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- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-03-02
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1008, FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.HR1008 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO PASS H.R. 1009, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR. (P. 1327-1, 1328-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 1009, AN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR AS REPORTED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1327-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 899 (12 STAT 200, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FORT ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH, AND FOR COMPLETION OF THE REPORT OF THE SAN JUAN EXPLORING EXPIDITION. (P. 1325-2)HR899 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROVIDING THAT A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. THESE AMENDMENTS WOULD SETTLE ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SLAVERY BETWEEN THE FREE AND SLAVE STATES AND TERRITORIES AND WOULD ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS SUPPRESSING THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. (P. 1260-3, 1261-1)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY NORTH OF LATITUDE 36 DEGREE 30, "BUT ALLOW SLAVERY IN TERRITORY SOUTH OF 36 DEGREE 36," AND WHEN ANY NEW STATE BE FORMED OUT OF A TERRITORY NORTH OR SOUTH OF SAID LATITUDE, IT SHALL BE ADMITTED AS A FREE OR SLAVE STATE AS ITS CONSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.J. RES. 80 (12 STAT 251, APP. 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE CONGRESS TO INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING SLAVERY.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, BY PROVIDING THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO THE SEVERAL STATES, THAT THROUGH THEIR LEGISLATURES, THEY REQUEST THE CONGRESS TO CALL CONVENTION OF ALL THE STATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL RESPOND TO THE WANTS AND AFFORD MORE SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE. (P. 1258-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 338 (TARIFF BILL), WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, AND THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SPECIAL ORDER; THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON IT TERMINATE WITHIN TEN MINUTES AFTER IT IS CONSIDERED, AND THAT THE HOUSE NOW RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE ON THE SAME BILL.1861-02-23
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1154-3)1861-02-23
- YesTO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE A PURPOSE OR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE STATES OF THE UNION. (P. 855-2)1861-02-11
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S., NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE SLAVEHOLDING STATES IN THE UNION. (P. 859-3)1861-02-11
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 866 (12 STAT 131, APP. 2/18/1861), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1861, WHICH AMENDMENT ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO CARRY OUT THE CONDITIONAL CONTRACT FOR VALUABLE RIGHTS WITH THE CHIRIQUI IMPORT CO. AND AMBROSE W. THOMPSON. (P. 755-1)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- YesTO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 866, ENABLING THE SUPT. OF PUBLIC PRINTING TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO PUBLIC PRINTING APPROVED JUNE 23, 1860, $135,000. PROVIDED NO PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED UNTIL THE TITLE TO PROPERTY PURCHASED SHALL HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF U.S. (P. 755-2)HR866 · 1861-02-05
- NoTO TABLE S. 23, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ARNOLD HARRIS AND SAMUEL BUTTERWORTH, SURETIES OF MR. E. KENDALL, LATE DEPUTY POSTMASTER AT NEW ORLEANS, SHALL BE RELEASED FROM ALL CLAIMS THE U.S. MIGHT HAVE AGAINST THEM, AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO CANCEL ANY JUDGEMENT WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN RENDERED AGAINST THEM AS SURETIES OF SAID KENDALL. (P. 562-1)S23 · 1861-02-02
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO NEGOTIATE THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN APPROVED JUNE 22, 1860, THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES; THE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SAID LOAN MAY BE APPLIED IN DISCHARGE OF THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT, "SO THAT THE PROCEEDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES.HR972 · 1861-02-02
- NoTO REFER TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, TO REPORT WHETHER ANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAS MADE AGREEMENTS REGARDING SURRENDER OF ANY FORTS OR PUBLIC PROPERTY. (P. 294-3 TO 295-3)1861-01-09
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES SO AS TO INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. (P. 279-2,3)1861-01-07
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF MAJOR ANDERSON'S WITHDRAWAL FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER, AND OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE UNION. (P. 281-2)1861-01-07
- YesTO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT WE FULLY APPROVE OF THE BOLD AND PATRIOTIC ACT OF MAJOR ANDERSON IN WITHDRAWING FROM FORT MOULTRIE TO FORT SUMPTER AND OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO MAINTAIN THAT FEARLESS OFFICER IN HIS PRESENT POSITION, AND THAT WE WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT IN ALL CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURES TO ENFORCE THE LAWS AND PRESERVE THE UNION. (P. 280-1)1861-01-07
- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO INTRODUCE MR. DAVIS' RESOLUTION WHICH MR. DAVIS HAD WITHDRAWN. (P. 236-1)1861-01-02
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH DECIDED THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO OFFER THE RESOLUTION OF JOHN G. DAVIS, WHICH HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN BY DAVIS, THOUGH THE RULES HAD BEEN SUSPENDED TO RECEIVE SAME. (P. 235-1)1861-01-02
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING SOUTH CAROLINA. (P. 235-2)1861-01-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 714, A BILL ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 3302-1,2)HR714 · 1860-06-25
- YesTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS ARE AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE AND ADJUST THE CLAIMS OF ANY BOYS OR PAGES AFTER ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE, AND PRIOR TO ARRANGEMENT OF PAGES UNDER RESOLUTION OF HOUSE NOT EXCEEDING 5 IN NUMBER AND THAT SAID COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO ADJUST THE CLAIMS OF THE SEVERAL PIECE BOOK-FOLDERS APPOINTED BY THE DOORKEEPER OF THE HOUSE AT THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 3302)1860-06-25
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 50,000 EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE NAVY DEPT., ALSO A LIKE NUMBER OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS OF TESTIMONY TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EXPENDITURES ON PUBLIC PRINTING BE PRINTED FOR USE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, PROVIDED THESE RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS AND TESTIMONIES BE PRINTED AND BOUND IN ONE VOLUME WITH THE REPORTS AND TESTIMONY OF SELECT COMMITTEE OF WHICH HON. JOHN COVODE IS CHAIRMAN. (P. 3251-3)1860-06-22
- YesTO PASS H.R. 847 (12 STAT 79, 6/22/1860), AUTHORIZING A LOAN OF $21,000,000 FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 3254)HR847 · 1860-06-22
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 801, GRANTING PENSIONS TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE WAR OF 1812. (P. 3255-1)HR801 · 1860-06-22
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 772, PAYING VON CAMP, CHAPIN AND OTHERS FOR LOSS SUSTAINED BY SEIZURE BY U.S. AGENTS OF THEIR PROPERTY IN THE NAVIGATOR ISLANDS IN 1856. (P. 3219-3)HR772 · 1860-06-21
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 847 (12 STAT 79, 6/22/1860), A BILL AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES. (P. 3222)HR847 · 1860-06-21
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 338 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/8/1861), AUTHORIZING A LOAN, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES AND TO REGULATE AND FIX DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 3195-3)HR338 · 1860-06-20
- NoTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 113, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HARBORS AND RIVERS. (P. 3196-1)HR113 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 339 (12 STAT 191, APP. 6/23/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1861, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDED COMPENSATION FOR AN AUXILIARY GUARD AND FOR TWENTY POLICEMEN. (P. 3198)HR339 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND TO EACH BOOK FOLDER APPOINTED BY THE DOORKEEPER, $2.50 PER DAY FOR EACH DAY OF WORK. (P. 3197-2)1860-06-20
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE PRIVATE CALENDER FROM CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 341 (12 STAT 518 APP. 2/8/1861) A BILL TO PAY M. MEEKER FOR RENT PAID TO U.S. AGENTS FOR LEAD MINES ON LANDS OF THE OTTOWA INDIANS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE THEREOF BY THE U.S. (P. 3197-1)HR341 · 1860-06-20
- NoTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 501 (12 STAT 104, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1861. (P. 3199-1,2)HR501 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 44 (12 STAT 70, APP. 6/22/1860) A BILL CONFIRMING CERTAIN LAND ENTRIES UNDER AN ACT OF 1855, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1856. (P. 3196-2)HR44 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 501. (P. 3199-1,2)HR501 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE TO S. 416, A BILL TO GRANT PUBLIC LAND TO ACTUAL SETTLERS. (P. 3178-3, 3179-1)S416 · 1860-06-19
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH REJECTED A SENATE RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE. (P. 3072)1860-06-16
- YesTO CONCUR IN RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE DAY OF ADJOURNMENT. (P. 3072)1860-06-16
- YesTO AMEND A MOTION TO ADJOURN BOTH HOUSES SINE DIE ON JUNE 25, BY SUBSTITUTING JUNE 20. (P. 3071)1860-06-16
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S.J. RES. 41 (12 STAT 43, APP. 6/22/1860), DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PAY A. EDWARDS AND ASSOCIATES FOR CARRYING MAIL ON THEIR BOATS BETWEEN 1849 AND 1853. (P. 3075-1)SJR41 · 1860-06-16
- YesTO PASS S. 118 (12 STAT 29, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF D. MYERLE FOR TEACHING THE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.S118 · 1860-06-15
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 118 (12 STAT 29, APP. 6/16/1860), PAYING THE CLAIM OF D. MYERLE FOR TEACHING THE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.S118 · 1860-06-15
