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Member of the North Carolina Senate · Whig · United States

Samuel Tredwell Sawyer

295 votes cast since 1837. Votes with the Whig 57% of the time.

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Libertarian – authoritarian
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  • TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER S. 53, TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD IN OHIO, INDIANA AND ILLINOIS.
    S53 · 1839-03-03
    No
  • TO APPROVE, IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, S. 61, AN ACT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FLORIDA, GEORGIA AND ALABAMA RAILROAD CO.
    S61 · 1839-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE OVER AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 981; THE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTIVE PRINTING AND BINDING TO BE DONE UPON ADVERTIZED CONTRACT.
    HR981 · 1839-03-03
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 897 (APP. 3/3/1839) (0), TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR 1839. THE DISPUTED AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE A SUM TO LIQUIDATE THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA CLAIMS.
    HR897 · 1839-03-03
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER S. 173, AN ACT TO AMEND THE ACT "TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO ISSUE GRANTS AND PERFECT TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS THEREIN DESCRIBED."
    S173 · 1839-03-03
    No
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT FOR THIRD READING OF H. R. 1176.
    HR1176 · 1839-03-02
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 981, TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION TO PRINT THE BIENNIAL REGISTER, AND OTHER REPORTS, BY GRANTING CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST BIDDER.
    HR981 · 1839-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 165, FOR THE CLAIM OF HANNAH LEIGHTON.
    S165 · 1839-03-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER S. 173, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO ISSUE GRANTS AND PERFECT TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS THEREIN DESCRIBED, AND TO SETTLE THE CLAIMS TO THE VACANT LANDS WITHIN SAME.
    S173 · 1839-03-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1176 (APP. 3/3/1839), TO GIVE THE PRESIDENT ADDITIONAL POWERS FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST INVASION IN CERTAIN CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PREVENT THE PRESIDENT FROM RAISING A PROVISIONAL FORCE, TO BE ENLISTED FOR FIVE YEARS OR DURING THE CONTINUANCE OF HOSTILITIES, UNTIL CONGRESS CAN CONVENE TO ACT UPON THE SUBJECT.
    HR1176 · 1839-03-02
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 1176, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT 50,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR SERVICE, IF DEEMED EXPEDIENT.
    HR1176 · 1839-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (GLOBE VERSION.) TO ADJOURN AT 10:30 P.M. (JOURNAL VERSION).
    1839-02-27
    No
  • TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. R. 981.
    HR981 · 1839-02-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE SUBJECT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES.
    1839-02-27
    No
  • TO TABLE S. 160, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARMED OCCUPATION OF FLORIDA, WHICH HAS BEEN OVERRUN AND INFESTED BY WARRING INDIANS.
    S160 · 1839-02-23
    No
  • TO TABLE THE DUNCAN RESOLUTION.
    1839-02-22
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO INQUIRE WHETHER ALEXANDER DUNCAN, REPRESENTATIVE FROM OHIO, BE THE AUTHOR OF A CERTAIN PUBLICATION IN RELATION TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE; WHETHER BY SAID PUBLICATION, HE HAS NOT BEEN GUILTY OF A VIOLATION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE, MAKING HIM UNWORTHY OF HIS SEAT AND LIABLE TO EXPULSION.
    1839-02-21
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE DUNCAN RESOLUTION.
    1839-02-21
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF NAVY TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE A PLAN FOR THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE MINISTERIAL DUTIES OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT, ADOPTING AS BASIS OF PLAN, THE DIVISION OF DUTIES NOW PERFORMED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND THEIR ASSIGNMENT TO SEPARATE BUREAUS.
    1839-02-19
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO LAY BEFORE THE HOUSE A STATEMENT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF HIS DEPARTMENT, ESPECIALLY AS RELATE TO THE TREATY WITH THE WINNEBAGO INDIANS.
    1839-02-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 982, AN ACT TO "REVIVE AND EXTEND" THE ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES.
    HR982 · 1839-02-18
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO REFER THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND BE MADE SPECIAL ORDER AT 1:30 P.M. TOMORROW AND THE NEXT DAY.
