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- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE MANAGERS AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 782 ENTITLED "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE REISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES," WHICH REPORT SUGGESTS THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SAID AMENDMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITION, VIZ: "AND EXCEPT, ALSO, THAT SAID STOCK SO TO BE ISSUED SHALL BE REDEEMED AT A PERIOD NOT LONGER THAN 10 YRS. FROM THE ISSUE THEREOF.HR782 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION THAT THE THANKS OF THE HOUSE BE OFFERED TO THE HONORABLE JOHN WHITE, FOR THE ABLE, IMPARTIAL AND DIGNIFIED MANNER IN WHICH HE HAS DISCHARGED THE DUTIES OF SPEAKER DURING THE 27TH CONGRESS.1843-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE SUBSTITUTE TO THE SIXTH SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE J.RES. 659 ENTITLED " AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON JAN. 1, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1843-JUNE 30, 1843JR659 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF THE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE 16TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE J.RES. 659, ENTITLED "AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON JAN. 1, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1843 - JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRY DOCK IN THE N.Y. HARBOR.JR659 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE FIRST AMEND. OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 804, AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, VIZ: TO ADD TO THE ITEM OF APPROPRIATION FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A PROVISO IN THESE WORDS VIZ: THAT NOTHING IN ANY RESOLUTION OF EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS SHALL PREVENT THE SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE PRINTING OF THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS; AGREEABLY TO THE PRICES ESTABLISHED BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MARCH 3, 1819.HR804 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 804. THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE PRINTING OF THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS.1843-03-03
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO BILL H.R. 804 WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINTERS FOR PRINTING MATERIAL RELATED TO THE SIXTH CENSUS.HR804 · 1843-03-03
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 804, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ATTACH TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF CONGRESS A PROVISO: THAT NOTHING IN ANY RESOLUTION OF EITHER HOUSE SHALL PREVENT THE SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE PRINTING OF THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AGREEABLY TO THE PRICES ESTABLISHED BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MARCH 3, 1819.HR804 · 1843-03-03
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.1843-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 387-2)1843-03-02
- NoTO TABLE THE S.J. RES. PROVIDING FOR SUSPENDING THE 16TH JOINT RULE OF THE TWO HOUSES - THEREBY PERMITTING CERTAIN SPECIFIED BILLS TO BE TRANSMITTED FROM THE SENATE TO THE HOUSE, ON THE LAST 3 DAYS OF THE SESSION AND FROM THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE.1843-03-02
- YesTO PROCEED WITH A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATING TO THE 16TH RULE OF BOTH HOUSES. (P. 386)1843-03-02
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 48, CONTINUING THE CHARTERS OF THE D. OF C. BANKS.HJR48 · 1843-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN.1843-03-02
- NoTO PRINT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE REPUDIATION, BY ANY STATE OF THE UNION, OF ANY DEBT TO FOREIGNERS SO CONTRACTED BY THE STATE'S LEGISLATURE IS A VIOLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., AND SHOULD, BY OR IN CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH REPUDIATION, SAID STATE INVOLVE HERSELF IN WAR WITH ANY FOREIGN POWER, THE STATE INVOLVING HERSELF THEREIN WILL CEASE THEREBY TO BE A STATE OF THE UNION. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PROVIDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000,000 IN NATIONAL STOCK. (P. 385-2)1843-03-02
- NoTO TABLE S. 83, WHICH REPEALS CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ACT "FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY," AS OF AUG. 23, 1842. (P. 386-1)S83 · 1843-03-02
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE S.J. RES. RELATED TO THE 16TH RULE OF THE TWO HOUSES. (P. 386)1843-03-02
