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Zachariah Chandler
Mayor of Detroit, Michigan · Republican Party · United States

Zachariah Chandler

4,976 votes cast since 1857. Votes with the Republican Party 89% of the time.

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  • TO PASS H.J.RES 199 (JULY 1, 1879, 21 STAT L. 55), A RESOLUTION PROVIDING TO PAY ONE MONTH'S EXTRA PAY TO HOUSE EMPLOYEES. (P. 2467-1)
    HJR199 · 1879-07-01
    No
  • TO PASS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS ADJOURN, SINE DIE, MONDAY, JUNE 30, AT 5 P.M. (P. 2433-2 2457-2)
    S726 · 1879-07-01
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE REFUSED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LT. WILLIAMS.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF 2ND LIEUTENANT CHARLES W. WILLIAMS OF THE 18TH REGIMENT OF THE INFANTRY AS ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER WITH THE RANK OF CAPTAIN.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO POSTPONE INDEFINTELY S. 726.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT THE NOMINATION OF NORMAN BUCK AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF IDAHO TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO S. 671 EXEMPTING HOW THIS ACT ALL FREIGHT VESSELS NOT PROPELLED BY SAIL OR BY INTERNAL MOTIVE POWER OF THEIR OWN, WHICH OPERATES ONLY ON U. S. RIVERS AND LAKES. (P. 2433-2)
    S671 · 1879-06-30
    Yes
  • TO POSTPONE FURTHER ACTION OF THE NOMINATION OF JOSEPH H. DURKIE AS MARSHAL OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 671 BY EXEMPTING FLATBOATS, BARGES AND LIKE CRAFT CARRYING FREIGHT AND OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY ON U. S. RIVERS FROM ENROLLMENT, LICENSING, AND REGISTRATION. (P. 2431-1)
    S671 · 1879-06-30
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 726, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY THE FEES OF U. S. MARSHALS AND THEIR GENERAL DEPUTIES; BY PROVIDING THAT NO MONEY APPROPRIATED IS TO BE USED TO COMPENSATE GENERAL OR SPECIAL DEPUTY MARSHALS FOR REGISTRATION OR ELECTION WORK ON ELECTION DAY AND PROVIDING THAT VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000 AND/OR NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS' IMPRISONMENT.
    S726 · 1879-06-30
    No
  • MISSING DESCRIPTION.
    1879-06-30
    No
  • TO OPEN THE DOORS AND RESUME CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS, THIS BEING THE NOMINATION OF JOSEPH H. DURKIE AS MARSHAL OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA.
    1879-06-30
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN BUCK AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF IDAHO.
    1879-06-30
    Yes
  • TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMPLETE REMONETIZATION OF SILVER, ITS FULL RESTORATION AS A MONEY-METAL AND ITS FREE COINAGE BY U. S. MINTS IS DEMANDED ALIKE BY THE DICTATES OF JUSTICE AND WISE STATESMANSHIP. (P. 2369-2, 2430-2)
    1879-06-30
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2382, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY FEES OF U. S. MARSHALS AND THEIR GENERAL DEPUTIES, BY STRIKING THE PROVISION MAKING IT EMBEZZLEMENT TO APPLY ANY FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THIS BILL TO ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH THE BILL DIRECTS; NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 2411-1)
    HR2382 · 1879-06-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMPLETE REMONETIZATION OF SILVER AND ITS RESTORATION TO A PERFECT EQUALITY WITH GOLD, BOTH AS COIN AND BULLION, IS DEMANDED BY THE DICTATES OF JUSTICE AND WISE STATESMANSHIP, BY REMONETIZING SILVER ONLY, AS SOON AS THIS CAN BE DONE, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PUBLIC WELFARE. (P. 2403-1)
    1879-06-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2382. (P. 2413-1)
    HR2382 · 1879-06-28
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2381 BY APPROPRIATING $600,000 FOR FEES FOR U. S. MARSHALS AND THEIR DEPUTIES. (P. 2382-2)
    HR2381 · 1879-06-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2381 BY SEEKING TO PREVENT THE SELECTION OF JURIES IN THE PRESENCE OF A WELL-KNOWN MEMBER OF A PRINCIPAL POLITICAL PARTY OPPOSING THAT TO WHICH THE CLERK BELONGS. (P. 2382-1)
    HR2381 · 1879-06-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2381 (21 STAT 43, APP JUNE 30, 1879), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL EXPENSES, BY SEEKING TO TAKE THE JURY SYSTEM OUT OF POLITICS.
