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Robert E. Withers
United States senator · Democratic Party · United States

Robert E. Withers

1,221 votes cast since 1875. Votes with the Democratic Party 88% of the time.

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  • TO RECESS, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 404, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2 OF U. S. REVISED STATUTES IN REGARD TO ELECTION OF SENATORS. (P. 2427-1)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2421-2)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2419-1)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 6061, A BILL INCORPORATING THE CHEROKEE AND ARKANSAS RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 2377-2)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECESS, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 404. (P. 2427-2)
    S404 · 1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 2022, A BILL PAYING BACK TO JAPAN $1,463,224, LESS $248,000 TO BE PAID TO OFFICERS AND CREW OF U. S. S., WYOMING. (P. 2258-2, 2402-1)
    S2022 · 1881-03-03
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 6061, A BILL INCORPORATING THE CHEROKEE AND ARKANSAS RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY.
    HR6061 · 1881-03-03
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2425)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ORDERING THE THIRD READING OF S. J. RES. 167, A BILL PROVIDING A MONTH'S EXTRA PAY FOR SENATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
    1881-03-03
    No
  • TO RECESS FOR 5 1/2 HOURS. (P. 2424-2)
    1881-03-03
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2423-2)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 6033. (P. 2418-1)
    HR6033 · 1881-03-03
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6033.
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 3292 (21 STAT 652), A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO SALLIE M. BUCHANAN, WIDOW OF GENERAL ROBERT C. BUCHANAN. (P. 2375-2)
    HR3292 · 1881-03-03
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2398-1)
    1881-03-03
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7203, A BILL MAKING SUNDRY AND CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882. THE AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A CLAUSE ENABLING THE HOUSE CLERK IMMEDIATELY TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE ON THE ROLL JULY 1, 1880, ONE MONTH'S EXTRA PAY. (P. 2370-2)
    HR7203 · 1881-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 2374-1)
    1881-03-02
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 2374-2) S
    1881-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, SO THAT COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS MIGHT COMPLETE THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
    1881-03-02
    Yes
  • TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7203 (21 STAT 435), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY AND CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882. THE POINT OF ORDER HELD THAT AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR QUARANTINE BUILDING AND PURCHASE OF BARGES AT CAPELLO SOUND AT GALVESTON, TEXAS, AND FOR QUARANTINE BUILDING AT HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSES GENERAL LEGISLATION TO AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2365-2)
    1881-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN.
    1881-03-02
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2373-2)
    1881-03-02
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO PREVENT GOING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 2373)
    1881-03-02
    No
  • TO POSTPONE THE PENDING ORDER OF BUSINESS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1836, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF ARTHUR W. EASTMAN, AND CONFIRMING THE HOMESTEAD ENTRY MADE AT TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, ON MAY 22, 1876, FOR THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SEC. 28 IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH OF RANGE 3 WEST. (P. 2273-1)
    S1836 · 1881-03-01
    No
  • TO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2058, (21 STAT 510), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF REDMOND TULLY, LATE FIRST LIEUTENANT OF THE TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY. (P. 2276-2)
    1881-03-01
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3983, A BILL PROVIDING A CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE NAVY.
    HR3983 · 1881-02-28
    No
  • TO POSTPONE PENDING AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF S. 3983, A BILL PROVIDING A CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY. (P. 2198-1)
    1881-02-28
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4412, A BILL REGULATING PRACTICE IN SUITS TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF RECOVERED $20 OR MORE HE CAN RECOVER NO COURT COSTS AGAINST THE DEFENDANT UNLESS IT APPEARS THAT THE DEFENDANT, WHEN HE PURCHASED THE PATENTED ARTICLE, HAD KNOWLEDGE THAT SUCH A PATENT EXISTED. (P. 2113-1)
    HR4412 · 1881-02-26
    No
  • TO ADJOURN MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7104.
    1881-02-26
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    1881-02-25
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 7099 (21 STAT 381), A BILL MAKING AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882, BY APPROPRIATING $5,000 TO THE ENTOMOLOGICAL COMMISSION FOR COMPLETING AND PUBLISHING DATA AND INVESTIGATIONS ON THE COTTON WORM AND DIRECTING THAT AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES BE MADE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. (P. 2075-1)
    HR7099 · 1881-02-25
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 1988-2)
    1881-02-23
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 1988, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING, EAST OF THE CAPITOL BETWEEN B STREET AND FIRST AND SECOND STREETS, S. E.
