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- YesTO TABLE RESOLUTION TO CENSURE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR ACCEPTING RESIGNATION FROM NAVAL OFFICERS WHO WERE IN ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1423-2)1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES TO PRESENT H.R. 902, A BILL FOR CLAIM OF MARY BARAULT, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOSEPH WHEATON OF RHODE ISLAND. (P. 1426-2)HR902 · 1861-03-02
- NoTO CENSURE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR ACCEPTING RESIGNATIONS OF OFFICERS OF THE NAVYWHEN THEY WERE UNDER ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1423-1)1861-03-02
- NoTO ORDER CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 910, A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 1422-2)1861-03-02
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP H.R. 910, A BILL PROVIDING FURTHER FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES UPON IMPORTS. (P. 1422-2)HR910 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO ACCEPT REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH REPORT PAYMENT OF A SETTLEMENT TO THE CHOCTAW NATION, HALF PAID IN MONEY AND HALF PAID IN U.S. BONDS, AND IN FUTURE SETTLEMENTS THIS SUM SHALL BE CHARGED AGAINST THEM. (P. 1427-1,2)HR865 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL FROM A PEACE CONGRESS WHICH ASSEMBLED LATELY IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1333-1)1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS S. 563 (12 STAT 209, APP. 3/2/1861), TO ORGANIZE THE WESTERN PORTION OF UTAH AS A NEW TERRITORY CALLED NEVADA.S563 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO PASS H.R. 1010, AUTHORIZING EXTRADITION FROM ONE STATE TO ANOTHER OF ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH TREASON, FELONY OR OTHER CRIMES. (P. 1328-3)HR1010 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE SEVERAL ACTS NOW IN FORCE TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, SUPPRESS INSURRECTIONS AND REPEL INVASIONS. (P. 1336-1)1861-03-01
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW AMOS J. WILLIAMS CONTESTING THE SEAT OF THE HON. DANIEL E. STICKLES, THE SUM OF $1,000 OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, IN PAYMENT OF TIME AND MILEAGE.1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.J. RES. 81, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN BONDS BELONGING TO THE INDIANS TRUST FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1242-1,2)HJR81 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES, FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT PAYS ONE CLAIM OF THE CHOCTAW NATION UNDER THE TREATY OF 1855, AND LEAVES ANOTHER SETTLEMENT FOR THE SENATE TO DECIDE IF IT IS LEGITIMATE.HR865 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROVIDING THAT A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. THESE AMENDMENTS WOULD SETTLE ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SLAVERY BETWEEN THE FREE AND SLAVE STATES AND TERRITORIES AND WOULD ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS SUPPRESSING THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. (P. 1260-3, 1261-1)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY NORTH OF LATITUDE 36 DEGREE 30, "BUT ALLOW SLAVERY IN TERRITORY SOUTH OF 36 DEGREE 36," AND WHEN ANY NEW STATE BE FORMED OUT OF A TERRITORY NORTH OR SOUTH OF SAID LATITUDE, IT SHALL BE ADMITTED AS A FREE OR SLAVE STATE AS ITS CONSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.J. RES. 80 (12 STAT 251, APP. 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE CONGRESS TO INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING SLAVERY.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1264-3)1861-02-27
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.J. RES. 64.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1238-1)1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE UNTIL FEB. 28, CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALLING OF THE MILITIA TO ENFORCE THE UNION.HR1003 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DUE TO LATE HOUR, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. # 64 REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, AND DECLARATORY OF THE OPINION OF CONGRESS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN QUESTIONS NOW AGITATING THE COUNTRY.HJR64 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM. BY PROVIDING POSTPONING UNTIL MARCH 2, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE DISTURBED STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, TO END DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT.1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM., WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO POSTPONE UNTIL MARCH 4, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 UPON THE DISTURBED CONDITIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 1234-1)1861-02-26
- YesTO PASS S. 11, (12 STAT 198, 2/2/1861), THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON WAR DEBT BILL.S11 · 1861-02-23
- YesTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 338 (TARIFF BILL), WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, AND THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SPECIAL ORDER; THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON IT TERMINATE WITHIN TEN MINUTES AFTER IT IS CONSIDERED, AND THAT THE HOUSE NOW RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE ON THE SAME BILL.1861-02-23
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 914 (12 STAT 147, APP. 2/21/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDED AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM SCREW SLOOPS. (P. 1075-3)HR914 · 1861-02-20
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO SEVERAL ACTS NOW IN FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA, TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, AND TO PEREL INVASION.HR1003 · 1861-02-19
- YesTO POSTPONE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE (ONE MEMBER FROM EACH STATE) ON THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY, AND TO CONSIDER H.R. 1004 AMENDING SEVERAL ACTS AUTHORIZING LOANS.1861-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 701, PROVIDING FOR A PACIFIC RAILROAD, BY CHANGING THE ROUTE TO START FROM TWO POINTS, ONE FROM THE WESTERN BORDER OF MISSOURI AND ONE FROM THE WESTERN BORDER OF IOWA, THE TWO ROUTES TO CONVERGE GOING WESTWARD. (P. 908-2)HR701 · 1861-02-14
- NoTO ADJOURN, AFTER COUNTING OF VOTES TO DETERMINE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 4, 1861. (P. 894-1)1861-02-13
- NoTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO, AND THEREFORE THE BILL, H.R. 701, A BILL PROVIDING FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC STATES. (P. 880-1)HR701 · 1861-02-12
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 701, WITH THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, AND CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE.1861-02-11
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S., NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE SLAVEHOLDING STATES IN THE UNION. (P. 859-3)1861-02-11
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 866 (12 STAT 131, APP. 2/18/1861), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1861, WHICH AMENDMENT ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO CARRY OUT THE CONDITIONAL CONTRACT FOR VALUABLE RIGHTS WITH THE CHIRIQUI IMPORT CO. AND AMBROSE W. THOMPSON. (P. 755-1)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- YesTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 866, ENABLING THE SUPT. OF PUBLIC PRINTING TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO PUBLIC PRINTING APPROVED JUNE 23, 1860, $135,000. PROVIDED NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED UNTIL THE TITLE TO PROPERTY PURCHASED SHALL HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF U.S. (P. 755-2)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- NoTO TABLE S. 23, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ARNOLD HARRIS AND SAMUEL BUTTERWORTH, SURETIES OF MR. E. KENDALL, LATE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT NEW ORLEANS, SHALL BE RELEASED FROM ALL CLAIMS THE U.S. MIGHT HAVE AGAINST THEM, AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO CANCEL ANY JUDGEMENT WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN RENDERED AGAINST THEM AS SURETIES OF SAID KENDALL. (P. 562-1)S23 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES; THE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SAID LOAN MAY BE APPLIED IN DISCHARGE OF THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, "SO THAT THE PROCEEDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.HR972 · 1861-02-02
- NoTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THEREFOR THE ENTIRE BILL, H.R. 714, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COST OF THE SERVICE AUTHORIZED IN THE 3 PRECEEDING SECTIONS OF THIS ACT AND THAT NOW PERFORMED ON THE CERTAIN INLAND ROUTES, SHALL BE PAID AFTER ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY UPON CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL, EXCEPT WHERE APPROPRIATIONS MAY ALREADY HAVE BEEN MADE FOR SUCH SERVICE. (P. 670-3)HR714 · 1861-01-31
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 714, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN PACIFIC POST ROUTES AND STATIONS AND GRANTED LAND THEREFOR. (P. 647-2, 648-1,2)HR714 · 1861-01-30
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 714 (12 STAT 151, APP. 2/27/1861), ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POST ROUTES, BY SETTING POSTAGE RATES TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER DAILY OVERLAND MAIL HAS GONE INTO OPERATION. (P. 618-3)HR714 · 1861-01-29
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H.R. 915, APPROPRIATING FOR THE RELIEF OF HOCKADAY AND LIGGITT FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY THEM IN REDUCTION OF PAY FOR CARRYING THE MAIL. (P. 573-1)HR915 · 1861-01-26
- YesTO REFER TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, TO REPORT WHETHER ANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAS MADE AGREEMENTS REGARDING SURRENDER OF ANY FORTS OR PUBLIC PROPERTY. (P. 294-3 TO 295-3)1861-01-09
