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TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT MR. LAWRENCE (OHIO), MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT FROM SAID COMMITTEE THE BILL REFERRED TO SAME PROVIDING FOR REDUCTION OF SALARY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1791-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H. J. RES. 305 (14 STAT 571, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION FIVE OF AN ACT TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS, APPROVED JUNE 20, 1864. (P. 1725-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO CONSIDER S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1789-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT HOUSE MAY IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION. WILL THE HOUSE ON RECONSIDERATION AGREE TO PASS H. R. 1143 OVER THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO? (P. 1733-2)

TO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1733)

TO PASS S. 603 (14 STAT 543, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OCEAN MAIL BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 1781)

TO AMEND H. R. 1227 (14 STAT 468, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1867 BY ELIMINATING PARAGRAPHS PROVIDING $35,000 TO PAY FOR COMPLETING REPAIRS AND FURNISHING EXECUTIVE MANSION AND $2,500 FOR REPAIR OF ROOF. (P. 1753-1)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 164, SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION AT PARIS IN 1867. (P. 1790-1)

TO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H.R. 1220. (P. 1735)

TO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR, THAT A MOTION TO TABLE A MOTION FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES IS NOT IN ORDER. THE CHAIR'S DECISION CAME DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1733-1)

TO PASS S. 453, OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT. S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICES. (P. 1739-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS PAY HON. T. M. MARQUETTEE FROM STATE OF NEBRASKA PAY AND MILAGE DUE AS MEMBER OF 39TH CONGRESS. (P. 1728-2)

TO PASS H. R. 865 (14 STAT 548, 3/2/1867), A BILL GRANTING LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM THE CITY OF STOCKTON TO TOWN OF COPPERPOLIS, IN THE STATE OF CAL.. (P. 1769-1)

TO PASS S. 509 (14 STAT 515), A BILL TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS REGARDING THE NAVY. (P. 1788)

TO CONCURING IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY OF UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. THE SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $250,000 FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A BRIDGE AT ROCK ISLAND. (P. 1705-1)

TO CONCUR IN REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 598.

TO PUT MAIN QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-1, 1708-1)

TO TABLE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 598. (P. 1707-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517). (P. 1707-3)

TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE ON S. 204, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1662-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 10 DAYS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, AN ADDITIONAL DUTY OF 20% OF DUTIES AND RATES OF DUTIES, INCLUDING SPECIFIC AND AD VALORUM RATES NOW IMPOSED BY LAW ON ALL GOODS AND MERCHANDISE IMPORTED INTO UNITED STATES (EXCEPT ON SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE, SALT, AND COAL), SHALL BE IMPOSED. (P. 1659-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO PASS A RESOLUTION, RELATING TO TARIFFS ON WOOL AND WOOLENS. (P. 1660-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1220 (14 STAT 558, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1666-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE H. R. 718. (P. 1658-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718. (P. 1657-3, 1658-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1183, AMENDATORY OF AN ACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR HOMESTEADS AND ACTUAL SETTLEMENT IN STATES OF ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND FLORIDA. (P. 1660)

TO PASS H. R. 1183, AMENDATORY OF AN ACT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR HOMESTEADS AND ACTUAL SETTLEMENT, IN STATES OF ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND FLORIDA. (P. 1352, 1661)

TO AMEND H. R. 1184 BY PROVIDING THAT NOT MORE THAT 50% OF FOREGOING PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS BE EXPENDED DURING YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868 AND RESIDUE NOT BE EXPENDED UNTIL OTHERWISE ORDERED. (P. 1584-2)

TO SHUT OFF ALL GENERAL DEBATE AND ALLOW ONLY ONE MINUTE DEBATE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR PURPOSE OF BRINGING THE VOTE ON H. R. 718 TO A CONCLUSION. (P. 1591-1)

TO PASS S. 501 (14 STAT 426, 3/2/1867), AMENDATORY OF AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR MONTANA APPROVED MAY 26, 1864. (P. 1655-2)

TO CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS OF H. R. 1184. (P. 1584)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER READING OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 718, A TARIFF BILL TO PROVIDE INCREASED REVENUE FROM IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1590-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 1184.

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE REJECTED MR. MC KEE'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1161 WHICH PROVIDED TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP WAS DEFEATED.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH MR. MC KEE'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1161 WAS REJECTED. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDED TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP WAS DEFEATED.

