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- NoTHAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TAKE UP THE QUESTION RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1862, H.R. 914 (12 STAT 147, APP. 2/21/1861). (P. 339-3 1 TO 3)HR914 · 1861-01-11
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 917, INCORPORATING THE WASHINGTON CITY AND GEORGETOWN RAILWAY CO. (P. 320-3)1861-01-10
- 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO PASS H.R. 701, A BILL GRANTING ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. (P. 171-2)HR701 · 1860-12-20
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION (THE SENATE CONCURRING), THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS ADJOURN TOMORROW, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON MONDAY JAN. 7, 1861. (P. 146)1860-12-19
- NoTO PASS H.R. 866 (12 STAT 131, APP. 2/18/1861), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1861. (P. 153-1)HR866 · 1860-12-19
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 866 (12 STAT 131, APP. 2/18I1861), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1861, BY DECREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE TRADE. (P. 152-3)HR866 · 1860-12-19
- YesTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TOMORROW, IT ADJOURNS TO MEET ON JAN. 7, 1861. (P. 153)1860-12-19
- NoTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MAIN QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. RECOGNIZED PROPERTY IN SLAVES, THAT CONGRESS HAS PASSED LAWS TO AID SLAVE-HOLDERS TO RECAPTURE THEIR SLAVES WHERE THEY ESCAPE AND ENTER FREE STATES, THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S. HAS DECIDED THAT NEGROES WERE NOT INCLUDED EITHER IN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OR IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. EXCEPT AS SLAVES, AND THEY CANNOT BECOME CITIZENS, AND WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, HEREBY SUPPORT THIS CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION, THE LAWS AND THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT. (P. 111-2, 123-3)1860-12-18
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT CONGRESS, THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION RECOGNIZE AND UPHOLD SLAVERY. (P. 124-1,3)1860-12-18
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT CONGRESS RECOGNIZES AND UPHOLDS SLAVERY. (P. 125-1)1860-12-18
- YesTO AGREE TO THE PREAMBLE OF A RESOLUTION; "WHEREAS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND, AND ITS READY AND FAITHFUL OBSERVANCE THE DUTY OF ALL GOOD AND LAW ABIDING CITIZENS." (P. 109-1)1860-12-17
- YesTO PASS THE RESOLUTION: "WHEREAS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND, AND ITS READY AND FAITHFUL OBSERVANCE THE DUTY OF ALL GOOD AND LAW ABIDING CITIZENS, RESOLVED THAT WE DEPRECATE THE SPIRIT OF DISOBEDIENCE TO THAT CONSTITUTION WHEREVER MANIFESTED, AND RECOMMEND REPEAL OF ALL CONFLICTING LAWS. (P. 108-1,3)1860-12-17
- YesTO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION REPEALING ALL LAWS, INCLUDING THOSE OF STATE LEGISLATURES, CONFLICTING WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF CONGRESS CONFORMING THERETO. (P. 108-1,2)1860-12-17
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION (THE SENATE CONCURRING), THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES ADJOURN ON THURSDAY NEXT, THE 20TH INSTEAD, THEY ADJOURN TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2, 1861. (P. 111-1)1860-12-17
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE UNION OF THE STATES AND ITS PRESERVATION AND THAT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TO WARRENT ITS DISSOLUTION. (P. 110-2)1860-12-17
- YesTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE CARRYING MOTION THAT WHEN HOUSE ADJOURNS, IT DO SO TO MONDAY NEXT. (P. 95-2)1860-12-13
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. BOYCE FROM SERVICE ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE, PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 23-2, 60-1, 61-2)1860-12-11
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO EXCUSE MR. HAWKINS FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE APPOINTED UNDER THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE TO CONSIDER THAT PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO SECESSION MOVEMENTS. (P. 22-1, 59-3)1860-12-11
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 863 (14 STAT 121, APP. 12/17/1860), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT MONEY RECEIVED FROM SALE OF PUBLIC LAND IS PLEDGED FOR REDEMPTION OF SUCH NOTES. (P. 44-2,3)HR863 · 1860-12-10
- NoTO PASS H.R. 50, REGARDING PRICE OF PUBLIC LANDS GRANTED FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES. (P. 21/3)HR50 · 1860-12-06
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 50, A BILL CONSTRUING THE "MINIMUM PRICE" OF PUBLIC LANDS TO MEAN THE LEAST PRICE, AND SAID CONSTRUCTION SHALL APPLY TO ALL RESERVED ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LANDS GRANTED FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES. (P. 21-2)HR50 · 1860-12-06
- NoTO ADJOURN, TO STOP DEBATE ON MOTION OF MR. HAWKINS, FLA., THAT HE BE EXCUSED FROM SERVING ON SELECT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THAT PART OF PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO DISPUTE BETWEEN SLAVE HOLDING AND NON SLAVE HOLDING STATES. (P. 22-1 TO 3, 23-1)1860-12-06
