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- NoTO AMEND A HOUSE BILL (APP. 5-4-26), (4 STAT. 6. 158), TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A MISSION TO PANAMA, BY ADDING, THAT IN SENDING A MISSION TO PANAMA, TO EXTEND OUR COMMERCIAL RELATIONS, NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A DEPARTURE FROM THE SETTLED POLICY OF THIS GOVERNMENT, WHICH IS TO FORM NO EXTANGLING ALLIANCES WITH ANY OTHER NATION.1826-05-02
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE HOUSE BILL (APP. 5-2-26), (4 STAT. L. 158) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE APPOINTMENT OF A MISSION AT THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA.1826-05-02
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., DOES NOT, WITHOUT THE ADVISE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE CONSTITUTIONALLY POSSESS EITHER THE RIGHT, OR THE POWER, TO APPOINT AMBASSADORS OR OTHER PUBLIC MINISTERS, EXCEPT WHEN VACANCIES MAY OCCUR IN THE RECESS.1826-04-27
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION RELATIVE TO THE EXTENT OF THE POWER OF THE EXECUTIVE IN THE APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN MINISTERS.1826-04-26
- YesTO EXCUSE SENATOR REED FROM VOTING ON THE RESOLUTION THAT IT IS NOT EXPEDIENT FOR THE U.S. TO SEND ANY MINISTERS TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA BEFORE IT SHALL HAVE RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUBJECT, TO WHICH THE ATTENTION OF THE CONGRESS SHALL BE DIRECTED.1826-03-14
- NoTO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXPEDIENCY OF PENDING MINISTERS TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA, AND TO MAKE THE SAME ORDER OF THE DAY ON FRIDAY NEXT.1826-03-14
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT ROTTENGERS AS PURSER IN THE U.S. NAVY AS OF JULY 16, 1825.1826-02-16
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONGRESS OF PANAMA, PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE SHOULD ACT WITH OPEN DOORS ON THE QUESTION OF PENDING REPRESENTATIVES TO PANAMA, AND THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE REQUESTED TO INFORM THE SENATE IF THE PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS ON THE SUBJECT WOULD BE OBJECTIONABLE.1826-02-15
- NoTO POSTPONE THE SENATE BILL TO AUTHORIZE LEGAL REPRESENTAT-IVES OF THE MARQUIS DE MAISON ROUGE, TO INSTITUTE A SUIT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, BY PETITION IN THE COURTS, TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR TITLE.1826-02-07
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF RICHARD C. ANDERSON AND JOHN SARGEANT AS ENVOYS EXTRAORDINARY AND MINISTERS PLENOPOTENTIARY TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AMERICAN NATIONS AT PANAMA.1826-02-06
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE BELANTSE ETEA OR MINETARLL TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHEYENNE TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE HUNKPAPAS BAND OF SIOUX INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE PONCHAR TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHIPPEWAY, SAC AND FAX, MENOMINIE, IOWAY, SIOUX, WINNEBAGO AND A PORTION OF THE OTTOWA, CHIPPEWAY, AND POWATOMIE TRIBES OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE MAHA TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE TETON, YANCTON, AND YANCTONIES BANDS OF THE SIOUX TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE PAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE RICARA TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE MANDAU TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE OTTOE AND MISSOURI TRIBE OF INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE SIOUNE AND OGALLA BANDS OF SIOUX INDIANS.1826-02-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL "TO SECURE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS" BY ELIMINATING THE THIRD SECTION: "THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE APPOINTED A COLLECTOR OR RECEIVER WHO SHALL, AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, BE INDEBTED TO THE U.S."1826-01-25
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF A SENATE BILL ENTITLED: "PREVENTION OF DESERTION AND TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENT IN THE ARMY."1826-01-12
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY OF PEACE, AMITY, COMMERCE, AND NAVIGATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE FEDERATION OF THE CENTER OF AMERICA.1825-12-29
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE SHAWNEE NATION OF INDIANS.1825-12-26