    HR2381 · 1879-06-27
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2381. (P. 2383-2)
    HR2381 · 1879-06-27
    No
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF R. STOCKETT MATTHEWS.
    1879-06-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S.J.RES. 39 (21 STAT 53, APP JUNE 24, 1879), A RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMMITTEE CLERKS, PAGES, AND OTHER CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, BY PROVIDING ONE MONTH'S PAY TO PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT DUE TO A REDUCTION OF THE FORCE. (P. 2296-2)
    SJR39 · 1879-06-24
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S.J.RES. 39 BY PROVIDING THAT THE SUM HEREBY APPROPRIATED FOR PERSONS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ARE IN FULL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1880, AND NO GOVERNMENT OFFICER OR DEPARTMENT SHALL INCUR ANY LIABILITY FOR FUTURE PAYMENTS UNDER TITLE 26 OF THE U. S. REVISED STATUTES. (P. 2299-1)
    SJR39 · 1879-06-24
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S.J.RES. 39. (P. 2300-1)
    1879-06-24
    No
  • TO AMEND S.J.RES. 39 BY PROVIDING ONE MONTH'S SALARY FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHOSE SERVICES HAVE CEASED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THIS SESSION. (P. 2298-2)
    SJR39 · 1879-06-24
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF STAFFORD C. CLEVELAND AS POSTMASTER OF PENN. YAW, NEW YORK.
    1879-06-23
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2252. (P. 2257-1)
    HR2252 · 1879-06-21
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2002, A BILL MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1879 AND JUNE 30, 1880. (P. 2265-1, 2)
    1879-06-21
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    1879-06-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2175. (P. 2243-2)
    HR2175 · 1879-06-20
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 1847, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SAID RIVER FROM THE HEAD OF THE PASSES NEAR ITS MOUTH, TO ITS HEADWATERS. (P. 2103-1)
    HR1847 · 1879-06-18
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2175. (P. 2122-2, 2123-1)
    1879-06-18
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2175. (P. 2123-2)
    1879-06-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 1847 (21 STAT 37, JUNE 28, 1879), A BILL PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF A MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SAID RIVER FROM THE HEAD OF THE PASSES NEAR ITS MOUTH TO ITS HEADWATERS, BY INCREASING THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP FROM FIVE TO SEVEN. (P. 2099-2)
    HR1847 · 1879-06-18
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2175 BY PROVIDING THAT SECTION 4 OF THE BILL SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PROFESSOR NOW SERVING AT THE U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY. (P. 2075-1, 2076-1)
    HR2175 · 1879-06-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2175 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF PROFESSOR OF FRENCH AND OF SPANISH AT THE U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY UPON FIRST VACANCY IN EITHER OFFICE AND PROVIDING THAT ONLY ONE PROFESSOR OF MODERN LANGUAGES ALSO BE MAINTAINED AT THE ACADEMY. (P. 2063-1)
    HR2175 · 1879-06-17
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 2252. (P. 2045-1)
    HR2252 · 1879-06-16
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2252. (P. 2007-1)
    HR2252 · 1879-06-14
    Yes
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2252 (APP JUNE 30, 1879, 21 STAT 46), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL EXPENSES. (P. 2006-2)
    HR2252 · 1879-06-14
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 2251 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE BILL IN A MORE INTELLIGIBLE FORM. H.R. 2551 IS A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE jND JUDICIAL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1880. (P. 1966-1)
    HR2251 · 1879-06-13
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION OF R. STOCKETT MATTHEWS TO BE U. S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND.
