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James A. Johnson
US House · Democratic Party · United States

James A. Johnson

1,006 votes cast since 1867. Votes with the Democratic Party 77% of the time.

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Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote

  • TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO S. 647. (P. 1899-3, P. 1900-1)
    S647 · 1871-03-03
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2524 REGARDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1872. (P. 1917-1, 2)
    HR2524 · 1871-03-03
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 1924-2)
    1871-03-03
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 2994, A BILL TO REPEAL THE INCOME TAX, FIRST DISCHARGING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION THEREOF. (P. 1851-2)
    HR2994 · 1871-03-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FURTHER SALE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER THE PREEMPTION AND HOMESTEAD LAWS AND THE LAWS FOR DISPOSING OF TOWN SITES AND MINERAL LANDS. (P. 1851-2)
    1871-03-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 969, A BILL TO RELIEVE CERTAIN PERSONS THEREIN NAMED FROM THE LEGAL AND POLITICAL DISABILITIES IMPOSED BY THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1859-3)
    S969 · 1871-03-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND BRING UP FOR ADOPTION A HOUSE RESOLUTION THAT THE POLICY PURSUED BY THE U.S. TOWARD 4,500,000 OF ITS PEOPLE, SUDDENLY ENFRANCHISED BY EVENTS OF THE CIVIL WAR EXTENDING CIVIL AND POLITICAL EQUALITY IS A SOURCE OF NATL PRIDE, HEREBY ACQUITS MAJ. GEN. OLIVER C. HOWARD OF THE FREEDMEN'S BUREAU OF THE GROUNDLESS CHARGES LATELY PREFERRED AGAINST HIM. (P. 1850-3)
    1871-03-02
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 892 (16 STAT 587, 3/3/71), TO PROVIDE FOR A BUILDING SUITED TO THE USE OF THE POST OFFICE, THE PENSION AND REVENUE OFFICERS AND THE JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THE JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THE U. S. IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (P. 1809-3)
    S892 · 1871-03-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL ORDERS EXCEPT APPROPRIATION BILLS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS, H.R. 2687 FOR THE APPROTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES, ACCORDING TO THE NINTH CENSUS. (P. 1002-1)
    HR2687 · 1871-03-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1705, A BILL TO FIX THE TIME FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES AND DELEGATES TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, TO ENABLE HOUSE TO DISAGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS THEREON, AND TO ASK A CONFERENCE WITH SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE HOUSE. (P. 1807-2)
    HR1705 · 1871-03-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES, AND HAVE THE HOUSE INSIST UPON THEIR AMENDMENTS TO S. 647 AND AGREE TO A CONFERENCE ASKED BY THE SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES. (P. 1758-2)
    S647 · 1871-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND PASS H.R. 3070 TO PROMOTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINCINNATI RAILROAD. (P. 1759-2)
    HR3070 · 1871-02-28
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 521 TO REPEAL THE DUTY ON COAL. (P. 1762-1)
    HJR521 · 1871-02-28
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 3064 WAS TABLED. (P. 1756-2)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-28
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 3011 TO PROTECT LOYAL AND PEACEABLE CITIZENS AND PERPETUATE THE EVIDENCE OF LOSSES SUSTAINED BY THEM IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION; THE FURTHER READING THEREOF BEING SUSPENDED AND NO MOTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED EXCEPT TO ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THE SAME BE DISPOSED OF BY FINAL VOTE. (P. 1762-2)
    HR3011 · 1871-02-28
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS NOT ACTUALLY COMMENCED OR IN PROGRESS. (P. 1756-1, 1)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-28
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FOR BUILDING AT LEAGUE ISLAND, AND INSERTING "FOR NAVY YARD AT PHILADELPHIA, PA.-- REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS $40,000-PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS, $60,000. (P. 1157-2)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-28
    No
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 3064. (P. 1757-3)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN HARTFORD, CONN., UPON PLANS INSURING ITS COMPLETION FOR $300,000, $150,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED, PROVIDED THAT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF NOW, A LOT OF LAND SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE OF THE SECY. OF TREASURY, BE CEDED TO THE U.S. (P. 1710-3)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-27
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING AT TRENTON, N.J., COST LIMITED TO $100,000 EXCLUSIVE OF SITE PROVIDED THAT NO MONEY SHALL BE USED UNTIL A VALID TITLE FOR THE SITE SHALL BE RESTED IN THE U.S. AND UNTIL THE STATE SHALL RELINQUISH TO U.S. THE RIGHT TO TAX DURING THE TIME THAT U.S. SHALL REMAIN OWNER.