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE KAUZAS NATION OF INDIANS.1825-12-26
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE GREAT AND LITTLE OSAGE TRIBES OF INDIANS.1825-12-26
- YesTO REMOVE THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY FROM THE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING THE RATIFICATION OF THE NOMINATION OF HENRY CLAY AS SECRETARY OF STATE.1825-03-08
- YesTO PASS AN AMENDED RESOLUTION CONCERNING PURCHASE OF COPIES OF JOURNALS OF THE OLD CONGRESS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG PRESENT AND PAST MEMBERS OF THE SENATE.1825-03-08
- NoTO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF HENRY CLAY AS SECRETARY OF STATE.1825-03-07
- YesTO PASS THE SENATE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HONORABLE JAMES LAMMAN, APPOINTED A SENATOR BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, BE ADMITTED TO TAKE OATH REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION.1825-03-07
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (8 STAT. 306, 5-3-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF A GENERAL CONVENTION OF PEACE, AMITY, NAVIGATION AND COMMERCE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE REPUBLIC OF COLUMBIA, CONCLUDED OCT. 3, 1824, AT BOGOTA.1825-03-03
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 237, 3-7-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CREEK INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED ON 2-12-25, AT INDIAN SPRINGS.1825-03-03
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 14.1825-02-24
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 115, (4 STAT. 124, 3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY, BY ADDING A PROVISO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO PURCHASE FOR THE U.S. 400 SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK OF THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL COMPANY. (P. 672)1825-02-24
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 14, BY ELIMINATING ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI FROM THE BILL, THEREBY CONFINING IT TO THE FUND EMANATING FROM THE COMPACTS WITH OHIO AND INDIANA ONLY. (P. 671)1825-02-24
- YesTO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 115, (4 STAT. 124, 3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SUBSCRIPTION OF STOCK IN THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY. (P. 681)1825-02-24
- NoTO POSTPONE INDEFINETELY CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14, (4 STAT. 128, 3-3-25), A BILL APPROPRIATING $150,000 FOR EXTENSION OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM CANTON, OHIO, TO ZANESVILLE. (P. 667)1825-02-23
- NoTO PASS S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE. (P. 646)1825-02-23
- YesTO AMEND THE BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT ENABLING THE CLAIMANTS TO LANDS WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CLAIMS", APPROVED 5-26-24, AND TO REPEAL A PART THEREOF, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION PROVIDING THAT A CLAIMANT EXCEEDING 1 SQUARE LEAGUE OF LAND SHALL PROVE SAME BY SETTLEMENT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAID STATE, AND ADDING A CLAUSE PROVIDING THAT NO CLAIMS SHALL EXTEND TO A LARGER THAN ONE LEAGUE SQUARE OF LAND. (P. 637)1825-02-22
- NoTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE. (P. 639)1825-02-22
- NoTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT ENABLING THE CLAIMANTS TO LAND WITHING MISSOURI AND THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CLAIMS," APPROVED 5-26-24, AND TO REPEAL A PART THEREOF. (P. 637)1825-02-22
- NoTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF 630 COPIES OF 4 VOLUMES EACH OF WAY AND GIDEON'S EDITION OF THE JOURNALS OF THE CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATION. (P. 624)1825-02-18
- NoTO AMEND S. 29, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY REMBRANDT PEALE, BY APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTRAIT. (P. 625)1825-02-18
- YesTO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE JUDICIARY ACT. (P. 619)1825-02-17
- NoTO AMEND THE JUDICIARY ACT BY INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THREE ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL NOT BE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES AND THAT THEY SHALL PERFORM ONLY THE DUTIES OF CIRCUIT JUDGES. (P. 619)1825-02-17
