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Moses Robinson
Senator · Democrat-Republican · United States

Moses Robinson

170 votes cast since 1791. Votes with the Democrat-Republican 90% of the time.

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  • TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT THE HONORABLE WILLIAM BLOUNT, AND WILLIAM COCKE, WHO HAVE PRODUCED CREDENTIALS OF BEING DULY ELECTED SENATORS FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, BE ADMITTED TO TAKE THE OATH NECESSARY.
    1796-06-01
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION ASKING FOR A CONFERENCE ON S. 46.
    1796-05-31
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 46, BY ADDING A SECTION OUTLINING THE PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TENNESSEE STATEHOOD.
    1796-05-26
    No
  • TO PASS S. 46.
    1796-05-26
    No
  • TO AMEND A MOTION RELATING TO S. 46, BY ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR "THEIR FORMING A CONSTITUTION CONSISTENT WITH THE ORDINANCE OF CONGRESS, JULY 13, 1787".
    1796-05-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 46, (APP. 6/1/1796, 1 STAT 491), A BILL TO LAY OUT INTO ONE STATE, THE TERRITORY CEDED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ENUMERATION OF THE INHABITANTS BY STRIKING OUT PART OF THE 1ST SECTION IN ORDER TO MOVE TO INSERT A NEW PART WHICH PROPOSED THAT A NEW STATE UNDER THE NAME AND TITLE OF "TENNESSEE" BE RECEIVED INTO THE UNION, AND ENTITLED TO ONE REPRESENTATIVE.
    1796-05-25
    Yes
  • TO RECEIVE THE GENTLEMEN, WHO CLAIM TO BE SENATORS FROM TENNESSEE, AS SPECTATORS UNTIL FINAL SENATE DECISION TO ADMIT TENNESSEE AS A STATE.
    1796-05-23
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 37, (APP. 5/28/1796, 1 STAT 482), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR DEBT; SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT PERSONS UNDER PROCESS OF FEDERAL COURTS RECEIVE SAME BENEFITS UNDER LAW AS IN THEIR STATE; IT ALSO PROVIDES THAT DEBTOR REMAIN LIABLE FOR SUING OUT PROCESS AGAINST HIS ESTATE, STATE LAWS NOT WITHSTANDING.
    1796-05-20
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 164, BY ADDING THE QUOTED WORDS IN THE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS TO SELL AS MANY SHARES OF STOCK IN THE U.S. BANK AS MAY BE PROPER "AND CONSISTENT WITH THE EXISTING LAWS."
    1796-05-17
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 164.
    1796-05-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 164, BY STRIKING OUT THE CLAUSE GIVING THE COMMISSIONERS AUTHORITY TO SELL ANY SHARES OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES STOCK, AS THEY THINK PROPER, AND TO APPLY THE PROCEEDS TO PAYMENT OF THE SAID DEBTS, INSTEAD OF SELLING CERTIFICATES OF STOCK.
    1796-05-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 164, (APP. 5/31/1796, 1 STAT 488), A BILL TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEBTS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SHARES OF STOCK OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, BELONGING TO THE U.S., AND APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO THE PAYMENT OF SAID DEBTS; INSTEAD OF SELLING CERTIFICATES OF STOCK.
    1796-05-16
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED TENNESSEE REPORT WHICH RECOMMENDS BRINGING IN A BILL CONCERNING THE PROPOSED STATEHOOD OF TENNESSEE.
    1796-05-16
    No
  • TO AMEND THE TENNESSEE REPORT TO EXPRESS THE SATISFACTION OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WITH THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE TERRITORY OF TENNESSEE IN FORMING A CONSTITUTION.
    1796-05-16
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A COMMITTEE REPORT RESPECTING A NEW STATE TO BE FORMED OUT OF TERRITORY SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER; BY SUBSTITUTING A REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SAID TERRITORY IS NOW ONE OF THE UNITED STATES BY THE NAME OF TENNESSEE, AND ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS.