- YesTO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMEND. TO BILL H.R. 659 (3-3-43), AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843 AND FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES A SUM TO BUILD A DRY DOCK IN BROOKLYN. (P. 386)HR659 · 1843-03-02
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SEN. AMENDMENT TO H.R. 659, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JAN. 1, TO JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1843, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH AMEND. REQUIRES THAT THE $100,000 FOR A DRY DOCK AT BROOKLYN BE APPLIED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DOCK AT PENSACOLA FOR THE REPAIR OF FRIGATES OF THE SMALLER CLASS. (P. 375-3,376-1)HR659 · 1843-03-01
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF NOAH FLETCHER IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE. (P. 373-2)1843-03-01
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 804, DEALING WITH APPROPRIATIONS MADE UNDER THE HEADING OF FOREIGN INTERCOURSE, WHICH AMEND. PREVENTS THE PAYMENT OF ANY SUM APPROPRIATED UNDER THE HEADING OF FOREIGN INTERCOURSE, FOR SALARIES OR OUTFITS OF ANY MINISTER, CHARGE DE AFFAIRES, OR OTHER FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES, APPOINTED TO ANY POST NOW VACANT, OR THAT MAY BECOME VACANT DURING THE PRESENT SESS. OF CONGRESS, UNLESS SUCH APPOINTMENT SHALL BE MADE BY AND WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE. (P. 368-1)HR804 · 1843-02-28
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 801, (3-3-43), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZED THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE COAST SURVEY, AND APPROPRIATED $10,000 TO ENABLE MR. HASSLER AND HIS ASSISTANT TO REDUCE TO PAPER THE NOTES NOW ON HAND WHICH WERE TAKEN IN THE FIELD DURING LAST SUMMER, AND FURTHER PROVIDED THAT A REPORT SHOULD BE MADE TO CONGRESS AT THE NEXT SESSION CONTAINING A PLAN FOR CARRYING ON THE WORK IN THE FUTURE. (P. 368-1)HR801 · 1843-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 697, (3-3-43), PROVIDING FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN, CONCLUDED AT WASHINGTON AUG. 9, 1842.HR697 · 1843-02-28
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT 2,500 EXTRA COPIES OF THE POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT, RELATING TO OFFERS FOR CARRYING THE MAIL, A STATEMENT OF ALL LAND AND WATER MAILS, A REPORT OF ALL CONTRACTS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS, AND OF ALL ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES.1843-02-27
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-2)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- YesTO ADOPT H.J. RES. 37, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PAY SUCH SUMS OF MONEY AS HAD BEEN AWARDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS TO CLAIMANTS UNDER THE 17TH ARTICLE OF THE CHEROKEE TREATY, BUT LIMITING THE TOTAL TO BE PAID TO $100,000. (P. 349-2)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-2,3)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- NoTO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- NoTO PASS H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 212-344)HR651 · 1843-02-24
- NoTO TABLE BILL H.R. 649, SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF THE SECOND SECTION OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO THE SIXTH CENSUS AS THE SAME MAY AFFECT THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE 28TH CONGRESS." (P. 121-343)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 344-1)HR651 · 1843-02-24
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3,344-1)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO PASS BILL H.R. 641, (3-3-43), PROVIDING FOR TESTING THE PRACTICALITY OF ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC TELEGRAPHS BY THE U.S. (P. 329-231)HR641 · 1843-02-23
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 679, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS AND FOR CONTINUING THE CUMBERLAND ROAD. (P. 340-1)HR679 · 1843-02-23
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON BILL H.R. 57, SHALL CEASE AT 2 O'CLOCK TOMORROW; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL THEN PROCEED TO VOTE ON ALL AMENDMENTS WHICH MAY BE PENDING OR MAY BE OFFERED, AND THEN REPORT THE SAME TO THE HOUSE. (P. 329)HR57 · 1843-02-22
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE RESOLUTION FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 962, REVISING THE ACT TO ENABLE CLAIMANTS TO LAND IN MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO TRY THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CAUSES, APP. MAY 26, 1824, AND AN ACT AMENDING THE SAME, AND EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SAID ACT TO CLAIMANTS TO LAND WITHIN LOUISIANA AND MISS.HR962 · 1843-02-21
