Kinsley S. Bingham

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE S.J.RES. 1, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM CERTAIN ACTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. FOR SUPPRESSING INSURRECTIONS AND REBELLION. (P. 452-1)

TO PASS THE ASBURY DICKENS RESOLUTION. (P. 450-3)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ARREST AND IMPRISONMENT OF THREE BALTIMORE POLICE COMMISSIONERS. (P. 451-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE 26TH RULE OF THE SENATE BE SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 450-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SALARY OF ASBURY DICKENS, LATE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, BE CONTINUED FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 450-3)

TO AMEND THE ASBURY DICKENS RESOLUTION BY ENTITLING D. MC NAIR, LATE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS, TO A ONE YEAR CONTINUANCE OF SALARY. (P. 450-3)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U. S. AND THE DELAWARE INDIANS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE TREATY SHALL NOT GO INTO OPERATION UNTIL IT IS ACCEPTED BY THE INDIANS. (P. 206, 284)

TO CONSNET TO THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM H. EMORY TO BE LIEUTENANT-COLONEL. (P. 506)

TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, EXAMINING THE CREDENTIALS OF F. P. STANTON, WHO CLAIMS THAT HE, RATHER THAN J. H. LANE, WAS ELECTED A SENATOR FROM KANSAS.

TO AMEND S. 72 (12 STAT 326, APP. AUG. 6, 1861), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PAY OF TROOPS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS, AND ACTS OF THE PRESIDENT RELATING TO THE ARMY AND NAVY, ISSUED AFTER MARCH 4, 1861, ARE LEGAL AND VALID, AS IF HAVING HAD THE PREVIOUS CONSENT OF CONGRESS. J(P. 443-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF BENJAMIN F. BUTLER TO BE MAJOR-GENERAL. (P. 558, 489, 493, 553)

TO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW FURTHER CONSIDERATION ON THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM H. EMORY TO BE LIEUTENANT-COLONEL. (P. 506)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF NATHANIEL LYON TO BE BRIGADIER-GENERAL. (P. 558, 489)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JOHN POPE TO BE BRIGADIER-GENERAL. (P. 489)

TO AMEND S. 25 (12 STAT 319, APP. AUG. 6, 1861), AN ACT TO CONFISCATE PROPERTY USED FOR INSURRECTIONARY PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY SLAVE PERFORMING HOSTILE ACT AGAINST THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL BE FREED, AND WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO GIVE SERVICE TO THE PERSON WHO MADE HIM PERFORM THE HOSTILE ACT. (P. 434-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE, REGARDING H.R. 54 (12 STAT 292, APP. AUG. 5, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE NATIONAL DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE AGREEING TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REGARDING S. 41 (12 STAT 313, APP. AUG. 5, 1861), AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A NATIONAL LOAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 397-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 96 (12 STAT 315, APP. AUG. 5, 1861), A BILL MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF COSTON'S NIGHT SIGNALS. (P. 405-1)

TO MEET AT 11 A.M. TOMORROW. (P. 391-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 96 (12 STAT 315, APP. AUG. 5, 1861), A BILL MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES APPROPRIATIONS FOR A PATENT RIGHT TO COSTON'S NIGHT SIGNALS. (P. 400-3)

TO CONSIDER S.J.RES. 1, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM CERTAIN ACTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR SUPPRESSING INSURRECTION AND REBELLION. (P. 393-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE CONCURRING IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 43 (12 STAT 411, APP. JUNE 2, 1862), AN ACT TO PREVENT AND PUNISH FRAUD ON THE PART OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH THE MAKING OF CONTRACTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 406-2)

TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT, S. 33, AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION AND SEDITION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 374-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 78 (12 STAT 285, APP. AUG. 2, 1861), AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT SUPPLEMENTAL TO AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NAVAL PEACE ESTABLISHMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO SELECT SUPERINTENDENTS OF NAVY YARDS AND HEADS OF BUREAUS. (P. 359-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE RECOMMITTING TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, H.R. 78 (12 STAT 285, APP. AUG. 2, 1861), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT SUPPLEMENTAL TO AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NAVAL PEACE ESTABLISHMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 358-1, 2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE CONSENTED TO THE NOMINATION OF SCOTT W. UPDIKE TO BE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. (P. 497, 403)

