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Reese Bowen Brabson

317 votes cast since 1859. Votes with the Whig Party 73% of the time.

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  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A RESOLUTION, COMPENSATING C.H. MORGAN WHO WAS INFORMALLY ELECTED DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO AND HAS BEEN SERVING DURING THE 36TH CONGRESS, CANNOT BE RECEIVED AS A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. (P. 1426-3)
    1861-03-02
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 971 (12 STAT 204, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT DISCONTINUES AND CHANGES CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 1416-3)
    HR971 · 1861-03-02
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 10 (12 STAT 246, 3/2/1861), A BILL AMENDING THE PARENT LAWS.
    S10 · 1861-03-02
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL FROM A PEACE CONGRESS WHICH ASSEMBLED LATELY IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1333-1)
    1861-03-01
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 1008, FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    HR1008 · 1861-03-01
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 1009, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR. (P. 1327-1, 1328-2)
    HR1009 · 1861-03-01
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 1009, AN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR AS REPORTED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1327-2)
    HR1009 · 1861-03-01
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 899 (12 STAT 200, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FORT ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH, AND FOR COMPLETION OF THE REPORT OF THE SAN JUAN EXPLORING EXPIDITION. (P. 1325-2)
    HR899 · 1861-03-01
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.
    HJR80 · 1861-02-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)
    HJR80 · 1861-02-28
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)
    HJR64 · 1861-02-27
    No
  • TO PASS H.J. RES. 80.
    HJR80 · 1861-02-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.
    HJR80 · 1861-02-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.
    HJR64 · 1861-02-27
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO PASS H.J. RES. 64.
    HJR64 · 1861-02-27
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1264-3)
    1861-02-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, BY PROVIDING THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO THE SEVERAL STATES, THAT THROUGH THEIR LEGISLATURES, THEY REQUEST THE CONGRESS TO CALL CONVENTION OF ALL THE STATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL RESPOND TO THE WANTS AND AFFORD MORE SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE. (P. 1258-2)
    HJR64 · 1861-02-27
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.J. RES. 64.
    1861-02-26
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1238-1)
    1861-02-26
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN.
    1861-02-26
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, TO END DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT.
    1861-02-26
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE 85TH AND 86TH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 338 WHICH PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY OF 15 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM ON PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS, AND ALL PRINTED MATTER AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS AND PAPERS, AND ON WATCHES AND PARTS OF WATCHES, AND WATCH MATERIALS AND UNFINISHED PARTS OF WATCHES.
    HR338 · 1861-02-25
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1201-2)
    1861-02-25
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1200-3)
    1861-02-25
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN 2ND BRANCH OF SENATE AMENDMENT #10 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON COFFEE OF 1 AND 1/2 CENTS PER POUND, ON TEA WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE BEYOND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 4 CENTS PER POUND; WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE THIS SIDE OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, OTHER THAN IN THE COUNTRY WHERE PRODUCED 4 CENTS PER POUND AND AN ADDITION THERETO OF 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM, THESE DUTIES TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 1863 AFTER WHICH DATE THEY SHALL CEASE AND COFFEE AND TEA BE IMPORTED FREE OF DUTIES.
    HR338 · 1861-02-25
    No
  • TO ADJOURN.
    1861-02-25
    Yes
  • TO TABLE A SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THUS THE BILL, H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT GOODS ON SHIPBOARD AND IN WAREHOUSES BE COVERED BY THIS BILL.
    HR338 · 1861-02-25
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE 52ND AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY OF 40 CENTS PER SQ. YARD ON ALL MEDALLION OR CARPETS VALUED AT $1.25 OR UNDER PER SQ. YARD ALSO THE SAME DUTY ON CARPETS KNOWN AS BRUSSELS WROUGHT BY THE JACQUARD MACHINE, WILTON, SAXONY, AMBUSSON, AXMINSTER, PATENT VELVET, TOURNEY VELVET, AND TAPESTRY VELVET CARPETS AND CARPETING.
    HR338 · 1861-02-25
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT SETS DUTIES ON CERTAIN KINDS OF IRON.
