Henry Taylor Blow

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT MR. LAWRENCE (OHIO), MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT FROM SAID COMMITTEE THE BILL REFERRED TO SAME PROVIDING FOR REDUCTION OF SALARY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1791-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 305 (14 STAT 571, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF AN ACT TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS, APPROVED JUNE 20, 1864. (P. 1725-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO CONSIDER S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1789-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT HOUSE MAY IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION. WILL THE HOUSE ON RECONSIDERATION AGREE TO PASS H. R. 1143 OVER THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO? (P. 1733-2)

TO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1733)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1790-1)

TO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR, THAT A MOTION TO TABLE A MOTION FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES IS NOT IN ORDER. THE CHAIR'S DECISION CAME DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1733-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS PAY HON. T. M. MARQUETTEE FROM STATE OF NEBRASKA PAY AND MILAGE DUE AS MEMBER OF 39TH CONGRESS. (P. 1728-2)

TO CONCURING IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY OF UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. THE SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $250,000 FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A BRIDGE AT ROCK ISLAND. (P. 1705-1)

TO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 598.

TO PUT MAIN QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-1, 1708-1)

TO TABLE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517). (P. 1707-3)

TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE ON S. 204, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1662-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 10 DAYS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, AN ADDITIONAL DUTY OF 20% OF DUTIES AND RATES OF DUTIES, INCLUDING SPECIFIC AND AD VALORUM RATES NOW IMPOSED BY LAW ON ALL GOODS AND MERCHANDISE IMPORTED INTO UNITED STATES (EXCEPT ON SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE, SALT, AND COAL), SHALL BE IMPOSED. (P. 1659-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1220 TO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERT THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE LOAN CERTIFICATES, BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT EXCEEDING THREE PRECENT PER ANNUM; PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY ON DEMAND. SAID CERTIFICATES MAY BE HELD BY ANY NATIONAL BANK AS PART OF THEIR RESERVE AS PROVIDED FOR IN ACT OF JUNE 3, 1864.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO PASS A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO TARIFFS ON WOOL AND WOOLENS. (P. 1660-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1220 (14 STAT 558, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1666-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 718. (P. 1658-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718. (P. 1657-3, 1658-1)

TO PASS S. 501 (14 STAT 426, 3/2/1867), AMENDATORY OF AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR MONTANA APPROVED MAY 26, 1864. (P. 1655-2)

TO TABLE S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND STEAM MACHINERY, AND PENDING AMENDMENTS THERETO PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY WITH TREASURY MONEY CONTRACTORS OF VESSELS OF WAR ON CONTRACTS MADE DURING YEARS 1862-63: ACTUAL COST INCURRED ABOVE CONTRACT PRICE FOR EXTRA WORK, ETC., RESULT OF DELAYS CAUSED BY THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF NAVY APPOINT A BOARD OF THREE MEMBERS TO ADJUST CLAIMS AND THAT PAYMENT OF ALL CLAIMS BE MADE IN FULL UPON EXCUTING A RECEIPT IN FULL TO SECRETARY OF TREASURY. (P. 1477, 1265)

TO PASS S. 220, (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS. (P. 1265-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 1220, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES, BY PROVIDING TO REDEEM THE SIX PERCENT COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES AS THEY MATURE WITH GREENBACKS PAYING NO INTEREST LIMITING THE AMOUNT TO BE ISSUED AT $100,000,000. (P. 1423-2)

TO TABLE H. R. 1220. (P. 1426)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 1220 WAS REJECTED.

TO PASS H. R. 1220. (P. 1351)

TO PASS H. R. 1126. (P. 1013, 1404-3)

TO PASS H. R. 1186, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICES OF CIVIL ENGINEER, MASTER MECHANIC, AND MASTER LABORER IN THE NAVY YARDS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1402)

TO AMEND H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, BY ELIMINATING SECTION PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL OF THE ARMY SHALL NOT BE REMOVED, SUSPENDED OR RELIEVED FROM COMMAND, OR ASSIGNED TO DUTY ELSEWHERE EXCEPT AT SAID HEADQUARTERS, WITHOUT PREVIOUS APPROVAL OF SENATE. (P. 1404)