    1839-02-18
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATE FUND DEPOSITS OF ILLINOIS THAT WERE DEPOSITED IN A BANK IN MISSOURI, BEING CONTRARY TO THE ACT APPROVED JUNE 1836, KNOWN AS THE DEPOSIT ACT, AND TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO APPOINT A BANK TO HANDLE SUCH FUNDS IN ILLINOIS.
    1839-02-16
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE SEVERAL BILLS MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
    1839-02-15
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL OF THE COLLECTOR OF THE CUSTOMS OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK.
    1839-02-14
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE SWARTWORT RESOLUTION THAT SO MUCH OF THE RESOLUTION THAT AUTHORIZED SAID COMMITTEE TO EMPLOY A PRINTER BE RESCINDED, AND TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE TO HOLD THEIR MEETINGS PUBLICLY.
    1839-02-13
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2.
    S2 · 1839-02-13
    No
  • TO PASS S. 2.
    S2 · 1839-02-13
    No
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2.
    S2 · 1839-02-13
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 418 FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN SETTLERS IN THE SALT-LICK RESERVATION IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE.
    HR418 · 1839-02-08
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE SECRETARY OF WAR FOR A RETURN OF ALL DISBURSEMENTS BY INDIAN AGENTS, OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, ETC.
    1839-01-31
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO REPORT WHETHER CHARLES INGERSOLL, FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF PHILADELPHIA, HAS PAID ALL OR ANY PART OF HIS DEFAULT OF $76,491.
    1839-01-31
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE REMAINING APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
    1839-01-31
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE AFFAIR BETWEEN COMMODORE ELLIOTT AND MIDSHIPMAN BARTON.
    1839-01-31
    Yes
  • TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SECRETARIES OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR AND NAVY, AND THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, REPORT TO THE HOUSE EXPENSES IN THEIR DEPARTMENTS FROM MARCH 1829 TO MARCH 1838.
    1839-01-28
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE IN ANSWER TO A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE ACCOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ANNUALLY BY EACH DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT FROM 1789 TO 1837; AND ALSO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY LOST ANNUALLY THROUGH DEFALCATIONS BY PUBLIC OFFICERS.
    1839-01-28
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO REPORT THE EXPENDITURES OF ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS FROM 1789, PLUS ALL SUMS LOST THROUGH DEFALCATION BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
    1839-01-28
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO TABLE S. 1.
    S1 · 1839-01-23
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER S. 1.
    S1 · 1839-01-23
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 53, TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD IN THE STATES OF OHIO, INDIANA, AND ILLINOIS.
    S53 · 1839-01-23
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 1, TO REDUCE AND GRADUATE THE PRICE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS.
    S1 · 1839-01-22
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: NUMEROUS PETITIONS ON ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE REPEAL OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE HOUSE DEC. 12, ON THE SUBJECT: A NOTE OF CENSURE FOR INTRODUCING SUCH RESOLUTION; PETITIONS PRAYING FOR RECOGNITION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF HAITI; PETITIONS AGAINST THE ADMISSION OF ANY STATE INTO THE UNION TOLERATING SLAVERY; PETITION PRAYING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONGRESS OF NATIONS.
    1839-01-21
    No
  • TO EXCUSE MR. TAYLOR FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION, (SPEAKER VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE).
    1839-01-19
    Yes
  • TO EXCUSE MR. WAGENER FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-19
    Yes
  • TO EXCUSE MR. ELMOR FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-18
    Yes
  • TO EXCUSE MR. HUBLEY FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-18
    No
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE; A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-18
    No
  • TO EXCUSE MR. CUSHMAN FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-18
    No
  • TO APPOINT NINE MEMBERS TO A SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-17
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF SWARTWORT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-17
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-16
    No
  • TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING CONGRESS FOR LACK OF ACTION AND CONCERN WITH NONSENSICAL SPEECHES.
    1839-01-14
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO PRINT 20,000 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS #54 AND #69 IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.
    1839-01-12
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. R. 650, FOR THE CLAIM OF THE HEIRS OF LARKIN SMITH.
    HR650 · 1839-01-12
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE FIRST SECTION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION, WHICH RELATED TO THE PRINTING OF THE NAMED DOCUMENTS.