- YesTO AMEND THE JUDICIARY ACT BY REDUCING TO TWO, THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES PROVIDED FOR BY THE BILL. (P. 620)1825-02-17
- YesTO RECOMMIT THE JUDICIARY ACT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THEY CONSIDER VARIOUS PROPOSED PLANS AND TO REPORT ONE LIKELY TO BE FAVORED BY A MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. (P. 618)1825-02-17
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 232, 11-15-24), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE QUOPAW INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED ON 11-15-24, AT HARRINGTONS' IN THE TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS.1825-02-16
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 234, 2-19-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHOCTAW INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED AT WASHINGTON CITY ON JAN. 1825.1825-02-16
- YesTO RECOMMIT THE JUDICIARY ACT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY EXEMPTING SUPREME COURT JUDGES FROM PERFORMING CIRCUIT DUTIES AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT COURTS AND JUDGES. (P. 605)1825-02-16
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING APPOINTMENT OF A.B. WOODWARD OF FLORIDA TO BE A JUDGE OF THE U.S. FOR THE PART OF THE TERRITORY OF FLORIDA SITUATED BETWEEN THE APPALACHICOLA AND SWANNEE RIVERS.1825-02-16
- YesTO AMEND THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF ELENZER OLIVER AND OTHERS, DIRECTORS OF AN ASSOCIATION CALLED THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE BILL THE WORD "NOT", THEREBY PROVIDING THAT THE CLAIM OF ELENZER OLIVER AND OTHERS BE GRANTED. (JP. 145)1825-02-08
- NoTO AMEND S. 19, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT NO ARMED U.S. VESSEL AUTHORIZED AND EMPLOYED TO SUPPRESS PIRACY CAN BE USED TO TRANSPORT SPECIE OR ANY FREIGHT. (P. 463)1825-02-04
- NoTO AMEND S. 19, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMANDER AND CREW OF ANY AUTHORIZED ARMED VESSEL TO LAND ANYWHERE IN CUBA WHEN IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES AND TO DELIVER THEM, ON CAPTURE, TO CUBA AUTHORITIES, OR TO RETURN THEM TO THE UNITED STATES FOR TRIAL. (P. 461-2)1825-02-04
- NoTO AMEND S. 19, BY REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF SALVAGE FROM PIRATE SHIPS; THE PROPERTY OF CAPTURED PIRACTICAL VESSELS REQUIRING BOND OF ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS FOR LAWFUL CONDUCT; AND A FUND FOR SAILORS DISABLED IN ACTION WITH PIRATES. (P. 461)1825-02-04
- YesTO AMEND S. 19, (4 STAT. 131, 3-3-25), A BILL FOR SUPPRESSING PIRACY IN THE WEST INDIES, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION AUTHORIZING THE BLOCKADE OF CUBAN PORTS IF PIRATES ARE KNOWN TO SEEK REFUGE THEREIN. (P. 407-2)1825-02-01
- NoTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL ALLOWING A DRAWBACK ON EXPORTATION OF CORDAGE MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S. FROM FOREIGN HEMP.1825-01-25
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 23, (4 STAT. 100,3-3-25), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CAUSE A ROAD TO BE MARKED OUT FROM MISSOURI TO N.M. (JP. 111)1825-01-25
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 231, 1-18-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE IOWAY INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED 8-4-24.1825-01-13
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ( 7 STAT. 229, 1-18-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS, MADE AND CONCLUDED ON 8-4-24.1825-01-13
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (8 STAT. 298, 1-21-25), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION CONCLUDED FEB. 21, 1824, BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE BAY OF TUNIS.1825-01-13
- YesTO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A GROUP OF MIDSHIPMEN TO BE PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. NAVY.1825-01-13
- YesTO PASS S. 12, (6 STAT. 327, 3-3-25), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS L. OGDEN AND OTHERS OF NEW YORK, REAL ESTATE OWNERS AT SACKETT HARBOR.1825-01-06
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (8 STAT. 302, 1-11-25), PROVIDING FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION CONCLUDED APR. 5, (17), 1824, AT ST. PETERSBURG BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR.1825-01-05
- YesTO AMEND THE BILL ABOLISHING IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, BY ELIMINATING A PROVISION THAT OATH BE MADE AFFIRMING THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE DEFENDANT INTENDS TO MOVE FROM THE STATE OR TERRITORY OR INTENDS TO LEAVE THE U.S. (P. 126-2)1825-01-04