    HR3064 · 1871-02-27
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING ON THE VACANT HALF OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE LOT AT SAN FRANCISCO FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND APPRAISERS' STORES ACCORDING TO TREASURY DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATIONS, THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $424,600; $212,300 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED. (P. 1709-2)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 3064.
    HR3064 · 1871-02-27
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN H.R. 3064 FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN ALBANY, N.Y. UPON PLANS INSURING ITS COMPLETION WITH $50,000 FOR SITE AT TOTAL COST OF $350,000 OF WHICH $200,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED. (P. 1710-2)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY CUTTING (IN LINE 794 OF PRINTED BILL) APPROPRIATIONS FROM $187,000 TO $87,000. (P. 1664-3)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-25
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING FROM LINES 699 TO 705 INCLUSIVE "FOR COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF BOUNTY PRIZE MONEY AND FOR OTHER LEGITIMATE CLAIM OF COLORED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, $187,000." (P. 1665-1)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-25
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING IN LINE 709 OF PRINTED BILL "RENT OF HOSPITAL BUILDING, FUEL AND LIGHTS". (P. 1665-3)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-25
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY PROVIDING THAT NONE OF THIS MONEY SHALL BE USED IN STATE ELECTIONS OR IN ELECTIONS WITHIN THE STATES. (P. 1613-3)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-24
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY PROVIDING THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT TO CONGRESS AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE MANNER OF APPROPRIATION OF THIS FUND, AND TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES PAID. (P. 1610-1)
    HR3064 · 1871-02-24
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 3064 BY ELIMINATING "TO COMPENSATE JOSEPH S. WILSON FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE VALUABLE SCIENTIFIC MUSEUM AT THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, $10,000".
    HR3064 · 1871-02-24
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 3036 (16 STAT 538, 3/3/71), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR THE REPAIR, PRESERVATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1556-1)
    HR3036 · 1871-02-23
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2995. (P. 1528-3)
    1871-02-22
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 647. (P. 1473-2)
    S647 · 1871-02-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PAY $5,000 TO JAMES SHIELDS OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE FOR TIME SPENT AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONTESTING THE RIGHT OF ROBERT J. VAN HORN TO A SEAT IN THE 41ST CONGRESS FROM THE SIXTH DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 1474-3)
    1871-02-21
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2995 (16 STAT 515, 3/3/71), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVT. FOR FISCAL 1870, 1871, AND FOR FORMER YEARS. (P. 1475-1)
    1871-02-21
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER S. 647 (16 STAT 573, 3/3/71), TO ELIMINATE ALL FROM THE SENATE BILL EXCEPT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERT THAT THE LOCATIONS OF RAILROAD BE NEAR ROUTE KNOWN AS 32ND PARALLEL OF NORTH LATITUDE. S. 647 IS A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. (P. 1468, 1469)
    S647 · 1871-02-21
    Yes
  • TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND ORDER TO BE PRINTED A MEMORIAL OF THE LEGISLATURE OF KANS., REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS SUCH LAWS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO FULLY PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF BONA FIDE SETTLERS UPON THE CHEROKEE NEUTRAL LANDS IN KAN. UNDER THE HOMESTEAD AND PREEMPTION LAWS, AND RIGHT OF THE STATE TO THE SIXTEENTH AND THIRTYSIXTH SECTION FOR SUPPORT OF COMMON SCHOOLS. (P. 1438-3)
    1871-02-20
    No
  • TO TABLE A H.J. RES. 518 RELATING TO PANOCHE GRANDE LAND. (P. 1455-3)
    HR518 · 1871-02-20
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.J. RES. 464, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT A COMMISSION ON THE NORTHWESTERN BOUNDARY.