    1839-01-11
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE SECOND SECTION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION WHICH ASKS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE ALL INFORMATION RELATING TO ANY OTHER DEFAULTERS OF THE PUBLIC MONEY, SINCE OCTOBER, 1837.
    1839-01-11
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE MOTION THAT H. R. 369, "AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN SURVIVING OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION APPROVED JUNE 7, 1832", BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY, THE 15TH INSTANT.
    HR369 · 1839-01-09
    No
  • TO ALLOW MR. ADAMS TO PROCEED IN RELATION TO HIS MOTION MADE ON THE 20TH INSTANT, THAT THE HAITI PETITION BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER AND REPORT UPON IT.
    1838-12-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE JOURNAL TO SHOW THAT MR. CUSHING PRESENTED THE PETITION OF JOSEPH YOUNG AND OTHERS OF SALISBURY, MASS., WHICH WAS TABLED LAST DECEMBER, AND THAT MR. CUSHING PROTESTED SAID ACTION.
    1838-12-21
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION "IF, ON THE PRESENTATION OF A PETITION, OBJECTIONS BE MADE TO RECEIVING SAME, THE QUESTION SHALL BE PUT, AND DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE."
    1838-12-19
    No
  • TO GIVE PERMISSION TO MR. NAYLOR TO PROCEED WITH HIS REMARKS RELATING TO TAKING HIS SEAT IN CONGRESS; MOTION ARISING DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO ASK THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INSURRECTION AT HARRISBURG, PA.
    1838-12-17
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A RESOLUTION TO ASK THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE WHETHER THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT WAS CALLED UPON BY THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR ARMED FORCES, ARMS AND AMMUNITION, TO BE FURNISHED TO THE TROOPS RECENTLY CALLED OUT BY THAT GOVERNOR.
    1838-12-17
    Yes
  • TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PETITION RELATING TO ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    1838-12-14
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE SUNDRY RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION.
    1838-12-13
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT "THE POWERS OF CONGRESS, BEING CONFERRED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES: (O RESOLUTION OF THIS HOUSE CAN ADD TO OR DEDUCT FROM THEM."
    1838-12-13
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THOSE PARTS OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION CONCERNING "THE REMOVAL OF SLAVES FROM STATE TO STATE", AND THE PROHIBITION OF HOUSE ACTION ON "EVERY PETITION, MEMORIAL, ETC., RELATING TO SLAVERY."
    1838-12-13
    No
  • TO PASS THE SECOND SECTION OF THE THIRD PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION, WHICH IS "THAT THE AGITATION ON THE SUBJECT OF SLAVERY, WITH THE VIEW OF DESTROYING THAT INSTITUTION, IS AGAINST THE TRUE SPIRIT AND MEANING OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND AN INFRINGEMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES AFFECTED, AND A BREACH OF THE PUBLIC FAITH ON WHICH THEY ENTERED INTO THIS CONFEDERACY."
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THAT PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION WHICH DECLARES THAT "EVERY PETITION, MEMORIAL, RESOLUTION, PROPOSITION, OR PAPER TOUCHING ON SLAVERY OR THE ABOLITION THEREOF, SHALL BE TABLED WITHOUT BEING DEBATED, PRINTED OR REFERRED."
    1838-12-12
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THAT PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION WHICH DECLARES THAT "ALL ATTEMPTS ON THE PART OF CONGRESS TO ABOLISH SLAVERY, OR TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF SLAVES FROM STATE TO STATE, OR TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN THE INSTITUTIONS OF ONE PORTION OF THE CONFEDERACY AND ANOTHER, WITH THE VIEWS AFORESAID, ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION, DESTRUCTIVE OF FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE ON WHICH THE UNION OF THESE STATES RESTS, AND BEYOND THE JURISDICTION OF CONGRESS."
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THAT PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION THAT DECLARES "THAT CONGRESS, IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS ACKNOWLEDGED POWERS HAS NO RIGHT TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN THE INSTITUTIONS OF ONE PORTION OF THE STATES AND ANOTHER, WITH A VIEW OF ABOLISHING THE ONE AND PROMOTING THE OTHER."
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE FIRST SECTION OF THE THIRD PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION, WHICH IS "THAT CONGRESS HAS NO RIGHT TO DO INDIRECTLY THAT WHICH IT CANNOT DO DIRECTLY."
