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- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 10 (12 STAT 246, 3/2/1861), A BILL AMENDING THE PARENT LAWS.S10 · 1861-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-03-02
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL FROM A PEACE CONGRESS WHICH ASSEMBLED LATELY IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1333-1)1861-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1008, FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.HR1008 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.R. 1009, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR. (P. 1327-1, 1328-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO 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
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO 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
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO 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
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1264-3)1861-02-27
- YesTO 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
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.J. RES. 64.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1238-1)1861-02-26
- YesTO 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
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DUE TO LATE HOUR, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33.1861-02-26
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO ADJOURN, TO END DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT.1861-02-26
- NoTO 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
- YesTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #15 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON CIGARS VALUED AT $5.00 OR UNDER PER THOUSAND, 20 CENTS PER POUND, OVER $5.00 AND NOT OVER $10.00 40 CENTS PER POUND; AND OVER $10.00 PER THOUSAND, 60 CENTS PER POUND, AND IN ADDITION THERETO, 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON SNUFF, 10 CENTS PER POUND; ON UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO IN LEAF, 25 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON ALL OTHER MAMUFACTURED OR UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO, 30 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO 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
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1201-2)1861-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1200-3)1861-02-25
- NoTO 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
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 66TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO ADD TO THE SECTION PROVIDING FOR DUTIES ON ALL MONUFACTURES OF COTTON, NOT BLEACHED, COLORED, STRAINED OR PRINTED, THE WORDS "ON ALL LIKE GOODS EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED THREADS TO THE SQ. INCH, COUNTING THE WARP AND FILLING, 4 CENTS PER SQ. YARD."HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN.1861-02-25
- YesTO 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
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT SETS DUTIES ON CERTAIN KINDS OF IRON.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1154-3)1861-02-23
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 914 (12 STAT 147, APP. 2/21/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDED AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM SCREW SLOOPS. (P. 1075-3)HR914 · 1861-02-20
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO PASS S. 366.S366 · 1861-02-18
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 701, WITH THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, AND CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE.1861-02-11
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES; THE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SAID LOAN MAY BE APPLIED IN DISCHARGE OF THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, "SO THAT THE PROCEEDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.HR972 · 1861-02-02
- NoTO PASS H.R. 972. (P. 691-2, 712-1,2, 715-1)HR972 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 714 (12 STAT 151, APP. 2/27/1861), ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POST ROUTES, BY SETTING POSTAGE RATES TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER DAILY OVERLAND MAIL HAS GONE INTO OPERATION. (P. 618-3)HR714 · 1861-01-29
- NoTO 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
- NoTO PASS H.R. 958. (P. 605-3, 606-1)HR958 · 1861-01-28
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 958 WAS ORDERED TO BE ENGROSSED AND READ A THIRD TIME. (P. 606-1, 605-3)HR958 · 1861-01-28
- NoTO 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
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 917, INCORPORATING THE WASHINGTON CITY AND GEORGETOWN RAILWAY CO. (P. 320-3)1861-01-10
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 917 BY PROVIDING A SHORTER ROUTE. (P. 318-1 TO 3)HR917 · 1861-01-10
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 917. (P. 321-2)HR917 · 1861-01-10
- NoTO REFER TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, TO REPORT WHETHER ANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAS MADE AGREEMENTS REGARDING SURRENDER OF ANY FORTS OR PUBLIC PROPERTY. (P. 294-3 TO 295-3)1861-01-09
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIRS DECISION THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO OFFER THE RESOLUTION OF MR. DAVIS WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 235-2,3)1861-01-02
- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO INTRODUCE MR. DAVIS' RESOLUTION WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 236-1)1861-01-02
- YesTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 206-1)1860-12-27
- NoTO PASS H.R. 701, A BILL GRANTING ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. (P. 171-2)HR701 · 1860-12-20
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION (THE SENATE CONCURRING), THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS ADJOURN TOMORROW, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON MONDAY JAN. 7, 1861. (P. 146)1860-12-19
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. BOYCE FROM SERVICE ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE, PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 23-2, 60-1, 61-2)1860-12-11
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. HAWKINS FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE TO CONSIDER THAT PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 22-1, 59-3)1860-12-11
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 863 (14 STAT 121, APP. 12/17/1860), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT MONEY RECEIVED FROM SALE OF PUBLIC LAND IS PLEDGED FOR REDEMPTION OF SUCH NOTES. (P. 44-2,3)HR863 · 1860-12-10
- NoTO PASS H.R. 50, REGARDING PRICE OF PUBLIC LANDS GRANTED FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES. (P. 21/3)HR50 · 1860-12-06
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 50, A BILL CONSTRUING THE "MINIMUM PRICE" OF PUBLIC LANDS TO MEAN THE LEAST PRICE, AND SAID CONSTRUCTION SHALL APPLY TO ALL RESERVED ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LANDS GRANTED FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES. (P. 21-2)HR50 · 1860-12-06
- YesTO ADJOURN, TO STOP DEBATE ON MOTION OF MR. HAWKINS, FLA., THAT HE BE EXCUSED FROM SERVING ON SELECT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THAT PART OF PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO DISPUTE BETWEEN SLAVE HOLDING AND NON SLAVE HOLDING STATES. (P. 22-1 TO 3, 23-1)1860-12-06
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE REFERRING TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE H.R. 24, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS. (P. 15-2)HR24 · 1860-12-05
- NoTO PASS H.R. 24, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON PUBLIC LAND. (P. 15-3)HR24 · 1860-12-05
- YesTO AMEND A MOTION REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL MESSAGE, BY PROVIDING THAT SO MUCH OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AS RELATES TO THE PRESENT PERILOUS CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY (BETWEEN SLAVE HOLDING AND NON SLAVE HOLDING STATES) BE REFERRED TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE. (P. 6-3)1860-12-04
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
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