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Richard Alsop Wise
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia · Republican Party · United States

Richard Alsop Wise

93 votes cast since 1898. Votes with the Republican Party 97% of the time.

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1897Today
Now
Left – right
+0.55
Libertarian – authoritarian
+0.13

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  • TO AMEND H.R. 12394 (31 STAT. 938, 3/2/1901), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND TO REDUCE TAXES THEREUNDER, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY COMMON CARRIER SHALL MAKE MONTHLY SWORN STATEMENTS REGARDING THE NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS RECEIVED FOR TRANSPORTATION, AND FOR EACH SUCH SHIPMENT A TAX OF 1 CENT SHALL BE PAID. (JP. 53)
    HR12394 · 1900-12-15
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BILL H.R. 12394, AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JUNE 13, 1898, AND TO REDUCE TAXATION THEREUNDER, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE REVENUE UNDER THE WAR REVENUE ACT AT LEAST $70,000,000, THE TAXES REMAINING TO BE APPORTIONED MORE EQUITABLY, AND TO REMOVE THEM FROM ARTICLES OF NECESSITIES OF LIFE, ALSO TO INCLUDE A PROVISION IN THE BILL FOR A JUST INCOME TAX AND YET ESCAPE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S. IN CASES GROWING OUT OF THE WILSON TARIFF LAW.
    HR12394 · 1900-12-15
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 4300 (31 STAT. 748, 2/2/1901), A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL. (P. 29-2)
    S4300 · 1900-12-06
    No
  • TO PASS S. 4300, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S. (P. 31-2)
    S4300 · 1900-12-06
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. COM. RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE ADJOURN SINE DIE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON JUNE 7. (P. 6889-1)
    1900-06-07
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO BILL H.R 10450.
    HR10450 · 1900-06-07
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10450, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IS HEREBY INSTRUCTED TO PROCURE BY CONTRACT, ARMOR OF THE BEST QUALITY, PROVIDED SUCH CONTRACTS CAN BE MADE AT A PRICE WHICH IN HIS JUDGEMENT IS REASONABLE AND EQUITABLE; BUT IN CASE HE IS UNABLE TO MAKE CONTRACTS FOR ARMOR UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, HE IS HEREBY ORDERED TO PROCURE AT HIS DISCRETION A SITE AND BUILD THEREON A FACTORY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR, AND THE SUM OF $4,000,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED TOWARD THE ERECTION OF SAID FACTORY. (P. 6840-2)
    HR10450 · 1900-06-06
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10450 (31 STAT. 684, 6/7/1900), MAKING NAVAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE OCEAN SURVEY, TO COMMISSIONING CADETS AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY IN FOUR YEARS INSTEAD OF SIX, AND TO THE ARMOR-PLATE PROPOSITION. (P. 6753-1)
    HR10450 · 1900-06-05
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 6782-1)
    1900-06-05
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H.R. 11538, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901. (P. 6776-2)
    HR11538 · 1900-06-05
    Yes
  • TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON H.R. 11538 (31 STAT. 645, JUNE 6, 1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR FISCAL 1901, TO DISAGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL. (P. 6751-2)
    HR11538 · 1900-06-05
    No
  • TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO S. 3419 (31 STAT. 321, 6/6/1900), MAKING FURTHER PROVISIONS FOR THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF ALASKA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WAS AGREED TO.
    S3419 · 1900-06-05
    Yes
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS FROM CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 264, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO TRANSMIT FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALL THE PAPERS, OFFICIAL REPORTS, AND CORRESPONDENCE FILES RELATING TO THE DROPPING FROM THE PENSION ROLLS OF CERTAIN WIDOWS.
