George Plumer

TO PASS S. 48, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), AN ACT TO GRANT A QUANTITY OF LAND TO ILLINOIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING THE OPENING OF A CANAL TO CONNECT THE ILLINOIS RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 375--R.D.-1510)

TO TABLE S. 48, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), AN ACT TO GRANT A QUANTITY OF LAND TO ILLINOIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING THE OPENING OF A CANAL TO CONNECT THE WATERS OF THE ILLINOIS RIVER WITH LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 372)

TO AMEND S. 50, (APP. 3-3-27, 4 STAT. L. 242), FOR THE GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE U.S. NAVY, TO ELIMINATE THE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CONSTRUCT FIVE DIFFERENT DRY DOCKS. (P. 367)

TO ADHERE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 387, AN ACT TO REGULATE THE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U. S. AND GREAT BRITIAN; SAID AMENDMENT GIVES THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO REPEAL THIS ACT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

TO AMEND S. 50, (APP. 3-3-27, 4 STAT. L. 242), FOR THE GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE U.S. NAVY, TO ELIMINATE THE PETIONS AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH A NAVAL ACADEMY TO BE GOVERNED BY REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.

TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 372, THAT WOULD STRIKE OUTMTHE CLAUSE ALLOWING DOUBLE RATIONS ONLY TO OFFICERS COMMANDING GARRISONS AND MILITARY POSTS.

TO PASS H.R. 438, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVING OF CERTAIN HARBORS, THE BUILDING OF PIERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 349)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 372, TO STRIKE OUT THE PROVISIONS "THAT ONLY ALL OFFICERS COMMANDING GARRISONS AND MILITARY POSTS BE ENTITLED TO DOUBLE RATIONS. (P. 346)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 387, TO REGULATE THE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN, SAID AMENDMENT TO CLOSE U.S. PORTS TO VESSELS FROM BRITISH COLONIES OR POSSESSIONS. (P. 343)

TO PASS H.R. 223, TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER THE FLORIDA TREATY.

TO PASS H.R. 290 (APP. 3-2-27) (0), FOR THE PRESERVATION AND REPAIR OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD. (P. 335)

TO AMEND H.R. 290, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), FOR THE PRESERVATION AND REPAIR OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD; TO CHANGE THE APPROPRIATION FROM $30,000 TO $50,000. (P. 331)

TO AMEND H.R. 372, (APP. 3-2-27), (0), TO MAKE APPROPRIATION FOR THE MILITARY SERVICE OF 1827; TO ADD AN APPROPRIATION FOR SURVEYING ROUTES ALREADY COMMENCED, EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS. (P. 318)

TO AMEND H.R. 372 TO PROVIDE THAT $30,000 SHALL BE THE AMOUNT OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR CERTAIN ITEMS FOR MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 319)

TO AMEND H.R. 367 TO APPROPRIATE A SUM FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS OF THE MILITIA OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. (P. 312)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 367 TO APPROPRIATE A SUM FOR CONSTRUCTING A ROAD IN OHIO, AND TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD. (P. 314)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 367, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1827, THE AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUM OF $9,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE OUTFIT OF A MINISTER TO SUCEED THE MR. ANDERSON TO THE MISSION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONS. (P. 202)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A LIST OF THE NEWSPAPERS IN WHICH THE LAWS OF THE U.S. WERE PUBLISHED IN THE YEARS 1825 AND 1826, WITH A LIST OF THOSE IN WHICH THE LAWS ARE TO BE PUBLISHED IN 1827, AND THE CAUSES FOR EACH CHANGE.

TO PASS H.R. 362. (P. 282)

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362.

TO TABLE H.R. 362.

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 362.

TO APPOINT A SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE MESSAGE OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS IN REFERENCE TO A LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA ON BEHALF OF THE CREEK INDIANS, WHO INVOKE THE PROTECTION OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IN DEFENCE OF THE RIGHTS AND TERRITORIES SECURED TO THAT NATION BY THE WASHINGTON TREATY. (P. 273)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A CALL OF THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362. (P. 267)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 362. (P. 270)

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 362.

TO AMEND H.R. 362 TO PROVIDE THAT ANY GOODS IMPORTED IN AN UNFINISHED STATE WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM DUTY SHALL BE APPRAISED AS FINISHED GOODS. (P. 259)

TO AMEND H.R. 362 TO CHANGE THE TIME AT WHICH THE PROVISION IN THE FIRST SECTION OF THE BILL SHALL COMMENCE JUNE 1, 1828 RATHER THAN AUG. 1, 1827.