TO AMEND H. R. 1161, BY ELIMINATING THIRD PARAGRAPH OF BILL RELATIVE TO DUTY ON CIGARS, SO THAT THE HIGHER RATE WITH THE ADDITION OF 20% AD VALORUM SHALL NOT BE PUT ON THE WHOLE VALUE OF THE CIGARS BUT ONLY ON THE EXCESS OVER $12 OF THE MARKET VALUE.

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 1184 (14 STAT 487, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION AND REPAIRS OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 1552-2, 1553-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY PROVIDING THAT NO TAX WILL BE LEVIED OR COLLECTED ON COTTON GROWN WITHIN UNITED STATES (TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER SEPT. 1, 1867). (P. 1548-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY PROVIDING THAT GAS COMPANIES PAY THE GOVERNMENT TAX ON GAS THEMSELVES INSTEAD OF ADDING SAME TO THEIR CUSTOMER'S BILL AFTER APRIL 1867. (P. 1547-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 (14 STAT 471, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RE. INTERNAL REVENUE BY PROVIDING TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING ANY EMPTY CIGAR BOX OR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE STAMP. (P. 1545-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY ELIMINATING THE TAX OF 50 CENTS PER GALLON ON BRANDY MADE OF GRAPES. (P. 1549)

TO SUSPEND RULES SO THAT COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ON STATE OF UNION MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 718 AND NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT AND ASK A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH SENATE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES THEREON. (P. 1543-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 1161 BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR INCREASING PENALTY FROM $100 TO $500 FOR SELLING EMPTY CIGAR BOXES WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING STAMP. (P. 1548-2, 1550-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 1530-2)

TO PASS H. R. 859 (14 STAT 432, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO DECLARE VALID AND CONCLUSIVE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND ACTS DONE IN THE ISSUANCE THEREOF OR OF HIS ORDERS IN THE SUPRESSION OF THE LATE REBELLION OF CERTAIN STATES.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 1535

TO PASS H. R. 859, (14 STAT 432, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO VALID AND CONCLUSIVE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND ACTS DONE IN THE ISSUANCE THEREOF OR OF HIS ORDERS IN THE SUPRESSION OF THE LATE REBELLION. (P. 645, 1535-2)

TO TABLE S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND STEAM MACHINERY, AND PENDING AMENDMENTS THERETO PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY WITH TREASURY MONEY CONTRACTORS OF VESSELS OF WAR ON CONTRACTS MADE DURING YEARS 1862-63: ACTUAL COST INCURRED ABOVE CONTRACT PRICE FOR EXTRA WORK, ETC., RESULT OF DELAYS CAUSED BY THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING THAT SECRETARY OF NAVY APPOINT A BOARD OF THREE MEMBERS TO ADJUST CLAIMS AND THAT PAYMENT OF ALL CLAIMS BE MADE IN FULL UPON EXCUTING A RECEIPT IN FULL TO SECRETARY OF TREASURY. (P. 1477, 1265)

TO PASS S. 220, (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS. (P. 1265-1)

TO PASS H. R. 1188 (14 STAT 625, 2/28/1867), FOR RELIEF OF JAMES FULTON; AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PAY SAME $86,400 FOR BUILDING FOUR STEAM TUB BOATS. (P. 1403)

TO PASS H. R. 1220. (P. 1351)

TO AMEND H. R. 1220, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES, BY PROVIDING TO REDEEM THE SIX PERCENT COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES AS THEY MATURE WITH GREENBACKS PAYING NO INTEREST LIMITING THE AMOUNT TO BE ISSUED AT $100,000,000. (P. 1423-2)

TO TABLE H. R. 1220. (P. 1426)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 1220 WAS REJECTED.

TO PASS H. R. 1220. (P. 1351)

TO RECESS UNTIL ONE A.M. TOMORROW IN ORDER TO PREVENT VOTE ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1356-3, 1358-1)

TO PASS H. R. 1126. (P. 1013, 1404-3)

TO PASS H. R. 1186, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICES OF CIVIL ENGINEER, MASTER MECHANIC, AND MASTER LABORER IN THE NAVY YARDS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1402)

