George R. Latham

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT MR. LAWRENCE (OHIO), MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT FROM SAID COMMITTEE THE BILL REFERRED TO SAME PROVIDING FOR REDUCTION OF SALARY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1791-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 305 (14 STAT 571, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF AN ACT TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS, APPROVED JUNE 20, 1864. (P. 1725-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO CONSIDER S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1789-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 1227 (14 STAT 468, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1867 BY ELIMINATING PARAGRAPHS PROVIDING $35,000 TO PAY FOR COMPLETING REPAIRS AND FURNISHING EXECUTIVE MANSION AND $2,500 FOR REPAIR OF ROOF. (P. 1753-1)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1790-1)

TO PASS S. 509 (14 STAT 515), A BILL TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS REGARDING THE NAVY. (P. 1788)

TO CONCURING IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY OF UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. THE SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $250,000 FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A BRIDGE AT ROCK ISLAND. (P. 1705-1)

TO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 598.

TO PUT MAIN QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-1, 1708-1)

TO TABLE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517). (P. 1707-3)

TO TABLE H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1661-2)

TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE ON S. 204, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1662-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 10 DAYS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, AN ADDITIONAL DUTY OF 20% OF DUTIES AND RATES OF DUTIES, INCLUDING SPECIFIC AND AD VALORUM RATES NOW IMPOSED BY LAW ON ALL GOODS AND MERCHANDISE IMPORTED INTO UNITED STATES (EXCEPT ON SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE, SALT, AND COAL), SHALL BE IMPOSED. (P. 1659-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1220 TO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERT THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE LOAN CERTIFICATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT EXCEEDING THREE PRECENT PER ANNUM; PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY ON DEMAND. SAID CERTIFICATES MAY BE HELD BY ANY NATIONAL BANK AS PART OF THEIR RESERVE AS PROVIDED FOR IN ACT OF JUNE 3, 1864.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO PASS A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO TARIFFS ON WOOL AND WOOLENS. (P. 1660-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1220 (14 STAT 558, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1666-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 718. (P. 1658-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718. (P. 1657-3, 1658-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1183, AMENDATORY OF AN ACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR HOMESTEADS AND ACTUAL SETTLEMENT IN STATES OF ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND FLORIDA. (P. 1660)

TO PASS H. R. 1183, AMENDATORY OF AN ACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR HOMESTEADS AND ACTUAL SETTLEMENT, IN STATES OF ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND FLORIDA. (P. 1352, 1661)

TO SHUT OFF ALL GENERAL DEBATE AND ALLOW ONLY ONE MINUTE DEBATE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR PURPOSE OF BRINGING THE VOTE ON H. R. 718 TO A CONCLUSION. (P. 1591-1)

TO CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS OF H. R. 1184. (P. 1584)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE REJECTED MR. MC KEE'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1161 WHICH PROVIDED TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP WAS DEFEATED.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH MR. MC KEE'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1161 WAS REJECTED. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDED TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP WAS DEFEATED.

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 1184 (14 STAT 487, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION AND REPAIRS OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 1552-2, 1553-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 (14 STAT 471, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RE. INTERNAL REVENUE BY PROVIDING TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOX OR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP. (P. 1545-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR INCREASING PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING STAMP. (P. 1548-2, 1550-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL ONE A.M. TOMORROW IN ORDER TO PREVENT VOTE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1356-3, 1358-1)

TO PASS H. R. 1126. (P. 1013, 1404-3)

TO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT; TO WIT: FRIDAY NEXT, FEB. 22, 1867. (P. 1357-2)

TO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 1143, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REBEL STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, IS IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT -- THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION; AND UPON FORMATION OF ANY OF SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)

TO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT, TO WIT: THURSDAY NEXT, FEB. 21, 1867. (P. 1357-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS CONSIDERING H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING, ARMING AND DISCIPLINING THE MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1350-2, 3)

TO TABLE H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING, ARMING AND DISCIPLINING THE MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1348, 1350)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1357-3)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1143. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL. (P. 1315-3, 1340)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY INQUIRE AND REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE THE EXPEDIENCY OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF NATIONAL BANK CURRENCY AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT INJUSTICE TO BANKS, AND THE SUPPLY, IN PLACE OF SUCH CURRENCY, OF UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES. (P. 1314-3)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1143, TO TEST THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE ON SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WHICH PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE TO WIT, THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)

