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- NoTO TABLE S. 62, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO REMOVE ALL DISQUALIFICATIONS OF COLOR IN CARRYING THE MAILS. (P. 1418-1)S62 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION RESOLVING THAT CHARGES OF BRIBERY, CORRUPTION, AND MALFEASANCE OF OFFICE AGAINST LUCIEN ANDERSON, A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, ARE NOT SUSTAINED BY PROOF IN THE CASE. (P. 1412-1)1865-03-03
- NoTO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE'S DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 683, 3/3/65, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866. (P. 1418-1)HR683 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 170, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT WHEN ANY REGIMENT HAS BEEN MUSTERED OUT OF THE U. S. SERVICE, BY REASON OF EXPIRATION OF TERM, ALL NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES WHO WERE ENLISTED IN 1862-63 SHALL BE MUSTERED OUT, PROVIDED THAT THEY SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THEY ENLISTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY WERE TO SERVE ONLY OFR THE TERM OF ORGANIZATION INTO WHICH THEY ENLISTED. (P. 1401-2)HJR170 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE HOUSE RESOLUTION OF 7/4/64, FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ALLOWANCES THEREIN NAMED, TO OFFICERS, CLERKS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND TO THE REPORTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY, APPLYING THERETO SO MUCH OF ADDITION MADE TO THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE IN A BILL FOR LEGISLATION AND OTHER EXPENSES, APPROVED MAR. 2, 1865, AS MAY BE REQUIRED. (P. 1405-2)1865-03-03
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 761, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN LAND GRANT RAILROADS IN THE STATE OF MINN., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENTS THERETO. (P. 1410-3)HR761 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE ORDER OF THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON AND THE 22ND ARMY CORPS, ISSUED JAN. 1, 1864-- DIRECTING THAT NO COLORED MAN BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE WASHINGTON, GOING NORTH, WITHOUT A PASS-- IS A DISCRIMINATING REGULATION, CONFLICTING WITH U. S. LAWS, WHICH HAS DECLARED ALL CITIZENS FREE; AND THAT THE PRESIDENT IS REQUESTED TO REVOKE THE SAID ORDER. (P. 1418-2)1865-03-03
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THERE BE PAID TO HUGH M. MARTIN, FROM THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, THE USUAL MILEAGE AND PAY UP TO THE DAY WHEN HE WITHDREW HIS CONTEST BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS, AS A CONTESTANT FOR A SEAT IN THE 38TH CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IOWA. (P. 1396-2)1865-03-03
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN CHARGES AGAINST THE HONORABLE LUCIEN ANDERSON, RESOLVING THAT THE CHARGES OF BRIBERY, CORRUPTION, AND MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AGAINST THE ABOVE, A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, ARE NOT SUSTAINED BY PROOF IN THE CASE. (P. 1411-3)1865-03-03
- YesTO TABLE S. 382, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (P. 1403-1)S382 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 141, A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON PRINTING PAPER, UNSIZED, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY; WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PUT A DUTY OF 15% AD VALOREM ON PRINTING PAPER IN LIEU OF 3%. (P. 1416-1)HJR141 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 170, 3/3/65, A JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING AND DEFINING THE MEANING OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO OFFICERS' SERVANTS. (P. 1412-3)HJR170 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 786, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1422-3)HR786 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 1423-1)1865-03-03
- YesTO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION OF THIS BILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL R.R. COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY ON TROOPS OF THE U. S. (P. 1410-2)HR683 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO TABLE H.J. RES. 141, A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON PRINTING PAPER, UNSIZED, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY. (P. 1416-2)HJR141 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 207, A BILL REGARDING A CLAIM OF C.F. ANDERSON, THAT THE HOUSE MAY CONSIDER THE SAID BILL.S207 · 1865-03-03
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL.1865-03-03
- YesTO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1406-2)HR744 · 1865-03-03