    HJR464 · 1871-02-20
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1456-2)
    HJR518 · 1871-02-20
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1457-1)
    1871-02-20
    No
  • TO AMEND H.J. RES. 518 RELATING TO PANOCHE GRAND LAND, BY STATING THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT EITHER WILLIAM MCGARRAHAN OR THE NEW INDIA MINING COMPANY HAS TITLE TO THE LAND AND THAT SUCH PROCEEDINGS SHOULD BE INSTITUTED AS WILL RECOVER THE POSSESSION OF THE SAME AND ASSERT THE TITLE OF THE U.S. (P. 1455-2)
    HR518 · 1871-02-20
    No
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH THE SUBSTITUTION OF H.J. RES. 518 FOR THE HOUSE RESOLUTION WAS AGREED TO. (P. 1456-3)
    HJR518 · 1871-02-20
    No
  • TO PASS H.J. RES. 518. (P. 1457-2)
    HJR518 · 1871-02-20
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 2667, A BILL TO GIVE A RIGHT OF ACTION FOR INJURIES IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 1368-1)
    HR2667 · 1871-02-17
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 2066, A BILL TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF EDUCATION FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1367-1)
    HRE2066 · 1871-02-17
    Yes
  • TO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RECOMMEND THE SECRETARY OF WAR CONVENES A COURT OF INQUIRY TO ASCERTAIN THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRST CLASS WHO WERE INSTIGATORS AND LEADERS IN THE JANUARY 2 AFFAIR AT THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, AND SUCH LEADERS AND INSTIGATORS BE AT ONCE DISMISSED AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE CLASS ENGAGED IN THE AFFAIR BE PUNISHED BY A GENERAL COURT MARTIAL TO BE CONVENED FOR THEIR TRIAL; AND TO EXAMINE INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE OFFICERS ON DUTY TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THEY ENCOURAGED INSUBORDINATION AND RIOTOUS CONDUCT AND IF FOUND GUILTY THAT THEY BE RELIEVED FROM DUTY AT THE INSTITUTION. (P. 1320-3)
    1871-02-16
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO A WEST POINT INVESTIGATION BY PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RECOMMEND TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE CLASS ENGAGED IN THE TRANSACTION UPON HIS GRADUATION BE ORDERED TO DUTY AS AN OFFICER OF THE ARMY AND THAT NO LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXCEPT SICK LEAVE, BE GRANTED TO EITHER OF THEM FOR ONE YEAR. (SEE H413093) (P. 1320-1)
    1871-02-16
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH ORDERED THE MAIN QUESTION ON ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 2603 RELATING TO PAY OF ELECTION OFFICERS. (P. 1287-2)
    HR2603 · 1871-02-15
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2634 TO AMEND AN ACT APPROVED MAY 31, 1870 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ENFORCE THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS OF THE U.S. TO VOTE IN THE SEVERAL STATES OF THIS UNION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1285-1)
    HR2634 · 1871-02-15
    No
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH WERE PASSED RESOLUTIONS THAT C.A. SHEAFFE WAS NOT DULY ELECTED AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE; THAT LEWIS TILLIAM IS ENTITLED TO THAT SEAT; THAT C.A. SHEAFE CONTESTED SEAT IN GOOD FAITH AND SHALL BE PAID $1,500 FOR HIS EXPENSES. (P. 1229-2)
    1871-02-14
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 2788 AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OF A MILITARY AND POSTAL RAILWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY. (P. 1187-3)
    HR2788 · 1871-02-13
    No
  • TO REJECT H.R. 3011 A BILL TO PROTECT LOYAL CITIZENS AND PEACEABLE CITIZENS AND PERPETUATE THE EVIDENCE OF LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. (P. 1185-2)
    HR3011 · 1871-02-13
    Yes
  • TO COMMIT H.R. 3011, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF LOYAL CITIZENS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY RATHER THAN TO THE COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION FOR THEIR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
    HR3011 · 1871-02-13
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER AND PASS A H.J. RESOLUTION TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTIONS IN NAVIGATION OF THE OHIO RIVER. (P. 1188-2)
    1871-02-13
    No
  • TO PASS S.J. RES. 108 (16 STAT 597, 2/16/71), TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PERMIT WILLIAM L. HANSCOM, LATE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR OF THE U.S. NAVY TO WITHDRAW HIS RESIGNATION OF THAT OFFICE. (P. 1124-2)
    SJR108 · 1871-02-10
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 469 RELATING TO THE CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. AND TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ABOVE BILL. (P. 998-1)
    S469 · 1871-02-06
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 1001-3)
    1871-02-06
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE 2ND READING (OVER OBJECTION OF HOLMAN) OF H.R. 2946, PROVIDING FOR PAY OF ELECTION OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF THE U.S. IN CITIES HAVING UPWARD OF TWENTY THOUSAND INHABITANTS. (P. 994-3)
    HR2946 · 1871-02-06
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO SET APART WED. EVENING FEBRUARY 15, FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN REPORTS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THEJUDICIARY. (P. 1002-1)
    1871-02-06
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS.