- YesTO AMEND THE BILL ABOLISHING IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, BY ELIMINATING A CLAUSE READING "BUT AFTER THE RETURN THEREOF, THE DEPENDANTS MAY CONTEST THE ALLEGATION OF THE SAID OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS BEFORE THE COURT IN WHICH SAID SUIT IS INSTITUTED; AND IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE COURT, ALLEGATIONS ARE NOT WELL FOUNDED, IT MAY MAKE AN ORDER TO BE ENTERED ON THE RECORD, DISCHARGING SAID BAIL OR SECURITY FROM HIS OR THEIR SURETYSHIP". (P. 112)1825-01-03
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL 12-1-24, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVENTION, TOGETHER WITH A PROVISO TO SAME, THAT AN ARTICLE BE ADDED GIVING EACH NATION THE RIGHT TO RENOUNCE THE CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS NOTICE.1824-05-22
- YesTO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON THE MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE ENTIRE SECOND ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION WHICH ARTICLE PROVIDES FOR THE ABOLITION OF DUTIES IMPOSED ON GOODS EXPORTED TO THE U.S. FROM GREAT BRITAINS' EUROPEAN DOMINIONS OR OF RESERVING TO THE U.S. A RIGHT TO COUNTERACT THE SAME, AND OF PLACING THE VESSELS OF BOTH PARTIES ON THE SAME FOOTING IN RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF DRAWBACKS; ON THE QUESTION, WILL THE SENATE CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE ARTICLE MOVED TO BE ELIMINATED.1824-05-22
- YesTO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE WORDS "OF AMERICA" FROM THE FIRST ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION, THE QUESTION BEING SHALL THESE WORDS STAND AS PART OF SAID ARTICLE.1824-05-22
- YesTO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON THE MOTION TO ELIMINATE A PROVISION IN THE SEVENTH ARTICLE OF THE CONVENTION OF WHICH PROVISION REGARDING THE DEFRAYING OF EXPENSES OF WITNESSES APPEARING AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUAL SEIZED WHILE ENGAGED IN SLAVE TRADING OR PIRACY; ON THE QUESTION, SHALL THE PROVISION STAND.1824-05-22
- YesTO DECIDE THE QUESTION RAISED ON MOTION TO ELIMINATE "THE WEST INDIES" FROM ARTICLE ONE OF THE CONVENTION, THE QUESTION BEING, SHALL THE WORDS STAND.1824-05-22
- YesTO RATIFY THE CONVENTION.1824-05-22
- YesTO PASS THE HOUSE BILL (4 STAT. 33, 5-24-24), AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A STOCK NOT EXCEEDING $5,000,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARDS OF THE COMMISSIONERS UNDER THE TREATY WITH SPAIN OF 2-22-19. (P. 769)1824-05-21
- YesTO ORDER A THIRD READING OF H.R. 48, (6 STAT. 314, 5-24-24), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ASSIGNEES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN H. PIATT.1824-05-21
- YesTO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED, MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RELATIVE TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, RESPECTING SUPPRESSION OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE, SIGNED AT LONDON, 3-13-24, WHICH AMENDMENT, PROVIDES THAT AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE BE ADDED, GRANTING TO EACH NATION THE PRIVILEGE TO RENOUNCE THE SAID CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS PRIOR NOTICE.1824-05-21
- YesTO CONCUR AS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO THE RESOLUTION; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AN ARTICLE BE ADDED GIVING EACH NATION THE RIGHT TO RENOUNCE THE CONVENTION AT ANY TIME BY GIVING SIX MONTHS PRIOR NOTICE.1824-05-21
- YesTO PASS H.R. 98, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REGISTER TO THE BRIG "WILLIAM" OF N.Y.1824-05-19
- YesTO ORDER A THIRD READING OF H.R. 139, (4 STAT. 32, 5-24-24), A BILL APPROPRIATING $75,000 FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CHANNELS OF THE MISSISSIPPI AND OHIO RIVERS. (P. 765)1824-05-19
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 48, (6 STAT. 314, 5-24-24), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ASSIGNEES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN H. PIATT, BY REDUCING THE ALLOWNACE GRANTED IN ABOVE BILL FROM $63,000 TO $42,000. (P. 760)1824-05-18
- YesTO RECEDE FROM THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 47, STRIKING OUT THE DUTY OF 4 1/2 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD ON COTTON BAGGING. (P. 756)1824-05-17