    S198 · 1881-02-23
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 858, A BILL RELIEVING CERTAIN SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS AND REPAYING CERTAIN FEES AND COMMISSIONS PAID ON VOID ENTRIES OF PUBLIC LANDS, BY PROVIDING THAT COAL LANDS IN ALABAMA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISPOSAL AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS, ANY LAW TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING. (P. 1862-1)
    S858 · 1881-02-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY INCREASING THE INTEREST RATE OF BONDS FROM 3% TO 3 1/2 %. (P. 1787-2)
    HR4592 · 1881-02-18
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 301 (21 STAT 609), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO CREDIT W. R. WILMER, FORMER INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTOR OF MARYLAND, WITH $1,813.54, OF WHICH SUM HE HAD BEEN ROBBED. (P. 1795-2)
    1881-02-18
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 4592.
    HR4592 · 1881-02-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROVIDING THAT THE 3% BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT SHALL BE THE ONLY ONES SECURABLE AS SECURITY FOR BANK DEPOSITS, BUT WHEN THE U. S. TREASURY REDEEMS THEM, THE BANKS ARE AUTHORIZED TO SUBSTITUTE OTHER ISSUES OF U. S. BONDS. (P. 1744-1)
    HR4592 · 1881-02-18
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY REDUCING FROM 1/2 % TO 1/3 % THE AMOUNT TO BE SPENT IN DISPOSING OF BONDS AND TREASURY NOTES IN THIS ACT. (P. 1780-2)
    HR4592 · 1881-02-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY PROVIDING THAT THE 3% BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE THE ONLY BONDS RECEIVABLE AS SECURITY FOR NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION ISSUED AFTER MAY 1, 1881. (P. 1781-2)
    HR4592 · 1881-02-18
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4592 BY RAISING THE RATE OF INTEREST FROM 3 PER CENT TO 3 1/2 PER CENT PER ANNUM ON U. S. BONDS. (P. 1733-2)
    HR4592 · 1881-02-17
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 6972.
    HR6972 · 1881-02-14
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6972. (P. 1544-1)
    HR6972 · 1881-02-14
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6532 BY APPROPRIATION $200,000 FOR EXAMINATION AND DISPOSITION OF PENSION CLAIMS. (P. 1376-2, 1380-2)
    HR6532 · 1881-02-10
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6532 APPROPRIATING $200,000 FOR FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS AND FOR RENT FOR MORE SPACE FOR THE PENSIONS OFFICE AND FOR THE NUMBER OF CLERKS NECESSARY TO RENDER EFFECTIVE THE WORK OF SAID EXAMINERS IN THE OFFICES OF THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SUEGEON-GENERAL AND THE PENSIONS OFFICE AND LEAVING THE NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF SAID CLERKS TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 1373-2, 1376-1)
    HR6532 · 1881-02-09
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6532 BY APPROPRIATING $200,000 TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS AND RENTING SPACE FOR PENSIONS OFFICE AND FOR ADDITIONAL CLERKS IN OFFICES OF ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SURGEON-GENERAL AND PENSIONS OFFICE. (P. 1298-1)
    HR6532 · 1881-02-08
    No
  • TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6532. THE POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FIFTY ADDITIONAL EXAMINERS IN THE OFFICES OF THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL, SURGEON-GENERAL AND THE PENSION OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING $200,000, PROPOSES GENERAL LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL AND IS, THEREFOR, NOT IN ORDER. (P. 1298-1)
    1881-02-08
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY DECLARING THAT, IN THE SENATE'S OPINION, NEITHER HOUSE NOR THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES. (P. 1208-2)
    1881-02-04
    No
  • TO POSTPONE PRESENT AND PRIOR ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1773. (P. 1203-2)
    1881-02-04
    No
  • TO PASS THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED DECLARING THAT THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS NOT CONSTITUTIONALLY INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, AND TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OR ILLEGALITY OF SUCH VOTES AND THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF CONGRESS TO SECURE THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID DUTY IN FUTURE. (P. 1205-1, 1211-1)
    1881-02-04
    Yes
  • TO REFER THE RESOLUTION TO A SELECT COMMITTEE. (P. 1167-1)
    1881-02-03
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY PROVIDING THAT, IN THE OPINION OF THE SENATE, NEITHER HOUSE NOR THE VICE PRESIDENT IS CONSTITUTIONALLY INVESTED WITH THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OR ILLEGALITY OF ELECTORAL VOTES. (P. 1167-1)
    1881-02-03
    No
  • TO REFER THE RESOLUTION TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY IN ORDER TO GAIN THEIR MORE EXPERT DELIBERATION ON THE SUBJECT. (P. 1162-2)
    1881-02-03
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1164-1)
    1881-02-03
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1162-2)
    1881-02-03
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE THE PENDING ORDER AND CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THE RESOLUTION. (P. 1162-1)
    1881-02-03
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE S. 1173 UNTIL TOMORROW.