TO AMEND S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICERS, BY PROVIDING THAT HOUSE AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WHICH ADVISES THAT SECRETARIES OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR, NAVY, INTERIOR, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLD THEIR OFFICES FOR AND DURING TERM OF PRESIDENT BY WHOM APPOINTED AND FOR ONE MONTH THEREAFTER; SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY AND WITH CONSENT OF SENATE. (P. 1340-2,3)

TO TABLE H. R. 1143 AND A SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H. R. 1143 (14 STAT. 428, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT OF THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WOULD INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT: THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3, 1321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. (P. 1280-2)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE, INSTEAD OF THREE, BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE IN VIOLATION OF THEIR OATHS REGARDING IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 1280-2, 1281-1)

TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 220 UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT AT COMMENCEMENT OF MORNING HOUR, IN ORDER TO GIVE MEMBERS A CHANCE TO EXAMINE FACTS IN THE CASE. S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND MACHINERY. (P. 1282-3)

TO PASS H. R. 836. (P. 1272)

TO AMEND H. R. 836, BY PROVIDING THAT IN COMPUTING BOUNTY TO BE PAID ANY SOLDIER, SAILOR, OR MARINE, ALL BOUNTIES OR PRIZE MONEY ALREADY PAID SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM BOUNTY TO BE PAID UNDER EXISTING LAW, SO THAT BOUNTY AND PRIZE MONEY PREVIOUSLY PAID TOGETHER WITH BOUNTY TO BE PAID SHALL ONLY AMOUNT IN AGGREGATE TO SUM ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.

TO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 836, A BILL TO EQUALIZE THE BOUNTIES OF SOLDIERS , SAILORS, AND MARINES WHO SERVED IN THE LATE WAR FOR THE UNION. (P. 1269)

TO TABLE BILL AND SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. SENATE AMENDMENTS PROVIDE FOR TAKING THE POWER OF APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS IN BANKRUPTCY FROM CIRCUIT COURT AND RESTING SAME IN DISTRICT COURTS AND FOR MAKING BILL SYMMETRICAL WITH THAT AMENDMENT AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR FRAMING OF RULES AND CODE OF PRACTICE BY JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. (P. 1273)

TO AMEND H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION, ARMING, AND DISCIPLINE OF NATIONAL MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT OFFICE OF MILITIA SEND A CERTIFICATE ATTACHED TO AN OATH TO GOVERNMENT OF STATE AND SECRETARY OF WAR SHOWING TIME, PLACE OF ELECTION AND OFFICE APPOINTED TO, ETC. ALL PERSONS ENLISTING IN NATIONAL GUARD SHALL BE HELD FOR TERM OF THREE YEARS SERVICE. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, TERM OF THREE YEARS; NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER HONORABLY SERVED UNTIL EXPIRATION OF TERM AT OPTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER SERVICE IN TIME OF PEACE. (P. 1252)

TO TABLE H. R. 998 A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248-3)

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 998 WAS RECOMMITTED. H. R. 998 IS A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248)

TO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1036, 1215-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 TO COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION. (P. 1037-1, 1215)

TO PASS H. R. 1162. (P. 1175)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING H. R. 1162, A BILL PROVIDING FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN LOUISIANA. (P. 1132)

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 1162. (P. 1133)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. MR. HUNTER FROM N.Y. WHO HAS TRANSGRESSED RULES OF HOUSE DURING DEBATE BE CENSURED BY SPEAKER. (P. 784-1)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 99 (14 STAT 640, 2/18/1867), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF PAUL S. FORBES, UNDER HIS CONTRACT WITH THE NAVY DEPARTMENT FOR BUILDING AND FURNISHING THE STEAM SCREW SLOOP OF WAR IDAHO BY PROVIDING TO INSTRUCT SECRETARY OF NAVY TO ACCEPT THE IDAHO FROM CONTRACTOR PAUL S. FORBES AT THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $600,000. (P. 593-2, 751-3)

TO PASS S. 16 (14 STAT 617, 1/31/1867), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF JOSIAH O. ARMES THE SUM OF $9,500, FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY HIM FOR DISTRUCTION OF HIS PROPERTY AT ARINADALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, BY UNITED STATES TROOPS. (P. 758-2, 761)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. JOHN H. FARQUHAR, MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE FROM IND., HAVING DURING ITS LAST SESSION FORCED HIS WAY INTO THE HOUSE WITHOUT ITS PERMISSION DURING A CALL OF THE HOUSE, AND AFTER THE DOORS HAD BEEN CLOSED BY ITS ORDER, BE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY THE SERGEANTAT-ARMS AND BROUGHT TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO ABIDE ITS ORDER IN RESPECT TO HIS CONTEMPT OF ITS RULES.

