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- NoTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 160, (3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 574)S160 · 1847-03-03
- YesTO RECEDE FROM ITS AMENDMENT TO S. 160 (3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, SAID AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DESIGNATE AND ASSIGN ON OF THE MAJOR-GENERAL TO BE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY IN MEXICO. (P. 573)S160 · 1847-03-03
- YesTO TABLE S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION.S105 · 1847-03-03
- YesTO APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO USE APPROPRIATIONS CONTAINED IN SEVERAL ACTS PASSED DURING THE -RESENT SESSI-N -& C-NGRESS, TO CONCLUDE A TREATY OF PEACE WITH MEXICO, IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT HAD NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS AND HAD NEVER BEEN HEARD BY THAT COMMITTEE.1847-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRAITIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE CONCLUSION, SAID AMENDMENT PROHIBITING SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY ACQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE WAR, EXCEPT THAT FUGITIVE SLAVES MUST BE RETURNED.S105 · 1847-03-03
- NoTO TABLE S. 178, A BILL TO PURCHASE THE PAPERS OF THE LATE JAMES MADISON, A FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.S178 · 1847-03-03
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON S. 178, "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE MANUSCRIPT PAPERS OF THE LATE JAMES MADISON, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE U.S." (P. 524)1847-03-03
- NoTO PASS S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR BRINGING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 573-3)S105 · 1847-03-03
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 641, SUPPLEMENTAL TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FRO THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE TREASURY, AND FOR THE COLLECTION, SAFEKEEPING, TRANSFER AND DISBURSEMENT OF THE PUBLIC REVENUE. (P. 574-2)HR641 · 1847-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN SINE DIE.1847-03-03
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $16,000 FOR THE PAVING OF PA. AVENUE. (P. 569-2)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, PROVIDING TO PAY TO RICHIE AND HEISS, THE DEFERENCE BETWEEN RATES PRESENTLY AUTHORIZED AND THE RATES BEFORE THE PRESENT LAW TOOK EFFECT. (P. 569-2)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR INDEMMTIES O THE CLAIMANTS IN THE CASE OF THE ARMISTAS, A SCHOONER. (P. 569-2)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- YesTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON S. 105, (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), A BILL MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 569-1)1847-03-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $2,200 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BRIDGE ACROSS THE POTOMAC REVER. (P. 569)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- YesTO TABLE S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 569-1)S105 · 1847-03-02
- YesTO ADJOURN.1847-03-02
- YesTO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 599, (3-3-47) CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1848 SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION FOR LIGHTING PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM THE CAPITOL TO THE EXECUTIVE BUILDINGS. (P. 569-1)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN.1847-03-02
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, WHICH APPROPRIATES $6,775 FOR THE CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE AUZALIARY GUARD. (P. 569)HR599 · 1847-03-02
- NoTO COMMIT S. 184, FOR THE RELIEF OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND, TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TO MAKE IT THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR 2 O'CLOCK TO DAY. (P. 557-2)S184 · 1847-03-01
- NoTO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE IS AUTHORIZED TO SUSCRIBE FOR THE SAME NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AS EACH MEMBER OF THE SENATE. (P. 558-1)1847-03-01
- YesTO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 635 (3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE FOR FISCAL 1848, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A PROVISION THAT ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MADE UNDER THE ORDER OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF LETTERS UNCALLED FOR IN NEWSPAPERS SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY THE POSTMASTER IN THE TOWN WHERE THE OFFICE IS SITUATED, PROVEDED THE EDITOR AGREES TO INSERT SAID MATERIAL FOR A PRICE NO GREATER THAN THAT NOW FIXED BY LAW.HR635 · 1847-03-01
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 200 FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES, WAS TABLED. (P. 557-2)HR200 · 1847-03-01
- YesTO PASS S. 72 (3-3-47), FOR THE RELIEF OF ELIJAH WHITE AND OTHERS. (P. 558-3)S72 · 1847-03-01
- YesTO REXONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 200, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES, WAS TABLED.HR200 · 1847-03-01
- YesTO TABLE S. 137, "AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ARTICLES IMPORTED FOR LITERARY INSTITUTIONS FROM THE PAYMENT OF DUTY." (P. 558-3)S137 · 1847-03-01