    1881-02-03
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ELECTORAL VOTES BE LISTED WHEN THEY ARE OPENED BY THE SENATE PRESIDENT, INSTEAD OF LISTING THE VOTES AS THEY ARE DECLARED. (P. 1136-1)
    1881-02-02
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY PROVIDING THAT THE ELECTORAL VOTES SHALL BE COUNTED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 1130-2)
    1881-02-02
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6532 (21 STAT 350), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882, BY STRIKING THE PROVISION THAT, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, THE ACCRUED PENSIONS DUE TO THE INDIANS SHALL BE PAID IN INSTALLMENTS. (P. 1098-1)
    HR6532 · 1881-02-01
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 1773 BY PROPOSING THAT WHEN A DISPUTE ARISES BETWEEN TWO OR MORE INDIANS, A PROVISIONAL LINE MAY BE RUN, DIVIDNG LANDS, GIVING TO EACH MEMBER OF THE TRIBES, ENTITLED THERETO THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE AND NO WHITE MAN, BECOMING A MEMBER OF ANY TRIBE AFTER ADOPTION OF THIS ACT, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY OF ITS BENEFITS. (P. 995-1, 997-1)
    S1773 · 1881-01-28
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 1773, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOTMENT OF LANDS IN SEVERALTY TO INDIANS ON THE VARIOUS RESERVATIONS AND EXTENDING THE PROTECTION OF THE LAWS OF THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OVER THE INDIANS, BY PROVIDING THAT THEY ARE HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BECOME CITIZENS OF THE U. S. AND ARE ENTITLED AS SUCH TO THE FULL PROTECTION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS PERTAINING TO INDIANS HAVING TITLE TO SEPARATE PIECES OF LAND. (P. 939-2)
    S1773 · 1881-01-26
    No
  • TO ORDER A THIRD READING ON H.J.RES. 266 (21 STAT 516), A RESOLUTION RELATING TO RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF TAXES MADE BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMISSIONERS WITH THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY.
    HJR266 · 1881-01-26
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE PENDING ORDER OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1992. (P. 901-2)
    1881-01-25
    No
  • TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1992, A BILL PLACING THE NAME OF ULYSSES GRANT, LATE GENERAL AND EX-PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. ON THE RETIRED LIST OF THE ARMY. (P. 870-1)
    1881-01-24
    No
  • TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6730 (21 STAT 485) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882, THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT OUT OF THE $85,000 APPROPRIATED FOR INDIAN RELIEF, $1,000 ANNUALLY SHALL BE PAID TO CAPTAIN R. PRATT, IN CHARGE OF THE SCHOOL IN CARLISLE, PA., FROM AND AFTER PASSAGE OF THIS ACT. (P. 821-2)
    HR6730 · 1881-01-21
    No
  • TO REFER TO COMMITTEE ON RULES THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMITTEE OF NINE SENATORS TO CONSIDER AND REPORT UPON ALL PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS RELATING TO RIGHTS OF WOMEN CITIZENS OF THE U. S. (P. 776-1)
    1881-01-20
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 2054, A BILL RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF THE POLITICAL DISABILITIES OF RICHARD FATHERLY OF ARKANSAS.
    S205 · 1881-01-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 818 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION THAT NO CLAIMS SHALL CONFER THE RIGHT OR TITLE TO GOLD, SILVER, OR MERCURY MINES OR MINERALS, UNLESS GRANT CLAIMS WERE SOLD TO OR OTHERWISE LAWFULLY ACQUIRED BY GRANTEE AND THAT THEY SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE U. S.
    S818 · 1881-01-19
    No
  • TO PASS S. 2054, A BILL RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF POLITICAL DISABILITIES IMPOSED BY THE 14TH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. ON RICHARD FATHERLY OF ARKANSAS. (P. 748-1)
    S2054 · 1881-01-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $365,000 TO BEN HOLLADAY IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF HIS CLAIMS.
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $100,000 TO HOLLADAY IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY HIM.
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY PAYING HIM $200000 IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF HIS CLAIM FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED WHILE UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACT TO DELIVER MAILS. (P. 722-1)
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY AUTHORIZING HOLLADAY TO SUE THE U. S. FOR LOSSES CAUED BY DESTRUCTION OF HIS PROPERTY WHILE HE WAS UNDER CONTRACT TO DELIVER THE MAILS BETWEEN 1860-66. (P. 720-1)
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 231.