TO AMEND H.R. 362 TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC DUTIES ON IMPORTED DISTILLED SPIRITS; DUTY TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROOF OF THE LIQUOR.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 362 TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ARRANGE WOOLEN GOODS IN CLASSES FROM ONE TO FIFTEEN ACCORDING TO THEIR VALUE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO CALL ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR A LIST OF NEWSPAPERS IN WHICH THE LAWS OF THE U.S. WERE PUBLISHED IN 1825 AND 1826, AND OF THOSE IN WHICH THE LAWS ARE TO BE PUBLISHED IN 1827, AND THE CAUSES FOR EACH CHANGE.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362.

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON H.R. 362.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 361, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN COXE. (P. 237)

TO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 361, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN COXE. (P. 238)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 362 TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INCREASE THE DUTY ON WOOLEN GOODS. (P. 231)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 340, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLAIM OF WILLIE BLOUNT.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 340 TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO ALLOW MR. BLOUNT 2 1/2% OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY HE BORROWED ON DRAFT, ON WHICH HE WAS COMPELLED TO PROCURE ENDORSERS, TO ENABLE HIM TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE U.S. (P. 220)

TO PASS H.R. 340. (P. 221)

TO POSTPONE THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 33.

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362, AN ACT ALTERING AN ACT IMPOSING DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 197)

TO POSTPONE THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN ORDER TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 33. (P. 193)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 295, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS SOLD BY THE U.S. IN THE STATE OF OHIO.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS FROM FIRE, AT ALEXANDRIA. (P. 183)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION REGARDING A BILL TO MAKE AMPLE PROVISION FOR REFUNDING TO PERSONS WHO HAVE SUFFERED PENALTIES UNDER THE "SEDITION LAW" FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE U.S.; FOR AMOUNTS PAID BY THEM TO MARSHALS OF DISTRICT COURTS. (P. 177)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 33 UNTIL MARCH 3. (P. 168)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 33 TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TO MAKE IT THE ORDER OF THE DAY FOR TOMORROW. (P. 170)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 33 TO INCLUDE AS BENEFICIARIES, THE HEIRS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF SUCH OFFICERS AS HAVE DIED. (P. 153)

TO TABLE H.R. 33.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 33 TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEIRS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED WILL BE INCLUDED AS BENEFICIARIES. (P. 165)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 33 TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO MAKE PROVISION FOR ALL OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO SERVED FOR SIX MONTHS OR MORE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, AT ANY ONE TIME, AND FOR THEIR WIDOWS.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND BRING IN A BILL MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND TRANSPORTATION OF PROVISIONS FOR THE SUFFERING INHABITANTS OF GREECE.

TO PASS H.R. 289, (APP. 3-2-27) (0), TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPORTATION OF BRANDY, IN CASKS OF A CAPACITY NOT LESS THAN 15 GALLONS, AND THE EXPORTATION OF SAME, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DRAWBACK OF THE DUTIES THEREON.

TO CONCUR IN THE SECOND AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE SENATE TO H.R. 160, (APP. 5-22-26) (0), TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN WASHINGTON; SAID AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE A SUM FOR REPAIRING THE CUMBERLAND ROAD LEADING FROM CUMBERLAND TO WHEELING. (P. 636)

TO ADJOURN.

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 177. THE SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION IN THE BILL TO $29,000. (P. 628)

TO TABLE S. 17, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF ANNA DUBORD. (P. 620)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO REJECT THE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS RESOLUTION.

TO CONSIDER THE AMENDED ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS RESOLUTION; WHICH WOULD SET THE DAY OF ADJOURNMENT AT WEDNESDAY, THE 24TH.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE SHALL NOT ADJOURN THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES UNTIL MONDAY THE 22ND, AND THAT THE RESOLUTION HERETOFORE PASSED TO THAT EFFECT, BE REPEALED. AND THAT BOTH HOUSES ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, THE 25TH.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT H.R. 177. THE SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION IN THE BILL FROM $15,000 TO $29,000. (P. 616)

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 177, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN FROM $15,000 TO $29,000. (JP. 606--R.D.-2666)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MAIN QUESTION, WHICH IS ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 183.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 183.

TO TABLE H.R. 183. (JP. 595--R.D.-2663)

TO TABLE THE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EQUITABLE OPERATION OF THE ACTS GRANTING PENSIONS FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES.

