WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES FOR THE ARREST OF A.P. FIELD FOR DEFERRING REPRESENTATIVE KELLEY FROM EXERCIZING HIS DUTIES, AND AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH AN ASSAULT UPON HIS PERSON, AND FOR BRINGING FIELD TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO BE REPRIMANDED BY THE SPEAKER.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 602, A BILL TO GUARANTEE TO CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO COMMUNICATE TO THIS HOUSE, WHAT, IF ANY, AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE TREASURY OF THE U. S., NOT NECESSARY FOR PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SINKING FUND, HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF UNDER THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MAR. 17, 1864; WHAT AMOUNTS, WHEN THE SAME WERE DISPOSED OF; AT WHAT RATES, AND WHAT AGENTS WERE EMPLOYED.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. FOR INFORMATION ON PRISONERS HELD FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 930-1)

TO CONCUR IN 61ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO DESIGNATE AS BULLION BROKERS, ANYONE WHO BUYS OR SELLS GOLD BULLION OF COIN AT A PRICE HIGHER THAT THE MINT VALUE, AND TO SUBJECT HIM TO LICENSE OF $1,000, FAILURE TO OBTAIN WHICH SUBJECTS HIM TO A $2,000 FINE. ALL HIS TRANSACTIONS AS TO SALES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE ASSESSOR OF HIS DISTINCT, AND IN DEFAULT THEREOF, HE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $500 FOR EACH OFFENSE. (P. 907-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE CONCURRED IN AMENDMENT 56 TO H.R. 744, PROVIDING FOR A 10% TAX ON EVERY STATE BANK AND EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 766, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PAY OF THE PRIVATE SOLDIERS BE INCREASED TO TWENTY DOLLARS PER MONTH. (P. 908-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVT., TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 64, WHICH WOULD PUT AN INCREASE OF TAX FROM $1.00 TO $1.50 PER BARREL, ON LAGER BEER, ALE, PORTER AND OTHER SIMILAR FERMENTED LIQUORS, AT THE RATE OF 31 GALLONS TO THE BARREL. (P. 905-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE 55TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THIS ACT, WHO ARE ENGAGED IN SALES OF GOODS, WARES, OR MERCHANDISE, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC, SHALL MAKE RETURNS WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH, OF SALES DURING THE PRECEEDING MONTH, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LAWS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF TAXES. (P. 906-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE 56TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, OR STATE BANK, SHALL PAY A 10% TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-2)

TO AMEND SECTION 103 OF H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A DUTY OF 2 1/2% UPON THE NET RECEIPTS UNDER $3,000, AND 5% ON THE EXCESS OF BUSINESS OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS OR MAIL, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE TAX TO 2 1/2% UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS. (P. 905-3)

TO TABLE A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REFER THE CLAIM OF A.J.M. FULLER TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS. (P. 872-3)

TO PASS S. 212, 2/20/1865, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF HENRY A. BRIGHAM, PAYMASTER, FROM A LIABILITY OF *2,000, WHICH WAS APPARENTLY SHORT PAID HIM BY THE TELLER OF THE TREASURY.

TO PASS H.R. 761, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE STATE OF MINN., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATES OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 808-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR H THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 807-3)

TO DISPENSE WITH THE EVENING SESSION. (P. 805-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE USE OF THIS HALL BE GRANTED TO THE NATIONAL FREEDMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION, ON SUNDAY FEB. 26, 1865, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A MEETING TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING PEOPLE OF THAT CLASS NOW IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 777-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE U. S. PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO USE ALL HONORABLE AND JUST MEANS TO BRING ABOUT LASTING PEACE AND THE REESTABLISHMENT OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS BY RESTORATION OF THE UNION UPON THE BASIS OF THE CONSTITUTION, WITH A GUARANTEE TO THE SOUTHERN STATES FOR PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS, AND THE UNDISTURBED CONTROL OF THEIR LOCAL AFFAIRS WHICH THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION WAS INTENDED TO SECURE TO THEM AND US. (P. 777-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT NOTHING SHORT OF UNCONDITIONAL SUBMISSION TO THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BE DEMANDED OF THE CONFEDERATED STATES, WHO ARE IN REBELLION AGAINST THIS UNION. (P. 778-1)

ADJOURNMENT. (P. 705-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 51, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO CREATE A BUREAU OF FREEDMEN'S AFFAIRS. (P. 563-2, 2, P. 688-1, 2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 704-2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 707-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 710-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 703-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS OF $1,700, FOR PAY OF THE CLERK AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT BOSTON NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT N.Y. NAVY YARD, $1,200 FOR ONE CLERK AT PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, $8,380, FOR TWO CLERKS, ONE DRAFTSMAN, ONE ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, ONE ASSISTANT PYROTECHNIST, AND ONE KEEPER OF MAGAZINES AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD. (P. 509-2, P. 627-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION EXTENDING GRATITUDE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ENDEAVORING TO ESTABLISH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE RESTORATION OF THE UNION, AND REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT CONTINUE SUCH ENDEAVORS AND REPORT ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE HOUSE, UNLESS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY. (P. 617-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 51, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.

TO AMEND H.R. 126, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF NIAGARA; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO DEEPEN, ENLARGE, AND IMPROVE THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUE OF $5,000,000 IN U. S. BONDS FOR THIS PRUPOSE. (P. 547-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO PASS H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16, A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES A PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BY ADDING AN ARTICLE XIII PROHIBITING SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE EXCEPT AS PUNISHMENT OF CRIME AFTER DUE CONVICTION, AND EMPOWERING CONGRESS TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARTICLE. (P. 530-3, P. 523-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16. (P. 530-3)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN HONOR OF THE PASSAGE OF S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE THANKS OF THE CONGRESS AND COUNTRY ARE DUE AND ARE HEREBY TENDERED, TO HIS EXCELLENCY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, U. S. PRESIDENT, FOR RELIEVING FROM SERVICE MAJOR GENERAL B.F. BUTLER. (P. 501-2)