    HR338 · 1861-02-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 11, (12 STAT 198, 2/2/1861), THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON WAR DEBT BILL.
    S11 · 1861-02-23
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PURCHASE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX, CONTAINING THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS FROM DEC. 3, 1833 TO MARCH 3, 1859; AND TO FURNISH ONE COMPLETE COPY TO MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE, WHO HAVE NOT HERETOFORE RECEIVED THEM.
    1861-02-23
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1154-3)
    1861-02-23
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 366 (12 STAT 172, APP. 2/28/1861), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO.
    S366 · 1861-02-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 366, BY PROVIDING TO ELIMINATE FROM SECTION NINE THE FOLLOWING: "EXCEPT ONLY THAT, IN ALL CASES INVOLVING TITLE TO SLAVES, WRITS OF ERRORS OR APPEALS SHALL BE ALLOWED AND DECIDED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY WITHOUT REGARD TO THE VALUE OF THE MATTER, PROPERTY, OR TITLE IN CONTROVERSY; AND EXCEPT, ALSO, THAT A WRIT OF ERROR OR APPEAL SHALL ALSO BE ALLOWED TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S., FROM THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY, OR OF ANY JUDGE THEREOF, OR OF THE DISTRICT COURTS OF THE TERRITORY, OR ANY JUDGE THEREOF, UPON ANY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS INVOLVING THE QUESTION OF PERSONAL FREEDOM."
    S366 · 1861-02-18
    No
  • TO REJECT SECOND READING OF H.R. 1003, SUPPLEMENTARY TO SEVERAL ACTS IN FORCE TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTIONS, AND REPEL INVASION. (P. 1001)
    HR1003 · 1861-02-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 971, (12 STAT 204, 3/2/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862, BY DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REEXAMINE CAUSES FOR DISCONTINUANCE FOR POSTAL SERVICE ON INLAND ROUTES AND TO RESTORE ALL PARTS OF SAID SERVICE WITH DUE REGARD TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. (P. 936-2)
    HR971 · 1861-02-15
    Yes
  • TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE QUARTERING OF TROOPS OF THE REGULAR ARMY IN THE DISTRICT AND AROUND THE CAPITOL, WHEN NOT NECESSARY FOR THEIR PROTECTION FROM A HOSTILE ENEMY, AND DURING THE SESSION OF CONGRESS, IS IMPOLITIC AND OFFENSIVE AND IF PERMITTED, MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE OF CIVIL LIBERTY, AND IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE, THE REGULAR TROOPS NOW IN THE CITY, OUGHT TO BE REMOVED THEREFROM. (P. 913-2, 917-2)
    1861-02-14
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE A PURPOSE OR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE STATES OF THE UNION. (P. 855-2)
    1861-02-11
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT REPEALS AN ACT OF 1860 AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF NOTES. (P. 691-2, 773-3)
    HR972 · 1861-02-06
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 950 (12 STAT 177, 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT THE POSTMASTER GENERAL IS AUTHORIZED TO DISCONTINUE POSTAL SERVICE ON SUCH ROUTES AS HE DETERMINES THAT THE POSTAL LAWS CANNOT BE MAINTAINED AND REPORT HIS ACTION TO CONGRESS. (P. 775-3)
    HR950 · 1861-02-06
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 972, SO AS TO EMPOWER THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, ON TERMS WHICH MAY APPEAR TO BE MOST FAVORABLE TO THE U.S. AND THE PROCEEDS USED FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.