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, BY PROVIDING THAT SPIES AND GUERRILLAS NOW HELD UNDER SENTENCE SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES TO BE PROSECUTED BEFORE THE COURTS OF THE U. S.; AND REPEALING ALL ACTS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. (P. 1332-2, 3)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 703, AN ACT TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL CURRENCY SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF U. S. BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCULATION AND REDEMPTION THEREOF; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF ONE CHIEF EACH FOR THE DIVISIONS OF CURRENCY, ORGANIZATION OF BANKS, GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE AND STATISTICS, AND OF REDEMPTIONS, WITH SALARIES OF $2,200 EACH, AND A SALARY OF THE DEPUTY COMPTROLLER OF $3,000. (P. 1334-3)HR703 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 786, PROVIDING FOR THE CIVIL PROSECUTION OF SPIES AND GUERRILLAS, WAS ADOPTED. (P. 1332-3)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO PASS H.R. 786.HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF CLERKS IN THE SEVERAL U. S. DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1332-1)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE CLOSING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/66. (P. 1331-1)HR786 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 786, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE TRIED BY COURT MARTIAL OR MILITARY COMMISSION IN ANY STATE OR TERRITORY WHEN THE COURTS OF THE U. S. ARE OPEN, EXCEPT PERSONS ACTUALLY MUSTERED, COMMISSIONED OR APPOINTED IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U. S., OR REBEL ENEMIES CHARGED WITH BEING SPIES.HR786 · 1865-03-02
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 703,3/3/1865, AND THE AMENDMENT THERETO, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL CURRENCY SECURED BY A PLEGE OF U. S. BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCULATIO AND REDEMPTION THEREOF. (P. 1334-1)HR703 · 1865-03-02
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT. FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)HR649 · 1865-03-01
- YesTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)HR683 · 1865-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.R. 745, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO AID IN BUILDING A HARBOR AND SHIP CANAL AT PORTAGE LAKE, KEWENAW POINT, LAKE SUPERIOR.HR745 · 1865-03-01
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUANCE OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR, FOR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 1264-1)1865-03-01
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 795, A BILL AMENDATORY OF CERTAIN ACTS IMPOSING DUTIES UPON FOREIGN IMPROTATIONS. (P. 1256-3)HR795 · 1865-03-01
- YesTO PASS S. 382, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (P. 1213-3)S382 · 1865-02-28
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 772 WAS PASSED. (P. 1205-2)HR772 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO PASS H.R. 804, A BILL REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT, JOHN AND JAMES WATSON, OF PITTSBURG, PA. (P. 1212-3)HR804 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 772, BY PROVIDING THAT NO NOTE OR OBLIGATION HEREAFTER ISSUED UNDER ANY ACT OF CONGRESS SHALL BE A LEGAL TENDER, AND NO INTEREST-BEARING NOTES OF $50 OR LESS SHALL BE REISSUED WHEN PAID, BUT SHALL BE CANCELLED, AND NO TREASURY NOTE HEREAFTER ISSUED SHALL BE FOR LESS THAN $100. (P. 1202-1)HR772 · 1865-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 772, 3/2/1865, A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ISSUE BONDS NOT EXCEEDING *6000000,000, IN DENOMINATIONS OF NOT LESS THAN $950 PAYABLE AT ANYTIME WITHIN 40 YRS. OR REDEEMABLE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN 5 AND 40 YEARS, INTEREST OF NOT MORE THAN 6% IN COIN, OR NOT EXCEEDING 7.3%, PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY. (P. 1204-2)HR772 · 1865-02-28
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT FOR YEAR ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $38,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR STATIONERY, PAPER, AND OTHER EXPENSES AS THE HOUSE SHALL DIRECT, AND PROVIDES THAT NO PART SHALL BE APPLIED AS ADDITION TO SALARY TO CLERKS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. (P. 1154-2)HR649 · 1865-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.R. 678.HR678 · 1865-02-27