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 671, TO INCREASE THE REVENUE FROM DUTH ON IMPORTS, AND ALSO FROM THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, TO AID IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR WITH MEXICO, SHALL CEASE AT 5 P.M. THIS DAY. (P. 537-2)1847-02-27
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 671, (P. 539-2)HR671 · 1847-02-27
- YesTO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 671, WHICH SUBSTITUTE WOULD INCREASE DUTY ON SPECIFIED IMPORTS, BUT WOULD OMIT THE SECTION DEALING WITH SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 539-2)HR671 · 1847-02-27
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A SUBSTITUTE TO 671, RETAINING THE PROVISION FOR INCREASED DUTY ON SPECIFIED BUT OMITTING THE SECTION ON SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, WAS AGREED TO. (P. 539-2)HR671 · 1847-02-27
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO S. 160 RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF BRIGADIER AND MAJOR-GENERALS TO BE APPOINTED. (P. 518-3)S160 · 1847-02-26
- NoTO PASS S. 160. (P. 527-3)S160 · 1847-02-26
- YesTO TABLE S. 160 (3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 518-3)S160 · 1847-02-26
- NoTO AMEND S. 160 BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DESIGNATE ANY MAJOR-GENERAL DURING THE WAR WITH MEXICO, PROVIDED THAT OFFICERS SHALL CEASE TO )XCERCISE POWER WHEN THE WAR IS OVER. (P. 527)S160 · 1847-02-26
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 635 (3-3-47), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE POST OFFICE FOR FISCAL 1848. (P. 510-1)1847-02-25
- YesTO PASS H.R. 636, (3-3-47), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ERECTION OF CERTAIN LIGHTHOUSES. (P. 511-2)HR63 · 1847-02-25
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PURCHASE 500 OF DISTURNELL'S MAP OF MEXICO, AND 2000 COPIES OF TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE ROAD FROM MISSOURI TO OREGON, OUT OF THE FORMER, EACH MEMBER TO BE FURNISHED WITH FIVE COPIES; OF THE LATTER, WITH EIGHT COPIES. (P. 503-2)1847-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 597 (3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND OF VOLUNTEERS FOR FISCAL 1848, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THESE APPROPRIATIONS ARE MADE WITH NO VIEW OF SANCTIONING ANY PROSECUTION OF THE EXISTING WAR WITH MEXICO FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TERRITORY TO FORM NEW STATES TO BE ADDED TO THE UNION. (P. 492-1)HR597 · 1847-02-23
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 597, BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE COMFORT OF DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, SO DISABLED BY WOUNDS OR DISEASE RECEIVED IN THE SERVICE AS TO BE UNABLE TO PROCEED TO THEIR HOMES. (P. 492-1)HR597 · 1847-02-23
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO INFORM THE HOUSE BY WHOSE ORDER THE SECOND REGIMENT OF MISSISSIPPI RIFLEMEN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE U.S. BARRACKS DURING THEIR NECESSARY DELAY IN NEW ORLEANS AND FORCED TO PITCH TENTS IN THE DAMP BOTTOMS OF THE MISS. RIVER AT THE MOST INCLEMENT SEASON. (P. 484-1)1847-02-23
- YesTO ENGROSS AND READ FOR THE 3RD TIME AN ITEM IN THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATION BILL APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR CONTINUATION OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD.1847-02-20
- YesTO PASS A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 472-2)1847-02-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 200, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES. (P. 462-1)HR200 · 1847-02-19
- YesTO ENGROSS AND READ FOR THE THIRD TIME H.R. 163, A BILL TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF WISCONSIN. (P. 452-1)HR163 · 1847-02-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 612 (3-3-47), A BILL TO FURTHER EXTEND THE CHARTER OF THE UNION BANK OF GEORGETOWN IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR612 · 1847-02-16
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.J. RES. 55, TENDER-ING THE THANKS OF CONGRESS OF NAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, SO THAT THE JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDES TO HAVE GOLD MEDALS STRUCK AND PRESENTED TO GENERALS BUTLER, HENDERSON, TWIGGS, WORTH AND QUITMAN AND THE NEAREST MALE RELATIVE OF BRIGADIER-GENERAL HAMER.HJR55 · 1847-02-16
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 612, A BILL TO FURTHER EXTEND THE CHARTER OF THE UNION BANK OF GEORGETOWN, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 433-3)HR612 · 1847-02-16
- YesTO AGREE TO AMENDMENT TO H.R. 622, PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE NEITHER SLAVERY NOR INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN ANY TERRITORY OR ON THE CONTINENT OF AMERICA, EXCEPT FOR CRIMES WHEREOF THE PARTY SHALL HAVE BEEN DULY CONVICTED, PROVIDED THAT ANY PERSON ESCAPING INTO SUCH TERRITORY MAY BE LAWFULLY RECLAIMED AND CONVEYED TO PERSON CLAIMING HIS OR HER LABOR. (P. 425-1)HR622 · 1847-02-15
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 622. (P. 424-2)1847-02-15
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 622. (P. 425-2)HR622 · 1847-02-15
- YesTO PASS H.R. 622.HR622 · 1847-02-15