TO AMEND H. R. 1143, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE TO MR. WILSON'S AMENDMENT: THAT UNTIL PEOPLE OF SAID REBEL STATES ARE REPRESENTED IN CONGRESS OF UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNMENT EXISTING THEREIN SHALL BE PROVISIONAL, SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF UNITED STATES, TO MODIFY CONTROL, ETC AND IN ALL ELECTIONS TO ANY OFFICE ONLY PEOPLE ENTITLED TO VOTE ARE THOSE ELIGIBLE UNDER PROVISIONS OF FIFTH SECTION OF THIS ACT; ANY PERSONS DISQUALIFIED UNDER PROVISION OF THIRD ARTICLE OF SAID CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE.

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1143 AS AMENDED. (SEE VOTE H392152A FOR MAIN AMENDMENT, VOTE H392156 FOR SECONDARY AMENDMENT.) (P. 1399, 1400)

TO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT; TO WIT: FRIDAY NEXT, FEB. 22, 1867. (P. 1357-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1357-3)

TO POSTPONE THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR PURPOSE OF FINISHING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1356-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1143. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL. (P. 1315-3, 1340)

TO AMEND S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICERS, BY PROVIDING THAT HOUSE AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WHICH ADVISES THAT SECRETARIES OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR, NAVY, INTERIOR, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLD THEIR OFFICES FOR AND DURING TERM OF PRESIDENT BY WHOM APPOINTED AND FOR ONE MONTH THEREAFTER; SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY AND WITH CONSENT OF SENATE. (P. 1340-2,3)

TO TABLE H. R. 1143 AND A SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H. R. 1143 (14 STAT. 428, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT OF THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WOULD INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT: THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3, 1321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. (P. 1280-2)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE, INSTEAD OF THREE, BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE IN VIOLATION OF THEIR OATHS REGARDING IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 1280-2, 1281-1)

TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 220 UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT AT COMMENCEMENT OF MORNING HOUR, IN ORDER TO GIVE MEMBERS A CHANCE TO EXAMINE FACTS IN THE CASE. S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND MACHINERY. (P. 1282-3)

TO PASS H. R. 836. (P. 1272)

TO AMEND H. R. 836, BY PROVIDING THAT IN COMPUTING BOUNTY TO BE PAID ANY SOLDIER, SAILOR, OR MARINE, ALL BOUNTIES OR PRIZE MONEY ALREADY PAID SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM BOUNTY TO BE PAID UNDER EXISTING LAW, SO THAT BOUNTY AND PRIZE MONEY PREVIOUSLY PAID TOGETHER WITH BOUNTY TO BE PAID SHALL ONLY AMOUNT IN AGGREGATE TO SUM ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.

TO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 836, A BILL TO EQUALIZE THE BOUNTIES OF SOLDIERS , SAILORS, AND MARINES WHO SERVED IN THE LATE WAR FOR THE UNION. (P. 1269)

TO AMEND H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION, ARMING, AND DISCIPLINE OF NATIONAL MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT OFFICE OF MILITIA SEND A CERTIFICATE ATTACHED TO AN OATH TO GOVERNMENT OF STATE AND SECRETARY OF WAR SHOWING TIME, PLACE OF ELECTION AND OFFICE APPOINTED TO, ETC. ALL PERSONS ENLISTING IN NATIONAL GUARD SHALL BE HELD FOR TERM OF THREE YEARS SERVICE. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, TERM OF THREE YEARS; NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER HONORABLY SERVED UNTIL EXPIRATION OF TERM AT OPTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER SERVICE IN TIME OF PEACE. (P. 1252)

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 998 WAS RECOMMITTED. H. R. 998 IS A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248)

TO TABLE H. R. 1143 (14 STAT 428, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE A MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE STATES LATELY IN INSURRECTION. (P. 1213-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 WITH INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THAT WHEN H. R. 1143 BECOMES LAW LIVED UP TO BY SOUTHERN STATES THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1213-1)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 1143, THE MAIN QUESTION IS ON REFERRING TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HAS BECOME A U.S. LAW AND THE LATE SO-CALLED CONFEDERATE STATES SHALL CONSENT AND LIVE UP THERETO, THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGESS. (P. 1213)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 TO COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION. (P. 1037-1, 1215)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING H. R. 1162, A BILL PROVIDING FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN LOUISIANA. (P. 1132)