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION REGARDING NAVAL CONTRACTS. (P. 2950)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS 2ND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONTRACTS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, SEPT. 23, 1858, WITH WM. C.N. SWIFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF LIVE-OAK TIMBER WAS MADE IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW, AND INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (P. 2950-3)1860-06-13
- NoTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, WITH SANCTION OF THE PRESIDENT, ABUSED HIS DISCRITIONARY POWER IN SELECTION OF A COAL AGENT, AND IN PURCHASE OF FUEL FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 2938-1, 2946-2)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS A 3RD RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DISTRIBUTION BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY OF THE PATRONAGE IN THE NAVY YARDS AMONG MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, WAS DISTRUCTIVE OF DISCIPLINE, CORRUPTING IN INFLUENCE AND INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC SERVICE. (P. 2951-1)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS A 4TH RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, BY RECEIVING AND CONSIDERING THE PARTY RELATIONS OF BIDDERS FOR CONTRACTS WITH THE U.S. AND EFFECT OF AWARDING CONTRACTS UPON PENDING ELECTIONS, HAVE SET AN EXAMPLE DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC SAFTY AND THEREBY DESERVE THE REPROOF OF THIS HOUSE. (P. 2951-1)1860-06-13
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 665 (12 STAT 244, APP. 3/2/1861), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1859 PROVIDING FOR KEEPING AND DISTRIBUTING OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE BIENNIAL REGISTER, OR BLUE BOOK, TO BE PUBLISHED. (P. 2890)HR665 · 1860-06-12
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 35 (12 STAT 117, APP. 6/15/1860), WHICH DIRECTS THE SUPT. OF U.S. COAST SURVEY TO FURNISH A VESSEL FOR CONVEYANCE OF ASTRONOMERS NOT EXCEEDING 5- TO A SUITABLE POINT ON THE EAST COAST OF THIS CONTINENT FOR OBSERVING THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, ON JULY 18 NEXT. (P. 2888-3)SJR35 · 1860-06-12
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO PRINT ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE REPORT FOR 1859. (P. 1860)1860-06-12
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 437, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF BENJAMIN TYSON. (P. 2892-3)HR437 · 1860-06-12
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE SEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT RESTORED SERVICE CURTAILED SINCE MAR. 4, 1859 AND PAID FOR SAME, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN ROUTES. (P. 2891)HR503 · 1860-06-12
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. J. RICHARD BARRET IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, THE SEAT BEING CONTESTED BY F.P. BLAIR. (P. 2049, 2773)1860-06-08
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT HON FRANCIS P. BLAIR IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 2773)1860-06-08
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HON. FRANCIS P. BLAIR, JR. IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE 36TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 2773)1860-06-08
- YesTO ADJOURN AT 12:15 P.M. UNTIL FRIDAY 11 O'CLOCK A.M., MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2722)1860-06-06
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION, AND REPAIRS OF CERTAIN FORTIFICATIONS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30TH 1861. (P. 2683-1, 2682-2)1860-06-06
- NoTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS IT BE TO MEET ON FRIDAY NEXT, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2720)1860-06-06
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 39 (12 STAT 62, APP. 2/16/1861), DIRECTING THE ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY TO SETTLE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE LATE ROBERT STOCKTON, QUARTERMASTER. (P. 2609-2)HJR39 · 1860-06-04
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 188 (12 STAT 14, APP. 6/7/1860), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF COL. W. THOPMSON OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. (P. 2607)S188 · 1860-06-04
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE INLAND SERVICE UNDER CONTRACT ON MARCH 4, 1859. (P. 2604-3)HR503 · 1860-06-04
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT MR. HOUSTON, ALA., BE CENSURED FOR DISORDERLY WORDS IN DEBATE. (P. 2549)1860-06-01
- YesTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE ABUSES OF EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE. (P. 2552)1860-06-01
- NoTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED ABUSES OF EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE. (P. 2544)1860-06-01
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ABUSES OF EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE. (P. 2552)1860-06-01
- NoTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH MAIN QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON A MOTION TO CENSURE MR. HOUSTON, OF ALA., FOR DISORDERLY REMARKS. (P. 2544)1860-06-01
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO CENSURE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSTON FROM ALABAMA FOR DISORDERLY WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE. (P. 2552)1860-06-01
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE ABUSES OF EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE. (P. 2553)1860-06-01
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 22 (12 STAT 117, 6/23/1860), PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC PRINTING, BY SUBSTITUTING A NEW RESOLUTION. (P. 2482, 2483)HJR22 · 1860-05-31