    HR972 · 1861-02-02
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 972. (P. 691-2, 712-1,2, 715-1)
    HR972 · 1861-02-02
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 23, A BILL FOR THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION. (12 STAT 126, APP. 1/29/1861). (P. 604-1)
    HR23 · 1861-01-28
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MAKE A MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 958 AND THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO ITS CONSIDERATION, WHICH BILL IS TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1803 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    HR958 · 1861-01-28
    No
  • TO POSTPONE THE SPECIAL ORDER, THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 5 ON THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, UNTIL TOMORROW. (P. 604-2,3)
    1861-01-28
    No
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 714, A BILL ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 3302-1,2)
    HR714 · 1860-06-25
    No
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE CERTAIN STEAMBOAT ROUTES. (P. 3301)
    HR503 · 1860-06-25
    Yes
  • TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS ARE AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE AND ADJUST THE CLAIMS OF ANY BOYS OR PAGES AFTER ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE, AND PRIOR TO ARRANGEMENT OF PAGES UNDER RESOLUTION OF HOUSE NOT EXCEEDING 5 IN NUMBER AND THAT SAID COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO ADJUST THE CLAIMS OF THE SEVERAL PIECE BOOK-FOLDERS APPOINTED BY THE DOORKEEPER OF THE HOUSE AT THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 3302)
    1860-06-25
    No
  • TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS BETWEEN N.Y. AND SAN FRANCISCO VIA PANAMA. (P. 3290-1)
    1860-06-23
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE DECLARE TO THE WIDOW OF JONATHAN TAYLOR, A MEMBER OF THE 26TH CONGRESS, BOOKS OF EQUAL VALUE WITH THOSE ORDERED (BUT NEVER DELIVERED) TO SAID JONATHAN TAYLOR BY RES. OF CONGRESS. (P. 3289-2)
    1860-06-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 559, GRANTING A PENSION TO THE WIDOW OF CAPTAIN T. WYMAN OF THE NAVY, BY INSERTING $50 INSTEAD OF $20 PER MONTH, TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR. (P. 3285-1)
    HR559 · 1860-06-23
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER H.R. 335, TO FIX THE SALARIES OF THE JUDGES OF THE DISTRICT COURTS OF THE U.S. IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF OHIO. (P. 3288)
    HR335 · 1860-06-23
    No
  • TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 519, AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PURCHASE AND TEST H. ALLEN'S WATERPROOF AND AIR-TIGHT MAIL BAGS. (P. 3285-2)
    HR519 · 1860-06-23
    No
  • TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 50,000 EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE NAVY DEPT., ALSO A LIKE NUMBER OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS OF TESTIMONY TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EXPENDITURES ON PUBLIC PRINTING BE PRINTED FOR USE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, PROVIDED THESE RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS AND TESTIMONIES BE PRINTED AND BOUND IN ONE VOLUME WITH THE REPORTS AND TESTIMONY OF SELECT COMMITTEE OF WHICH HON. JOHN COVODE IS CHAIRMAN. (P. 3251-3)
    1860-06-22
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 847 (12 STAT 79, 6/22/1860), AUTHORIZING A LOAN OF $21,000,000 FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 3254)
    HR847 · 1860-06-22
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 801, GRANTING PENSIONS TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE WAR OF 1812. (P. 3255-1)
    HR801 · 1860-06-22
    Yes
  • TO 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
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 847 (12 STAT 79, 6/22/1860), A BILL AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 3222)
    HR847 · 1860-06-21
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO 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
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND TO EACH BOOK FOLDER APPOINTED BY THE DOORKEEPER, $2.50 PER DAY FOR EACH DAY OF WORK. (P. 3197-2)
    1860-06-20
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 501 (12 STAT 104, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1861. (P. 3199-1,2)
    HR501 · 1860-06-20
    No
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 44 (12 STAT 70, APP. 6/22/1860) A BILL CONFIRMING CERTAIN LAND ENTRIES UNDER AN ACT OF 1855, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1856. (P. 3196-2)
    HR44 · 1860-06-20
    No
  • TO AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 501. (P. 3199-1,2)
    HR501 · 1860-06-20
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 221, PAYING A. SPENCER AND G. HUBBARD FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1854 AND 1859. (P. 3178-2)
    S221 · 1860-06-19
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER S. 307 (12 STAT 34, APP. 6/22/1860), A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION OF AN ACT OF 1858 TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN CONFIRMED PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN MISSOURI. (P. 3178-2)
    S307 · 1860-06-19
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE TO S. 416, A BILL TO GRANT PUBLIC LAND TO ACTUAL SETTLERS. (P. 3178-3, 3179-1)
    S416 · 1860-06-19
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 221, PAYING A. SPENCER AND G. HUBBARD FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1854 AND 1859. (P. 3168)
    1860-06-19
    No
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