TO TABLE S. 33, AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION AND SEDITION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 342-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON S. 36 (12 STAT 286, APP. AUG. 3, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ARMORED SHIPS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH REPORT STATES THAT THE SENATE RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO ALL THE AMENDMENTS OF THE HOUSE, AND CONCUR THEREIN. (NO QUORUM.)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S. 36 (12 STAT 286, APP. AUG. 3, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ARMORED SHIPS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 347-2)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S. 33. (P. 343-2, 3)

TO AMEND H.R. 54 BY STRIKING OUT THE 10TH SECTION THEREOF, WHICH PROVIDES FOR IMPRISONMENT AS A MEANS OF COLLECTING THE TAX. (P. 320-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 54 BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION PROVIDING FOR AN EXTRA DUTY ON ALL FOREIGN MERCHANDISE. (P. 316-1)

TO PASS H.R. 54. (NO QUORUM.) (P. 323-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 54 (12 STAT 292, APP. AUG. 5, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE DUTY ON COFFEE. (P. 316-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 54. (P. 323-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE 12TH SECTION OF H.R. 54 WHICH PROVIDES THAT ALL CLAIMS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. AGAINST THE STATES IN WHICH IT HAD DEPOSITED MONEY ARE HEREBY RELEASED, AND THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY IS DIRECTED TO BALANCE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE TREASURY WITH SUCH STATES. (P. 314-3)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 10, WHICH DECLARES THE DETERMINATION OF CONGRESS TO MAINTAIN THE SUPREMACY OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE UNION, PLEDGING THE ENTIRE RESOURCES OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SUPRESS THE REBELS. (P. 275-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF SCOTT W. UPDIKE TO BE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. (P. 485, 403)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS BANISH ALL FEELING OF PASSION OR RESENTMENT, AND PROSECUTE THE WAR ONLY TO DEFEND AND MAINTAIN THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO PRESERVE THE UNION WITH THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES UNIMPAIRED; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE CIVIL WAR WAS CAUSED BY DISSEDENTS OF BOTH SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN STATES. (P. 257-3)

TO PASS H.R. 76 (12 STAT 279, APP. JULY 27, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE POLICE FORCE ORGANIZED BY THE U. S. FOR THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.

TO PRINT THE VIEW OF THE MINORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, PROTESTING THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 45 (12 STAT 284, APP. JULY 31, 1861), AN ACT TO DEFINE AND PUNISH CERTAIN CONSPIRACIES. (P. 232-2)

TO AMEND S. 25 (12 STAT 319, APP. AUG. 6, 1861), AN ACT TO CONFISCATE PROPERTY USED FOR INSURRECTIONARY PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON USING HIS SLAVES IN AIDING THE INSURRECTION SHALL LOSE HIS RIGHT TO SUCH SLAVES.

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF MIGUEL A. OTERO TO BE SECRETARY OF THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO. (P. 472, 397)

TO AMEND S. 3 BY PROVIDING THAT THE ARMY AND NAVY SHALL NOT BE EMPLOYED TO SUBJUGATE ANY STATE, TO REDUCE IT TO THE CONDITION OF A TERRITORY OR PROVINCE, OR TO ABOLISH SLAVERY THEREIN. (P. 194-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 3.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 3 BY STRIKING OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT IS TO PRESERVE THE UNION, TO DEFEND PROPERTY, AND TO MAINTAIN THE CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 193-3)

TO AMEND S. 3 BY PROVIDING THAT VACANCIES AT THE U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY MAY BE FILLED BY THE PRESIDENT FROM DISTRICTS OR STATES FOR WHICH NO NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE BY REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS. (P. 184-1)

TO AMEND S. 3 (12 STAT 287, APP. AUG. 3, 1861), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR REFER ANY CASE OF AN ARMY OFFICER INCAPACITATED AND APPLYING FOR A PENSION, TO A BOARD OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WHO SHALL DETERMINE THE MERITS OF THE CASE AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT.