    1871-02-06
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 2946, RELATING TO PAY OF ELECTION OFFICERS WAS ORDERED TO BE READ A SECOND TIME. (P. 995-1)
    HR2946 · 1871-02-06
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND COMMIT S. 647 (16 STAT 573, 3/3/71), PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD AND AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS ROAD AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 999-1)
    S647 · 1871-02-06
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION TO GRANT THE USE OF THIS HALL TO MRS. VICTORIA C. WOODHULL AND MRS. ISABELLA BEECHER HOOKER ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1871, TO PRESENT THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE ENFRANCHISEMENT OF WOMEN CITIZENS OF THE U.S. AND PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS. (P. 1000-3)
    1871-02-06
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2943, RELATING TO DISAPPROVE OF CERTAIN ACTS OF THE LEGISLATIVEASSEMBLY OF MONTANA TERRITORY. (P. 970-1)
    HR2943 · 1871-02-04
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2858, TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF WYOMING" APPROVED JULY 25, 1868. (P. 967-1)
    HR2858 · 1871-02-04
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2457, TO RESTORE TO CERTAIN PARTIES THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE LAWS AND TREATIES OF THE U. S. (P. 941-1)
    HR2457 · 1871-02-03
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT S.J. RES. 44, EXTENDING THE TIME TO CONSTRUCT A RAILROAD FROM THE ST. CROIX RIVER OR LAKE TO THE WEST END OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR AND TO BAYFIELD. (P. 918-2)
    SJR1 · 1871-02-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 218 (16 STAT 412, 2/15/71), PRESCRIBING AN OATH OF OFFICE TO BE TAKEN BY PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE LATE WAR OF THE REBELLION BUT WHO ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED FROM HOLDING OFFICE BY THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. (P. 883-1)
    S218 · 1871-02-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2797 BY ALLOWING SOLDIERS SERVING FOR 90 DAYS TO TAKE LAND UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOMESTEAD LAW, THE TIME OF SETTLEMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY DEDUCTING HIS TERM OF SERVICE FROM THE 5 YEARS REQUIRED OF OTHER SETTLERS. H.R. 2797 ENABLES HONORABLY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TO ACQUIRE HOMESTEADS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 861-1)
    HR2797 · 1871-01-31
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2797 BY EXTNEDING HOMESTEAD RIGHTS TO EVERY SOLDIER AND SAILOR, AND THEIR WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. (P. 728-2, P. 759-1)
    HR2797 · 1871-01-31
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2797.