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 1162. (P. 1133)

TO PASS S. 456 (14 STAT 391, 2/9/1867), OVER PRESIDENTIAL VETO. S. 456 IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF NEBRASKA INTO THE UNION. (P. 399, 1121, 1122)

TO TABLE H.R. 889, A BILL TO REGULATE THE CIVIL SERVICE OF UNITED STATES AND PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY THEREOF. (P. 1036)

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS ON H. R. 919, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RESERVATION AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 997, 998, 1013)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 263 (14 STAT 566, 2/18/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF DAVID'S ISLAND, N.Y. HARBOR. (P. 1017)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING WHEREAS OVERTHROW OF ARMED FORCES OF THE REBELLION DEPRIVED THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND TEXAS OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT;IT IS THE DUTY OF CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH GOVERNMENTS OVER SAID STATES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AUTHORITY OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, TO ESTABLISH ORDER AND PROTECT CITIZENS IN LAWFUL RIGHTS, TO RESTORE STATES TO FORMER RELATIONS TO UNION AND PROVIDING THAT ALL CITIZENS HAVE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORMATION OF NEW STATE GOVERNMENTS. (P. 993-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE ON THE PROPRIETY OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES NAVY ACADEMY FROM PRESENT LOCATION IN STATE OF MD. TO A LOYAL STATE IN ORDER TO SECURE STUDENTS FROM HOSTILE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES PREDOMINATING AT ANNAPOLIS. (P. 994)

TO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)

TO TABLE H. R. 1099 (14 STAT 398, 2/22/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER. (P. 995)

TO PASS S. 453.

TO AMEND S. 453, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE EXCEPTING CABINET OFFICERS FROM THE APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS OF ABOVE BILL; FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING FROM PRESIDENT THE POWER TO REMOVE ANY HEAD OF A DEPARTMENT WITHOUT CONSENT OF SENATE.

TO TABLE H. R. 1060, EXTENDING CERTAIN LETTERS-PATENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEIRS OF THOMAS H. HARVEY. (P. 934)

TO TABLE RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE BY WHICH A SUBSTITUTE TO S. 204 WAS ADOPTED. (P. 898-3)

TO AMEND S. 204, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY ELIMINATING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF, THAT FROM AND AFTER JULY 1, 1867 THE SECRETARY OF WAR SHALL EXERCISE SUPERVISORY AND APPELLATE POWERS AND POSSESS THE JURISDICTION NOW EXERCISED AND POSSESSED BY THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR IN RELATION TO ALL ACTS OF COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

TO MOVE S. 204 TO THIRD READING AS AMENDED. (P. 899)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF FIVE BE APPOINTED AND REPORT TO HOUSE ABOUT LAWS OF CONGRESS ENACTED SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF LATE REBELLION PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DIRECT TAXES IN REBEL STATES FOR SEIZURE AND SALE OF FORFEITED AND ABANDONED LANDS; THAT COMMITTEE HOLD SESSIONS AT PLACE OF CONVENIENCE ACCOMPANIED BY ASSISTANT SERGEANT AT ARMS OF HOUSE; HIRE A STENOGRAPHER AND SEND FOR PAPERS AND PERSONS NECESSARY FOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES. (P. 155-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT BILL FORBIDDING FOR SOME TEMPORARY PERIOD FURTHER WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGALTENDER CURRENCY. (P. 151-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 218 WHICH DIRECTS THAT FURTHER ISSUE OF AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SCRIP TO ANY OF THE STATES LATELY IN REBELLION UNTIL THEY SHALL BE FULLY RESTORED TO THEIR RIGHTS AS STATES BY CONGRESS BE DISCONTINUED. (P. 153)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF PROVIDING BY LAW FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CURRENCY ISSUED BY NATIONAL BANKS AS FAST AS MAY BE DONE WITHOUT INJUSTICE TO BANKS AND TO SUPPLY IN PLACE OF SUCH CURRENCY WITH LEGAL TENDER NOTES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 150-3)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 217, A BILL TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO INSPECT PAPERS ON THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. (P. 151-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE BE APPOINTED BY SPEAKER TO INQUIRE WHETHER ACTS DONE BY ANY OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ARE CRIMES DESIGNED TO OVERTHROW OR CORRUPT THE GOVERNMENT OR ANY DEPARTMENT THEREOF. (P. 154)