TO AMEND S. 3 BY PROVIDING THAT SHOULD THE BREVET LIEUTENANT GENERAL BE RETIRED UNDER THIS ACT, HE SHALL SUFFER NO REDUCTION IN PAY, SUBSISTENCE, OR ALLOWANCE. (P. 163-2)

TO AMEND S. 3, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT REDUCE THE PAY OR EMOLUMENTS OF THE LIEUTENANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY. (P. 166-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, TO S. 2 (12 STAT 279, APP. JULY 29, 1861), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PRESENT MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INCREASE OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT MAY BE DECREASED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. IS RE-ESTABLISHED AND REBELLION NO LONGER EXISTS. (P. 124-2)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, THE CREDENTIALS OF THE TWO SENATORS-ELECT FROM VIRGINIA, ALONG WITH THE RESOLUTION TO SEAT THE SAID SENATORS.

TO AMEND H.R. 14 (12 STAT 259, APP. JULY 17, 1861), AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A NATIONAL LOAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REDUCTION OF THE LOAN. (P. 110-2)

TO PASS H.R. 16 (12 STAT 255, APP. JULY 13, 1861), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 84-2)

TO AMEND S. 3 (12 STAT 287, APP. AUG. 3, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE CLAUSE REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY TO BE A GRADUATE OF WEST POINT. (P. 86-1)

TO AMEND S. 3 (12 STAT 287, APP. AUG. 3, 1861), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR PROMOTIONS IN THE ENGINEER'S CORPS. (NO QUORUM.) (P. 91-3, J. 37)

TO PASS S. 1 (12 STAT 274, APP. JULY 25, 1861), A BILL WHICH WAS RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED BY THE HOUSE, AND WHICH NOW PROVIDES FOR MORE DEFINITE STIPULATIONS REGARDING THE CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TERM OF SERVICE, AND ALSO AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO COMMISSION OFFICERS IF GOVERNORS FAIL TO DO SO. (P. 80-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO EXPEL CERTAIN SENATORS FROM THE SENATE FOR BEING ENGAGED IN A CONSPIRACY FOR THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE UNION AND THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 64-1)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO EXPEL CERTAIN SENATORS FROM THE SENATE FOR BEING ENGAGED IN A CONSPIRACY FOR THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE UNION AND THE GOVERNMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE FROM THE ROLLS ANY SENATOR THAT REPRESENTED A REBELLIOUS STATE. (P. 63-1, 2, 3)

TO AMEND S. 1 (12 STAT 274, APP. JULY 25, 1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF VOLUNTEERS TO AID IN ENFORGING THE LAWS AND PROTECTING PUBLIC PROPEETY: WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS. (P. 53-2)

TO PASS S. 1 (12 STAT 274, APP. JULY 25, 1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF VOLUNTEERS TO AID IN ENFORCING THE LAWS AND PROTECTING PUBLIC PROPERTY. (P. 50-1)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF CARL SCHURG TO BE ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY AND MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE U. S. TO SPAIN. (P. 365, 359)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF COPIES OF THE ANNALS OF CONGRES AND REGISTER OF DEBATES, BY INQUIRING OF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR WHETHER HE CAN FURNISH THE SAID BOOKS FOR USE OF SENATE. (P. 1120-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF HENRY H. FRY TO BE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 352, 317)

TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO PROCURE FOR THE LIBRARY, TWENTY COPIES OF THE ANNALS AND REGISTER OF DEBATE OF CONGRESS, AND TO PAY NO MORE THAN WHAT HAS BEEN PAID HERETOFORE.

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF AARON GOODRICH TO BE SECRETARY OF THE LEGATION OF THE U. S. TO BELGIUM.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION ASKING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO REPORT AS TO WHAT PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARE NOW WITHIN THE ACTUAL POSSESSION OF THE U. S.

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM S. PENNINGTON TO BE SECRETARY OF THE LEGATION OF THE U. S. AT PARIS. (P. 350, 319)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF AARON GOODRICH, TO BE SECRETARY OF THE LEGATION OF THE U. S. TO BELGIUM. (P. 351, 326)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SENATE UNTIL MONDAY NEXT. (P. 1497-2)

TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT DECEMBER, THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SENATE. (P. 1494-3)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SENATE.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 1498-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF SENATE TO PAY TO THE COMMITTEE CLERKS OF THE SENATE OF THE LAST SESSION OF THE 36TH CONGRESS, EXCEPTING THOSE OF FINANCE, CLAIMS, AND PRINTING, THE USUAL COMPENSATION FOR 60 DAYS.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SENATE, UNTIL THE SECOND MONDAY OF DECEMBER NEXT.