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 678, WHICH PROVIDES FOR 30 DAYS' NOTICE TO PERSONS LIABLE TO DRAFT ON ACCOUNT OF UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES. (P. 1154-3)HR678 · 1865-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY REPEALING ALL ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO RAISE TROOPS BY CONSCRIPTION.HR678 · 1865-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL BE CONVICTED OF DESERTION SHALL BE DECREED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 1157-1, P. 1155-1)HR678 · 1865-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.R. 691, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AND AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD CONNECTING THE PACIFIC RAILROAD, IN CALIFORNIA, WITH THE COLUMBIA RIVER, IN OREGON, AND WITH PUGET SOUND. (P. 1160-1)HR691 · 1865-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.R. 793, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS TO EXTEND THE PATENT OF JOSIAH COPELAND FOR A NEW AND USEFUL IMPROVEMENT RELATING TO BOATS. (P. 1112-1)HR793 · 1865-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY STRIKING OUT THE 6TH SECTION OF THE BILL, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE PAY OF PROVOST MARSHALS OF DISTRICTS. (P. 1114-3)HR678 · 1865-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT IN CASE OF A DECISION MADE BY SECRETARY OF WAR AS TO LIABILITY TO DRAFT OF ANY PERSON HAVING FURNISHED AN UNDESIRABLE SUBSTITUTE, NOTICE TO SUCH PERSON MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUTE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE.HR678 · 1865-02-25
- YesCALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 678. (P. 1123-2)1865-02-25
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING THAT A PRINCIPAL, UNLESS THE SUBSTITUTE HE OFFERS TO THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE IN A DESIRABLE QUALIFIED CONDITION, IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT; AND ALSO, IF HE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN AIDING DESERTION OF HIS SUBSTITUTE, OR IF HE SUBSTITUTES A MINOR UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE, HE IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT. (P. 1119-1, P. 1123-1)HR678 · 1865-02-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN, HEREAFTER, CALLS SHALL BE MADE FOR MEN FOR MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U. S., THE QUOTAS OF THE SEVERAL STATES SHALL BE, AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, IN PROPORTION TO POPULATION, EXCLUDING INDIANS. (P. 1115-1)HR678 · 1865-02-25
- NoTO AMEND S.J. RES. 89, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AN INQUIRY INTO THE CONDITION OF THE INDIAN TRIBES, AND THEIR TREATMENT BY THE CIVIL AND MILITARY AUTHORITIES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION OF 3 BY THE PRES., WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, INSTEAD OF A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THREE SENATORS AND FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES. (P. 1071-2, P. 1072-1)SJR89 · 1865-02-24
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 5TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON FURNISHING A SUBSTITUTE IN HIS STEAD TO SERVE IN THE U. S. ARMY, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE TERM OF HIS SERVICE IN CASE OF DESERTION OF SUCH SUBSTITUTE, AND SHALL BE HELD TO SERVICE IN THAT CASE. (P. 1084-3)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING THE 4TH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DRAFT OF ALIENS WHO HAVE LIVED IN THIS COUNTRY THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THEIR 21ST BIRTHDAY. (P. 1081-2, 3)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT A PERSON FURNISHING A SUBSTITUTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO DRAFT ONLY DURING THE TIME FOR WHICH SUCH SUBSTITUTE IS NOT LIABLE TO DRAFT. (P. 1084-1, 2)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE 3RD SECTION, THE PROVISO THAT CREDITS DUE THE STATES OF OHIO, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND MICHIGAN FOR FURNISHING 100 DAY MEN, SHALL NOT BE APPLIED TO THE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL TROOPS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT ON DEC. 21, 1864. (P. 1079-2)HR678 · 1865-02-24
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 579, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF THE FEE OF REBEL LANDHOLDERS. (P. 1005-2)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO PASS H.R. 579. (P. 1026-2)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 579.HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 579. (P. 1025-3)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 579, WHICH AMENDMENT CHANGES THE TITLE OF THE BILL TO-- "AN ACT TO REPEAL A PORTION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 1026-1)HR579 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 678, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD AT THE END OF THE 2ND SECTION, "THAT, IN ANY CALL FOR TROOPS, NO COUNTY, TOWN, TOWNSHIP, WARD, PRECINCT OR ELECTION DISTRICT, SHALL HAVE CREDIT, EXCEPT FOR MEN ACTUALLY FURNISHED IN THE SAID CALL ON THE PRECEDING CALL. (P. 1034-2)HR678 · 1865-02-23
- YesTO TABLE S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1003-1, P. 1004-2)SJR82 · 1865-02-22
- NoTO PASS S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1004-2)SJR82 · 1865-02-22
