Benjamin Hawkins

TO AGREE TO SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 5, RELATIVE TO THE TITLE OF CERTAIN LANDS SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 124, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 443, A BILL TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR S THE PURPOSES OF A TREATY AND TRADE WITH THE INDIANS.

TO PASS S. 34, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 442), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE FRENCH INHABITANTS OF GALLIOPOLIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H.R. 110, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 433), A BILL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC CREDIT AND REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.

TO PASS S. 30, A BILL TO PREVENT DEPREDATIONS ON THE INDIANS SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER.

TO AMEND H.R. 110, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 433), A BILL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC CREDIT, AND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT; BY STRIKING OUT FROM THE SECOND SECTION "MAY BE REIMBURSED AT ANY TIME" AND INSERT "SHALL BE REIMBURSED WITHIN TWENTY YEARS AND MAY BE REIMBURSED AT ANY TIME AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF TWELVE YEARS."

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 30, A BILL TO PREVENT DEPREDATIONS ON THE INDIANS SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER.

TO AMEND S. 34, (APP. 3/3/1795, 1 STAT 442), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE FRENCH INHABITANTS OF GALLIOPOLIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY STRIKING OUT THE FIRST SECTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GRANT TO CERTAIN NAMED INDIVIDUALS, 2400 ACRES OF LAND. (P. 836A)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 119, (APP. 2/27/1795, 6 STAT 19), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $4,000 FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE COUNT DE GRASSE.

TO PASS H.R. 98.

TO AMEND H.R. 98, (APP. 2/21/1795, 1 STAT 418), AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT CONCERNING INVALIDS, BY STRIKING OUT THE LAST SECTION AND INSERTING A PROVISION FORBIDDING THE RECEIVING OF PENSIONS BY OFFICERS RECEIVING COMMUTATION OF HALF PAY EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 820A)

TO AGREE TO THE LAST SECTION OF H.R. 98, AS AMENDED, WHICH SECTION FORBIDS THE RECEIVING OF PENSIONS BY OFFICERS RECEIVING COMMUTATION OF HALF PAY, EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES.

TO AMEND H.R. 76, (APP. 1/29/1795, 1 STAT 411), A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISIONS IN CASES OF DRAWBACKS; BY STRIKING THE THIRD SECTION REGARDING TRANSFER OF LIQUORS, COFFEE, AND UNREFINED SUGARS FROM DAMAGED CONTAINERS TO NEW CONTAINERS. (P. 813)

TO AMEND H.R. 83, (APP. 1/29/1795 1 STAT 414), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM RULE OF NATURALIZATION, AND TO REPEAL THE ACT HERETOFORE PASSED ON THAT SUBJECT; BY PROVIDING THAT ANY ALIEN, BEING A FREE WHITE PERSON, MAY BE ADMITTED TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF ANY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 812)

TO AMEND H.R. 74, BY INCLUDING IN THE EXTRA COMPENSATION, ANOTHER CATEGORY OF MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA.

TO PASS H.R. 74.

TO AMEND H.R. 74, (APP. 1/2/1795, 1 STAT 408), A BILL TO REGULATE THE PAY OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, MUSICIANS, AND PRIVATES OF THE MILITIA, WHEN CALLED INTO ACTUAL SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA ON AN EXPEDITION TO FORT PITT.

TO AMEND H.R. 49, BY ADDING STIPULATIONS TO THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE AN ADDITIONAL REGIMENT. (P. 131)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE LAST SECTION OF H.R. 49.

TO CONSIDER EACH PARAGRAPH OF H.R. 57, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY DUE TO THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

TO AMEND H.R. 49, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION REGARDING HOSTILITIES AGAINST INDIANS AND RULES OF WAR. (P. 125)

TO ADOPT THE COMMITTEE REPORT TO AMEND H.R. 49, A BILL FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL PROTECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERN FRONTIER SETTLERS; SAID AMENDMENT TO STRIKE OUT THE SECTIONS AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CALL OUT THE MILITIA AGAINST THE CREEK AND CHEROKEE INDIANS, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN MILITARY POSTS; AND THAT THE MILITIA RECEIVE THE SAME RATE OF PAY AS REGULAR UNITED STATES TROOPS.

TO PASS H.R. 55, (APP. 6/4/1794, 1 STAT 372), A BILL TO LAY DUTIES UPON CARRIAGES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF PERSONS.

TO AMEND H.R. 20, (APP. 6/5/1794, 1 STAT 373), A BILL TO LAY CERTAIN DUTIES ON SNUFF AND SUGAR, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTIONS TO PROVIDE A DUTY OF 8 CENTS PER POUND ON SNUFF AND A DUTY OF TWO CENTS PER POUND ON SUGAR. (P. 116)

TO AMEND H.R. 30, (APP. 6/4/1794, 1 STAT 372), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO LAY, REGULATE AND REVOKE EMBARGOES; SAID AMENDMENT WOULD RESTRICT THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY WHILE CONGRESS IS IN SESSION.