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO MAKE A MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A BILL TO REFUND THE FINE IMPOSED ON GEN. JACKSON. (P. 317-2)1843-02-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON. (P. 310-3)HR387 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 555, FOR THE RELIEF OF PHILIP RENAULT. (P. 310-3)HR555 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 678, (3-3-43), PROTECTING THE COMMERCE OF THE WESTERN SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 311-1)HR678 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO ADOPT THE SECOND PART OF A MOTION WHICH GIVES A SELECT COMMITTEE THE POWER TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS IN REGARD TO THE REMOVAL OF JONATHAN ROBERTS, THE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.1843-02-18
- YesTO PASS S. 24, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO MAKE A COMPROMISE WITH THE SURETIES ON THE OFFICIAL BOND OF SAMUEL SWARTWOUT, LATE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 102-2,219-2,311-1)S24 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO TABLE S. 24, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO MAKE A COMPROMISE WITH THE SURETIES ON THE OFFICIAL BOND OF SAMUEL SWARTWOUT, LATE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 311-1)S24 · 1843-02-18
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 387, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ROBERT FULTON.HR387 · 1843-02-18
- YesTO CONCUR WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 645, (3-1-43), PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE OHIO, MISSOURI, MISSISSIPPI, AND ARKANSAS RIVERS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844 AND $50,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID RIVERS FOR THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843. (P. 304-1)HR645 · 1843-02-17
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 645 (3-1-43), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HARBORS, RIVER NAVIGATION, CONSTRUCTION OF BREAKWATERS, REMOVAL OF CHANNEL OBSTRUCTIONS ETC. (P. 302-3,303-1)HR645 · 1843-02-17
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 548, BY INCREASING THE COMPENSATION FOR MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM $4.00 TO $6.00 FOR EVERY TWENTY MILES OF TRAVEL.HR548 · 1843-02-15
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 548.HR548 · 1843-02-15
- NoTO PASS H.R. 548. (P. 284)HR548 · 1843-02-15
- NoTO ADOPT H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1,2)HR676 · 1843-02-14
- YesTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 548. (P. 285)HR548 · 1843-02-14
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE AGREEMENT TO FIX 3 O'CLOCK AS THE TIME FOR TERMINATING DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 358, A BILL MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PAY AND MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 285-1,2)HR548 · 1843-02-14
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 29, (2-18-43), ESTABLISHING AGENCIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN WATER-ROTTED HEMP.HR29 · 1843-02-13
- YesTO TABLE THE QUESTION OF RECONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE CONCURRING IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON BILL H.R. 483, (2-18-43), AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE OWNERS OF THE FUND RECEIVED FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AS INDEMNITY FOR SLAVES LOST ON BOARD THE COMET AND ENCOMIUM, AT NASSAU, BAHAMAS.HR483 · 1843-02-13
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF ONE JONATHAN ROBERTS, COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, AND A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING THERETO, LOCATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (P. 57-1,278-1)1843-02-13
- NoTO PASS H.R. 398, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN INHABITANTS OF WEST FLORIDA. (P. 274)HR398 · 1843-02-11
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 768, (3-3-43), A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT $1,500 PER ANNUM. (P. 247-2)HR768 · 1843-02-06
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 57. (P. 236-1,231-3)HR57 · 1843-02-02
- NoTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE ALL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE ACTION UNDERTAKEN BY CAPTAIN JONES AT MONTEREY, TOGETHER WITH COPIES OF ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY HIM, OR UNDER HIS AUTHORITY, FROM THE TIME OF CAPT. JONES'S APPOINTMENT TO SAID PACIFIC SQUADRON. (P. 235-2,3)1843-02-02
