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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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION; THAT THE INVASION OF THE TERRITORY OF A FOREIGN NATION AT PEACE WITH THE U.S., BY ANY MILITARY OR NAVAL OFFICER OF THE U.S. IS AT ONCE AN AGGRAVATED OFFENCE AGAINST THAT FOREIGN NATION, AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S., FOR THE SIGNAL PUNISHMENT OF WHICH FURTHER PROVISION OUGHT TO BE MADE BY LAW.1843-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO PAY TO THE MESSENGERS AND ATTENDANTS OF THE HOUSE THE SAME AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION WHICH WAS PAID TO THE MESSENGERS AND ATTENDANTS OF THE SENATE AT THE LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS.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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 792, A BILL TO DIVIDE THE U.S. INTO TWO MILITARY DISTRICTS.HR792 · 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
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 792, A BILL TO DIVIDE THE U.S. INTO TWO MILITARY DISTRICTS.HR792 · 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
- NoTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.1843-03-03
- NoTO AMEND S. 89, BY PROHIBITING THE PRIVILEGE OF FRANKING OR RECEIVING FREE OF POSTAGE, ANY LETTERS, PACKETS OR PAPERS BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, EX-PRESIDENTS AND WIDOWS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 1843-03-02
- 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
- NoTO TABLE S. 89. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 1843-03-02
- NoTO 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
- YesTO AMEND S. 89 BY PROVIDING FOR A LETTER RATE OF 5 CENTS FOR 50 MILES OR UNDER, AND 10 CENTS OVER 50 MILES, AND DOUBLE THE ABOVE RATES ON ALL LETTER WEIGHING FROM 1/4 TO 1/2 OUNCE, AND THE SAME RATE ON EACH 1/4 OF AN OUNCE ON ALL LETTERS WEIGHING OVER 1/2 OUNCE. (P. 386-2,3)S89 · 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
- YesTO 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 REJECT H.J. RES. 48, CONTINUING THE CHARTERS OF CERTAIN BANKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 385)HJR48 · 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
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE VIOLATION OF CITIZENSHIP PRIVILEGES IMPARTED IN SOUTHERN PORTS BY THE SEIZURE OF FREE COLORED SEAMEN DURING THE PROSECUTION OF THEIR RIGHTFUL BUSINESS. (P. 384-3)1843-03-02
- 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 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 ADOPT H.J. RES. 37. (P. 349-350)HJR37 · 1843-02-25
- 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 PASS H.R. 649. (P. 121-3,343-3)HR649 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO PASS H.R. 651, REGULATING THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY IN CASES OF CONTESTED ELECTIONS. (P. 212-344)HR651 · 1843-02-24
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 679, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS, AND FOR CONTINUING THE CUMBERLAND ROAD, SHALL CEASE AFTER HAVING BEEN FURTHER IN COMMITTEE 1 1/2 HOURS. (P. 339-3)HR679 · 1843-02-23
- 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
- NoTO PASS H.R. 720, (3-3-43), A BILL ESTABLISHING FUTURE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE WITH CHINA AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $40,000 FOR THIS PURPOSE. (P. 323-2)HR720 · 1843-02-21
- YesTO PASS H.R. 782, (3-3-43), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE RE-ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 269-320)HR782 · 1843-02-20
- NoTO ADJOURN. (P. 320-2)1843-02-20
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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 PASS THE RES. THAT THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS BE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY A CLERK ANNUALLY FROM THE END OF THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS, TO BE PAID MONTHLY BY THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND SUCH COMPENSATION AS SHALL BE FIXED BY THE COMMITTEE, NOT EXCEEDING THAT ALLOWED TO ENGROSSING CLERKS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 310-3)1843-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 645, (3-1-43), BY PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD IN OHIO, INDIANA AND ILLINOIS. (P. 303-1,3)HR645 · 1843-02-17
- NoTO 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
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 548.HR548 · 1843-02-15
- YesTO PASS H.R. 548. (P. 284)HR548 · 1843-02-15
- YesTO ADOPT H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1,2)HR676 · 1843-02-14
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 548. (P. 285)HR548 · 1843-02-14
- NoTO 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
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 676, EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 283-1)HR676 · 1843-02-14
- NoTO 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
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 29, (2-18-43), ESTABLISHING AGENCIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN WATER-ROTTED HEMP.HR29 · 1843-02-13
- NoTO 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
- YesTO MOVE FOR A SPECIAL ORDER FOR BILL H.R. 548, REDUCING THE PAY AND MILEAGE OF SENATORS, REPS., AND DELEGATES OF THE TERRITORIES. (P. 253-3)HR548 · 1843-02-08
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH TABLED THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO STOP DEBATE ON NEXT TUESDAY AT 2 O'CLOCK ON H.R. 57. (P. 254-1)HR57 · 1843-02-08
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 659, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR JAN. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1843, AND THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR, SHALL CEASE ON NEXT WED. AT 2 P.M., THE COMMITTEE THEN TO VOTE ON ANY PENDING AMENDMENTS AND REPORT TO THE HOUSE.HR659 · 1843-02-08
- NoTO 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
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 57 SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY; AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS THEN PENDING. (P. 241-1)HR57 · 1843-02-03
- NoTO TABLE BILL S. 69, (2-15-43), AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MAYOR BY THE PEOPLE INSTEAD OF BY THE COMMON COUNCIL AS AT PRESENT. (P. 181-1,240-3)S69 · 1843-02-03
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 57. (P. 236-1,231-3)HR57 · 1843-02-02
- YesTO 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
- YesTO ADJOURN. (P. 237-2)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
- YesTO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 57 SHALL CEASE ON NEXT TUESDAY AT 2:00 AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT THEN PENDING, OR THAT MAY BE OFFERED TO SAID BILL, AND THEN REPORT THE BILL TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENTS. (P. 231-2)HR57 · 1843-02-01
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON BILL H.R. 519, REIMBURSING THE IOWA MILITIA FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN 1839, WHEN CALLED OUT DURING CONTROVERSY WITH MISSOURI. (P. 229-1)HR519 · 1843-01-31
- YesTO PASS H.R. 519, TO REIMBURSE THE IOWA MILITIA FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN 1839 WHEN CALLED OUT DURING CONTROVERSY WITH MISSOURI. (P. 228-2,229-1)HR519 · 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
- 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
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.1843-01-27
- NoTO 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
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PLAN FOR AN EXCHEQUER. (P. 241-3)1843-01-27
- 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 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL FOR THE SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS FOR FRENCH SPOLATIONS PRIOR TO 1800. ALTHOUGH THE CHAIR SAID THAT BILL H.R. 645, THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL HAD PRIORITY.HR645 · 1843-01-18
- 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
- YesTO 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 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP H.R. 206, A BILL AMENDATORY OF THE SEVERAL ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPT. (P. 158-2)HR206 · 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
- NoTO TABLE THE SEN. RES. RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS ON PETITIONS. (P. 155-1)1843-01-12
- 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
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF JOHN TYLER. (P. 145-1)1843-01-10
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