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 622. (P. 424-2)HR622 · 1847-02-15
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 622, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSES ATTENDING INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS, SHALL CEASE ON MONDAY, FEB. 15TH.1847-02-12
- YesTO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 622, A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE EXPENSES ATTENDING THE INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS (MEXICO).HR622 · 1847-02-11
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE ON H.R. 622, MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR EXPENSES ATTENDING INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS, ON SAT. FEB. 13TH.1847-02-11
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS JAMES H. HOUSTON REPORTER OF THE UNION, PUBLISHED A CARD IN THAT PAPER LAST EVENING ASSUMING THE RESPONSIBILITY IN TOTO OF THE FALSE AND SCANDALOUS REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE ON SAT. LAST, HE BE AND IS HEREBY EXPELLED FROM THIS HOUSE. (P. 360-3)1847-02-09
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE REPORT OF THE UNION IN REGARD TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON SATURDAY LAST ON THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS WISHART, AND TO ASCERTAIN THE NAMES OF THE REPORTERS AND MEMBERS CREATING A DISORDER.1847-02-08
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE REPORT OF THE UNION OF THE 6TH INSTANT IN REGARD TO PROCEEDING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON SATURDAY LAST ON THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS WISHART, AND TO ASCERTAIN THE NAMES OF THE REPORTERS AND MEMBERS CREATING A DISORDER. (P. 352)1847-02-08
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS INQUIRE WHETHER OTHER REPORTERS THAN THOSE OF THE UNION AND LETTER WRITERS ASSIGNED SEATS ON THIS FLOOR HAVE PUBLISHED LIBELOUS REPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS DURING THIS SESSION; IF THE IMPROPER CONDUCT OF ANY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE LED TO RESTRICTING THE MEMBERS IN THE QUANTITY OF WRAPPING PAPER AND ENVELOPES TO BE USED BY THEM. (P. 352-2)1847-02-08
- YesTO PASS H.R. 599 (3-347), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1848. (P. 335-2)HR599 · 1847-02-05
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DEBATE SHALL CEASE IN 30 MINUTES AFTER "SAME" (SIC) SHALL AGAIN BE TAKEN UP BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.1847-02-03
- NoTO CONCUR WITH COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 576, (2-11-47) A BILL TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE ARMY FOR A LIMITED TIME, SAID AMENDMENT MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE PRESIDENT DURING RECESS OF THE SENATE TO APPOINT SUCH OF THE OFFICERS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT AS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPOINTED DURING THIS PRESENT SESSION. (P. 320)HR576 · 1847-02-03
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR, AND AN AMENDMENT THERETO RELATING TO PROMOTION OR RETURN OF SANTA ANA TO MEXICO. (P. 303)1847-02-01
- YesTO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR BY REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO INFORM HOUSE IF ANY AGENT WAS SENT TO HAVANA, IN CONNECTION WITH PROMOTION OR RETURN OF SANTA ANA TO MEXICO. (P. 303)1847-02-01
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO FURNISH THE UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR.1847-02-01
- NoTO SHUT OFF ALL DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL.HR63 · 1847-02-01
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENFRAL TAYLOR SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES WHICH HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED, AND THE PUBLICATION OF WHICH WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO PUBLIC INTEREST. (P. 296)1847-01-30
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 55.HJR55 · 1847-01-30
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 55 BY ADDING "ENGAGED AS IT WAS AND STILL IS IN WAR FORCED UPON US BY MEXICO AND CONTINUED BY US IN DEFENSE OF HONOR AND VINDICATION OF THE JUST RIGHTS OF THE U.S." (P. 295-3)HJR55 · 1847-01-30
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION OF (3-3-47) THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, THE OFFICER AND SOLDIERS UNDER HIS COMMAND, FOR THEIR CONDUCT IN STORMING THE CITY OF MONTEREY.HJR55 · 1847-01-30
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 596, SO AS TO APPROPRIATE $350,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DRY DOCKS AT KITTLERY, PA. AND PENSACOLA. (P. 292,293)HR596 · 1847-01-28
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES, IN ORDER TO OFFER A RESOLUTION ON BRINGING THE MEXICAN WAR TO A CLOSE BY WITHDRAWING TROOPS, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 600 (5-9 STAT 118, 1-27-47) A BILL TO AUTHORIZE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 252)1847-01-27
- YesTO PASS H.R. 556, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF THE ARMY AND TO ENTITLE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, MUSICIANS AND PRIVATES TO A LAND BOUNTY. (P. 272)HR556 · 1847-01-27