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES SO AS TO INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. (P. 279-2,3)1861-01-07
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF MAJOR ANDERSON'S WITHDRAWAL FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER, AND OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE UNION. (P. 281-2)1861-01-07
- NoTO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT WE FULLY APPROVE OF THE BOLD AND PATRIOTIC ACT OF MAJOR ANDERSON IN WITHDRAWING FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER AND OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO MAINTAIN THAT FEARLESS OFFICER IN HIS PRESENT POSITION, AND THAT WE WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT IN ALL CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE LAWS AND PRESERVE THE UNION. (P. 280-1)1861-01-07
- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO INTRODUCE MR. DAVIS' RESOLUTION WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 236-1)1861-01-02
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 206-1)1860-12-27
- YesTO PASS H.R. 701, A BILL GRANTING ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. (P. 171-2)HR701 · 1860-12-20
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. BOYCE FROM SERVICE ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE, PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 23-2, 60-1, 61-2)1860-12-11
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. HAWKINS FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE TO CONSIDER THAT PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 22-1, 59-3)1860-12-11
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 863 (14 STAT 121, APP. 12/17/1860), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT MONEY RECEIVED FROM SALE OF PUBLIC LAND IS PLEDGED FOR REDEMPTION OF SUCH NOTES. (P. 44-2,3)HR863 · 1860-12-10
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 772, PAYING VON CAMP, CHAPIN AND OTHERS FOR LOSS SUSTAINED BY SEIZURE BY U.S. AGENTS OF THEIR PROPERTY IN THE NAVIGATOR ISLANDS IN 1856. (P. 3219-3)HR772 · 1860-06-21
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 338 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/8/1861), AUTHORIZING A LOAN, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES AND TO REGULATE AND FIX DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 3195-3)HR338 · 1860-06-20
- NoTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 113, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS. (P. 3196-1)HR113 · 1860-06-20
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HON. WILLIAM C. ANDERSON IS ENTITLED TO THE SEAT NOW HELD BY HIM AS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 36TH CONGRESS FROM THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF KY., CONTESTED BY J.S. CHRISMAN. (P. 3132-3)1860-06-18
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH REJECTED A SENATE RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE. (P. 3072)1860-06-16
- YesTO CONCUR IN RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE DAY OF ADJOURNMENT. (P. 3072)1860-06-16
- NoTO AMEND A MOTION TO ADJOURN BOTH HOUSES SINE DIE ON JUNE 25, BY SUBSTITUTING JUNE 20. (P. 3071)1860-06-16
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 84 (12 STAT 41, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL TO PROVIDE A PACIFIC TELEGRAPH, WHICH AMENDMENT RESTORED THE CLAUSE NAMING CONTRACTORS INSTEAD OF OPENING FOR BIDS. (P. 3039-1)S84 · 1860-06-15
- NoTO TABLE S. 84 (12 STAT 41, 6/16/1860), A BILL TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC STATES BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (P. 3039)S84 · 1860-06-15
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 118 (12 STAT 29, APP. 6/16/1860), PAYING THE CLAIM OF D. MYERLE FOR TEACHING THE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.S118 · 1860-06-15
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION REGARDING NAVAL CONTRACTS. (P. 2950)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS 2ND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONTRACTS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, SEPT. 23, 1858, WITH WM. C.N. SWIFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF LIVE-OAK TIMBER WAS MADE IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW, AND INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (P. 2950-3)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS ON AGRICULTURE FOR YEAR 1859. (P. 2953-1)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS A 3RD RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DISTRIBUTION BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY OF THE PATRONAGE IN THE NAVY YARDS AMONG MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, WAS DISTRUCTIVE OF DISCIPLINE, CORRUPTING IN INFLUENCE AND INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (P. 2951-1)1860-06-13
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 665 (12 STAT 244, APP. 3/2/1861), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1859 PROVIDING FOR KEEPING AND DISTRIBUTING OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE BIENNIAL REGISTER, OR BLUE BOOK, TO BE PUBLISHED. (P. 2890)HR665 · 1860-06-12