- NoTO PASS S. 37, 2/25/1865, A BILL TO PREVENT OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY, AND OTHER PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U. S., FROM INTERFERING IN THE ELECTIONS IN THE STATES. (P. 1001-3)S37 · 1865-02-22
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 740 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO REESTABLISH THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. (P. 1002-3)HR740 · 1865-02-22
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 602, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO GUARANTEE THE CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.HR602 · 1865-02-21
- NoTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THAT PART OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF DEC. 5, 1864, GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HALL TO CLAIMANTS FOR SEATS FROM THE STATE OF LOUSIANA, AS APPLIES TO A.P. FIELD. (P. 974-2)1865-02-21
- YesTO PASS THE FIRST RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ASSAULT UPON THE HONORABLE W.D. KELLEY BY A.P. FIELD; WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES FOR THE ARREST OF A.P. FIELD FOR DEFERRING REPRESENTATIVE KELLEY FROM EXERCIZING HIS DUTIES, AND AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH AN ASSAULT UPON HIS PERSON, AND FOR BRINGING FIELD TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO BE REPRIMANDED BY THE SPEAKER.1865-02-21
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 602, A BILL TO GUARANTEE TO CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.HR602 · 1865-02-21
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 634, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE CO.HR634 · 1865-02-21
- YesTO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO COMMUNICATE TO THIS HOUSE, WHAT, IF ANY, AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE TREASURY OF THE U. S., NOT NECESSARY FOR PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SINKING FUND, HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF UNDER THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MAR. 17, 1864; WHAT AMOUNTS, WHEN THE SAME WERE DISPOSED OF; AT WHAT RATES, AND WHAT AGENTS WERE EMPLOYED.1865-02-20
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. FOR INFORMATION ON PRISONERS HELD FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 930-1)1865-02-20
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 909-1)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN 61ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO DESIGNATE AS BULLION BROKERS, ANYONE WHO BUYS OR SELLS GOLD BULLION OF COIN AT A PRICE HIGHER THAT THE MINT VALUE, AND TO SUBJECT HIM TO LICENSE OF $1,000, FAILURE TO OBTAIN WHICH SUBJECTS HIM TO A $2,000 FINE. ALL HIS TRANSACTIONS AS TO SALES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE ASSESSOR OF HIS DISTINCT, AND IN DEFAULT THEREOF, HE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $500 FOR EACH OFFENSE. (P. 907-1)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE CONCURRED IN AMENDMENT 56 TO H.R. 744, PROVIDING FOR A 10% TAX ON EVERY STATE BANK AND EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-3)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 766, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PAY OF THE PRIVATE SOLDIERS BE INCREASED TO TWENTY DOLLARS PER MONTH. (P. 908-3)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVT., TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 64, WHICH WOULD PUT AN INCREASE OF TAX FROM $1.00 TO $1.50 PER BARREL, ON LAGER BEER, ALE, PORTER AND OTHER SIMILAR FERMENTED LIQUORS, AT THE RATE OF 31 GALLONS TO THE BARREL. (P. 905-1)HR74 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 55TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THIS ACT, WHO ARE ENGAGED IN SALES OF GOODS, WARES, OR MERCHANDISE, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC, SHALL MAKE RETURNS WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH, OF SALES DURING THE PRECEEDING MONTH, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LAWS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF TAXES. (P. 906-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 32ND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A TAX OF 15 CENTS A POUND ON SMOKING TOBACCO, MADE EXCLUSIVELY OF STEMS. (P. 905-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE 56TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, OR STATE BANK, SHALL PAY A 10% TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-2)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO RECOMMIT H.R. 766 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P. 910-1)HR766 · 1865-02-18
- NoTO AMEND SECTION 103 OF H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A DUTY OF 2 1/2% UPON THE NET RECEIPTS UNDER $3,000, AND 5% ON THE EXCESS OF BUSINESS OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS OR MAIL, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE TAX TO 2 1/2% UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS. (P. 905-3)HR744 · 1865-02-18
