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- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 170,3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE PROVIDING TO PLACE IN THE DRAFT LIST AGAIN, THOSE WHO FURNISHED UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES, AND THAT THEY BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE. (P. 1401-3)HJR170 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE HOUSE RESOLUTION OF 7/4/64, FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ALLOWANCES THEREIN NAMED, TO OFFICERS, CLERKS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND TO THE REPORTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY, APPLYING THERETO SO MUCH OF ADDITION MADE TO THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE IN A BILL FOR LEGISLATION AND OTHER EXPENSES, APPROVED MAR. 2, 1865, AS MAY BE REQUIRED. (P. 1405-2)1865-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 761, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN LAND GRANT RAILROADS IN THE STATE OF MINN., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENTS THERETO. (P. 1410-3)HR761 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN CHARGES AGAINST THE HONORABLE LUCIEN ANDERSON, RESOLVING THAT THE CHARGES OF BRIBERY, CORRUPTION, AND MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AGAINST THE ABOVE, A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, ARE NOT SUSTAINED BY PROOF IN THE CASE. (P. 1411-3)1865-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 170, 3/3/65, A JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS. (P. 1412-3)HJR170 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 786, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1422-3)HR786 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION OF THIS BILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL R.R. COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY ON TROOPS OF THE U. S. (P. 1410-2)HR683 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL.1865-03-03
- YesTO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1406-2)HR744 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, BY PROVIDING THAT SPIES AND GUERRILLAS NOW HELD UNDER SENTENCE SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES TO BE PROSECUTED BEFORE THE COURTS OF THE U. S.; AND REPEALING ALL ACTS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. (P. 1332-2, 3)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 786, PROVIDING FOR THE CIVIL PROSECUTION OF SPIES AND GUERRILLAS, WAS ADOPTED. (P. 1332-3)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO PASS H.R. 786.HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF CLERKS IN THE SEVERAL U. S. DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1332-1)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE TRIED BY COURT MARTIAL OR MILITARY COMMISSION IN ANY STATE OR TERRITORY WHEN THE COURTS OF THE U. S. ARE OPEN, EXCEPT PERSONS ACTUALLY MUSTERED, COMMISSIONED OR APPOINTED IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U. S., OR REBEL ENEMIES CHARGED WITH BEING SPIES.HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT. FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)HR649 · 1865-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 795, A BILL AMENDATORY OF CERTAIN ACTS IMPOSING DUTIES UPON FOREIGN IMPROTATIONS. (P. 1256-3)HR795 · 1865-03-01
- NoTO PASS S. 382, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (P. 1213-3)S382 · 1865-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 804, A BILL REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT, JOHN AND JAMES WATSON, OF PITTSBURG, PA. (P. 1212-3)HR804 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO PASS H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SOLICITOR AND NAVAL JUDGE ADVOCATE.HR800 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON H.R. 802, A BILL TO COMPENSATE THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE U. S. STEAMER "KEARSARGE" FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE REBEL PIRATE VESSEL, "ALABAMA". (P. 1210-3)HR802 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 804, A BILL REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT, JOHN, AND JAMES WATSON, OF PITTSBURGH, PA. (P. 1212-3)HR804 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY REPEALING ALL ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE TROOPS BY CONSCRIPTION.HR678 · 1865-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY STRIKING OUT THE 6TH SECTION OF THE BILL, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE PAY OF PROVOST MARSHALS OF DISTRICTS. (P. 1114-3)HR678 · 1865-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN, HEREAFTER, CALLS SHALL BE MADE FOR MEN FOR MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U. S., THE QUOTAS OF THE SEVERAL STATES SHALL BE, AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, IN PROPORTION TO POPULATION, EXCLUDING INDIANS. (P. 1115-1)HR678 · 1865-02-25