TO TABLE THE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EQUITABLE OPERATION OF THE ACTS GRANTING PENSIONS FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES. (P. 531)

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY, CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 16. (JP. 577--R.D.2647)

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 183, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND REPAIR OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD. (JP. 573--R.D.-2633)

TO PASS H.R. 263, (APP. 5-20-26) (0), TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF BENEDICT JOSEPH FLAGET, BISHOP OF BARDSTOWN, KY. (P. 570)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 153, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN COX, DECEASED. (P. 551)

TO AMEND H.R. 177, (APP. 5-22-26) (0), TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PAY TO JAMES MONROE $15,533.35, WITH INTEREST FROM DEC. 3, 1810, UNTIL PAID; SAID AMENDMENT TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE ALLOWING INTEREST. J.P. 553--R.D.-2629)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 177. (JP. 554)

TO PASS H.R. 161, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF WILLIE BLOUNT. (P. 546)

TO PASS H.R. 232, (APP. 5-22-26), TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE TREATY CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CREEK NATION, RATIFIED APRIL 22, 1826. (P. 533-474-2626)

TO PASS S. 146, (APP. 5-20-26) (0), TO AID CERTAIN INDIANS OF THE CREEK NATION IN THEIR REMOVAL TO THE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. (P. 532, 2623)

TO TABLE H.R. 33.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 33 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF THOSE WHO SERVED DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WHO OUGHT TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE LAW, ON THE APPROPRIATION REQUIRED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND HOW TO RAISE IT. (P. 503)

TO AMEND H.R. 33, TO INCLUDE, AS BENEFITING FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL, THE SURVIVING WIDOWS OF SUCH OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. (P. 496)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 33 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ENTITLE TO OTS BENEFITS ALL OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO SERVED OVER SIX MONTHS AT ONE TIME, AND ARE NOT NOW ON THE PENSION LIST, AND THEIR WIDOWS. (P. 500)

TO TABLE H.R. 33. (P. 498)

TO PASS THE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DELIVERY OF RIFLES PROMISED TO CAPTAIN AIKEN'S VOLUNTEERS AT THE SEIGE OF PLATTSBURG. (P. 494)

TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 33, TO AFFORD RELIEF TO THE SURVIVING OFFICERS OF THE ARMY OF THE REVOLUTION, UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN JULY.

TO PASS H.R. 180, (APP. 5-4-26) (0), TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE APPOINTMENT OF A MISSION TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA.

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE, IT IS EXPEDIENT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUMS NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO SEND MINISTERS TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE, IT IS EXPEDIENT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUMS NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO SEND MINISTERS TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA.

TO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 180, (APP. 5-4-26) TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE APPOINTMENT OF A MISSION TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION WHICH RECOMMENDS THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. BE REPRESENTED AT THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA ONLY IN DIPLOMATIC CHARACTER AND TO AVOID POSSIBLE POLITICAL CONNECTIONS SO AS TO PRESERVE ITS FREEDOM OF ACTION, BE FRIENDLY WITH ALL NATIONS, AND FORM NO ENTANGLING ALLIANCE WITH ANY.

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON THE SUBJECT OF A MISSION TO THE CONGRESS OF AMERICAN NATIONS AT PANAMA.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL NEXT TURESAY, CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO FIX A DAY FOR ADJOURNMENT OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS.

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO FIX MAY 22 AS THE DAY FOR ADJOURNMENT OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS. (P. 439)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO FIX A DAY FOR THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS.

TO PASS H.R. 146, (APP. 5-22-26), TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF THE FLORIDA INDIANS, AND TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE FOR THEIR REMOVAL TO THE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH IN ALL THE STATES A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF VOTING DISTRICTS EQUAL IN NUMBER TO THEIR NUMBER OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RESOLUTION; TO ESTABLISH IN ALL STATES A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF VOTING BY DISTRICTS, SUCH DISTRICTS TO BE EQUAL IN NUMBER TO THE NUMBER OF SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES TO WHICH EACH STATE MAY BE ENTITLED IN CONGRESS; AND EACH DISTRICT HAVING ONE VOTE.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RESOLUTION; TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION SO AS TO PREVENT THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FORM DEVOLVING ON CONGRESS.

TO PASS H.R. 35, (APP. 5-17-26) (0), TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL COMPANY.

TO PASS H.R. 17, (APP. 4-5-26), TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASYLUM FOR TEACHING THE DEAF AND DUMB OF KENTUCKY.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 35, (APP. 5-17-26) (0), TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL. CO. (P. 1624)