    1796-05-14
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 137, (APP. 5/19/1796, 1 STAT 469), A BILL TO REGULATE TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES, AND TO PRESERVE PEACE ON THE FRONTIERS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PENALTY SHALL BE BROUGHT AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL WHO ILLEGALLY ENTERS INDIAN COUNTRY IN SEARCH OF STRAY HORSES OR OTHER STOCK.
    1796-05-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 137.
    1796-05-14
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 137, BY ELIMINATING THE PENALTY OF $50 FOR ILLEGALLY ENTERING INDIAN COUNTRY.
    1796-05-14
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF AN EXPLANATORY ARTICLE OF THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, TO BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING TREATY.
    1796-05-09
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 144.
    1796-05-04
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 144, BY INCLUDING IN THE FIRST SECTION OF THE BILL, CONSIDERATION OF "ALL CHARGES AND EXPENSES" INCURRED, IN MAKING SAID LOAN.
    1796-05-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 144, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE UNITED STATES SHALL PAY THE SURPLUS OF DEBT, NOT MET BY THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOTS IN WASHINGTON.
    1796-05-03
    Yes
  • TO DELAY CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H.R. 144.
    1796-05-03
    No
  • TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF A COMMITTEE REPORT CONCERNING H.R. 144 AND AMENDMENTS.
    1796-04-26
    No
  • TO REFER A COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING H.R. 144, (APP. 5/6/1796, 1 STAT 461), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A LOAN FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
    1796-04-25
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 162.
    1796-04-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 162, BY EXCLUDING THE MILITIA FROM THE BENEFITS OF THE LAW.
    1796-04-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 162, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE MARCH 1789; BY EXTENDING BENEFITS TO WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED BEFORE MAY, 1778.
    1796-04-12
    No
  • TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 162.
    1796-04-12
    No
  • TO CONCUR WITH THE HOUSE IN THE AMENDED VERSION OF H.R. 156, (APP. 4/20/17968 1 STAT 454), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO PLACE CERTAIN PERSONS NAMED ON THE PENSION LIST.
    1796-04-12
    Yes
  • TO COMMIT H.R. 155, (APP. 5/28/1796, 1 STAT 477), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF AND PROTECTION OF AMERICAN SEAMEN, TO A SELECT COMMITTEE.
    1796-04-07
    No
  • TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING A CHARGE OF PERJURY AGAINST SENATOR MARSHALL; AMENDMENT TO STRIKE: "AND THEY ARE ALSO OF THE OPINION THAT, AS THE CONSTITUTION DOES NOT GIVE JURISDICTION TO THE SENATE, THE CONSENT OF THE PARTY CANNOT GIVE IT; THEREFORE, THE SAID MEMORIAL SHOULD BE DISMISSED".
    1796-03-22
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE COMMITTEE REPORT TO DISMISS THE MEMORIAL CONCERNING THE CHARGE OF PERJURY AGAINST SENATOR MARSHALL.
    1796-03-22
    No
  • TO POSTPONE A COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING A CHARGE OF PERJURY BROUGHT AGAINST SENATOR MARSHALL OF KENTUCKY, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADMISSABLE EVIDENCE IN THIS CASE.
    1796-03-21
    Yes
  • TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OLIVER ELLSWORTH TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
    1796-03-04
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 37, (APP. 5/28/1796, 1 STAT 482), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR DEBT, BY MAKING IT UNNECESSARY FOR THE DEBTORS OATH TO BE ADMINISTERED BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
    1796-03-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY A TREATY WITH SPAIN, IN ORDER TO STATE THAT SAID RESOLUTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
    1796-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY WITH THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
    1796-03-02
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE TREATY WITH ALGIERS, BY STATING THAT SAID RESOLUTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
    1796-03-02
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE TREATY WITH ALGIERS, SO TO READ, "THAT THE SENATE DO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY WITH THE DEY OF ALGIERS".