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR AS TO WHETHER OR NOT MR. SCHENCK COULD WITHDRAW HIS RESOLUTION WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DIVIDED ON PREVIOUS QUESTION, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 600 (5-9 STAT 118, 1-27-47) TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, A LOAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 272)1847-01-27
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO POSTPONE THE SPECIAL ORDER IN ORDER TO DUSCUSS THE EVASION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY IN RELATION TO THE CALL FOR NAMES OF SECRET INSPECTORS ALL OVER THE UNION. (P. 252)1847-01-25
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 602 BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IS THIS ACT SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD TO CONTAIN AN EXPRESSION BY CONGRESS OF ITS OPINION AS TO THE QUESTION OF BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE TERRITORY OF U.S. AND TEXAS. (P. 241)HR602 · 1847-01-23
- NoTO PASS H.R. 602. (P. 245-1)HR602 · 1847-01-23
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 240, FOR THE CLAIM OF ALVIN GOELL; BY REDUCING PAYMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SKYROCKETS FROM $20,000 TO $5,000.HR240 · 1847-01-22
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 240)1847-01-22
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROSECUTION OF THE MEXICAN WAR AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT SHOULD BE SETTLED BY PROPER LEGISLATIVE WILL. (P. 240)1847-01-22
- NoTO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE ON H.R. 600, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, AT 3 P.M. TODAY. (P. 225,228)1847-01-21
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 600, AUTHORIZING AN ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, A LOAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, SHALL CEASE AT 3 P.M. TODAY. (P. 225,228)1847-01-21
- YesTO PASS H.R. 600, (5-9 STAT 11,, JAN. 27, 1847), TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES, A LOAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 230, 231)HR600 · 1847-01-21
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT H.R. 442, IN ADDITION TO AN AMENDMENT TO SEVERAL ACTS TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF USEFUL ARTS, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY FOR THE SECOND MONDAY OF FEBRUARY. (P. 18)1847-01-20
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO PRINT 5,000 EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF LAST SESSION ON THE WAR WITH MEXICO. (P. 217)1847-01-20
- YesTO SET ASIDE THE SPECIAL ORDER, WHICH IS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE DESIREABILITY OF ERECTING LIGHTHOUSES ON THE COASTS OF MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALLING THE STATES FOR PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS.1847-01-18
- NoTO PASS H.R. 571, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT IN OREGON. (P. 198-3)HR571 · 1847-01-16
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 571, PROVIDING FOR A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT IN OREGON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SINCE THE TERRITORY LIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES CONTEMPLATED IN THE MISSOURI COMPROMISE, THAT THERE BE NO ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH THE SOVEREIGN RIGHTS OF THE INHABITANTS THEREIN TO DETERMINE THE QUESTION OF SLAVERY FOR THEMSELVES.HR571 · 1847-01-15
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 571, TO ESTABLISH THE TERRITORIAL GOV. OF OREGON, SHALL CEASE AT 3 O'CLOCK THIS DAY. (P. 178)1847-01-14
- YesTO PASS H.R. 584, PROVIDING TO REORGANIZE THE DISTRICT COURTS OF THE U.S. IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.HR584 · 1847-01-14
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE PASSED H.R. 576. (P. 166)HR576 · 1847-01-11
- YesTO PASS H.R. 576.HR576 · 1847-01-11
- YesTO PASS H.R. 576, AS AMENDED. (P. 165)HR576 · 1847-01-11
- YesTO PASS MR. RATHBUN'S AMENDMENT, REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL H.R. 576. (P. 142-160)HR576 · 1847-01-09
- NoTO ADD TO THE COMMITTEE'S AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL THE FOLLOWING: THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED, BY AND WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO APPOINT A LIEUTINANT GENERAL, WHO SHALL TAKE COMMAND OF OUR ARMIES AND WHOSE TERM OF WERVICE SHALL CONTINUE DURING THE WAR WITH THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO.HR576 · 1847-01-09
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 576. (P. 160)1847-01-09
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 576, TO INCREASE MILITARY FORCES FOR A LIMITED TIME, SHALL CEASE AT 2:30 THIS DAY.1847-01-06
- YesTO TABLE THAT PORTION OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A GENERAL OFFICER TO TAKE COMMAND OF ALL OF ALL OUR MILITARY FORCES IN THE FIELD, AND TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM ITS FURTHER CONSIDERATION.1847-01-06
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WAS DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF SO MUCH OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AS RELATED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A GENERAL OFFICER TO TAKE COMMAND OF ALL OF OUR MILITARY FORCES IN THE FIELD.1847-01-06
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