    1879-06-12
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 564, A BILL AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF U. S. REVISED STATUTES RELATING TO COINAGE AND COIN AND BULLION CERTIFICATES AND BRINGING SAME UP FOR ACTION. (P. 1887-1)
    HR564 · 1879-06-10
    No
  • TO PASS H.S.RES. 94 (21 STAT 50, JUNE 14, 1879), A RESOLUTION DIRECTING ERECTION OF A MONUMENT TO MARK THE BIRTHPLACE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, APPROPRIATING $3,000 THEREFOR.
    HJR94 · 1879-06-10
    Yes
  • TO REFER S. 1, A BILL PAYING JAMES G. HARRISION $1,555,90 FOR SERVICES AS ACTING ASSESSOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE FOR SECOND DISTRICT OF INDIANA, THIS BEING THE DIFFERENCE IN COMPENSATION BETWEEN ASSISTANT ASSESSOR, WHICH TITLE HE HELD, AND ACTING ASSESSOR IN WHICH CAPACITY HE SERVED FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS. (P. 1886)
    S1 · 1879-06-10
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 375. (P. 1829-1)
    S375 · 1879-06-06
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 375 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. (P. 1821-1)
    S375 · 1879-06-06
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 375, A BILL REPEALING SECTIONS 820 AND 821 OF THE U. S. REVISED STATUTES. (P. 1778-2)
    1879-06-05
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 375 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION THAT JURY COMMISSIONER BE WELL-KNOWN MEMBERS OF A POLITICAL PARTY OPPOSITE TO THAT OF THE CLERK. (P. 1792-1)
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 375 BY REPEALING ONLY SECTION 820 OF THE STATUTES. (P. 1786-1)
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO S. 375 PROVIDING $2.50 PER DAY PAY FOR PETIT AND GRAND JURORS IN U. S. COURTS; REPEALING LAST CLAUSE OF SECTION 800 OF THE U. S. REVISED STATUTES AND SECTIONS 801, 820 AND 821, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF JURORS UNDER PRESCRIBED REGULATIONS.
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 375 BY ALLOWING A JUDGE TO ORDER NAMES OF JURORS TO BE DRAWN FROM BOXES USED IN SELECTING JURORS FOR HIGHEST STATE COURTS, PROVIDED SUCH IS THE PRACTICE IN THE JUDGES' RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS.
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 375 BY PROVIDING THAT NO CITIZENS SHALL BE BARRED AS GRAND OR PETIT JURORS IN FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR OR PREVIOUS SERVITUDE AND FAILURE TO SUMMON CITIZENS BECAUSE OF AFORESAID CAUSES IS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $5,000. (P. 1786-2)
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 375 BY PROVIDING THAT NO CITIZENS, ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR OR PREVIOUS SERVITUDE, SHALL BE BARRED AS GRAND OR PETIT JURORS IN FEDERAL COURTS, THUS ALLOWING SUCH DISCRIMINATION AGAINST COLORED CITIZENS IN LOWER COURTS. (P. 1790-1)
    S375 · 1879-06-05
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 199 (21 STAT L. 8, JUNE 10, 1879), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, PRESERVATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 1724-2)
    HR199 · 1879-06-02
    No
  • TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 621, A BILL AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF THE MILITIA AND U. S. LAND AND NAVAL FORCES IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 1665-2)
    1879-05-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 4 (21 STAT L. 7, JUNE 8, 1879) A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SUBSIDIARY COINS FOR LAWFUL U. S. MONEY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAKING SUCH COINS LEGAL TENDER IN SUMS NOT EXCEEDING $20, BY MAKING SUCH COINS LEGAL TENDER IN SUMS NOT EXCEEDING $10. (P. 1654-2)
    HR4 · 1879-05-28
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE S. 206, A BILL RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS. (P. 1633-2)
    S206 · 1879-05-27
    No
  • TO PASS S. 108.
