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- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A RESOLUTION, COMPENSATING C.H. MORGAN WHO WAS INFORMALLY ELECTED DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO AND HAS BEEN SERVING DURING THE 36TH CONGRESS, CANNOT BE RECEIVED AS A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. (P. 1426-3)1861-03-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 971 (12 STAT 204, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT DISCONTINUES AND CHANGES CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 1416-3)HR971 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES TO PRESENT H.R. 902, A BILL FOR CLAIM OF MARY BARAULT, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOSEPH WHEATON OF RHODE ISLAND. (P. 1426-2)HR902 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO CENSURE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR ACCEPTING RESIGNATIONS OF OFFICERS OF THE NAVYWHEN THEY WERE UNDER ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1423-1)1861-03-02
- NoTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 10 (12 STAT 246, 3/2/1861), A BILL AMENDING THE PARENT LAWS.S10 · 1861-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-03-02
- NoTO ORDER CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 910, A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 1422-2)1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP H.R. 910, A BILL PROVIDING FURTHER FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES UPON IMPORTS. (P. 1422-2)HR910 · 1861-03-02
- NoTO ACCEPT REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH REPORT PAYMENT OF A SETTLEMENT TO THE CHOCTAW NATION, HALF PAID IN MONEY AND HALF PAID IN U.S. BONDS, AND IN FUTURE SETTLEMENTS THIS SUM SHALL BE CHARGED AGAINST THEM. (P. 1427-1,2)HR865 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL FROM A PEACE CONGRESS WHICH ASSEMBLED LATELY IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1333-1)1861-03-01
- YesTO PASS S. 563 (12 STAT 209, APP. 3/2/1861), TO ORGANIZE THE WESTERN PORTION OF UTAH AS A NEW TERRITORY CALLED NEVADA.S563 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1008, FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.HR1008 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO PASS H.R. 1009, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR. (P. 1327-1, 1328-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1009, AN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR AS REPORTED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1327-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 899 (12 STAT 200, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FORT ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH, AND FOR COMPLETION OF THE REPORT OF THE SAN JUAN EXPLORING EXPIDITION. (P. 1325-2)HR899 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW AMOS J. WILLIAMS CONTESTING THE SEAT OF THE HON. DANIEL E. STICKLES, THE SUM OF $1,000 OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, IN PAYMENT OF TIME AND MILEAGE.1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.J. RES. 81, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN BONDS BELONGING TO THE INDIANS TRUST FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1242-1,2)HJR81 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES, FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT PAYS ONE CLAIM OF THE CHOCTAW NATION UNDER THE TREATY OF 1855, AND LEAVES ANOTHER SETTLEMENT FOR THE SENATE TO DECIDE IF IT IS LEGITIMATE.HR865 · 1861-02-28
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROVIDING THAT A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. THESE AMENDMENTS WOULD SETTLE ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SLAVERY BETWEEN THE FREE AND SLAVE STATES AND TERRITORIES AND WOULD ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS SUPPRESSING THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. (P. 1260-3, 1261-1)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY NORTH OF LATITUDE 36 DEGREE 30, "BUT ALLOW SLAVERY IN TERRITORY SOUTH OF 36 DEGREE 36," AND WHEN ANY NEW STATE BE FORMED OUT OF A TERRITORY NORTH OR SOUTH OF SAID LATITUDE, IT SHALL BE ADMITTED AS A FREE OR SLAVE STATE AS ITS CONSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.J. RES. 80 (12 STAT 251, APP. 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE CONGRESS TO INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING SLAVERY.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1264-3)1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, BY PROVIDING THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO THE SEVERAL STATES, THAT THROUGH THEIR LEGISLATURES, THEY REQUEST THE CONGRESS TO CALL CONVENTION OF ALL THE STATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL RESPOND TO THE WANTS AND AFFORD MORE SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE. (P. 1258-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.J. RES. 64.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1238-1)1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE UNTIL FEB. 28, CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALLING OF THE MILITIA TO ENFORCE THE UNION.HR1003 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DUE TO LATE HOUR, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. # 64 REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, AND DECLARATORY OF THE OPINION OF CONGRESS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN QUESTIONS NOW AGITATING THE COUNTRY.HJR64 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM. BY PROVIDING POSTPONING UNTIL MARCH 2, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE DISTURBED STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, TO END DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT.1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM., WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO POSTPONE UNTIL MARCH 4, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 UPON THE DISTURBED CONDITIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 1234-1)1861-02-26