    HRE264 · 1900-06-04
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11212, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY AND CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENT DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED 1903 EXPOSITION IN ST. LOUIS CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE. (P. 6568-1)
    HR11212 · 1900-06-04
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT COMPELS EVERY CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, JOINT STOCK COMPANY, OR PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES OWNING OR CONTROLLING PLANT OR A MAJORITY OF THE STOCK IN ANY PLANTS TO FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE A CERTIFIED COPY OF ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BEFORE TRANSPORTING, CARRYING OR DELIVERING FOR SHIPMENT ANY ARTICLE MANUFACTURED OF ITS OWN PRODUCTION, TOGETHER WITH THE NAME AND PLACE OR RESIDENCE OF THE OFFICERS AND STOCK HOLDERS WITH THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK AND THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY ISSUED, VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION TO BE CONSIDERED A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 6500-2)
    HR10539 · 1900-06-02
    No
  • TO AMEND BILL H.R. 10539 BY PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE SATISFIED THAT ANY COMMODITY HAS BEEN ENHANCED IN CONSEQUENCE OF ANY MONOPOLY, HE MAY SUSPEND THE COLLECTION OF ALL CUSTOMS DUTIES OR IMPORT TAXES ON LIKE ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE BROUGHT FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND THAT SUCH SUSPENSION SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL REVOKED BY PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION. (P. 6496-1)
    HR10539 · 1900-06-02
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS TO APPLY TO TRADE UNIONS OR OTHER LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING WAGES, HOURS OF LABOR, OR OTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LABOR IS TO BE PERFORMED. (P. 6501-1)
    HR10539 · 1900-06-02
    Yes
  • ****MISSING TEXT***
    HR10539 · 1900-06-02
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
    HJR138 · 1900-06-01
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULE FOR DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.
    HJR138 · 1900-05-31
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ON BILL S. 1939, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO APPOINT A COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE A FULL REPORT UPON THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS OF CHINA AND JAPAN.
    S1939 · 1900-05-30
    No
  • THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT #58 TO H.R. 10450, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE AND CONTRACT FOR THE BATTLESHIPS MAINE, OHIO, AND MISSOURI, THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $445 PER TON OF 2240 LBS. - WHICH PRICE IF UNATTAINABLE, HE MAY CONTRACT FOR $545 PER TON FOR SAID ARMOR-PLATE.
    HR10450 · 1900-05-29
    No
  • TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11719, (31 STAT. 656, 6/6/1900),RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, SAID DECISION HOLDING THAT THE DEBATE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT WAS LIMITED TO 40 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE AND THEREFORE THE OFFER OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS WAS OUT OF ORDER.
    HR11719 · 1900-05-23
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BILL H.R. 11719, RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL SO AMENDED AS TO APPLY TO CUBA ONLY AND ONLY DURING THE U.S. OCCUPANCY THEREOF.
    HR11719 · 1900-05-23
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON S. 2931, (31 STAT. 277, 6/6/1900), INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
    S2931 · 1900-05-16
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS S. 2931, INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS.
    S2931 · 1900-05-16
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE TO H. RES. 131, RELATIVE TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF PEARSON VS. CRAWFORD IN THE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH SUBSTITUTE DECLARES THAT CRAWFORD WAS DULY ELECTED.
    HRE131 · 1900-05-10
    No
  • TO PASS H. RES. 131, DECLARING THAT PEARSON WAS DULY ELECTED FROM THE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
    HRE131 · 1900-05-10
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H. RES. 229 CALLING FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH INFORMATION ON THE AMOUNT AND CHARACTER OF THE MATERIAL USED BY THE SEVERAL MANUFACTURES OF OLEOMARGARINE.
    HRE229 · 1900-05-08
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2538, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND THE PACIFIC OCEANS IN NICARAGUA, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE HARBORS AT THE EXITS AND ENTRANCES OF SAID CANAL. (P. 4988-1)
    HR2538 · 1900-05-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS BILL H.R. 2538, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND THE PACIFIC OCEANS IN NICARAGUA.
    HR2538 · 1900-05-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 6634, ENLARGING THE POWERS OF THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE TO PROHIBIT THE INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF GAME KILLED IN VILOATION OF LOCAL LAWS. (P. 4875-1)
    HRE6634 · 1900-04-30
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 222, (31 STAT. 141, 4/30/1900), PROVIDING FOR A GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII. (P. 4733-1,2)
    S222 · 1900-04-27
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10450, (31 STAT. 684, 6/7/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901.