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 57. (P. 231)HR57 · 1843-02-02
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON BILL H.R. 57, ENTITLED "A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS DUE TO CERTAIN AMERICAN CITEZENS FOR SPOILATIONS COMMITTED ON THEIR COMMERCE PRIOR TO JULY 31, 1801," SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS THEN PENDING. (P. 231-3)HR57 · 1843-02-01
- NoTO TABLE S. 33 (2-15-43), AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATURES OF LOUISIANA AND TENN. TO SELL THE LANDS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS IN SAID STATE. (P. 228-1)S33 · 1843-01-31
- NoTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 645, (2-28-43), MAKING (APPROPRIATIONS AND REGULATIONS.) AFFECTING THE SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. ARMY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT HEREAFTER THERE SHALL NOT BE A BOARD OF VISITERS APPOINTED TO VISIT THE WEST POINT ACADEMY, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY CONGRESS. (P. 228-2)HR645 · 1843-01-31
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MOVE A RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSED THAT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE WHAT WILL BE THE PROBABLE RECEIPTS INTO THE TREASURY DURING THE RESIDUE OF THE CURRENT YEAR, AND ALSO WHAT WILL BE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES UPON THE TREASURY DURING THE SAME PERIOD. (P. 227-3)1843-01-31
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H.R. 645, (2-28-43), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY AND FOR ARMORIES, ARSENALS, ARMS AND MUNITIONS OF WAR, AND FOR SURVEYS FOR THE HALFCALENDAR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1843, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1844.1843-01-30
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 223)1843-01-30
- NoTO PASS S. 84 A BILL GRANTING RELIEF TO THE PETERSBURG R.R. COMPANY, BY EXTENDING BEYOND MARCH 3, 1843, THE LIMIT DURING WHICH IMPORTED RAILROAD IRON MIGHT BE LAID DOWN, WITHOUT PAYING DUTY ON THEM. (P. 196-1,219)S84 · 1843-01-28
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.1843-01-27
- YesTO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THE FOLLOWING: THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING IN A BILL REGULATING THE COLLECTION, SAFE KEEPING, TRANSFER AND DISBURSMENT OF THE PUBLIC MONEY, IN SUCH A MANNER AS SHALL SUBSTITUTE PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR EXECUTIVE DISCRETION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FINANCES, SHALL PREVENT THEIR USE FOR PRIVATE SPECULATION AND EMOLUMENT, (AND RENDER THE GOVERNMENT) INDEPENDENT OF THE AGENCY AND INFLUENCE OF MONEYED CORPORATIONS. 152-2,214-1)1843-01-27
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER. (P. 241-3)1843-01-27
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 722, A BILL REDUCING THE NUMBER AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED AT THE PORT OF NEW YORK. (P. 196-7)HR722 · 1843-01-24
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PRINT EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. (P. 184-1,189-3 190-2)1843-01-23
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.1843-01-23
- YesTO TABLE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS IN THE FORM OF A RESOLUTION WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT THE PLAN OF AN EXCHEQUER PRESENTED TO CONGRESS BY THE SEC. OF TREASURY, ENTITLED, "A BILL AMENDATORY OF THE SEVERAL ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT," OUGHT NOT TO BE ADOPTED. (P. 134-3,152-2,189-3,190-3)1843-01-23
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH ORDERED PRINTED 5000 EXTRA COPIES OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. (P. 183-2)1843-01-23
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ORDERING EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE TO BE PRINTED. (P. 183-2,190-1)1843-01-23
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO PRINT THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE REGARDING A MEMORIAL ON THE SUBJECT OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF FREE COLORED SEAMEN ARRIVING IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN PORTS, TO THE PREJUDICE OF COMMERCE AND CONTRARY TO THE PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS.1843-01-20
- YesTO PASS H.R. 544, (2-15-43), RELIEVING THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE DUTY OF FRANKING PUBLIC AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS BY ASSIGNING SAID DUTIES TO THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE DEPT. OF STATE. (P. 182-3,176-3)HR544 · 1843-01-20