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #15 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON CIGARS VALUED AT $5.00 OR UNDER PER THOUSAND, 20 CENTS PER POUND, OVER $5.00 AND NOT OVER $10.00 40 CENTS PER POUND; AND OVER $10.00 PER THOUSAND, 60 CENTS PER POUND, AND IN ADDITION THERETO, 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON SNUFF, 10 CENTS PER POUND; ON UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO IN LEAF, 25 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON ALL OTHER MAMUFACTURED OR UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO, 30 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #61 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON BLANKETS OF ALL KINDS, MADE WHOLLY OR IN PART OF WOOL, VALUED AT NOT EXCEEDING 28 CENTS PER POUND, A DUTY OF 6 CENTS PER POUND, AND IN ADDITION THERETO 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON THOSE VALUED ABOVE 28 CENTS, BUT NOT EXCEEDING 40 CENTS, PER POUND A DUTY OF 6 CENTS PER POUND AND 25 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON THOSE VALUED AT ABOVE 40 CENTS PER POUND, A DUTY OF 12 CENTS PER POUND AND 20 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 85TH AND 86TH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 338 WHICH PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY OF 15 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM ON PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS, AND ALL PRINTED MATTER AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS AND PAPERS, AND ON WATCHES AND PARTS OF WATCHES, AND WATCH MATERIALS AND UNFINISHED PARTS OF WATCHES.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1201-2)1861-02-25
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1200-3)1861-02-25
- NoTO CONCUR IN 2ND BRANCH OF SENATE AMENDMENT #10 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON COFFEE OF 1 AND 1/2 CENTS PER POUND, ON TEA WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE BEYOND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 4 CENTS PER POUND; WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE THIS SIDE OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, OTHER THAN IN THE COUNTRY WHERE PRODUCED 4 CENTS PER POUND AND AN ADDITION THERETO OF 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM, THESE DUTIES TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 1863 AFTER WHICH DATE THEY SHALL CEASE AND COFFEE AND TEA BE IMPORTED FREE OF DUTIES.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 66TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO ADD TO THE SECTION PROVIDING FOR DUTIES ON ALL MONUFACTURES OF COTTON, NOT BLEACHED, COLORED, STRAINED OR PRINTED, THE WORDS "ON ALL LIKE GOODS EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED THREADS TO THE SQ. INCH, COUNTING THE WARP AND FILLING, 4 CENTS PER SQ. YARD."HR338 · 1861-02-25
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-02-25
- NoTO TABLE A SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THUS THE BILL, H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT GOODS ON SHIPBOARD AND IN WAREHOUSES BE COVERED BY THIS BILL.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT SETS DUTIES ON CERTAIN KINDS OF IRON.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO PASS S. 11, (12 STAT 198, 2/2/1861), THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON WAR DEBT BILL.S11 · 1861-02-23
- YesTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 338 (TARIFF BILL), WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, AND THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SPECIAL ORDER; THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON IT TERMINATE WITHIN TEN MINUTES AFTER IT IS CONSIDERED, AND THAT THE HOUSE NOW RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE ON THE SAME BILL.1861-02-23
- NoTO INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PURCHASE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX, CONTAINING THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS FROM DEC. 3, 1833 TO MARCH 3, 1859; AND TO FURNISH ONE COMPLETE COPY TO MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE, WHO HAVE NOT HERETOFORE RECEIVED THEM.1861-02-23
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1154-3)1861-02-23
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 914 (12 STAT 147, APP. 2/21/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDED AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM SCREW SLOOPS. (P. 1075-3)HR914 · 1861-02-20
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO SEVERAL ACTS NOW IN FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA, TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, AND TO PEREL INVASION.HR1003 · 1861-02-19
- YesTO POSTPONE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE (ONE MEMBER FROM EACH STATE) ON THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY, AND TO CONSIDER H.R. 1004 AMENDING SEVERAL ACTS AUTHORIZING LOANS.1861-02-18