- YesTO AMEND S.J. RES. 89, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AN INQUIRY INTO THE CONDITION OF THE INDIAN TRIBES, AND THEIR TREATMENT BY THE CIVIL AND MILITARY AUTHORITIES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION OF 3 BY THE PRES., WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, INSTEAD OF A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THREE SENATORS AND FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES. (P. 1071-2, P. 1072-1)SJR89 · 1865-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 5TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON FURNISHING A SUBSTITUTE IN HIS STEAD TO SERVE IN THE U. S. ARMY, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE TERM OF HIS SERVICE IN CASE OF DESERTION OF SUCH SUBSTITUTE, AND SHALL BE HELD TO SERVICE IN THAT CASE. (P. 1084-3)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 4TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DRAFT OF ALIENS WHO HAVE LIVED IN THIS COUNTRY THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THEIR 21ST BIRTHDAY. (P. 1081-2, 3)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE 3RD SECTION, THE PROVISO THAT CREDITS DUE THE STATES OF OHIO, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND MICHIGAN FOR FURNISHING 100 DAY MEN, SHALL NOT BE APPLIED TO THE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL TROOPS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT ON DEC. 21, 1864. (P. 1079-2)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 579, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF THE FEE OF REBEL LANDHOLDERS. (P. 1005-2)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- NoTO PASS H.R. 579. (P. 1026-2)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 579.HR579 · 1865-02-23
- NoTO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 579. (P. 1025-3)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 579, WHICH AMENDMENT CHANGES THE TITLE OF THE BILL TO-- "AN ACT TO REPEAL A PORTION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 1026-1)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 602, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO GUARANTEE THE CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.HR602 · 1865-02-21
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THAT PART OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF DEC. 5, 1864, GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HALL TO CLAIMANTS FOR SEATS FROM THE STATE OF LOUSIANA, AS APPLIES TO A.P. FIELD. (P. 974-2)1865-02-21
- NoTO PASS THE FIRST RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ASSAULT UPON THE HONORABLE W.D. KELLEY BY A.P. FIELD; WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES FOR THE ARREST OF A.P. FIELD FOR DEFERRING REPRESENTATIVE KELLEY FROM EXERCIZING HIS DUTIES, AND AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH AN ASSAULT UPON HIS PERSON, AND FOR BRINGING FIELD TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO BE REPRIMANDED BY THE SPEAKER.1865-02-21
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 602, A BILL TO GUARANTEE TO CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.HR602 · 1865-02-21
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 634, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE CO.HR634 · 1865-02-21
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO COMMUNICATE TO THIS HOUSE, WHAT, IF ANY, AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE TREASURY OF THE U. S., NOT NECESSARY FOR PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SINKING FUND, HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF UNDER THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MAR. 17, 1864; WHAT AMOUNTS, WHEN THE SAME WERE DISPOSED OF; AT WHAT RATES, AND WHAT AGENTS WERE EMPLOYED.1865-02-20
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 909-1)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN 61ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO DESIGNATE AS BULLION BROKERS, ANYONE WHO BUYS OR SELLS GOLD BULLION OF COIN AT A PRICE HIGHER THAT THE MINT VALUE, AND TO SUBJECT HIM TO LICENSE OF $1,000, FAILURE TO OBTAIN WHICH SUBJECTS HIM TO A $2,000 FINE. ALL HIS TRANSACTIONS AS TO SALES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE ASSESSOR OF HIS DISTINCT, AND IN DEFAULT THEREOF, HE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $500 FOR EACH OFFENSE. (P. 907-1)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 766, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PAY OF THE PRIVATE SOLDIERS BE INCREASED TO TWENTY DOLLARS PER MONTH. (P. 908-3)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVT., TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 64, WHICH WOULD PUT AN INCREASE OF TAX FROM $1.00 TO $1.50 PER BARREL, ON LAGER BEER, ALE, PORTER AND OTHER SIMILAR FERMENTED LIQUORS, AT THE RATE OF 31 GALLONS TO THE BARREL. (P. 905-1)HR74 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE 55TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THIS ACT, WHO ARE ENGAGED IN SALES OF GOODS, WARES, OR MERCHANDISE, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC, SHALL MAKE RETURNS WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH, OF SALES DURING THE PRECEEDING MONTH, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LAWS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF TAXES. (P. 906-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE 32ND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A TAX OF 15 CENTS A POUND ON SMOKING TOBACCO, MADE EXCLUSIVELY OF STEMS. (P. 905-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE 56TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, OR STATE BANK, SHALL PAY A 10% TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 766 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P. 910-1)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO AMEND SECTION 103 OF H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A DUTY OF 2 1/2% UPON THE NET RECEIPTS UNDER $3,000, AND 5% ON THE EXCESS OF BUSINESS OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS OR MAIL, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE TAX TO 2 1/2% UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS. (P. 905-3)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO TABLE A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REFER THE CLAIM OF A.J.M. FULLER TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS. (P. 872-3)HJR1 · 1865-02-17
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 873-1)HR710 · 1865-02-17