- NoTO PASS H.R. 12, A BILL CONCERNING INVALID PENSIONS. (P. 2477)HR12 · 1860-05-30
- YesTO PASS H.R. 7. (P. 1559)HR7 · 1860-04-05
- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE NEW YORK CONTESTED ELECTION OF A.J. WILLIAMSON AND D.E. SICKLES, THE CHAIR RULING THAT IT WAS IN ORDER FOR D.E. SICKLES TO COMMENT ON A PAPER HE DESIRED TO BE REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE. (P. 1561-2)1860-04-05
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7 BY REPEALING THE 4TH AND 5TH SECTIONS OF AN ACT OF 1850 TO ESTABLISH A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR UTAH, AND BY GIVING LEGISLATIVE POWER TO THE GOVERNOR AND 13 PERSONS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT BIENNIALLY. (P. 1558)HR7 · 1860-04-05
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 7 BY REPEALING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND SUBSTITUTING PROVISIONS REPEALING THE ACT OF 1850 ESTABLISHING A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT OF UTAH, AND ESTABLISHING INSTEAD A TEMPORARY TERRITORY OF JEFFERSONIA. (P. 1558-3, 1559-1)HR7 · 1860-04-05
- YesTO REFER H.R. 5, (12 STAT 23, APP. 6/1/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR FISCAL 1861, TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TO MAKE IT A SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY NEXT. (P. 1539-2, 1540)HR5 · 1860-04-04
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7, A BILL TO PUNISH AND PREVENT POLYGAMY IN THE TERRITORIES AND DISAPPROVING AND ANNULLING CERTAIN ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE TERRITORY OF UTAH, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON BEING MARRIED WHO SHALL DURING THE LIFE OF THE FORMER HUSBAND OR WIFE, MARRY ANOTHER PERSON IN ANY TERRITORY, SHALL ON CONVICTION BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT. (P. 1545)HR7 · 1860-04-04
- NoTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE MATTER OF REFERRING THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AT ANY TIME, WHICH MESSAGE PROTESTED THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION OF PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES. (P. 1434, 1440)1860-03-29
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 7, A BILL TO PUNISH AND PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF POLYGAMY IN THE TERRITORIES OF THE U.S. AND OTHER PLACES AND DISAPPROVING AND ANNULLING CERTAIN ACTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE TERRITORY OF UTAH. (P. 1411)HR7 · 1860-03-28
- YesTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON ELECTIONS OF A PRINTER. (P. 877-2)1860-02-24
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION REGARDING ARRANGEMENT OF BENCHES, CHAIRS AND DESKS IN THE HALL. (P. 856-3)1860-02-22
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CAPITOL EXTENSION BE DIRECTED TO REMOVE THE PRESENT BENCHES FROM THE HALL, AND REPLACE THE OLD CHAIRS AND DESKS, ADOPTING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT THEREOF, BUT HAVING REGARD TO REDUCTION OF SPACE. (P. 855-3)1860-02-22
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS ON FRIDAY NEXT, IT ADJOURN TO MEET ON MONDAY, MARCH 5TH NEXT. (P. 856-1)1860-02-22
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1, WHICH AMENDMENT ABOLISHES THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE AND REPEALS ALL LAWS AUTHORIZING RECEIVING OR SENDING ANY MATTER THROUGH THE MAILS FREE OF POSTAGE FROM AND AFTER APR. 10- NEXT. (P. 777-3)HR1 · 1860-02-15
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 (12 STAT-1, APP. 2/15/1860), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1859, AND IN PART FOR ITS SUPPORT FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT REQUIRED THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING TO PROCURE PRINTING OF THE P.O. BLANKS BY CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, AND REPEALED PRESENT LAWS REGARDING PRINTING OF P.O. BLANKS. (P. 777-2)HR1 · 1860-02-14
- YesTO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. BURNETT AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH ADMITTED INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF CLERKS BY COMMITTEES. (P. 729-2)1860-02-10
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 1, BY PROVIDING THAT INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 6% PER ANNUM, TO COMMENCE ONE MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE QUARTER IN WHICH THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED, TO THE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT, SHALL BE PAID ON ALL SUMS DUE TO THE CONTRACTORS CARRYING MAIL, AND THAT SUM BE APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE.HR1 · 1860-02-06
- YesTO TABLE THE APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH RULED THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 IS IN ORDER; THE AMENDMENT PROPOSED THAT THE SUM OF $2,400,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED TO BE EXPENDED IN THE PAYMENT EXCLUSIVELY OF COMPENSATION TO POSTMASTERS AND CLERKS, AND TO STRIKE OUT THE 3RD SECTION OF THE BILL WHICH ALLOWED INTEREST OF 6 PERCENT ON SUMS DUE CONTRACTORS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS.HR1 · 1860-02-06
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 1, (12 STAT-1, APP. 2/15/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1859, AND IN PART FOR FISCAL 1860. (P. 681-2)HR1 · 1860-02-06
- NoTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS IT ADJOURN TO MEET ON MONDAY NEXT. (P. 665-1)1860-02-03
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