TO AMEND H. R. 1126, BY ELIMINATING SECOND SECTION OF BILL WHICH PROVIDES THAT GENERAL ARMY HEADQUARTERS SHALL BE AT CITY OF WASHINGTON AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO MILITARY OPERATIONS BY SECRETARY OF WAR AND PRESIDENT SHALL BE ISSUED THROUGH THE GENERAL OF ARMY WHO CANNOT BE REMOVED, SUSPENDED OR ASSIGNED TO DUTY OTHER THAN SAID HEADQUARTERS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF SENATE. ANY OFFICER ISSUING ORDERS CONTRARY TO PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS OR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. ORDERS ISSUED BY SAID OFFICER SHALL BE NULL OR VOID. (P. 1404-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 1143, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE TO MR. WILSON'S AMENDMENT: THAT UNTIL PEOPLE OF SAID REBEL STATES ARE REPRESENTED IN CONGRESS OF UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNMENT EXISTING THEREIN SHALL BE PROVISIONAL, SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF UNITED STATES, TO MODIFY CONTROL, ETC AND IN ALL ELECTIONS TO ANY OFFICE ONLY PEOPLE ENTITLED TO VOTE ARE THOSE ELIGIBLE UNDER PROVISIONS OF FIFTH SECTION OF THIS ACT; ANY PERSONS DISQUALIFIED UNDER PROVISION OF THIRD ARTICLE OF SAID CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE.

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1143 AS AMENDED. (SEE VOTE H392152A FOR MAIN AMENDMENT, VOTE H392156 FOR SECONDARY AMENDMENT.) (P. 1399, 1400)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH S. 594 WAS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY. S. 594 IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPOUND-INTEREST NOTES. (P. 1352-3, 1353-1)

TO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT; TO WIT: FRIDAY NEXT, FEB. 22, 1867. (P. 1357-2)

TO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 1143, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REBEL STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, IS IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT -- THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION; AND UPON FORMATION OF ANY OF SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 1099 (14 STAT 398, 2/22/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER. THE SENATE AMENDMENTS PROVIDE FOR ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDANT OF PUBLIC PRINTING AND FOR SENATE TO ELECT A COMPENTENT, PRACTICAL PRINTER DESIGNATED 'CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER,' AT A SALARY OF $4,000, TO SUPERINTEND PRINTING AND BINDING OF JOURNALS AND DOCUMENTS FOR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT. (P. 1351-2)

TO ADJOURN BY SETTING DATE TO RECONVENE UPON ADJOURNMENT, TO WIT: THURSDAY NEXT, FEB. 21, 1867. (P. 1357-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS CONSIDERING H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING, ARMING AND DISCIPLINING THE MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1350-2, 3)

TO TABLE H. R. 1145, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING, ARMING AND DISCIPLINING THE MILITIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1348, 1350)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS DEBATING ON H. R. 1143. (P. 1357-3)

TO POSTPONE THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR PURPOSE OF FINISHING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 1126 (14 STAT 485, 3/2/1867), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1356-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT ON H. R. 1143. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL. (P. 1315-3, 1340)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY INQUIRE AND REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE THE EXPEDIENCY OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF NATIONAL BANK CURRENCY AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT INJUSTICE TO BANKS, AND THE SUPPLY, IN PLACE OF SUCH CURRENCY, OF UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES. (P. 1314-3)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1143, TO TEST THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE ON SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WHICH PROPOSES TO INSERT A PREAMBLE TO WIT, THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE REBEL STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE, SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3)

TO AMEND S. 453 (14 STAT 430, 3/2/1867), A BILL REGULATING THE TENURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL OFFICERS, BY PROVIDING THAT HOUSE AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WHICH ADVISES THAT SECRETARIES OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR, NAVY, INTERIOR, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLD THEIR OFFICES FOR AND DURING TERM OF PRESIDENT BY WHOM APPOINTED AND FOR ONE MONTH THEREAFTER; SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY AND WITH CONSENT OF SENATE. (P. 1340-2,3)

TO TABLE H. R. 1143 AND A SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H. R. 1143 (14 STAT. 428, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT OF THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AND WOULD INSERT A PREAMBLE, TO WIT: THAT NO LEGAL STATE GOVERNMENT OR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY NOW EXISTS IN THE STATES OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND ARKAN.; THEREFORE SAID STATES ARE TO BE DIVIDED INTO MILITARY DISTRICTS AND MADE SUBJECT TO MILITARY AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION AND UPON THE FORMATION OF ANY SAID REBEL STATES OF A CONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES BEING SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL, AND IT IS APPROVED, SAID STATE IS TO BE DECLARED ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 1315-3, 1321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. (P. 1280-2)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS DUE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS AND UPON RUMORED AND ASSERTED COMMUNICATIONS THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE HAVE HELD PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH A VIEW TO A CORRUPT BARGAIN; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY INQUIRE INTO THE NATURE OF SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT TO THIS HOUSE FOR ITS ACTION THEREON. AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE, INSTEAD OF THREE, BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE IN VIOLATION OF THEIR OATHS REGARDING IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES. (P. 1280-2, 1281-1)

TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 220 UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT AT COMMENCEMENT OF MORNING HOUR, IN ORDER TO GIVE MEMBERS A CHANCE TO EXAMINE FACTS IN THE CASE. S. 220 (14 STAT 424, 3/2/1867), IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS OF WAR AND MACHINERY. (P. 1282-3)

TO TABLE SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1273)

TO PASS H. R. 836. (P. 1272)

TO AMEND H. R. 836, BY PROVIDING THAT IN COMPUTING BOUNTY TO BE PAID ANY SOLDIER, SAILOR, OR MARINE, ALL BOUNTIES OR PRIZE MONEY ALREADY PAID SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM BOUNTY TO BE PAID UNDER EXISTING LAW, SO THAT BOUNTY AND PRIZE MONEY PREVIOUSLY PAID TOGETHER WITH BOUNTY TO BE PAID SHALL ONLY AMOUNT IN AGGREGATE TO SUM ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.

TO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON H. R. 836, A BILL TO EQUALIZE THE BOUNTIES OF SOLDIERS , SAILORS, AND MARINES WHO SERVED IN THE LATE WAR FOR THE UNION. (P. 1269)

TO TABLE BILL AND SENATE AMENDMENTS ON H. R. 598 (14 STAT 517, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. SENATE AMENDMENTS PROVIDE FOR TAKING THE POWER OF APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS IN BANKRUPTCY FROM CIRCUIT COURT AND RESTING SAME IN DISTRICT COURTS AND FOR MAKING BILL SYMMETRICAL WITH THAT AMENDMENT AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR FRAMING OF RULES AND CODE OF PRACTICE BY JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT. (P. 1273)

TO TABLE H. R. 998 A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248-3)

TO LIMIT DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF WHOLE TO TEN MINUTES ON H. R. 1161 (14 STAT 471, 3/2/1867), A BILL TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RE. INTERNAL REVENUE. (P. 1255-3)

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 998 WAS RECOMMITTED. H. R. 998 IS A BILL TO REIMBURSE THE STATES THAT HAVE FURNISHED TROOPS TO THE UNION ARMY FOR ADVANCES MADE AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RAISING SAME. (P. 1248)

TO PASS H. R. 1143. (P. 1036, 1215-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 1143 TO COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION. (P. 1037-1, 1215)

TO PASS H. R. 1162. (P. 1175)

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 1162. (P. 1133)

TO PASS S. 456 (14 STAT 391, 2/9/1867), OVER PRESIDENTIAL VETO. S. 456 IS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF NEBRASKA INTO THE UNION. (P. 399, 1121, 1122)

TO TABLE H.R. 889, A BILL TO REGULATE THE CIVIL SERVICE OF UNITED STATES AND PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY THEREOF. (P. 1036)

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING WORDS ON H. R. 919, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RESERVATION AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1868. (P. 997, 998, 1013)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 263 (14 STAT 566, 2/18/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF DAVID'S ISLAND, N.Y. HARBOR. (P. 1017)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING WHEREAS OVERTHROW OF ARMED FORCES OF THE REBELLION DEPRIVED THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, ARKAN., AND TEXAS OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT;IT IS THE DUTY OF CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH GOVERNMENTS OVER SAID STATES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AUTHORITY OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, TO ESTABLISH ORDER AND PROTECT CITIZENS IN LAWFUL RIGHTS, TO RESTORE STATES TO FORMER RELATIONS TO UNION AND PROVIDING THAT ALL CITIZENS HAVE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORMATION OF NEW STATE GOVERNMENTS. (P. 993-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE ON THE PROPRIETY OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES NAVY ACADEMY FROM PRESENT LOCATION IN STATE OF MD. TO A LOYAL STATE IN ORDER TO SECURE STUDENTS FROM HOSTILE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES PREDOMINATING AT ANNAPOLIS. (P. 994)

TO ORDER MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE PROVIDING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST DEMANDS NO REDUCTION DURING CURRENT YEAR OF U.S. NOTES COMMONLY CALLED GREENBACKS AND PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT SUCH BILL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT THIS. (P. 922-1, 2)

TO TABLE H. R. 1099 (14 STAT 398, 2/22/1867), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER. (P. 995)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE ON THE PROPRIETY OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES NAVY ACADEMY FROM PRESENT LOCATION IN STATE OM MD. TO A LOYAL STATE TO SECURE STUDENTS FROM HOSTILE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES PREDOMINATING AT ANNAPOLIS. (P. 994)