- YesTO PASS S. 212, 2/20/1865, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF HENRY A. BRIGHAM, PAYMASTER, FROM A LIABILITY OF *2,000, WHICH WAS APPARENTLY SHORT PAID HIM BY THE TELLER OF THE TREASURY.S212 · 1865-02-17
- NoTO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN STATES OF MICHIGAN AND WIS. (P. 873-1)HR71 · 1865-02-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 761, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE STATE OF MINN., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.HR761 · 1865-02-16
- NoTO PASS S. 241, AN ACT GRANTING TO THE STATE OF WISCONSIN A DONATION OF PUBLIC LAND TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL AT THE HEAD OF STURGEON BAY, COUNTY OF DOOR, TO CONNECT GREEN BAY WITH LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 795-2)S241 · 1865-02-14
- YesTO PASS A JOINT RESOLUTION, 3/2/1865, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM H. POWEL FOR A PICTURE FOR THE CAPITOL. (P. 776-3)HJR1 · 1865-02-13
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE U. S. PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO USE ALL HONORABLE AND JUST MEANS TO BRING ABOUT LASTING PEACE AND THE REESTABLISHMENT OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS BY RESTORATION OF THE UNION UPON THE BASIS OF THE CONSTITUTION, WITH A GUARANTEE TO THE SOUTHERN STATES FOR PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS, AND THE UNDISTURBED CONTROL OF THEIR LOCAL AFFAIRS WHICH THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION WAS INTENDED TO SECURE TO THEM AND US. (P. 777-3)1865-02-13
- NoTO TABLE S. 112, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ALMON D. FISH, DECEASED. (P. 728-1)S112 · 1865-02-10
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 51, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO CREATE A BUREAU OF FREEDMEN'S AFFAIRS. (P. 563-2, 2, P. 688-1, 2)HR51 · 1865-02-09
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 51, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.HR51 · 1865-02-02
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 322, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FOR THE PASSAGE OF ARMED AND NAVAL VESSELS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 570-1)HR322 · 1865-02-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 709, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE SECOND SECTION OF THE BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES $38,000, TO BE ADDED TO THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, TO ENABLE THE HOUSE TO FULFILL ITS PLEDGE AND OBLIGATION HERETOFORE MADE. (P. 570-2)HR709 · 1865-02-02
- NoTO PASS H.R. 322, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FOR THE PASSAGE OF ARMED AND NAVAL VESSELS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 570-1)HR322 · 1865-02-02
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 126, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF NIAGARA; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO DEEPEN, ENLARGE, AND IMPROVE THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUE OF $5,000,000 IN U. S. BONDS FOR THIS PRUPOSE. (P. 547-1)HR126 · 1865-02-01
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16, A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES A PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BY ADDING AN ARTICLE XIII PROHIBITING SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE EXCEPT AS PUNISHMENT OF CRIME AFTER DUE CONVICTION, AND EMPOWERING CONGRESS TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARTICLE. (P. 530-3, P. 523-1)SJR16 · 1865-01-31
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16. (P. 530-3)SJR16 · 1865-01-31
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-2)SJR16 · 1865-01-31
- YesTO ADJOURN, IN HONOR OF THE PASSAGE OF S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-3)1865-01-31
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE THANKS OF THE CONGRESS AND COUNTRY ARE DUE AND ARE HEREBY TENDERED, TO HIS EXCELLENCY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, U. S. PRESIDENT, FOR RELIEVING FROM SERVICE MAJOR GENERAL B.F. BUTLER. (P. 501-2)1865-01-30
- NoTO AMEND S. 363, 1/31/1865, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE WASH. GAS-LIGHT CO.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE BILL NOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND JULY 1, 1866. (P. 462-3)S363 · 1865-01-27
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 667, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR 2 ASSISTANT INSPECTORS OF STEAMBOATS IN THE CITY OF N.Y., AND FOR 2 LOCAL INSPECTORS AT GALENA, ILL.HR667 · 1865-01-26
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 142, A RESOLUTION GIVING THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL SHERIDAN AND THE OFFICERS AND MEN UNDER HIS COMMAND, FOR VICTORIES ACHIEVED BY THEM IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY, ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR SERVICE AT CEDAR RUN ON OCT. 19, 1864. (P. 416-1)HJR142 · 1865-01-25
- YesTO ADHERE TO THE HOUSE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE 4TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 620, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE SECTION OF THE BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS, CLERKS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE, AND TO REPORTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR WHICH WOULD BE $37,991.40.HR620 · 1865-01-25
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 141.HJR141 · 1865-01-23
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 141. (P. 370-1)1865-01-23
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)HJR141 · 1865-01-23