- NoTO PASS S.J. RES. 35 (12 STAT 117, APP. 6/15/1860), WHICH DIRECTS THE SUPT. OF U.S. COAST SURVEY TO FURNISH A VESSEL FOR CONVEYANCE OF ASTRONOMERS NOT EXCEEDING 5- TO A SUITABLE POINT ON THE EAST COAST OF THIS CONTINENT FOR OBSERVING THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, ON JULY 18 NEXT. (P. 2888-3)SJR35 · 1860-06-12
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO PRINT ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE REPORT FOR 1859. (P. 1860)1860-06-12
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 437, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF BENJAMIN TYSON. (P. 2892-3)HR437 · 1860-06-12
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE SEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT RESTORED SERVICE CURTAILED SINCE MAR. 4, 1859 AND PAID FOR SAME, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN ROUTES. (P. 2891)HR503 · 1860-06-12
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. J. RICHARD BARRET IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, THE SEAT BEING CONTESTED BY F.P. BLAIR. (P. 2049, 2773)1860-06-08
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT HON FRANCIS P. BLAIR IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 2773)1860-06-08
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. FRANCIS P. BLAIR, JR. IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 2773)1860-06-08
- NoTO DISCHARGE REPRESENTATIVE MONTGOMERY, UPON THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND A FINE OF $10.00, FOR BEING ABSENT WITHOUT PERMISSION OF SPEAKER, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2716)1860-06-06
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 43, (12 STAT 250, APP. 2/21/1861), GIVING THE ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO CERTAIN ACTS PASSED, OR TO BE PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS OR ANY TWO OF THEM IN RELATION TO THE RAFT ON RED RIVER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2677)HJR43 · 1860-06-06
- YesTO ADJOURN AT 12:15 P.M. UNTIL FRIDAY 11 O'CLOCK A.M., MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2722)1860-06-06
- YesTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS, IT DO SO UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2720-3)1860-06-06
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 43, (12 STAT 250, 2/21/1861), GIVING THE ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO CERTAIN ACTS PASSED OR TO BE PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS, OR ANY TWO OF THEM IN RELATION TO THE RAFT ON THE RED RIVER. (P. 2677)HJR43 · 1860-06-06
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2714-1)1860-06-06
- YesTO AMEND S. 464 (12 STAT 40, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACTS PROHIBITING THE SLAVE TRADE." THE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE PRESIDENT FROM EXECUTING ANY CONTRACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THIS ACT UNTIL A CONVENTION IS HELD BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN MAKING JOINT PROVISIONS FOR THE RETURN OF ALL CAPTURED AFRICANS TO AFRICA. (P. 2640)S464 · 1860-06-05
- NoTO PASS S. 464 (12 STAT 40, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACTS PROHIBITING THE SLAVE TRADE. (P. 2266-3, 2640-3)S464 · 1860-06-05
- NoTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 350 (12 STAT 61, APP. 6/20/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHTHOUSES, BEACONS, BUOYS, ETC. (P. 2610-2)HR350 · 1860-06-04
- YesTO MAKE H.R. 350 (12 STAT 61, APP. 6/20/1860), LIGHTHOUSE APPROPRIATION BILL, A SPECIAL ORDER IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NEXT TUESDAY. (P. 2610-3)HR350 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO PASS H.R. 765, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1856 TO REGULATE THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SYSTEMS OF THE U.S., BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATIONS FOR CONSULS. (P. 2611)HR765 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO PASS H.J. RES. 39 (12 STAT 62, APP. 2/16/1861), DIRECTING THE ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY TO SETTLE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE LATE ROBERT STOCKTON, QUARTERMASTER. (P. 2609-2)HJR39 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP H.J. RES. 42, GRANTING HALF PAY TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, PROVIDED THAT NO PENSION SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ANY WIDOW FOR THE SAME TIME DURING WHICH HER HUSBAND WAS LIVING AND IN RECEIPT OF A PENSION. (P. 2608-3)HJR42 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE INLAND SERVICE UNDER CONTRACT ON MARCH 4, 1859. (P. 2604-3)HR503 · 1860-06-04
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT MR. HOUSTON, ALA., BE CENSURED FOR DISORDERLY WORDS IN DEBATE. (P. 2549)1860-06-01
- NoTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED ABUSES OF EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE. (P. 2544)1860-06-01
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