    1796-03-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND "AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF USEFUL ARTS AND TO REPEAL THE ACT HERETOFORE MADE FOR THAT PURPOSE"; BY SUBJOINING THE PROVISO CONCERNING PATENTS FOR ALIENS.
    1796-01-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE SENATE RESPONSE TO A PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE CONCERNING THE SHOWING OF THE FRENCH COLORS; BY STRIKING OUT "THAT THE PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO ASSURE THE FRENCH NATION THROUGH THE PROPER ORGAN".
    1796-01-06
    No
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY OF PEACE WITH THE LATE HOSTILE TRIBES OF INDIANS NORTHWEST OF THE OHIO RIVER.
    1795-12-22
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JOHN RUTLEDGE TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
    1795-12-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A COMMITTEE REPORT IN RESPONSE TO AN ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, BY AMENDING THE FIFTH PARAGRAPH BY STRIKING "EVERY WAY".
    1795-12-11
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE COMMITTEE REPORT IN RESPONSE TO AN ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT.
    1795-12-11
    No
  • TO AMEND A COMMITTEE REPORT IN RESPONSE TO AN ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, BY STRIKING OUT THE FOURTH AND FIFTH PARAGRAPHS OF THE REPORT.
    1795-12-11
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY CONCERNING CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS AND THE NOMINATION OF JOHN JAY AS ENVOY TO BRITIAN.
    1795-06-26
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY CONCERNING PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS RELATIVE TO THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN; BY PROVIDING THAT NO COPY BE MADE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE NOMINATION OF JOHN JAY AS ENVOY TO BRITAIN.
    1795-06-26
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING THE LAST CLAUSE OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATIFICATION OF A TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, WHICH CLAUSE PROVIDES THAT NEGOTIATION ON THIS SUBJECT SHOULD BE DISTINCT FROM THAT RECOMMENDED BY AN ACT CONCERNING TRADE IN THE BRITISH WEST INDIES.
    1795-06-25
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE LAST CLAUSE OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATIFICATION OF A TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, WHICH CLAUSE PROVIDES THAT THE NEGOTIATION ON THIS SUBJECT SHOULD BE DISTINCT FROM THAT RECOMMENDED BY AN ACT CONCERNING TRADE IN THE BRITISH WEST INDIES.
    1795-06-25
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATIFICATION OF A TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, BY PROVIDING THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS ON THIS SUBJECT BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE NEGOTIATIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE ACT RESPECTING THE TRADE IN THE BRITISH WEST INDIES. (P. 187-188)
    1795-06-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SENATE RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT TO RENEW THE CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR COMPENSATION FOR NEGROES AND OTHER PROPERTY TAKEN FROM THEM BY BRITISH FORCES.
    1795-06-25
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE TREATY OF AMITY, COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION WITH GREAT BRITAIN, AND PROVIDING FOR COMMISSIONS TO SETTLE DISPUTED CLAIMS.
    1795-06-25
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE THE RESOLUTION TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS RESPECTING TRADE ARE MET.
    1795-06-24
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITIAN ON CONDITION THAT THERE BE ADDED TO THE SAID TREATY AN ARTICLE WHEREBY IT SHALL BE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE OPERATIONS OF SO MUCH OF THE 12TH ARTICLE AS RESPECTS THE TRADE WITH THE BRITISH WEST INDIES. (P. 186)
    1795-06-24
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN, BY INSISTING ON "ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE NEGROES AND OTHER PROPERTY OF AMERICAN INHABITANTS, CARRIED OFF FROM THE UNITED STATES".
    1795-06-24
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION IN WHICH THE SENATE ADVISES AND CONSENTS TO THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF 11/19/1794 BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN.
    1795-06-23
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITIAN, WHICH RECOMMENDS TO THE PRESIDENT TO PROCEED TO FURTHER FRIENDLY NEGOTIATIONS WITH BRITAIN, ON THE SUBJECT OF TRADE.