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE REFERRING TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE H.R. 24, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS. (P. 15-2)HR24 · 1860-12-05
- NoTO PASS H.R. 24, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON PUBLIC LAND. (P. 15-3)HR24 · 1860-12-05
- 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 RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 503 (12 STAT 112, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1860, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE CERTAIN STEAMBOAT ROUTES. (P. 3301)HR503 · 1860-06-25
- NoTO 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
- YesTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS BETWEEN N.Y. AND SAN FRANCISCO VIA PANAMA. (P. 3290-1)1860-06-23
- YesTO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE DECLARE TO THE WIDOW OF JONATHAN TAYLOR, A MEMBER OF THE 26TH CONGRESS, BOOKS OF EQUAL VALUE WITH THOSE ORDERED (BUT NEVER DELIVERED) TO SAID JONATHAN TAYLOR BY RES. OF CONGRESS. (P. 3289-2)1860-06-23
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 559, GRANTING A PENSION TO THE WIDOW OF CAPTAIN T. WYMAN OF THE NAVY, BY INSERTING $50 INSTEAD OF $20 PER MONTH, TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR. (P. 3285-1)HR559 · 1860-06-23
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 191, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUIETING OD CERTAIN LAND TITLES IN THE STATE OF MAINE, AND THAT IT BE POSTPONED TO THE SECOND FRIDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT. (P. 3282)S191 · 1860-06-23
- NoTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 519, AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PURCHASE AND TEST H. ALLEN'S WATERPROOF AND AIR-TIGHT MAIL BAGS. (P. 3285-2)HR519 · 1860-06-23
- 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 501. (P. 3199-1,2)HR501 · 1860-06-20
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 221, PAYING A. SPENCER AND G. HUBBARD FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1854 AND 1859. (P. 3178-2)S221 · 1860-06-19
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER S. 307 (12 STAT 34, APP. 6/22/1860), A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION OF AN ACT OF 1858 TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN CONFIRMED PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN MISSOURI. (P. 3178-2)S307 · 1860-06-19
- NoTO 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
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 221, PAYING A. SPENCER AND G. HUBBARD FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1854 AND 1859. (P. 3168)1860-06-19
- NoTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 30 (12 STAT 38, APP. 6/23/1860), PAYING S.M. KNIGHT FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1849 AND 1857. (P. 3166-1)S30 · 1860-06-19
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES REFERRING TO A COMMITTEE THE RESOLUTION TO BIND TOGETHER THE REPORTS OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EXPENDITURES AND THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL EXPENDITURES. (P. 3180-2)1860-06-19
- NoTO PASS S. 30 (12 STAT 38, APP. 6/23/1860), DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PAY S.M. KNIGHT FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1849 AND 1857. (P. 3166-1)S30 · 1860-06-19
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 221, DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PAY A.J. SPENCER AND G.S. HUBBARD FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN 1854 AND 1859. (P. 3168)1860-06-19
- YesTO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON THE QUESTION OF PRINTING OF EXTRA COPIES OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO CORRUPTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICERS IN USING MONEY TO CARRY ELECTIONS. (P. 3179)1860-06-19
- NoTO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE AGREEING TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 501, ENABLING THE SUPT. OF THE CAPITOL TO PURCHASE 34 MONOLITHIC COLUMNS. (P. 3138-3)HR501 · 1860-06-18
- NoTO AMEND A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 339 (12 STAT 91, APP. 6/23/1860), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1861, BY REDUCING THE COMPENSATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING AND STAFF, HOUSE PRINTING TO BE DONE BY THE HOUSE PRINTER UNLESS FIRST ORDERED BY THE SENATE. (P. 3134-2)HR339 · 1860-06-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 501, TO ENABLE SUPERTINDENT OF THE CAPITOL EXTENSION TO PURCHASE 34 MONOLETHIC COLUMNS. (P. 3137-2)HR501 · 1860-06-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 501, LIMITING THE COST OF PUBLICATION OF AMERICAN STATE PAPERS.HR501 · 1860-06-18
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HON. WILLIAM C. ANDERSON IS ENTITLED TO THE SEAT NOW HELD BY HIM AS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 36TH CONGRESS FROM THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF KY., CONTESTED BY J.S. CHRISMAN. (P. 3132-3)1860-06-18
