William G. Brown, Sr.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 772 WAS PASSED. (P. 1205-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 772, BY PROVIDING THAT NO NOTE OR OBLIGATION HEREAFTER ISSUED UNDER ANY ACT OF CONGRESS SHALL BE A LEGAL TENDER, AND NO INTEREST-BEARING NOTES OF $50 OR LESS SHALL BE REISSUED WHEN PAID, BUT SHALL BE CANCELLED, AND NO TREASURY NOTE HEREAFTER ISSUED SHALL BE FOR LESS THAN $100. (P. 1202-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 772, 3/2/1865, A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ISSUE BONDS NOT EXCEEDING *6000000,000, IN DENOMINATIONS OF NOT LESS THAN $950 PAYABLE AT ANYTIME WITHIN 40 YRS. OR REDEEMABLE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN 5 AND 40 YEARS, INTEREST OF NOT MORE THAN 6% IN COIN, OR NOT EXCEEDING 7.3%, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY. (P. 1204-2)

TO RESCIND THE ORDER FIXING THE TIME FOR RECESS, TO PROCEED WITH CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 678. (P. 1157-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL BE CONVICTED OF DESERTION SHALL BE DECREED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 1157-1, P. 1155-1)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO TABLE H.R. 740 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO REESTABLISH THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. (P. 1002-3)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. FOR INFORMATION ON PRISONERS HELD FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 930-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 909-1)

TO 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)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE CONCURRED IN AMENDMENT 56 TO H.R. 744, PROVIDING FOR A 10% TAX ON EVERY STATE BANK AND EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-3)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO TABLE A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REFER THE CLAIM OF A.J.M. FULLER TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS. (P. 872-3)

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATES OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 808-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR H THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 807-3)

TO DISPENSE WITH THE EVENING SESSION. (P. 805-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE USE OF THIS HALL BE GRANTED TO THE NATIONAL FREEDMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION, ON SUNDAY FEB. 26, 1865, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A MEETING TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING PEOPLE OF THAT CLASS NOW IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 777-2)

TO PASS A JOINT RESOLUTION, 3/2/1865, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM H. POWEL FOR A PICTURE FOR THE CAPITOL. (P. 776-3)

TO 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)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT NOTHING SHORT OF UNCONDITIONAL SUBMISSION TO THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BE DEMANDED OF THE CONFEDERATED STATES, WHO ARE IN REBELLION AGAINST THIS UNION. (P. 778-1)

TO TABLE S. 112, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ALMON D. FISH, DECEASED. (P. 728-1)

TO 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)

TO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS OF $1,700, FOR PAY OF THE CLERK AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT BOSTON NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT N.Y. NAVY YARD, $1,200 FOR ONE CLERK AT PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, $8,380, FOR TWO CLERKS, ONE DRAFTSMAN, ONE ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, ONE ASSISTANT PYROTECHNIST, AND ONE KEEPER OF MAGAZINES AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD. (P. 509-2, P. 627-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION EXTENDING GRATITUDE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ENDEAVORING TO ESTABLISH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE RESTORATION OF THE UNION, AND REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT CONTINUE SUCH ENDEAVORS AND REPORT ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE HOUSE, UNLESS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY. (P. 617-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1868; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF A BOARD OF ADMIRALTY, WHICH IS TO HAVE FULL JURISDICTION IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE U. S. NAVY. (P. 627-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 51, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO TABLE H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO PASS H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO 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)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16. (P. 530-3)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN HONOR OF THE PASSAGE OF S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-3)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT AN EQUAL NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE DICTIONARY OF CONGRESS AS THOSE ORDERED BY THE SENATE, BE PRINTED FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, PROVIDED THAT THE COPYRIGHT DIRECTED TO BE PAID BY THE CLERK SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT HERETOFORE PAID PER COPY FOR THE SAME WORK.