    1795-06-23
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY NEXT.
    1795-06-18
    Yes
  • TO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY SURROUNDING THE COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE PRESIDENT JUNE 8, 1795, CONCERNING THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITIAN.
    1795-06-13
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 5, RELATIVE TO THE TITLE OF CERTAIN LANDS SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
    1795-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 113, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 433), A BILL FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL RECOVERY OF DEBTS DUE FROM INDIVIDUALS TO THE UNITED STATES.
    1795-02-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 34, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 442), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE FRENCH INHABITANTS OF GALLIOPOLIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
    1795-02-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 110, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 433), A BILL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC CREDIT AND REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.
    1795-02-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 30, A BILL TO PREVENT DEPREDATIONS ON THE INDIANS SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER.
    1795-02-27
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 110, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 433), A BILL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC CREDIT, AND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT; BY STRIKING OUT FROM THE SECOND SECTION "MAY BE REIMBURSED AT ANY TIME" AND INSERT "SHALL BE REIMBURSED WITHIN TWENTY YEARS AND MAY BE REIMBURSED AT ANY TIME AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF TWELVE YEARS."
    1795-02-27
    No
  • TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 30, A BILL TO PREVENT DEPREDATIONS ON THE INDIANS SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER.
    1795-02-25
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 34, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 442), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE FRENCH INHABITANTS OF GALLIOPOLIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY STRIKING OUT THE FIRST SECTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GRANT TO CERTAIN NAMED INDIVIDUALS, 2400 ACRES OF LAND. (P. 836A)
    1795-02-25
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 98.
    1795-02-12
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 98, (APP. 2/21/1795, 1 STAT 418), AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT CONCERNING INVALIDS, BY STRIKING OUT THE LAST SECTION AND INSERTING A PROVISION FORBIDDING THE RECEIVING OF PENSIONS BY OFFICERS RECEIVING COMMUTATION OF HALF PAY EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 820A)
    1795-02-04
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE LAST SECTION OF H.R. 98, AS AMENDED, WHICH SECTION FORBIDS THE RECEIVING OF PENSIONS BY OFFICERS RECEIVING COMMUTATION OF HALF PAY, EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES.
    1795-02-04
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 76, (APP. 1/29/1795, 1 STAT 411), A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISIONS IN CASES OF DRAWBACKS; BY STRIKING THE THIRD SECTION REGARDING TRANSFER OF LIQUORS, COFFEE, AND UNREFINED SUGARS FROM DAMAGED CONTAINERS TO NEW CONTAINERS. (P. 813)
    1795-01-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 83, (APP. 1/29/1795 1 STAT 414), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM RULE OF NATURALIZATION, AND TO REPEAL THE ACT HERETOFORE PASSED ON THAT SUBJECT; BY PROVIDING THAT ANY ALIEN, BEING A FREE WHITE PERSON, MAY BE ADMITTED TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF ANY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 812)
    1795-01-16
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 74, BY INCLUDING IN THE EXTRA COMPENSATION, ANOTHER CATEGORY OF MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA.
    1794-12-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 74.
    1794-12-19
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 74, (APP. 1/2/1795, 1 STAT 408), A BILL TO REGULATE THE PAY OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, MUSICIANS, AND PRIVATES OF THE MILITIA, WHEN CALLED INTO ACTUAL SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA ON AN EXPEDITION TO FORT PITT.
    1794-12-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 55, (APP. 6/4/1794, 1 STAT 372), A BILL TO LAY DUTIES UPON CARRIAGES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF PERSONS.
    1794-06-04
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 20, (APP. 6/5/1794, 1 STAT 373), A BILL TO LAY CERTAIN DUTIES ON SNUFF AND SUGAR, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTIONS TO PROVIDE A DUTY OF 8 CENTS PER POUND ON SNUFF AND A DUTY OF TWO CENTS PER POUND ON SUGAR. (P. 116)
    1794-06-02
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 30, (APP. 6/4/1794, 1 STAT 372), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO LAY, REGULATE AND REVOKE EMBARGOES; SAID AMENDMENT WOULD RESTRICT THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY WHILE CONGRESS IS IN SESSION.