    HR2797 · 1871-01-31
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S.J. RES. 92 PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND STEAM MACHINERY. (P. 840-3)
    SJR92 · 1871-01-30
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 480, RELATING TO THE WELCOMING OF IRISH EXILES AND PATRIOTS. (P. 838-1)
    HJR480 · 1871-01-30
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2866, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT RELATING TO PENSIONS APPROVED 7/27/1868. (P. 727-2)
    1871-01-25
    No
  • THAT IN ELECTION CASE OF THOMAS P. BEARD AND STEPHEN A. CORKER, FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, THE SAID CORKER BE REQUESTED TO ANSWER THE NOTICE OF THE SAID BOARD THAT HE SHALL CONTEST HIS RIGHT TO A SEAT IN HOUSE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 20, 1871, AND TO REFER CREDENTIALS AND REMONSTRANCES OF BOTH CONTESTANTS TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. (P. 703-1)
    1871-01-24
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 468 (16 STAT 593, 2/9/71), PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE FOOD FISHES OF THE COAST OF THE U. S. (P. 683-1)
    HJR468 · 1871-01-23
    No
  • THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS IT WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY NEXT. (P. 676-1)
    1871-01-23
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TO THE CITIZENS OF MISSISSIPPI THE PRIVILEGES CONFERRED BY THE ACT TO LIMIT THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS, PASSED JULY 4, 1864. (P. 683-3)
    1871-01-23
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 594, A BILL TO PROVIDE A GOVERNMENT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 639-3)
    S594 · 1871-01-20
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 594 (16 STAT 419, 2/21/71), BY GRANTING PRIVILEGE OF VOTING TO ALL PERSONS IRRESPECTIVE OF SEX, EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE MENTALLY INCAPACITATED AND PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF INFAMOUS CRIMES. S. 594 PROVIDES FOR A GOVERNMENT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 646)
    S594 · 1871-01-20
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH S.J. RES. 11 WAS TABLED. (P. 24-1)
    SJR11 · 1871-01-19
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S.J. RES. 11. (P. 24-1)
    SJR11 · 1871-01-19
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY APPROPRIATING $72,500 FOR SALARIES OF CHIEF JUSTICE (8,500); AND FOR EIGHT ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OR RETIRED JUSTICES ($8,000 EACH). (P. 503-1)
    HR2524 · 1871-01-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY GIVING JOHN W. DAUGLAS, LATE ACTING COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, COMPENSATION FOR TIME DURING WHICH HE DISCHARGED HIS DUTIES IN SAID OFFICE. (P. 565-1)
    HR2524 · 1871-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2524 BY APPROPRIATING $23,500 FOR THE EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (P. 487-2)
    HR2524 · 1871-01-18
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2018.
    HR2018 · 1871-01-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2524 (16 STAT 475, 3/3/7), BY APPROPRIATING $10,000 FOR PUBLISHING LAWS IN PAMPHLET FORM AND ALL LAWS REQUIRING LAWS TO BE PRINTED IN NEWSPAPERS BE REPEALED. H.R. 2524 MAKES APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872. (P. 469-1)
    HR2524 · 1871-01-17
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RETURNING FROM SENATE TO HOUSE, OCEAN CABLE LEGISLATION IN ORDER THAT HOUSE MAY AGAIN CONSIDER THE PROVISIONS OF SAID BILL. (P. 535-3)
    1871-01-16
    No
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 2788 RELATING TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK RAILWAY WAS INTRODUCED. (P. 526-3)
    HR2788 · 1871-01-16
    No
  • TO INTRODUCE H.R. 2788, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING OF A MILITARY AND POSTAL RAILWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C., TO NEW YORK CITY. (P. 380-2)
    HR2788 · 1871-01-16
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 469 RELATING TO THE CENTRAL BRANCH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 530-2)
    S469 · 1871-01-16
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 2018. (P. 464-3)
    HR2018 · 1871-01-12
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 2018.
    HR2018 · 1871-01-12
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2018, A BILL TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WHILE IN TRANSIT BY RAILROAD OR OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, WITHIN THE U.S. (P. 433-3)
    1871-01-11
    Yes
  • TO PASS S.J. RES. 262.
    SJR262 · 1871-01-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 1478 (16 STAT 470, 3/3/71), BY TRANSFERING THE NATIONAL EXPOSITION FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA. TO SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI. H.R. 1478 PROVIDES FOR CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE BY HOLDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES, AND PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL AND MINE, IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA IN 1876. (P. 419-2)
    HR1478 · 1871-01-10
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S.J. RES. 262 BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO REPUBLIC OF DOMINICA SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN THAT CONGRESS HAS ANY PURPOSE TO ANNEX SAID REPUBLIC. (P. 384-3)
    SJR262 · 1871-01-10
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S.J. RES. 262. (P. 383-3)
    1871-01-09
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER S.J. RES. 262. (P. 384-2)
    SJR262 · 1871-01-09
    No
  • TO ADJOURN UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAY, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 413 (16 STAT 591, 1/12/01), AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO APPOINT A COMMISSION IN REGARD TO SAN DOMINGO. (P. 383-1)
    HJR413 · 1871-01-09
    No
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