    S108 · 1879-05-23
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 108 BY PROVIDING THAT THIS BILL SHALL BE OPERATIVE ONLY FOUR YEARS AFTER ITS PASSAGE. (P. 1540-1)
    S108 · 1879-05-23
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE SENATE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, PROVIDING THAT THE NOMINATIONS MADE TO THE SENATE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY CAN BE LEGALLY MADE.
    1879-05-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 108 (21 STAT 5, JUNE 2, 1879), PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES INTO THE U. S., BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR SHIPS TO ENTER U. S. PORTS IF THEY EMBARKED FROM FOREIGN PORTS WHERE CHOLERA, YELLOW FEVER, PLAGUE, SMALLPOX OR SHIP FEVER RAGES, EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ACT'S PROVISIONS. (P. 1514-1)
    S108 · 1879-05-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 108 BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT, AT HIS DISCRETIONS, TO ORDER MORE STRINGENT HEALTH REGULATIONS IF HE THINKS IMMINENT THE DANGER THAT CHOLERA OR YELLOW FEVER MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE U. S. OR SPREAD FROM STATE TO STATE. (P. 1514)
    S108 · 1879-05-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 108 BY REDUCING FROM $500,000 TO $250,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXECUTING THIS ACT. (P. 1514-2)
    S108 · 1879-05-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY STRIKING ALL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ELECTION LAWS. (P. 1484-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-20
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY STRIKING THE CLAUSE REVEALING THE SECTION RELATING TO INTERFERENCE IN DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS. (P. 1484-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-20
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY STRIKING THE SECTION PROVIDING THAT ALL GRAND AND PETIT JURORS SHALL BE SELECTED UNDER PRESCRIBED REGULATIONS. (P. 1483-2)
    HR2 · 1879-05-20
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2.
    HR2 · 1879-05-20
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY STRIKING THE APPROPRIATION FOR GRAND AND PETIT JURORS AT A RATE OF $2 PER DAY. (P. 1483-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-20
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2, ADDING POSTMASTER GENERAL. (P. 1465-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-19
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN AND THEREBY TO PUT OFF ANY FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE, WHICH IS THE SENATE RESOLUTION.
    1879-05-19
    No
  • TO AMEND A S.RES. RELATING TO THE LEGALITY OF CERTAIN NOMINATIONS FOR PROMOTION IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, BY STRIKING THE WORDS "CAN NOT" IN THE SECOND LINE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORD "CAN" AND STRIKING OUT ALL AFTER THE WORD "MADE" IN THE SAME LIEU THEREBY MAKING THR RESOLUTION READ "THAT THE NOMINATIONS MADE TO THE SENATE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY CAN LEGALLY BE MADE."
    1879-05-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY AUTHORIZING IN THE OFFICE OF SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL AN INCREASE OF THREE CLERKS. (P. 1416-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY PROCEEDING FOR NINE, INSTEAD OF EIGHT, ASSISTANT CHIEFS OF DIVISION IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT AT $2,000 PER ANNUM. (P. 1414-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY APPROPRIATING $2,200 FOR SALARY OF CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS. (P. 1413-2)
    HR2 · 1879-05-16
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (ONLY IF NECESSARY) TO ISSUE FOR PENSION ARREARAGES, THAT PORTION OF LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY HELD AS A SPECIAL TREASURY FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF FRACTIONAL CURRENCY. (P. 1329-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-14
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY STRIKING THE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $10,000,000 IN PENSION AVERAGES IN LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY FROM A SPECIAL U. S. TREASURY FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF FRACTIONAL CURRENCY. (P. 1274-1)
    HR2 · 1879-05-13
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2 BY REDUCING THE SALARY OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIVISION OF INSPECTION AND EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL FROM $2,250 TO $2,000. (P. 1289-2)
    HR2 · 1879-05-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2, (21 STAT L. 23), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1880, BY REDUCING THE SALARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE FROM $2,250 TO $2,000. (P. 1239-2)
    HR2 · 1879-05-12
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 1382.