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 366 (12 STAT 172, APP. 2/28/1861), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO.S366 · 1861-02-18
- YesTO PASS S. 366.S366 · 1861-02-18
- YesTO AMEND S. 366, BY PROVIDING TO ELIMINATE FROM SECTION NINE THE FOLLOWING: "EXCEPT ONLY THAT, IN ALL CASES INVOLVING TITLE TO SLAVES, WRITS OF ERRORS OR APPEALS SHALL BE ALLOWED AND DECIDED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY WITHOUT REGARD TO THE VALUE OF THE MATTER, PROPERTY, OR TITLE IN CONTROVERSY; AND EXCEPT, ALSO, THAT A WRIT OF ERROR OR APPEAL SHALL ALSO BE ALLOWED TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S., FROM THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY, OR OF ANY JUDGE THEREOF, OR OF THE DISTRICT COURTS OF THE TERRITORY, OR ANY JUDGE THEREOF, UPON ANY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS INVOLVING THE QUESTION OF PERSONAL FREEDOM."S366 · 1861-02-18
- NoTO REJECT SECOND READING OF H.R. 1003, SUPPLEMENTARY TO SEVERAL ACTS IN FORCE TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTIONS, AND REPEL INVASION. (P. 1001)HR1003 · 1861-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 971, (12 STAT 204, 3/2/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1862, BY DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REEXAMINE CAUSES FOR DISCONTINUANCE FOR POSTAL SERVICE ON INLAND ROUTES AND TO RESTORE ALL PARTS OF SAID SERVICE WITH DUE REGARD TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. (P. 936-2)HR971 · 1861-02-15
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE QUARTERING OF TROOPS OF THE REGULAR ARMY IN THE DISTRICT AND AROUND THE CAPITOL, WHEN NOT NECESSARY FOR THEIR PROTECTION FROM A HOSTILE ENEMY, AND DURING THE SESSION OF CONGRESS, IS IMPOLITIC AND OFFENSIVE AND IF PERMITTED, MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE OF CIVIL LIBERTY, AND IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE, THE REGULAR TROOPS NOW IN THE CITY, OUGHT TO BE REMOVED THEREFROM. (P. 913-2, 917-2)1861-02-14
- NoTO ADJOURN, AFTER COUNTING OF VOTES TO DETERMINE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 4, 1861. (P. 894-1)1861-02-13
- NoTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO, AND THEREFORE THE BILL, H.R. 701, A BILL PROVIDING FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC STATES. (P. 880-1)HR701 · 1861-02-12
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 701, WITH THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, AND CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE.1861-02-11
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT S. 11 AND THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS THEREON, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TERRITORIES OF WASHINGTON AND OREGON IN SUPPRESSING INDIAN HOSTILITIES DURING THE YEARS 1855-1856, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR THURSDAY OF NEXT WEEK, AFTER THE MORNING HOUR.1861-02-11
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S., NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE SLAVEHOLDING STATES IN THE UNION. (P. 859-3)1861-02-11
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT REPEALS AN ACT OF 1860 AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF NOTES. (P. 691-2, 773-3)HR972 · 1861-02-06
- YesTO PASS H.R. 950 (12 STAT 177, 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT THE POSTMASTER GENERAL IS AUTHORIZED TO DISCONTINUE POSTAL SERVICE ON SUCH ROUTES AS HE DETERMINES THAT THE POSTAL LAWS CANNOT BE MAINTAINED AND REPORT HIS ACTION TO CONGRESS. (P. 775-3)HR950 · 1861-02-06
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 866 (12 STAT 131, APP. 2/18/1861), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1861, WHICH AMENDMENT ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO CARRY OUT THE CONDITIONAL CONTRACT FOR VALUABLE RIGHTS WITH THE CHIRIQUI IMPORT CO. AND AMBROSE W. THOMPSON. (P. 755-1)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- YesTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 866, ENABLING THE SUPT. OF PUBLIC PRINTING TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO PUBLIC PRINTING APPROVED JUNE 23, 1860, $135,000. PROVIDED NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED UNTIL THE TITLE TO PROPERTY PURCHASED SHALL HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF U.S. (P. 755-2)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 972, SO AS TO EMPOWER THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, ON TERMS WHICH MAY APPEAR TO BE MOST FAVORABLE TO THE U.S. AND THE PROCEEDS USED FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.HR972 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO TABLE S. 23, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ARNOLD HARRIS AND SAMUEL BUTTERWORTH, SURETIES OF MR. E. KENDALL, LATE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT NEW ORLEANS, SHALL BE RELEASED FROM ALL CLAIMS THE U.S. MIGHT HAVE AGAINST THEM, AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO CANCEL ANY JUDGEMENT WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN RENDERED AGAINST THEM AS SURETIES OF SAID KENDALL. (P. 562-1)S23 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES; THE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SAID LOAN MAY BE APPLIED IN DISCHARGE OF THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, "SO THAT THE PROCEEDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.HR972 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO PASS H.R. 972. (P. 691-2, 712-1,2, 715-1)HR972 · 1861-02-02
- NoTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THEREFOR THE ENTIRE BILL, H.R. 714, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COST OF THE SERVICE AUTHORIZED IN THE 3 PRECEEDING SECTIONS OF THIS ACT AND THAT NOW PERFORMED ON THE CERTAIN INLAND ROUTES, SHALL BE PAID AFTER ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY UPON CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL, EXCEPT WHERE APPROPRIATIONS MAY ALREADY HAVE BEEN MADE FOR SUCH SERVICE. (P. 670-3)HR714 · 1861-01-31
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 714, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN PACIFIC POST ROUTES AND STATIONS AND GRANTED LAND THEREFOR. (P. 647-2, 648-1,2)HR714 · 1861-01-30
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 23, A BILL FOR THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION. (12 STAT 126, APP. 1/29/1861). (P. 604-1)HR23 · 1861-01-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 958. (P. 605-3, 606-1)HR958 · 1861-01-28
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MAKE A MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 958 AND THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO ITS CONSIDERATION, WHICH BILL IS TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1803 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR958 · 1861-01-28
- YesTO POSTPONE THE SPECIAL ORDER, THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 5 ON THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, UNTIL TOMORROW. (P. 604-2,3)1861-01-28
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 958 WAS ORDERED TO BE ENGROSSED AND READ A THIRD TIME. (P. 606-1, 605-3)HR958 · 1861-01-28
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H.R. 915, APPROPRIATING FOR THE RELIEF OF HOCKADAY AND LIGGITT FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY THEM IN REDUCTION OF PAY FOR CARRYING THE MAIL. (P. 573-1)HR915 · 1861-01-26
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 860, TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING THE MILITIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THAT SAME BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TOMORROW, THE 15TH INSTANT, AND FROM DAY TO DAY UNTIL DISPOSED OF. (P. 366-1)HR860 · 1861-01-14
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 895 (12 STAT 214, APP. 3/2/1861), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1862, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUING THE ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST SURVEY. (P. 338-2)HR895 · 1861-01-11
- YesTHAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TAKE UP THE QUESTION RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1862, H.R. 914 (12 STAT 147, APP. 2/21/1861). (P. 339-3 1 TO 3)HR914 · 1861-01-11
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 917, INCORPORATING THE WASHINGTON CITY AND GEORGETOWN RAILWAY CO. (P. 320-3)1861-01-10
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 917 BY PROVIDING A SHORTER ROUTE. (P. 318-1 TO 3)HR917 · 1861-01-10
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 917. (P. 321-2)HR917 · 1861-01-10
- YesTO REFER TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, TO REPORT WHETHER ANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAS MADE AGREEMENTS REGARDING SURRENDER OF ANY FORTS OR PUBLIC PROPERTY. (P. 294-3 TO 295-3)1861-01-09
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF MAJOR ANDERSON'S WITHDRAWAL FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER, AND OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE UNION. (P. 281-2)1861-01-07
- YesTO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT WE FULLY APPROVE OF THE BOLD AND PATRIOTIC ACT OF MAJOR ANDERSON IN WITHDRAWING FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER AND OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO MAINTAIN THAT FEARLESS OFFICER IN HIS PRESENT POSITION, AND THAT WE WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT IN ALL CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE LAWS AND PRESERVE THE UNION. (P. 280-1)1861-01-07
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING OF CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON, OHIO, WERE REFERRED TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF THIRTY-THREE. (P. 244-2,3)1861-01-03
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIRS DECISION THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO OFFER THE RESOLUTION OF MR. DAVIS WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 235-2,3)1861-01-02
- NoWHEN HOUSE ADJOURNS TOMORROW IT ADJOURN TO MEET ON MONDAY NEXT, TO SECURE A RECESS FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING SOUTH CAROLINA. (P. 236-2)1861-01-02
- NoTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO INTRODUCE MR. DAVIS' RESOLUTION WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 236-1)1861-01-02
- NoTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH DECIDED THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO OFFER THE RESOLUTION OF JOHN G. DAVIS, WHICH HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN BY DAVIS, THOUGH THE RULES HAD BEEN SUSPENDED TO RECEIVE SAME. (P. 235-1)1861-01-02
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING SOUTH CAROLINA. (P. 236-3)1861-01-02
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING SOUTH CAROLINA. (P. 235-2)1861-01-02
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