TO PASS S. 18. ***************

TO AMEND S. 18, BY RESTORING THE SECTION WHICH ALLOWS EACH NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER, MUSICIAN AND PRIVATE, A RAISE OF $1 PER MONTH. (P. 113A)

TO POSTPONE H.R. 39, UNTIL THE NEXT SESSION.

TO AMEND S. 18, A BILL TO INCREASE THE MILITARY POWER OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE RECRUITING SERVICE; BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MILITARY FORCE, AS CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 39 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT CARRYING INTO EFFECT AN ASSUMPTION OF THE DOMESTIC DEBTS OF THE CREDITOR STATES.

TO AMEND H.R. 39, BY STRIKING OUT THE FIRST SECTION WHICH DEFINES THE INTEREST SCHEDULE.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE TO H.R. 39 (APP. 5/31/1794), A BILL TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON THE BALANCE DUE TO CERTAIN STATES UPON FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE INDIVIDUAL STATES.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST SECTION OF S. 15, (APP. 6/5/1794), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT, DURING CONGRESSIONAL RECESS TO OBTAIN A NUMBER OF VESSELS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES; FIRST SECTION TO SPECIFY WHEN PRESIDENT MAY EXERCISE THIS POWER. (P. 106A)

TO AMEND S. 15, (APP. 6/5/1794), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT, DURING CONGRESSIONAL RECESS, TO OBTAIN A NUMBER OF VESSELS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, BY APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM PROCEEDS OF UNITED STATES REVENUES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE A LOAN FOR $150,000.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDED VERSION OF H.J.R. 7, A RESOLUTION TO FURNISH THE EXECUTIVES OF THE STATES WITH A COPY OF A CERTAIN BOOK RELATED TO STATE DEBTS; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AFTER "SEVERAL STATES", THE WORDS "AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE".

TO REFER TO A SELECT COMMITTEE, H.J.R. 7, A RESOLUTION TO FURNISH THE EXECUTIVES OF THE SEVERAL STATES WITH A COPY OF A BOOK, DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT BY THE COMMISSIONERS WHO SETTLED THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL STATES AND THE UNITED STATES.

TO DISMISS THE MANUFACTURES RESOLUTION.

TO READ THE RESOLUTIONS, FROM A MEETING OF THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTING A FURTHER REVENUE TAX BY AN EXCISE UPON CERTAIN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES, CONTEMPLATED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS THE MANUFACTURES RESOLUTION.

TO AMEND S. 11, (APP. 6/7/1794, 1 STAT 390), A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE FRONTIERS; BY STRIKING FROM THE THIRD SECTION, THE PROVISION TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO AUGMENT SOLDIERS RATIONS WHEN HE DEEMS NECESSARY.

TO AMEND S. 11, (APP. 6/7/1794, 1 STAT 390), A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE FRONTIERS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY PAYING TO EACH PRIVATE SOLDIER, THE ADDITIONAL PAY OF $1 PER MONTH. (P. 96A)

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON INTRODUCING A BILL PROVIDING, UNDER CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE FOURTH ARTICLE OF THE TREATY OF PEACE WITH GREAT BRITIAN.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST SECTION OF H.R. 40, A BILL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS; SAID SECTION FORBIDS IMPORTATION OF ANY MERCHANDISE FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H.R. 40, A BILL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE).

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO SEND THE LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE OF FRENCH PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE PRESIDENT WITH A REQUEST TO ANSWER IT, "ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES." (P. 88)

TO REFER THE RESOLUTION, THAT THE LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT AND THAT HE BE REQUESTED TO CAUSE THE SAME TO BE ANSWERED, TO A COMMITTEE.

TO RECEDE FROM A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13, (APP. 5/8/1794, 1 STAT 354), A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDED HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE PRESENT EMBARGO ON SHIPS OR VESSELS IN THE PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES, BOUND TO ANY FOREIGN PLACE OR PORT.

TO PASS S. 8, (APP. 6/7/1794, 1 STAT 392), A BILL TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE WIDOW AND CHILDREN OF ROBERT FORSYTH, KILLED IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 79)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT KENSEY JOHNS, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF DELAWARE AS A SENATOR, IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE, FOR CERTAIN THEREIN MENTIONED REASONS.

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS, THE APPOINTMENT OF KENSEY JOHNS, TO BE A UNITED STATES SENATOR, BY THE GOVERNOR OF DELAWARE. (P. 73B)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A SELECT COMMITTEE TO REPORT ON SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL STATES. (P. 73A)

TO PASS S. 4. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE).