TO PASS S. 9 (14 STAT 375, 1/8/1867), A BILL TO REGULATE THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 138-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 173 (14 STAT 640, 2/22/1867), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF OBER, NANSON AND COMPANY, MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK. (P. 133-3)

TO TABLE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, 20TH, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON THURSDAY JAN 3 NEXT. (P. 111)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H. R. 876 (14 STAT 373, 12/20/1866) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1867, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE BILL THE APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FOR RENDERING THE MARINE HOSPITAL HABITABLE. (P. 114, 115)

TO AMEND H. R. 664 BY INSERTING A SECTION PROVIDING THAT HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT SHALL HOLD THEIR OFFICES FOR TIME DURING OFFICIAL TERM OF PRESIDENT BY WHOM APPOINTED AND UNLESS REMOVED BY HIM AND CONSENT OF SENATE, AND SHALL APPOINT THEIR ASSISTANTS AND ALL SUBORDINATE OFFICERS PERTAINING TO THEIR DEPARTMENTS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SENATE AND TO HOLD OFFICE FOR LIKE PERIOD UNLESS REMOVED BY AGREEMENT OF SENATE. (P. 94)

TO AMEND H. R. 664 BY ELIMINATING THAT PART OF AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT SHALL APPOINT ASSISTANTS AND ALL SUBORDINATE OFFICERS PERTAINING TO THEIR DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SENATE, TO HOLD OFFICE FOR LIKE PERIOD UNLESS REMOVED BY AGREEMENT OF SENATE. (P. 93)

TO AMEND H. R. 664, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO AND REMOVALS FROM OFFICE, BY ELIMINATING PART OF SECTION TWO AND INSERTING IN LIEU OF, THAT EVERY PERSON NOMINATED TO THE SENATE FOR OFFICE NOT RECEIVING CONSENT OF SAME CANNOT HOLD EXECUTIVE OFFICE UNDER UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AFTER REJECTION, UNLESS 2/3 OF SENATE RELIEVE FROM SUCH. THE PREDESCESOR OF ANY NOMINEE REJECTED BY SENATE SHALL CONTINUE TO HOLD HIS OFFICE; ALL SUBORDINATES AND DEPUTIES APPOINTED BY A PERSON NOMINATED BY PRESIDENT BEFORE BEING CONFIRMED BY SENATE SHALL VACATE PLACES AND CEASE TO ACT UPON REJECTION OF SAID PERSON BY SENATE. (P. 74-2)

TO PASS H. R. 874 (14 STAT 397, 2/21/1867), A BILL TO REGULATE THE DUTIES OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN PREPARING FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 67-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY REPORT TO HOUSE BY BILL OR OTHERWISE A LAW PROHIBITING ANY DIMINUTION OF NATIONAL LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ISSUE ALL BILLS TO CIRCULATE AS MONEY AND THAT THE POWER TO ISSUE BANK NOTES OR CURRENCY BY CORPORATIONS UNDER NATIONAL OR STATE LAW BE DISCOURAGED. (P. 49-1)

TO PASS H. R. 830 (14 STAT 378, 1/22/1867), A BILL TO FIX THE TIME FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF CONGRESS. (P. 50-2)