- NoTO AMEND A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 501 (12 STAT 104, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1861, BY STRIKING OUT THE APPROPRIATION TO PRESERVE THE UNFINISHED TREASURY EXTENSION AND INSERTING INSTEAD AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPLETION OF THE WORK. (P. 3137, 3040)HR501 · 1860-06-18
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 501, TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROMOTIONS.HR501 · 1860-06-18
- 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 ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 339 (12 STAT 91, APP. 6/23/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1861. (P. 3093)1860-06-16
- YesTO CONCUR IN RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE DAY OF ADJOURNMENT. (P. 3072)1860-06-16
- NoTO AMEND A MOTION TO ADJOURN BOTH HOUSES SINE DIE ON JUNE 25, BY SUBSTITUTING JUNE 20. (P. 3071)1860-06-16
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 84 (12 STAT 41, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL TO PROVIDE A PACIFIC TELEGRAPH, WHICH AMENDMENT RESTORED THE CLAUSE NAMING CONTRACTORS INSTEAD OF OPENING FOR BIDS. (P. 3039-1)S84 · 1860-06-15
- NoTO TABLE S. 84 (12 STAT 41, 6/16/1860), A BILL TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC STATES BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (P. 3039)S84 · 1860-06-15
- NoTO 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 THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS ON AGRICULTURE FOR YEAR 1859. (P. 2953-1)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 DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 14 (12 STAT 27, APP. 6/15/1860), REGARDING THE CLAIM OF F. DAINESE FOR EXPENSES SUSTAINED BY HIM WHILE CONSUL AT CONSTANTINOPLE, SO THAT HOUSE MAY PASS SAME. (P. 2953-2,3)S14 · 1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DANIEL B. MARTIN AT THE TIME OF HIS APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, WAS PECUNIARILY INTERESTED IN SAID PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING MACHINERY FOR THE U.S. AND IS HEREBY CENSURED BY THE HOUSE. (P. 2952-2)1860-06-13
- NoTO AMEND A RESOLUTION TO PRINT COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS ON AGRICULTURE, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED. (P. 2953-1)1860-06-13
- NoTO PASS H.R. 663 (12 STAT 59, APP. 6/20/1860), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE DIVORCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2799-1)HR663 · 1860-06-09
- 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
- NoTO DISCHARGE REPRESENTATIVE MONTGOMERY, UPON THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND A FINE OF $10.00, FOR BEING ABSENT WITHOUT PERMISSION OF SPEAKER, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2716)1860-06-06
- 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
- YesTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS, IT DO SO UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2720-3)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
- YesTHAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS IT BE TO MEET ON FRIDAY NEXT, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2720)1860-06-06
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2697)1860-06-06
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 217. (P. 2714-1)1860-06-06
- YesTO AMEND S. 464 (12 STAT 40, APP. 6/16/1860), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACTS PROHIBITING THE SLAVE TRADE." THE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE PRESIDENT FROM EXECUTING ANY CONTRACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THIS ACT UNTIL A CONVENTION IS HELD BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN MAKING JOINT PROVISIONS FOR THE RETURN OF ALL CAPTURED AFRICANS TO AFRICA. (P. 2640)S464 · 1860-06-05
- YesTO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 350 (12 STAT 61, APP. 6/20/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHTHOUSES, BEACONS, BUOYS, ETC. (P. 2610-2)HR350 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO MAKE H.R. 350 (12 STAT 61, APP. 6/20/1860), LIGHTHOUSE APPROPRIATION BILL, A SPECIAL ORDER IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR NEXT TUESDAY. (P. 2610-3)HR350 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO PASS H.R. 765, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1856 TO REGULATE THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SYSTEMS OF THE U.S., BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATIONS FOR CONSULS. (P. 2611)HR765 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO 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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP H.J. RES. 42, GRANTING HALF PAY TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, PROVIDED THAT NO PENSION SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ANY WIDOW FOR THE SAME TIME DURING WHICH HER HUSBAND WAS LIVING AND IN RECEIPT OF A PENSION. (P. 2608-3)HJR42 · 1860-06-04
- NoTO 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 PASS A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED CORRUPT EMPLOYMENT OF MONEY BY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 2544-2)1860-06-02
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