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 141. (P. 370-1)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)

TO 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)

TO AMEND H.R. 649, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT SECTION 2, INCREASING FOR TWO YEARS THE COMPENSATION OF THE TREASURER OF THE U. S. AND THE ASSISTANT TREASURERS AT N.Y., PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON, AND ST. LOUIS. (P. 347-3)

TO 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)

CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 111-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 111-3)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENTS INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 51, (3/3/1865), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES. (P. 79, 80-1)

TO REFER TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, THAT PART OF THE LETTER OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS WHICH RELATES TO THE HONORABLE GREEN K. SMITH, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SMITH HAS RECEIVED MONEY THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO HIM. (P. 3520-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO PROHIBIT THE EXEMPTION FROM MILITARY SERVICE BY PAYMENT OF MONEY; TO DIVIDE ALL ENROLLERS INTO 2 CLASSES, ONE FROM 18 TO 25, THE OTHER FROM 25 TO 40; TO EMPOWER THE PRESIDENT TO CALL EVERY YEAR, DURING THE PRESENT WAR, 250,000 MEN FROM THE FIRST CLASS AND ANY NUMBER NEEDED IN EXCESS OF THAT FIGURE FROM THE SECOND CLASS, AND, PENDING THE EXECUTION OF ANY DRAFT, TO FILL ANY NEEDS BY VOLUNTEERS. (P. 3465-1)

TO TABLE S. 332 (13 STAT 335, 7/1/1864), A BILL TO ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR POSTMASTERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2429-2)

TO PASS S. 332 (13 STAT 335, 7/1/1864), A BILL TO ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR POSTMASTERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3430-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF NATIONAL FORCES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO PROHIBIT THE LEVY OF TROOPS, EXCEPT BY VOLUNTEERING, UNTIL EFFORTS TO BE MADE BY THE PRES. OF THE U. S. FOR AN HONORABLE NEGOTIATED PEACE TO RESTORE HARMONY AMONG THE STATES, SHALL HAVE BEEN REJECTED BY THE CONFEDERATE GOVT. (P. 3436-1)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 108, A BILL TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT THE PEOPLES IN THE STATES IN REBELLION HAVE REESTABLISHED A REPUBLICAN AND ANTI-SLAVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT, AND WHETHER THEY OUGHT TO BE GIVEN THE RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 3394-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 527 (13 STAT 344, 7/2/1864), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1865; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NEGRO TESTIMONY SHALL BE TAKEN ONLY IN THOSE STATES WHOSE LAWS AUTHORIZE SUCH TESTIMONY. (P. 3402-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE 34ST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 527 (13 STAT 344, 7/2/1864), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXCLUSION, ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR, OF WITNESSES FROM THE COURTS OF THE U. S. OR IN CIVIL ACTIONS BECAUSE THEY ARE A PARTY TO OR INTERESTED IN THE ISSUE TRIED. (P. 3402-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH THIS EVENING'S RECESS. (P. 3399-3)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549. (P. 3354-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 SO AS TO MAKE PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FORTY-FIVE AND FIFTY SUBJECT TO DRAFT. (P. 3354-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549 WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS H.R. 549. (P. 3357-2)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES PAYMENT OF FULL BOUNTY TO SOLDIERS HONORABLY DISCHARGED BY REASON OF WOUNDS OR SICKNESS INCURRED IN THE SERVICE IN THE LINE OF THEIR DUTY. (P. 3354-2)