- YesTO TABLE A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REFER THE CLAIM OF A.J.M. FULLER TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS. (P. 872-3)HJR1 · 1865-02-17
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 873-1)HR710 · 1865-02-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN STATES OF MICHIGAN AND WIS. (P. 873-1)HR71 · 1865-02-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATES OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 808-1)HR710 · 1865-02-15
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR H THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 807-3)HR710 · 1865-02-15
- YesTO DISPENSE WITH THE EVENING SESSION. (P. 805-1)1865-02-14
- YesTO PASS S. 241, AN ACT GRANTING TO THE STATE OF WISCONSIN A DONATION OF PUBLIC LAND TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL AT THE HEAD OF STURGEON BAY, COUNTY OF DOOR, TO CONNECT GREEN BAY WITH LAKE MICHIGAN. (P. 795-2)S241 · 1865-02-14
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE USE OF THIS HALL BE GRANTED TO THE NATIONAL FREEDMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION, ON SUNDAY FEB. 26, 1865, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A MEETING TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING PEOPLE OF THAT CLASS NOW IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 777-2)1865-02-13
- NoTO PASS A JOINT RESOLUTION, 3/2/1865, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM H. POWEL FOR A PICTURE FOR THE CAPITOL. (P. 776-3)HJR1 · 1865-02-13
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE U. S. PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO USE ALL HONORABLE AND JUST MEANS TO BRING ABOUT LASTING PEACE AND THE REESTABLISHMENT OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS BY RESTORATION OF THE UNION UPON THE BASIS OF THE CONSTITUTION, WITH A GUARANTEE TO THE SOUTHERN STATES FOR PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS, AND THE UNDISTURBED CONTROL OF THEIR LOCAL AFFAIRS WHICH THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION WAS INTENDED TO SECURE TO THEM AND US. (P. 777-3)1865-02-13
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT NOTHING SHORT OF UNCONDITIONAL SUBMISSION TO THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BE DEMANDED OF THE CONFEDERATED STATES, WHO ARE IN REBELLION AGAINST THIS UNION. (P. 778-1)1865-02-13
- YesTO TABLE S. 112, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ALMON D. FISH, DECEASED. (P. 728-1)S112 · 1865-02-10
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 51, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO CREATE A BUREAU OF FREEDMEN'S AFFAIRS. (P. 563-2, 2, P. 688-1, 2)HR51 · 1865-02-09
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS OF $1,700, FOR PAY OF THE CLERK AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT BOSTON NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT N.Y. NAVY YARD, $1,200 FOR ONE CLERK AT PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, $8,380, FOR TWO CLERKS, ONE DRAFTSMAN, ONE ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, ONE ASSISTANT PYROTECHNIST, AND ONE KEEPER OF MAGAZINES AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD. (P. 509-2, P. 627-3)1865-02-06
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION EXTENDING GRATITUDE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ENDEAVORING TO ESTABLISH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE RESTORATION OF THE UNION, AND REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT CONTINUE SUCH ENDEAVORS AND REPORT ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE HOUSE, UNLESS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY. (P. 617-3)1865-02-06
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1868; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF A BOARD OF ADMIRALTY, WHICH IS TO HAVE FULL JURISDICTION IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE U. S. NAVY. (P. 627-3)HR676 · 1865-02-06
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 51, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.HR51 · 1865-02-02
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 322, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FOR THE PASSAGE OF ARMED AND NAVAL VESSELS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 570-1)HR322 · 1865-02-02
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 709, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE SECOND SECTION OF THE BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES $38,000, TO BE ADDED TO THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, TO ENABLE THE HOUSE TO FULFILL ITS PLEDGE AND OBLIGATION HERETOFORE MADE. (P. 570-2)HR709 · 1865-02-02
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