TO AMEND S. 69 (14 STAT 391, 2/5/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, BY ELIMINATING PART OF AN ORIGINAL AMENDMENT THERETO AND IN LIEU THEREOF INSERTING: PROVIDING TO LIMIT PENSIONS AGENCIES TO THREE AND THAT NO AGENCY BE ESTABLISHED IN STATES WHERE PENSIONS PAID HAVE NOT EXEEDED $50,000 DURING FISCAL YEAR NEXT PROCEEDING; THAT TERM OF OFFICE OF PENSION AGENTS APPOINTED SINCE JAN. 1, 1866 EXPIRE AT END OF 30 DAYS AFTER PASSAGE OF ACT AND THAT PRESIDENT NOMINATE TO SENATE PENSION AGENTS IN AGENCIES WHERE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SINCE JAN. 1, 1866 AND THAT ALL AGENTS APPOINTED PRIOR TO THAT DATE CONTINUE IN OFFICE UNTIL THEIR SUCESSORS ARE APPOINTED. (P. 51)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE INQUIRE INTO EXPEDIENCY OF WITHDRAWING NATIONAL CURRENCY, WINDING UP NATIONAL BANKS, AND FURNISHING THE COUNTRY IN LIEU OF SAID NATIONAL CURRENCY WITH GREENBACKS OR SIMILAR CURRENCY. (P. 49-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE NAMES OF PERSONS OR OTHERS APPOINTED IN THEIR STEAD, REAPPOINTED BY HIM AFTER BEING REJECTED BY SENATE. (P. 30-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES INQUIRE INTO EXPEDIENCY OF REPORTING A BILL PROVIDING TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR DISTRICTS FORMERLY WITHIN JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY ONCE EXISTING STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINE, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND TEXAS, GIVING ALL ADULT MALES BORN OR NATURALIZED IN UNITED STATES, NOT PARTICIPANTS IN LATE REBELLION, EQUAL POLITICAL RIGHTS TO SUCH TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT. (P. 11-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO THOSE CLAIMING TO BE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, FINDING MANY ACTS OF DISLOYALTY, THIS HOUSE INSIST UPON ADOPTION OF PENDING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BEFORE GIVING THEM CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION. (P. 10-3)

TO PASS H. R. 828 (14 STAT 377, 1/21/1867), A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 13 OF AN ACT TO SURPRESS INSURRECTION, TO PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JULY 17, 1862. (P. 4-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 828 (14 STAT 377, 1/21/1867), A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 13 OF AN ACT TO SURPRESS INSURRECTION, TO PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JULY 17, 1862. THE BILL RELATES TO THE PRESIDENT'S PARDONING POWER. (P. 4-2)

TO POSTPONE FURTHER READING OF PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL MESSAGE UNTIL TOMORROW, DEC. 04, 1866. (P. 21)

TO TABLE H. R. 753, PROVIDING FOR AN EXPLANATION OF AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MO. RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF SAME FOR POSTAL, MILITARY, AND OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2589-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 753, PROVIDING FOR AN EXPLANATION OF AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND A TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MO. RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF SAME FOR POSTAL, MILITARY, AND OTHER PURPOSES, BY SUBSTITUTING AS FOLLOWS: "BE IT ENACTED THAT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, EASTERN DIVISION, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE GENERAL ROUTE OF THIS ROAD AND TO FILE MAPS OF ROUTE BEFORE JAN. 12, 1866. PROVIDED THAT COMPANY SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO SAME AMOUNT OF BONDS OF UNITED STATES TO AID IN CONSTRUCTION AS THEY WOULD IF THEY HAD CONNECTED THEIR LINE WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RAILROAD TO CONTINUE THIS ROAD FROM OMAHA WESTWARD TO CONNECT WITH THE CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD OF CAL.."

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY IT BE TO MEET AGAIN ON THURSDAY JULY 5, 1866. (P. 3570)

TO PASS H. R. 275 PROVIDING FOR RELIEF OF ELLEN SANDERSON, WIDOW OF COL. JOHN P. SANDERSON, THE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL OF MO.; $10,000 AS COMPENSATION FOR LABOR AND SERVICES IN DETECTING CONSPIRACIES IN LOYAL STATES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 3540)

TO TABLE H. R. 275, PROVIDING FOR RELIEF OF ELLEN SANDERSON, WIDOW OF COL. JOHN P. SANDERSON, THE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL OF MO.; $10,000 AS COMPENSATION FOR LABOR AND SERVICES IN DETECTING COMSPIRACIES IN LOYAL STATE AGAINST GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 165 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS TO REPORT IT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS THAT IT PASS. H. R. 165 IS A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS OF WAR OF 1812 WITH GREAT BRITAIN. (P. 3354-2)

TO TABLE H. R. 191 (14 STAT 93, 7/13/1866), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT MAKING A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM ST. PAUL TO LAKE SUPERIOR; APPROVED MAY 5, 1864. (P. 3465)

TO PASS S. 222 (14 STAT 178, 7/18/1866), A BILL TO PREVENT SMUGGLING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3440)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE AGREED TO H. R. 513. (P. 3448-1)