TO AMEND THE 1ST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), THE LOAN BILL, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT OF THE STATES TO TAX THE BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT. (P. 3351-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LAW, THE LAW RELATIVE TO CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS. (P. 3354-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE, AND CREDITING THE VOLUNTEER TOWARD THE QUOTA OF HIS ELECTION DISTRICT, WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, TO CHARLES W. CARRIGAN AND JOHN KLINE, UNSUCCESSFUL CLAIMANTS TO SEATS IN THE HOUSE, THE USUAL MILEAGE AND SALARY TO THE DATE OF ADVERSE DECISION. (P. 3310-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS AUTHORIZES THE DISCHARGE OF DRAFTED MEN FROM MILITARY SERVICE BY THE PAYMENT OF $300 FOR THE SECURING OF A SUBSTITUTE, LEAVING UNALTERED THE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO PERSONS FURNISHING SUBSTITUTES. (P. 3321-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE'S 17TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REDUCE FROM $.80 TO $.60 PER 100 LBS, THE DUTY ON IMPORTED IRON BARS FOR R. R. AND INCLINED PLANES, FITTED TO BE LAID DOWN WITHOUT FURTHER MANUFACTURE. (P. 3311-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF THE NATIONAL FORCES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS PROVIDES FOR COMMUTATION IN MONEY IN LIEU OF PERSONAL MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO PROHIBIT FUTURE ACCEPTANCE OF MONEY PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ANY ENROLLEE OR CONSCRIPT FROM MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 3315-2)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION, H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE FOR ONE, TWO, AND THREE YEARS AND TO CREDIT ANY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR ANY SUBSTITUTE, IN CASE OF DRAFT, TO THE TOWN, TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT OR ELECTION DISTRICT TOWARD THE QUOTA OF WHICH HE MAY HAVE VOLUNTEERED OR ENGAGED AS A SUBSTITUTE. (P. 3322-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD A PROVISO THAT THE LEGAL CURRENCY OF THE U. S. SHALL BE RECEIVED IN THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES IMPOSED BY THE BILL, AND BY ALL OTHER EXISTING LAWS TO RAISE REVENUE. (P. 3313-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL UP TO 500,000 MEN INTO MILITARY SERVICE FOR TWO YEARS, UNLESS SOONER DISCHARGED; TO ORDER A DRAFT, IF NECESSARY; AND TO ENACT OTHER PROVISIONS TO MAKE SUCH CALL AND DRAFT EFFECTIVE. (P. 3316-3, P. 3321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION, AS MODIFIED, TO PAY CARRIGAN AND KLINE THE SAME AS HAS BEEN PAID TO OTHER CONTESTANTS AT THIS SESSION; I.E. FROM THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER TO THE TIME WHEN THEIR CLAIMS WERE REJECTED. (P. 3315-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF THE NATIONAL FORCES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENTS THERETO. (P. 3278-1)

TO PASS H.R. 438, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF JULY 1, 1863, TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF SAME FOR POSTAL, MILITARY, AND OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3267-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT, OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, TO JAMES LINDSAY, IN FULL FOR TIME SPENT AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONTESTING THE RIGHT OF JOHN G. SCOTT TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE FROM THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO INCLUDE IN THE RESOLUTION EQUAL TREATMENT FOR JOHN S. SLEEPER IN CONTESTING THE RIGHT OF ALEXANDER H. RICE TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE FROM THE THIRD DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSSETTS. (P. 3241-2)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT, OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, OF THE HOUSE, TO JAMES LINDSAY AND JOHN S. SLEEPER, IN FULL, FOR TIME SPENT AND EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE CONTESTING THE RIGHT OF JOHN G. SCOTT AND ALEXANDER H. RICE, RESPECTIVELY, TO SEATS IN THIS HOUSE AS REPRESENTATIVES, RESPECTIVELY, FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI AND THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS. (P. 3241-2, 3)

TO PASS THE 1ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 1ST SECTION OF THE BILL A PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE TREAS. TO SELL AT HOME OR ABROAD COUPON OR REGISTERED BONDS OF THE U. S. IN DENOMINATIONS NOT LOWER THAN $50, BEARING INTEREST NOT OVER 8% PER ANNUM, REDEEMABLE BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT BEFORE THIRTY YEARS FROM ISSUE, AND PAYABLE IN COIN AT ANY PERIOD NOT MORE THAN 40 YEARS FROM DATE; AMOUNT SO BORROWED TO A TOTAL OF $400,000,000 TO BE USED FOR THE SERVICE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865. (P. 3218-2, P. 3212-2)

TO PASS THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 2ND SEC.8 A PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF TREASURY TO ISSUE U. S. 3-YEAR BONDS OF DENOMINATION NOT LESS THAN $100 AND BEARING SEMIANNUAL INTEREST AT 8% PER ANNUM, IN EXCHANGE FOR LAWFUL MONEY, TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, OR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT ISSUED UNDER ANY ACT OF CONGRESS. (P. 3187-3, P. 3218-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 108, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT, BY AND WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE, A COMMISSION OF THREE PERSONS, RESIDENTS OF STATES NOT INVOLVED IN THE PRESENT REBELLION, TO FIND OUT DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS HOW FAR THE LOYAL PEOPLE OF STATES DECLARED BY PROCLAMATION TO BE IN REBELLION HAVE SUCCEEDED IN REESTABLISHING A REPUBLICAN AND ANTI-SLAVE FORM OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND DEFENDING IT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FOR CONGRESS TO GIVE THEM THE RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE SUBJECT UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT. (P. 3179-2)

TO REJECT H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FUTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES. (P. 3045-2)