    1794-05-30
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 18. ***************
    1794-05-29
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 18, BY RESTORING THE SECTION WHICH ALLOWS EACH NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER, MUSICIAN AND PRIVATE, A RAISE OF $1 PER MONTH. (P. 113A)
    1794-05-29
    No
  • TO POSTPONE H.R. 39, UNTIL THE NEXT SESSION.
    1794-05-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 18, A BILL TO INCREASE THE MILITARY POWER OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE RECRUITING SERVICE; BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MILITARY FORCE, AS CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT.
    1794-05-28
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 39 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT CARRYING INTO EFFECT AN ASSUMPTION OF THE DOMESTIC DEBTS OF THE CREDITOR STATES.
    1794-05-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 39, BY STRIKING OUT THE FIRST SECTION WHICH DEFINES THE INTEREST SCHEDULE.
    1794-05-27
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE TO H.R. 39 (APP. 5/31/1794), A BILL TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON THE BALANCE DUE TO CERTAIN STATES UPON FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE INDIVIDUAL STATES.
    1794-05-26
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE FIRST SECTION OF S. 15, (APP. 6/5/1794), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT, DURING CONGRESSIONAL RECESS TO OBTAIN A NUMBER OF VESSELS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES; FIRST SECTION TO SPECIFY WHEN PRESIDENT MAY EXERCISE THIS POWER. (P. 106A)
    1794-05-23
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 15, (APP. 6/5/1794), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT, DURING CONGRESSIONAL RECESS, TO OBTAIN A NUMBER OF VESSELS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, BY APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM PROCEEDS OF UNITED STATES REVENUES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE A LOAN FOR $150,000.
    1794-05-23
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDED VERSION OF H.J.R. 7, A RESOLUTION TO FURNISH THE EXECUTIVES OF THE STATES WITH A COPY OF A CERTAIN BOOK RELATED TO STATE DEBTS; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AFTER "SEVERAL STATES", THE WORDS "AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE".
    1794-05-22
    No
  • TO REFER TO A SELECT COMMITTEE, H.J.R. 7, A RESOLUTION TO FURNISH THE EXECUTIVES OF THE SEVERAL STATES WITH A COPY OF A BOOK, DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT BY THE COMMISSIONERS WHO SETTLED THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL STATES AND THE UNITED STATES.
    1794-05-21
    Yes
  • TO DISMISS THE MANUFACTURES RESOLUTION.
    1794-05-12
    No
  • TO READ THE RESOLUTIONS, FROM A MEETING OF THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTING A FURTHER REVENUE TAX BY AN EXCISE UPON CERTAIN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES, CONTEMPLATED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
    1794-05-12
    Yes
  • TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS THE MANUFACTURES RESOLUTION.
    1794-05-12
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE FIRST SECTION OF H.R. 40, A BILL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS; SAID SECTION FORBIDS IMPORTATION OF ANY MERCHANDISE FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.
    1794-04-28
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 40, A BILL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE).
    1794-04-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO SEND THE LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE OF FRENCH PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE PRESIDENT WITH A REQUEST TO ANSWER IT, "ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES." (P. 88)
    1794-04-24
    Yes
  • TO REFER THE RESOLUTION, THAT THE LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT AND THAT HE BE REQUESTED TO CAUSE THE SAME TO BE ANSWERED, TO A COMMITTEE.
    1794-04-24
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13, (APP. 5/8/1794, 1 STAT 354), A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.
    1794-04-23
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDED HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE PRESENT EMBARGO ON SHIPS OR VESSELS IN THE PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES, BOUND TO ANY FOREIGN PLACE OR PORT.
    1794-04-18
    No
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