    HR1382 · 1879-05-09
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1376 (21 STAT. 4, APP MAY 13, 1879), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING JETTIES AND OTHER WORKS AT SOUTH PASS, MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
    1879-05-09
    No
  • TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF H.R. 1382.
    HR1382 · 1879-05-09
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR BY SEEKING TO CONFINE THE INQUIRY TO MATTERS IN THE PETITION NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM THOSE COVERED IN THE PREVIOUS INQUIRY.
    1879-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR, BY MAKING FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS THAT, UPON THE MERITS OF THE CASE, WILLIAM PITT KELLOGG WAS, AND HENRY M. SPOFFORD WAS NOT, ELECTED SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA FOR TERM OF SIX YEARS COMMENCING MARCH 4, 1877, WHICH RESOLUTION HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY THE SENATE.
    1879-05-07
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR BY PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE SHALL NOT BE COMMITTED TO THE DOCTRINE TO REOPEN AND RETRY THAT WHICH ONCE HAS BEEN OPENED AND TRIED AND DECIDED.
    1879-05-07
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1382, PROHIBITING MILITARY INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTIONS.
    1879-05-07
    No
  • TO PASS THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SEATING OF A SENATOR. (P. 1011-1)
    1879-05-07
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR BY SEEKING TO EMPOWER THE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE WHETHER CORRUPT MEANS WERE EMPLOYED BY KELLOGG IN SECURING HIS SENATE SEAT. (P. 1114-2)
    1879-05-07
    Yes
  • TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY H.R. 1382, A BILL PROHIBITING MILITARY INTERFERENCE AT ELECTIONS, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BILL. (P. 1099-1)
    HR1382 · 1879-05-07
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR. (P. 108-21)
    1879-05-06
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEATING OF A SENATOR. (P. 1085-2)
    1879-05-06
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS TO PROBE INTO HENRY SPOFFORD'S PETITION RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF WILLIAM PITT KELLOGG, (R-LA) TO A SENATE SEAT. THE DECISION HELD THAT THE RESOLUTION, BEING A PRIVILEGED QUESTION, TAKES PRECEDENCE TO OTHER BUSINESS, EVEN THOUGH THE MORNING HOUR HAS EXPIRED.
    1879-05-06
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 108, (21 STAT L. 5) A BILL PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASES INTO THE U.S. TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A CODE OF REGULATION.
    S108 · 1879-05-05
    Yes
  • THAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURNS TODAY IT DO SO UNTIL NEXT MONDAY.
    1879-05-01
    Yes
  • TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 1343, (21 STAT L. 2), A BILL PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS. THE POINT OF ORDER BEING THAT THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $136,000 FOR CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS' TRAVELING EXPENSES IS IN ORDER SINCE IT IS GERMANE TO THIS MEASURE WHICH IS A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
    1879-04-30
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN H. STEVENSON TO ADVANCE 15 NUMBERS IN HIS GRADE.
    1879-04-30
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 1.
    HR1 · 1879-04-25
    No
  • TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 MAKING IT LAWFUL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO USE THE ARMY FOR CONTROL OF THE INDIANS, ON OR OFF THEIR RESERVATIONS.
    HR1 · 1879-04-25
    No
  • TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 MAKING IT A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT TO USE ARMED FORCES AT POLLING PLACES FOR REASONS OTHER THAN TO ENFORCE U. S. LAWS.
    HR1 · 1879-04-25
    No
  • TO PASS A RESOLUTION AS AMENDED PROVIDING THAT SENATE EMPLOYEES RETAIN THEIR POSITIONS AS LONG AS THEY ARE FAITHFUL IN DISCHARGING THEIR DUTIES AND ARE ACCEPTABLE TO THE MAJORITY OF SENATORS AND THAT EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AND SERGEANT-AT-ARMS SHALL BE APPOINTED AND REMOVED BY THESE OFFICERS RESPECTIVELY.
    1879-04-25
    No
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