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THAT PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD HAVE TABLED, WITHOUT DEBATE OR CONSIDERATION, ANY PETITIONS RELATING TO SLAVERY OR ITS ABOLITION.
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THAT PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION THAT DECLARES THAT "THE CONSTITUTION RESTS ON THE BROAD PRINCIPLE OF EQUALITY AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THIS CONFEDERACY.
    1838-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION.
    1838-12-11
    No
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION.
    1838-12-11
    No
  • TO PASS THE FIRST PART OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION THAT PART BEING: "RESOLVED, THAT THIS GOVERNMENT IS A GOVERNMENT OF LIMITED POWERS, AND THAT, BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, CONGRESS HAS NO JURISDICTION WHATEVER OVER THE INSTITUTION OF SLAVERY IN THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE CONFEDERACY."
    1838-12-11
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH RESOLUTION.
    1838-12-11
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO ADD TO THE RULES THE PROVISION THAT IN ALL CASES OF ELECTION BY THE HOUSE, THE VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN VIVA VOCE.
    1838-12-10
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO ADD TO THE RULES THE PROVISION THAT IN ALL CASES OF ELECTION BY THE HOUSE, THE VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN VIVA VOCE.
    1838-12-10
    No
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF ANDREW STEVENSON, THE MINISTER TO ENGLAND, IN REGARD TO A DUEL WITH DANIEL O'CONNER.
    1838-12-04
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES AGAINST THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS, PRESENTED AT THE PRESENT CONGRESS, TOGETHER WITH THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURES OF SEVERAL STATES, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE TO REPORT UPON THEM.
    1838-12-04
    Yes
  • TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; VOTES FOR GARLAND ARE CODED (1), VOTES FOR CLARK ARE CODED (2), ALL OTHERS ARE CODED (8).
    1838-12-03
    Yes
  • TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; VOTES FOR GARLAND ARE CODED (1), VOTES FOR CLARK ARE CODED (2), ALL OTHERS ARE CODED (8).
    1838-12-03
    Yes
  • TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; GARLAND IS CODED (1), CLARK IS CODED (2).
    1838-12-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO ELECT A CLERK OF THE HOUSE; AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION WILL BE VIVA VOCE.
    1838-12-03
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 394.
    HR394 · 1838-07-04
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT THE PAPERS SENT TO THE HOUSE BY THE PRESIDENT CONCERNING THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO; TO ALSO TABLE THE SUBJECT OF SAID RELATIONS.
    1838-07-04
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 394.
    HR394 · 1838-07-04
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 384 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE BILL OF PUBLIC DEPOSITS, AND TO AMEND THE BILL SO AS TO DISPENSE WITH THE USE OF BANKS AS AGENTS IN THE FISCAL OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 384, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAST CLAUSE OF THE 5TH SECTION OF THE DEPOSIT ACT OF JUNE 1836, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 384 SO THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR BANKING PURPOSES. (CHAIR VOTING IN AFFIRMATIVE.)
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.
    1838-07-03
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 384 SO THAT NO BANK SHALL BE A DEPOSITORY OF THE MONIES OF THE GOVERNMENT WHICH SHALL NOT KEEP ONE DOLLAR IN SPECIE FOR EVERY FIVE IN LIABILITIES.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO ELIMINATE THE SECOND SECTION OF S. 384, TO ENABLE THE TREASURY DEPT. TO COLLECT ANY DEBTS WHICH MAY BE DUE OR OWING FROM THE LATE DEPOSIT BANKS.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 384 IN ORDER THAT NO BANK SHALL BE SELECTED OR USED AS A DEPOSITORY OF PUBLIC MONIES WHICH DOES NOT, AT ALL TIMES, HAVE ONE DOLLAR IN SPECIE FOR EVERY THREE OF ITS LIABILITIES.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO COMMIT S. 384 TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
    S384 · 1838-07-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 138.
    S138 · 1838-07-02
    No
  • TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 138.
    S138 · 1838-07-02
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH ORDERED THIRD READING OF S. 138
    S138 · 1838-07-02
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO SET ASIDE ONE HOUR FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 21.
    HJR21 · 1838-06-30
    No
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