TO PASS H. R. 239.

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURN TODAY IT ADJOURNS UNTIL THURSDAY NEXT, JAN. 24. (P. 650-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MAIN QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 239, A BILL TO PRESCRIBE AN OATH FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 649-3)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE HOUSE WAS DEBATING H.R. 239. (P. 650-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION IN REGARD TO THE COMPENSATION OF HON. DAVID VOORHEES AND HON. JAMES BROOKS, LATE MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE. (P. 645-1)

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURN TODAY IT STANDS ADJOURNED UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT, JAN. 2, 1867.

TO AMEND H. R. 859 (14 STAT 432, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO DECLARE VALID AND CONCLUSIVE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND ACTS DONE IN PUSUANCE THEREOF OR OF HIS ORDERS IN THE SUPRESSION OF THE LATE REBELLION AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (P. 645-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 239 WAS ORDERED TO THIRD READING. (P. 649)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO INQUIRE INTO THE ELECTION AND RETURNS OF MEMBERS OF THE 40TH CONGRESS FROM MD., WHETHER THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AND WHETHER THE PRESIDENT OR ANY ONE UNDER HIS COMMAND HAS IN ANY MANNER INTERFERED WITH THE SAID ELECTIONS OR HAS IN ANY WAY USED OR THREATENED TO USE THE MILITARY POWER OF THE NATION WITH REFERENCE TO SAID ELECTION; AND IF SO, WHETHER IT WAS UPON REQUISITION OF THE GOVERNOR OF MD.; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE POWER TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS. (P. 619-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 1030, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO REGULATE THE SALE OF GOLD. (P. 667)

TO AMEND H. 896 (14 STAT 440, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868 BY PROVIDING THAT AT THE CLOSE OF THE 40TH CONGRESS THE UNITED STATES WILL TERMINATE PURCHASE OF ONE COMPLETE SET OF CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX FOR EACH SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE AND DELEGATE PROVIDED FOR BY ACT APPROVED JULY 4, 1864. (P. 178-1)

TO PASS S. 462, A BILL TO ADMIT STATE OF COLORADO INTO THE UNION. (P. 399, 481)

TO AMEND S. 456 (14 STAT 391, 2/9/1867), BY CONSENTING TO ADMISSION OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA INTO THE UNION WHEN SHE HAS GIVEN THE SOLEMN PLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT OF ELECTIVE FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXTENDED TO ANY PERSON REGARDLESS OF RACE OR COLOR. (P. 480-3, 481)

TO PASS S. 456 AS AMENDED. (P. 399-2, 481)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE THAT IT IS NOT EXPEDIENT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE NATIONAL BANK NOTES FOR CIRCULATION BEYOND THE AMOUNT OF $300,000,000 NOW AUTHORIZED BY LAW. (P. 447-2, 3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST WILL NOT JUSTIFY A CURTAILMENT OF CURRENCY GREATER THAT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS OR $48 MILLION PER YEAR DURING YEAR 1867, INCLUDING COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES AND PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUE UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER NOTES NECESSARY TO REDEEM NOTES IN EXCESS OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS. (P. 446)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 235, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED 'AN ACT FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' APPROVED MAR. 3, 1863, THE RESOLUTION RELATES TO COMPENSATION OF ENLISTED SLAVES. (P. 447)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 235, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED 'AN ACT FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' APPROVED MAR. 3, 1863, H. J. RES. 235 RELATES TO COMPENSATION FOR ENLISTED SLAVES. (P. 447-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 224 (14 STAT 569, 2/28/1867), A BILL GIVING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE CIVIL SERVICE AT WASHINGTON. (P. 75, 425)

TO TABLE S. 456 (14 STAT 391, 2/9/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF STATE OF NEBRASKA INTO THE UNION. (P. 399-2, 400-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 508 (14 STAT 379, 1/25/1867), A BILL TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL ACTS OF THE TERRITORIES OF NEBRASKA, COLORADO, DAKOTA, MONTANA, WASHINGTON, IDAHO, ARIZONA, UTAH, AND NEW MEXICO. THE SENATE AMENDMENT SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF BILL -- PROVIDING THAT AFTER PASSAGE OF THE ACT THERE SHALL BE NO DENIAL OF VOTE TO ANY CITIZEN IN UNITED STATES OF RACE, OR COLOR OR PREVIOUS CONDITION OF SERVITUDE; ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THESE PROVISIONS ARE DECLARED NULL AND VOID; PROVIDING ALSO TO AMEND TITLE OF BILL TO READ "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE EFECTIVE FRANCHISE IN TERRITORIES OF UNITED STATES'. (P. 398-3, 399-1)