TO TAKE UP EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. (P. 1496-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT DECEMBER.

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF MR. BURLINGAME TO BE ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY AND MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE U. S. TO AUSTRIA. (P. 315, 328)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES H. HOWE TO BE A COLLECTOR OF THE CUSTOMS.

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF JOHN D. DEFREES, TO BE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING. (P. 307, 315)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 1465-3)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE NOMINATION OF FRANCIS E. SPINNER TO BE U. S. TREASURER, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INQUIRE AND REPORT ON THE PURPORTED STATEMENT THAT MR. SPINNER SAID HE WOULD ADVOCATE AN INSURRECTION OF THE SLAVES OF VIRGINIA IF THE PEOPLE RESIST THE MARCHING OF ANY ARMY THROUGH THAT STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONQUERING THOSE SOUTHERN STATES THAT HAVE SECEDED. (P. 296, 308)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF FRANCIS E. SPINNER TO BE U. S. TREASURER. (P. 296, 309)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION, DECLARING THAT A. G. BROWN AND JEFFERSON DAVIS OF MISSISSIPPI, S. MALLORY OF FLORIDA, C. CLAY OF ALABAMA, R. TOOMBS OF GEORGIA, AND J. BENJAMIN OF LOUISIANA, HAVING WITHDRAWN AND VACATED THEIR SEATS IN THE SENATE, SHOULD BE STRUCK FROM THE ROLLS. (P. 1454-1)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING SENATORS FROM SECEDING STATES BY PUTTING INTO SAME, THE FACTS AS THEY EXIST, AND NOT MAKING IT APPEAR THAT THE SENATORS HAVE RESIGNED. (P. 1454-2)

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING SENATORS FROM SECEDING STATES BY DECLARING THE SEATS OF SAID SENATORS VACANT. (P. 1456-2

TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION MAKING INQUIRY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR AS TO WHAT PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARE NOW WITHIN THE ACTUAL POSSESSION AND OCCUPATION OF THE U. S. (P. 1452-3)

TO ADJOURN.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT SENATOR L. T. WIGFALL BE EXPELLED FROM THE SENATE. (P. 1451-1)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 1439-2)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF MONTGOMERY BLAIR TO BE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE U. S. (P. 289, 290)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF EDWARD BATES TO BE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF THE U. S. (P. 290)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H.J.R. 80, BY RECOGNIZING THE CONSTITUTION AS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND AND DENYING ANY STATE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE U.S. AT THE PRESENT TIME. (P. 1386-2)

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 80. (P. 1362-2)

TO SUBSTITUTE FOR S.J.RES. 54, THE BILL S.J.RES. 70, COMPRISING THE VIEWS OF PEACE CONFERENCE OF TWENTY-ONE STATES HELD AT WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: THAT NO NEW TERRITORIES SHALL BE ACQUIRED UNLESS IT BE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE SENATE, WHICH TWO-THIRDS SHALL INCLUDE A MAJORITY OF SENATORS FROM SLAVE-HOLDING, AS WELL AS A MAJORITY FROM FREE STATES, IN ORDER TO GIVE SECURITY TO BOTH SECTIONS, AND EQUAL POWER TO MAKE PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS IN REGARD TO SLAVERY IN NEW TERRITORIES.

ON PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE 26TH RULE RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SO FAR AS IT MAY EFFECT BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE, PROPOSING OR RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. (P. 1361-3)

TO OPEN THE GALLERIES DURING DEBATE TO ALLOW PUBLIC TO WITNESS PRECEEDINGS REGARDING H.J.RES. 80. (P. 1366-2)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION THE BILL, H.R. 522, INCORPORATING THE METROPOLITAN GAS COMPANY OF WASHINGTON CITY.

ON AGREEING TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR S.J.RES. 54, (12 ST. 251), PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. RELATIVE TO SLAVERY, WHICH EXPRESSES THE OPINION OF THE SENATE REGARDING ATTEMPTS TO DISSOLVE THE UNION'S OVERTHROW OR ABANDON THE CONSTITUTION AS BEING DANGEROUS, ILLUSORY, AND DESTRUCTIVE AND PROPOSING THAT THE UNION AND CONSTITUTION BE UPHELD BY ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. (P. 1404-1)

TO CLEAR THE GALLERIES MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J.RES. 80. (P. 1375-2)