- YesTO AMEND AS A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 614, AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES THAT THOSE CASES COMMENCED BEFORE THE REPEAL OF THE ACT, THOSE COMMENCED BEFORE JULY 4, 1843, BE CONTINUED AND NOT AFFECTED BY THE REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, INSTEAD OF DEC. 5, 1842 AS IN THE ORIGINAL BILL. (P. 168-3)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- YesTO AMEND THE PROVISO OF BILL H.R. 614 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BILL SHALL NOT AFFECT ANY BANKRUPTCY CASE NOW PENDING. (P. 49-1,168-2)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- NoTO PASS H.R. 614. (P. 49-1,168-2,3,169)HR614 · 1843-01-17
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO SIT DURING THE SESSION OF THE HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THEM TO REPORT BILL H.R. 614, "FORTHWITH." (P. 163-2)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE OF THE JUDICIARY TO SIT DURING THE SESSION OF THE HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THEM TO REPORT H.R. 614 "FORTHWITH." (P. 163-2)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ALLOW SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION WHICH REQUIRES THE SEC. OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH THE HOUSE WITH ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO JONATHAN ROBERTS, HIS DUTIES, APPOINTMENTS, DISMISSAL ETC. (P. 163)1843-01-16
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 614. (P. 162)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT H.R. 614.HR614 · 1843-01-16
- YesTO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH RULED NOT IN ORDER THE MTOION TO MOVE THAT THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY HAVE LEAVE TO SIT DURING THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL THEY REPORT BILL H.R. 614. (P. 163-1)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION WHICH CALLS FOR THE ADDITION TO BILL H.R. 614, OF A PROVISO STIPULATING THAT SAID REPEAL DO NOT AFFECT ANY BANKRUPTCY CASE ALREADY PENDING OR LEGALLY COMMENCED. (P. 164-1)HR614 · 1843-01-16
- NoTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AND PETITIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: SAID RULE SHALL NOT OPERATE AS A BAR TO THE PRESENTATION OF ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY HAVE FORMERLY PASSED EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS, AND FURTHER, NO COMMITTEE IN EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS SHALL EMPLOY A CLERK WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM THE HOUSE. (P. 158-3)1843-01-13
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE UP FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION H.R. 614, A BILL TO REPEAL THE BANKRUPT ACT. (P. 158)HR614 · 1843-01-13
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 206, A BILL AMENDATORY OF THE SEVERAL ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPT. 155-2)HR206 · 1843-01-12
- YesTO TABLE THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS ON PETITIONS. (P. 155-1)1843-01-12
- YesTO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-3)1843-01-10
- YesTO EXCUSE MR. GRANGER FROM VOTING ON THE RESOLUTION INASMUCH AS HE HAD ACTED AS ACCESSORY TO THE PRESIDENT IN "THE EXECUTION OF A NUMBER OF POLITICAL INNOCENTS," ONE OF THE CHARGES MADE AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. (P. 146-1)1843-01-10
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE TRUTH OF THE CHARGES PREFERRED AGAINST VICE PRESIDENT, AND ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE HOUSE IS REQUIRED TO EXERCISE ITS LEGAL POWER TO IMPEACH. (P. 144-5)1843-01-10
- NoTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-1)1843-01-10
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND STOP CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE BUSINESS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 614, (5-STAT-614,3-3-43), A BILL TO REPEAL THE BANKRUPTCY ACT. (P. 130-2)HR614 · 1843-01-06
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 503, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON. (P. 124)HR503 · 1843-01-05
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT BY NEXT THURSDAY, H.R. 503, REQUESTING THE REMISSION OF THE FINE IMPOSED ON GENERAL JACKSON AT NEW ORLEANS, WITH 6% INTEREST. (P. 107-1,113-3-1,114-2)HR503 · 1843-01-04
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RECEIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT ASKING FOR THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DIST. OF COLUMBIA. (P. 106-2, 3)1843-01-03
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