TO PASS H. R. 965 (14 STAT 412, 2/27/1867), A BILL DECLARING THE CLINTON BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CLINTON IN THE STATE OF IOWA A POST ROUTE. (P. 391-3, 398-2)

TO PASS H. R. 956, A BILL DECLARING THE MEANING OF THE 13TH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. (P. 344-2, 348-2)

TO PASS S. 1 (14 STAT 375, 1/8/1867), OVER PRESIDENTIAL VETO. S. 1 IS A BILL TO REGULATE THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 956, A BILL DECLARING THE MEANING OF THE 13TH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. (P. 324-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE 39TH CONGRESS TAKE ACTION TO ACCOMPLISH THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 320-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO IMPEACH ANDREW JOHNSON, VICE PRESIDENT AND ACTING PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES, OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, CHARGING HIM WITH USURPATION OF POWER AND VIOLATION OF LAW IN THAT HE HAS CORRUPTLY USED APPOINTING, PARDONING AND VETO POWER, CORRUPTLY DISPOSED OF PUBLIC PROPERTY OF UNITED STATES AND INTERFERED IN ELECTIONS AND RESOLVING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF ANDREW JOHNSON, VICE PRESIDENT AND ACTING PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES AND REPORT TO HOUSE IF HE HAS BEEN GUILTY OF ACTS OR CONSPIRED WITH OTHERS TO CORRUPT GOVERNMENT OR DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT. (P. 320-1, 3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT. (P. 320-2, 321-2)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 154 (14 STAT 563, 1/11/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE CEREAL PRODUCTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. (P. 323-1, 324-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF FIVE BE APPOINTED AND REPORT TO HOUSE ABOUT LAWS OF CONGRESS ENACTED SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF LATE REBELLION PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DIRECT TAXES IN REBEL STATES FOR SEIZURE AND SALE OF FORFEITED AND ABANDONED LANDS; THAT COMMITTEE HOLD SESSIONS AT PLACE OF CONVENIENCE ACCOMPANIED BY ASSISTANT SERGEANT AT ARMS OF HOUSE; HIRE A STENOGRAPHER AND SEND FOR PAPERS AND PERSONS NECESSARY FOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES. (P. 155-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT BILL FORBIDDING FOR SOME TEMPORARY PERIOD FURTHER WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGALTENDER CURRENCY. (P. 151-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 218 WHICH DIRECTS THAT FURTHER ISSUE OF AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SCRIP TO ANY OF THE STATES LATELY IN REBELLION UNTIL THEY SHALL BE FULLY RESTORED TO THEIR RIGHTS AS STATES BY CONGRESS BE DISCONTINUED. (P. 153)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF PROVIDING BY LAW FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CURRENCY ISSUED BY NATIONAL BANKS AS FAST AS MAY BE DONE WITHOUT INJUSTICE TO BANKS AND TO SUPPLY IN PLACE OF SUCH CURRENCY WITH LEGAL TENDER NOTES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 150-3)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 217, A BILL TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO INSPECT PAPERS ON THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. (P. 151-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE BE APPOINTED BY SPEAKER TO INQUIRE WHETHER ACTS DONE BY ANY OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ARE CRIMES DESIGNED TO OVERTHROW OR CORRUPT THE GOVERNMENT OR ANY DEPARTMENT THEREOF. (P. 154)

TO PASS S. 9 (14 STAT 375, 1/8/1867), A BILL TO REGULATE THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 138-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 173 (14 STAT 640, 2/22/1867), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF OBER, NANSON AND COMPANY, MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK. (P. 133-3)

TO TABLE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, 20TH, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON THURSDAY JAN 3 NEXT. (P. 111)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H. R. 876 (14 STAT 373, 12/20/1866) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1867, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE BILL THE APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FOR RENDERING THE MARINE HOSPITAL HABITABLE. (P. 114, 115)

TO PASS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, 20TH, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON THRUSDAY JAN 3 NEXT. (P. 111-3, 112-1)