- NoTO AMEND A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF 5 TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED BREACH OF PRIVILEGE, BY A.P. FIELD, A CITIZEN OF LOUISIANA, AGAINST WILLIAM D. KELLY, A REPRESENTOTIVE IN THIS HOUSE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, ON FRIDAY, 1/20/65; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A.P. FIELD SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PRIVILEGES OF THIS FLOOR HERETOFORE EXTENDED TO HIM, UNTIL THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE MADE. (P. 375-2, P. 371-3)1865-01-23
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)HJR141 · 1865-01-23
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 141, A BILL PROVIDING THAT A PRESENT DUTY ON UNSIZED PAPER, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY, BE REPLACED BY A 5% AD VALOREM DUTY. (P. 369-2)HJR141 · 1865-01-23
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A RESOLUTION REGARDING ARRESTS AND CONFINEMENTS IN THE OLD CAPITOL AND CARROLL PRISONS, WAS PASSED. (P. 319-2)1865-01-18
- NoTO TABLE THE PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO SEND OR RECEIVE COMMISSIONERS OR AGENTS WITH A VIEW TO NATIONAL PACIFICATION AND CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, OR BY SOME OTHER NATIONAL MEANS KNOWN TO CIVILIZED OR CHRISTIAN NATIONS, SECURE THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AND THE UNION OF THE STATES. (P. 275-3)1865-01-16
- NoCALL OF THE HOUSE.1864-12-22
- YesTO ADJOURN. (P. 111-1)1864-12-22
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 111-3)1864-12-22
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS HAS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO AN AUTHORITATIVE VOICE IN DECLARING AND PRESCRIBING THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE U. S.; AND THAT IT IS THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO RESPECT THAT POLICY. (P. 48-2)1864-12-15
- NoTO PASS H.R. 586, A BILL TO DROP FROM THE ROLLS OF THE ARMY UNEMPLOYED GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 36-1)HR586 · 1864-12-14
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.J. RES. 125, A BILL DECLARING THAT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA MAY RESUME POLITICAL RELATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WAS REFERRED TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. (P. 26-2-)HJR125 · 1864-12-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 424, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (P. 24-1)HR424 · 1864-12-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 424, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 24-1)HR424 · 1864-12-12
- NoTO PASS H.J. RES. 16, A BILL SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES A PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO ABOLISH SLAVERY. (P. 2995-1)HJR16 · 1864-06-15
- YesTO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 506 (13 STAT 344, 7/2/1864), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1865, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2938-3)HR506 · 1864-06-14
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH S. 106 (13 STAT 132, 6/17/1864), A BILL TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SALES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE, WAS TABLED. (P. 2936-2)S106 · 1864-06-14
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE ENACTING CLAUSE WAS STRUCK OUT OF H.R. 506 (13 STAT 344, 7/2/1864), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT. FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/65. (P. 2939-1)HR506 · 1864-06-14
- YesTO TABLE H.J. RES. 92, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT NO STATE DECLARED TO BE IN REBELLION BY PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT, IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, AND THAT NO ELECTORAL VOTE FROM ANY SUCH STATE SHALL BE RECEIVED OR COUNTED UNTIL BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS, BY CONCURRED ACTION, SHALL HAVE RECOGNIZED A STATE GOVERNMENT IN SUCH STATE. (P. 2910-1)HJR92 · 1864-06-13
- NoTO PASS S. 141 (13 STAT 200), A BILL TO REPEAL THE FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT OF 1850. (P. 2920-2)S141 · 1864-06-13
- NoTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 198 (13 STAT 126, 6/15/1864), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1865; WHICH REPORT PROVIDES THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM THEIR AMENDMENT TO THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE AND AGREE TO THE SAME; THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE AND AGREE TO SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT AS FOLLOWS, AND THE SENATE AGREE TO THE SAME-TO STRIKE OUT, ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF SECTION 4 AND INSERT IN LIEU THEREOF AS FOLLOWS-- THAT ALL PERSONS OF COLOR WHO WERE FREE ON THE 19TH DAY OF APRIL, 1861 AND WHO HAVE BEEN ENLISTED INTO THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, SHALL FROM THE TIME OF THEIR ENLISTMENT BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE SAME PAY, BOUNTY, AND CLOTHING ALLOWED TO SUCH PERSONS BY THE LAW EXISTING AT THE TIME OF THEIR ENLISTMENT. (P. 2909-1)HR198 · 1864-06-13
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE DAKOTA CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTIONS. (P. 2893-1)1864-06-11
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE DAKOTA CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTIONS. (P. 2892-1)1864-06-11
- YesTO PASS THE SECOND DAKOTA CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 2894-1)1864-06-11
- YesTO PASS THE FIRST DAKOTA CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 2893-3)1864-06-11
- YesTO PASS THE FIRST DAKOTA CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION; (P. 2893-3)1864-06-11
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