TO AMEND S. 4, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION CONCERNING DETAINMENT OF CERTAIN VESSELS BY THE PRESIDENT. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE). (P. 68A)

TO AMEND S. 4 TO FORBID THE SALE OF ANY VESSEL OR GOODS CAPTURED FROM A FOREIGN STATE. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE).

TO AMEND S. 4 TO PROVIDE THAT THE BILL IS IN FORCE FOR SIX MONTHS.

TO AMEND S. 4, (APP. 6/5/1794, 1 STAT 381), AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACT FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES; BY STRIKING THE PROVISION FORBIDDING THE SALE, WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, OF ANY VESSEL OR GOODS CAPTURED FOR A PEACEFUL FOREIGN STATE. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE).

TO AMEND S. 4 TO PROVIDE THAT THIS BILL SHALL BE IN FORCE TWO YEARS. (P. 67A)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 4. (VICE PRESIDENT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE).

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT ALBERT GALLATIN, RETURNED TO THIS HOUSE AS A MEMBER FROM PENNSYLVANIA, IS DULY QUALIFIED FOR AND ELECTED TO, A SEAT IN THE SENATE. (P. 57A)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF THE GALLATIN RESOLUTION, THAT THE ELECTION OF ALBERT GALLATIN WAS VOID.

TO PASS THE AMENDED GALLATIN RESOLUTION.

TO PASS THE SENATE CHAMBERS RESOLUTION. (P. 47)

TO AMEND THE SENATE CHAMBERS RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE GALLERIES BE OPENED EVERY MORNING EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

TO RECONSIDER THE SENATE CHAMBER RESOLUTION.

TO POSTPONE TO THE NEXT SESSION, THE RESOLUTION THAT IT BE A STANDING RULE TO HAVE THE DOORS OPEN WHILE THE SENATE SITS IN LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIARY CAPACITY, EXCEPT ON OCCASIONS WHICH REQUIRE SECRECY. (P. 46)

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO LAY BEFORE THE SENATE, THE CORRESPONDENCES WHICH OCCURRED BETWEEN THE U.S. MINISTER TO FRANCE, AND SAID REPUBLIC AND BETWEEN SAID MINISTER AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE. (P. 38)

TO PASS THE AMENDED RESOLUTION, S.J.R.1, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT NO OFFICE HOLDER IN THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE A MEMBER OF CONGRESS WHILE HE HOLDS SUCH OFFICE.

TO AMEND S.J.R.1, A RESOLUTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION, ADDING TO THE 9TH SECTION OF THE FIRST ARTICLE A PROVISION FORBIDDING THE HOLDING OF A SEAT IN CONGRESS BY ANY OFFICER OR STOCKHOLDER IN ANY BANK IN THE UNITED STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT FORBIDS ANY PERSON HOLDING OFFICE IN THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE A MEMBER OF CONGRESS, BUT NO POWER TO GRANT ANY CHARTER OF INCORPORATION OR ANY COMMERCIAL OR OTHER MONOPLY, SHALL BE HEREBY IMPLIED.

TO ORDER SECOND READING OF THE BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO INCORPORATE THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 33)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE BE PROPOSED TO LEGISLATURES OF STATES, AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION: THE JUDICIAL POWER OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO EXTEND TO ANY SUIT IN LAW OR EQUITY COMMENCED OR PROSECUTED AGAINST ONE OF THE UNITED STATES BY CITIZENS OF ANOTHER STATE OR FOREIGN COUNTRY.

TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JOHN JAY TO BE ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY TO GREAT BRITIAN.

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SENATE DO CONSENT TO THE TREATY ENTERED INTO SEPTEMBER, 1792, WITH THE WABASH AND ILLINOIS INDIANS, AND THAT THEY DO ADVISE THE PRESIDENT TO RATIFY THE SAME.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION OF JOHN JAY TO BE ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENGLAND.

Untitled vote

TO AMEND THE BILL (APP 3/1/93, 1 STAT 329), TO REGULATE TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES; TO PERMIT A LICENSE TO BE ISSUED TO ANYONE FOR TRADE WITH INDIAN TRIBES.

TO RECEDE FROM THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11 (APP 2/18/93, 1 STAT 324), TO REGULATE THE CLAIMS TO INVALID PENSIONS, SAID AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE A LIFE PENSION TO EACH DISABLED VETERAN PLUS SUCH ARREARS OF PENSION AS THOUGHT JUST BY THE CIRCUIT COURT.

TO AGREE TO THE THIRD SECTION OF THE HOUSE BILL (APP 2/28/93, 1 STAT 325), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1793; SAID SECTION AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A CERTAIN AMOUNT ON THE ACCOUNT OF CERTAIN STATES.