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $266,900 IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF HIS CLAIM. (P. 722-1)
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY PROPOSING TO HAVE THE AMOUNT BLANK WHICH IS TO BE PAID BEN HOLLADAY FOR SAID LOSSES. (P. 720-2)
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 231 BY STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AUTHORIZING BEN HOLLADAY TO SUE THE U. S. FOR A JUST AMOUNT DUE HIM FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY HIM. (P. 722-1)
    S231 · 1881-01-18
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 231, CLAIM OF BEN HOLLADAY.
    S231 · 1881-01-17
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN UNTIL NEXT MONDAY.
    1881-01-14
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6719 BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL $50,000 TO THE $300,000 ALREADY APPROPRIATED, THEREBY APPROPRIATING $350,000 IN CASE THE MAGAZINE GUN IS ADOPTED BY THE ARMY. (P. 602-1)
    HR6719 · 1881-01-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6719 BY PROVIDING THAT PAYMENTS PAID TO RAILROADS SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS IN FULL OF ALL DEMANDS FOR SERVICES IN TRANSPORTING U. S. TROOPS AND SUPPLIES.
    HR6719 · 1881-01-13
    Yes
  • TO REFER S.J.RES. 402, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS. (P. 548-1)
    SJR402 · 1881-01-13
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6719 STIPULATING THAT NO MORE THAN $50,000 OF THE APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 MAY BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURCHASE OR MANUFACTURE OF MAGAZINE GUNS. (P. 601-2)
    HR6719 · 1881-01-13
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ORDER TO POSTPONE DEBATE UNTIL TOMORROW ON H.R. 6719.
    1881-01-13
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6719.
    1881-01-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6719 (FEB. 24, 1881, 21 STAT 346), ARMY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1882, BY AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $125,000 TO LAND-GRANT RAILROADS TRANSPORTING U. S. TROOPS AND SUPPLIES FREE OF CHARGE. (P. 593-2)
    HR6719 · 1881-01-13
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 6719. (P. 601-1)
    HR6719 · 1881-01-13
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 257, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT INCORPORATING THE CAPITOL, NORTH O STREET AND SOUTH WASHINGTON RAILWAY COMPANY. (P. 343-1)
    1881-01-05
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 231. (P. 346-2)
    1881-01-05
    No
  • TO TABLE, A HOUSE RESOLUTION.
    1880-12-20
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A HOUSE RESOLUTION REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL HOLIDAY RECESS.
    1880-12-20
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS ADJOURN ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22ND, IT BE TO MEET AGAIN ON NEXT WED. JAN. 5TH. (P. 258-2)
    1880-12-20
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROPOSING THAT WHEN CONGRESS ADJOURNS ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22ND, IT SHALL BE TO MEET AGAIN ON NEXT WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5TH. (P. 206-2)
    1880-12-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 133, A BILL ESTABLISHING AN EDUCATIONAL FUND AND APPLYING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC LANDS PROCEEDS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROVIDING FOR MORE A COMPLETE ENDOWMENT AND SUPPORT OF NATIONAL COLLEGES FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION, BY PROVIDING THAT, FOR THE FIRST TEN YEARS, THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALES AND RECEIPTS FOR PATENTS SHALL BE PAID TO THE VARIOUS STATES, TERRITORIES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 216-2)
    S133 · 1880-12-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 1139 BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT, WITH CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO REINSTATE JOHN FITZ-PORTER TO THE ARMY WITHIN EIGHTEEN MONTHS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS ACT AND NOT AFTERWARD, PROVIDED, HE BE GIVEN NO HIGHER RANK THAN COLONEL ON THE RETIRED LIST AND THAT HE RECEIVE NO ALLOWANCE FOR TIME BETWEEN DISMISSAL AND REINSTATEMENT. (P. 125-2)
    S1139 · 1880-12-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 1139.
    S1139 · 1880-12-14
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE PREAMBLE TO S. 1139 RECITING THAT A BOARD OF ARMY OFFICERS WAS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT TO EXAMINE THE COURT MARTIAL PROCEEDINGS OF MAJOR FITZ-JOHN PORTER, WHO REPORTED THAT THE SENTENCE SHOULD BE SET ASIDE AND HE SHOULD BE RESTORED TO HIS FORMER POSITION AND THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS STATED THAT HE IS WITHOUT POWER TO DO SO AND REFERRED THE MATTER TO CONGRESS FOR SUCH ACTION AS THEY DEEM FIT. (P. 130-1)
    S1139 · 1880-12-14
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO S. 1139 AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REINSTATE SAID JOHN FITX-PORTER IN THE U. S. ARMY. (P. 125-2)
    S1139 · 1880-12-14
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 1139 BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REINSTATE SAID JOHN FITZ-PORTER WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE PASSAGE OF THIS BILL AND NOT AFTERWARDS. (P. 94)
    S1139 · 1880-12-13
    No
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