- NoTO INSIST ON SENATE AMENDMENT (WHICH WAS REJECTED BY THE HOUSE) TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ON ALL MANUFACTURES OF WOOL, THE ACTUAL VALUE OF WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED 33 1/3 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD AT PLACE WHENCE IMPORTED, A DUTY OF 25% AD VALOREM SHALL BE CHARGED. (P. 755)1824-05-17
- YesTO AMEND THE SENATE BILL (4 STAT. 35, 5-25-24), ENABLING THE PRESIDENT TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE TREATY OF GHENT, 12-24-14, EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS FROM TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES, AND PRESERVING THE FUR TRADE IN THE U.S. TO ITS CITIZENS, BY APPROPRIATING $10,000 FOR ENABLING THE PRESIDENT, IN HIS DISCRETION, TO FURNISH A MILITARY ESCORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.1824-05-17
- NoTO RECEDE FROM SO MUCH OF ITS 48TH AMENDMENT AS IS DISAGREED TO BY THE HOUSE; TO H.R. 47 WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE DRAWBACK ON NANKEEN CLOTHS IMPORTED IN AMERICAN SHIPS. (P. 380, JP. 426)1824-05-17
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE SENATE BILL PROVIDING PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE U.S. (P. 757)1824-05-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 47. (P. 773,774)1824-05-13
- NoTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE BILL RESERVING THE FUR TRADE WITHIN THE U.S. TO AMERICAN CITIZENS AND EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS FROM TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH INDIAN TRIBES WITHIN THE U.S.; WHICH ORIGINAL AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $13,000 TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO SEND A MILITARY EXPEDITION AGAINST HOSTILE INDIANS OF THE UPPER MISSOURI; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL AFTER THE WORD "PRESIDENT" AND INSERTS "IF, IN HIS OPINION, IT SHOULD BE DEEMED NECESSARY TO SEND A MILITARY FORCE TO SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THE COMMISSIONERS WHO MAY BE SENT TO HOLD TREATIES WITH INDIAN TRIBES ON THE UPPER MISSOURI RIVER."1824-05-13
- YesTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION (7 STAT. 228, 5-17-24), PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY MADE AND CONCLUDED AT THE GARRISON OF TELLICO, ON CHEROKEE GROUND, 10-24-04, BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.1824-05-13
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 47, BY INSERTING ON MADERIA WINE -- CENTS PER GALLON" AND "ON LISBON AND OPPORTO WINES -- CENTS PER GALLON", WITH THE EXPECTATION OF REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WINES FROM PORTUGAL. (P. 735,736)1824-05-12
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 47. (P. 736)1824-05-12
- NoTO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT, AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 47, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES CLAUSE PLACING DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM, IN ADDITION TO PRESENT DUTIES, ON ALL IMPORTED FOREIGN DISTILLED SPIRITS. (P. 732)1824-05-11
- NoTO AMEND A PROVISO TO H.R. 47, BY MAKING JAN. 1 THE DATE FROM WHICH THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON IMPORTATION OF GOODS EAST OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE OR BEYOND CAPE HORN.1824-05-11
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING DUTY OF 4 1/2 CENTS PER SQUARE YARD ON COTTON BAGGING. (P. 733B)1824-05-11
- NoTO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT, AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE SECTION FIXING DUTY OF 90 CENTS PER 112 POUNDS ON IRON, IN BARS OR BOLTS, NOT MANUFACTURED BY ROLLING; THUS LEAVING PRESENT DUTY IN EFFECT. (P. 731)1824-05-11
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 47, BY INCREASING THE AD VALOREM DUTY ON BLANKETS FROM 25% TO 30%.1824-05-11
- NoTO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 47; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A PROGRESSIVE DUTY ON UNMANUFACTURED WOOL FROM 30% TO 50% AD VALOREM, LEAVING THE DUTY AT 30% AD VALOREM.1824-05-11
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 47, BY FIXING DUTY OF $37 PER TON ON HEMP. (P. 730B)1824-05-11
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 47, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE FIXING A DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM ON ALL WOOL, THE ACTUAL VALUE OF WHICH AT PLACE WHENCE IMPORTED DOES NOT EXCEED 10 CENTS PER POUND. (P. 733A)1824-05-11
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