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION THAT IT BE A STANDING RULE THAT THE DOORS OF THE SENATE CHAMBER REMAIN OPEN WHILE SITTING EXECUTIVE CAPACITY EXCEPT ON OCCASION WHERE SECRECY MAY PREVAIL; TO TAKE EFFECT THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT SESSION.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST SECTION OF THE BILL (2/12/95, 1 STAT 301), RELATIVE TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE U.S., NOT BARRED BY ANY ACT OF LIMITATIONS, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN ADJUSTED; SAID SECTION PROVIDES FOR SETTLEMENT OF ALL ACCOUNTS WITH THE STATES, AND CONCERNS SIX MONTH LOANS.

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION TO PUBLISH SENATE PROCEEDINGS IN NEWSPAPERS.

TO AMEND THE BILL (APP 12/31/92, 1 STAT 287), CONCERNING THE REGISTERING AND RECORDING OF SHIPS; SO AS TO STRIKE THE PROVISION TO RESTRICT PART OF THE BILL TO SHIPS OWNED AND COMMANDED BY AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.

TO ADHERE TO DISAGREEMENT TO AN AMENDMENT TO S. 28, (APP 5/8/92, 1 STAT 275), AN ACT FOR REGULATING PROCESSES IN THE COURTS AND TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS, JURORS AND WITNESSES; AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE THE OPTION TO PAY DEBT AND COSTS IN GOLD OR SILVER.

TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD CHURCH AS U.S. CONSULTANT AT LISBON, PORTUGAL.

TO AMEND H.R. 177 (APP 4/27/92, 1 STAT 258), AN ACT TO INDEMNIFY THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL GREENE; SO AS TO EXCEPT A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL BOND.

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE RESOLUTION THAT WOULD ADMIT HOUSE MEMBERS DURING SENATE DEBATE AND PERMIT SENATORS TO HAVE TWO GUESTS EACH.

TO AGREE TO THE TWELFTH SECTION OF S. 35, (APP 5/8/92, 1 STAT 279), AN ACT RESPECTING ALTERATIONS NECESSARY TO BE MADE IN THE ACTS ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY AND WAR DEPARTMENTS; TO GRANT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS.

TO AMEND H.R. 174, (APP 4/21/92, 1 STAT 257), AN ACT AUTHORIZING A GRANT OF LANDS TO THE OHIO COMPANY OF ASSOCIATES; TO EXTEND TO CERTAIN NAMED INDIVIDUALS THE SAME PRIVILEGES OFFERED TO THE OHIO COMPANY.

TO AGREE TO THE 3RD SEC. OF H.R. 174, (APP 4/21/92, 1 STAT 257), AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE GRANT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE OHIO COMPANY OF ASSOCIATES; THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT AND CONVEY TO THE OHIO COMPANY OF ASSOCIATES, 100,000 ACRES OF LAND, ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO PASS H.R. 148 (5/2/92, 1 STAT 264), AN ACT MORE EFFECTUALLY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM MILITIA THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE RESOLUTION THAT IT BE A STANDING RULE THAT THE DOORS OF THE SENATE REMAIN OPEN DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS EXCEPT WHEN SECRECY IS DEEMED NECESSARY.

TO RECEDE FROM ALL THOSE SENATE AMENDMENTS, BUT THE FIRST, TO H.R. 179, DISAGREED TO BY THE HOUSE.

TO INSIST ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 179 WHICH PROVIDES THAT AFTER MARCH 1793, THE HOUSE WILL BE COMPOSED OF 120 MEMBERS.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO INFORM THE KING OF FRANCE THAT THE SENATE HAS RECEIVED HIS LETTER.

TO AMEND H.R. 179, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES BE 120 MEMBERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 179; TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER MARCH 1793, THE HOUSE BE COMPOSED OF 120 MEMBERS, ONE MEMBER FOR EVERY 30,000 PERSONS, COMPUTED ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL RULE AND APPORTIONED TO AND ELECTED WITHIN SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO RESPECTIVE NUMBERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 179, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSTEAD OF DESIGNATING A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH STATE, TO ELECT ONE REPRESENTATIVE FOR EACH 30,000 INDIVIDUALS, AND THE RESIDUE MEMBERS GOING TO STATES HAVING THE HIGHEST FRACTIONS.

TO PASS H.R. 179.

TO AMEND H.R. 179, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES BY FIFTEEN.

TO AMEND H.R. 179, SO THAT THE FIRST CLAUSE OF THE FIRST SEC. READS AS FOLLOWS: "BE IT ENACTED BY CONGRESS, THAT, FROM AND AFTER MAR. 1793, THE HOUSE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS ELECTED WITHIN THE SEVERAL STATES, ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING APPORTIONMENT..."