    HR10450 · 1900-04-20
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10450, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901. (P. 4502-1)
    1900-04-20
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 9388, PROVIDING DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC MONEYS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND THE ISLANDS OF CUBA AND PUERTO RICO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE DISBURSING OFFICERS OF THE U.S. IN THE PHILIPPINES, CUBA, AND PUERTO RICO. (P. 4104-1)
    HR9388 · 1900-04-12
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 9388, (31 STAT. 658, 6/6/1900), FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROTECTION OF THE DISBURSING OFFICERS OF THE U.S. IN THE PHILIPPINES, CUBA, AND PUERTO RICO AND THE SAFE KEEPING OF THE PUBLIC MONEYS IN THEIR HANDS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THIS ACT SHALL APPLY TO CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES ONLY WHILE THEY ARE OCCUPIED BY THE UNITED STATES. (P. 4103, 4097-1,2)
    HR9388 · 1900-04-12
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 8245, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND PUERTO RICO AND ALSO A CIVIL GOVERNMENT, REPUBLICAN IN FORM FOR THE TERRITORY. (P. 4071-1, 4032-2)
    HR8245 · 1900-04-11
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 217, WHICH PROVIDES THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SHALL BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8245, AN ACT TO TEMPORARILY PROVIDE REVENUES FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO. (P. 4028-2, 4032-2)
    HRE217 · 1900-04-11
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND 3RD READING OF H.R. 4836 (31 STAT. 1523, 4/23/1900), FOR THE RELIEF OF W. F. LOVELAND, LATE OF COMPANY E. SEVENTH PA. VOLUNTEERS. (P. 3255-2)
    HR4836 · 1900-03-23
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, H.R. 6071, A BILL REGULATING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATIVE TO SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER. (P. 3199-1)
    HR6071 · 1900-03-22
    No
  • TO TABLE H. RES. 175, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR BE DIRECTED TO INFORM THE HOUSE WHAT FORTIFICATIONS GREAT BRITAIN IS ERECTING AND COMPLETING AT PUGET SOUND AND OTHER PLACES ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN CONTIGUOUS TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.
    HRE175 · 1900-03-20
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, A BILL TO DEFINE AND FIX THE STANDARD OF VALUE, TO MAINTAIN THE PARITY OF ALL FORMS OF MONEY ISSUED OR COINED BY THE U.S.
    HR1 · 1900-03-13
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER THE H.RES. DECLARING THAT JOHN R. BROWN WAS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND CLAUDE SWANSON WAS NOT.
    1899-02-23
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 12122 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1024), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATION FOR 1900, SO IT WILL BE REPORTED WITH AN AMENDMENT RAISING THE MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE PAID FOR BATTLESHIP ARMOR-PLATE FROM $445, TO $545 PER TON.
    HR12122 · 1899-02-23
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1074), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS, TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT.
    HR12008 · 1899-02-17
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008, (30 STAT 1074, APP. MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT. NO QUORUM VOTING.
    HR12008 · 1899-02-16
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.
    HR10969 · 1899-02-09
    Abstained
  • TO ADJOURN.
    1899-02-03
    No
  • TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN WORDS FROM THE RECORD, DELETING A CHARGE MADE BY MR. HAWLEY AGAINST THE COMM. OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, ACCUSING THAT COMM. OF REFUSING TO ADMIT HIM TO THE COMM. ROOM AND DENYING HIM PERMISSION TO SPEAK TO THE CHAIRMAN. (P. 1433)
    1899-02-03
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY, SO A SUBSTITUTE BILL WILL BE REPORTED, DECREASING PERSONNEL OF THE ARMY TO 30,000 MEN, INSTEAD OF 100,000 AS PROPOSED BY PRESENT BILL, AND PROVIDE FOR 50,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR COLONIAL SERVICE. (JP. 119-1,2, 120-1,2,121-1)
    HR11022 · 1899-01-31
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY.
    HR11022 · 1899-01-31
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN, OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U.S. (JP. 97-2)
    1899-01-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2683, (30 STAT 840, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL ESTABLISHING A LIGHT-HOUSE AND FOG SIGNAL AT OR NEAR POINT ARGNELLS, CALIFORNIA. (JP. 84-1)
    HR2683 · 1899-01-18
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10403, (30 STAT 1004, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U.S.; AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, AND 22, AND SUBSTITUTE THERE FOR NEW SECTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SHALL BE SELECTED.
    HR10403 · 1899-01-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 8571, (30 STAT 1253, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL DEFINING AND PUNISHING CRIMES AND PROVIDING A CRIMINAL CODE FOR, THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION MANUFACTURE, AND SALE, EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL, MECHANICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, UNDER PENALTIES. (JP. 67-1)
    HR8571 · 1899-01-11
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 95, (30 STAT 755, DEC. 21, 1898), A BILL TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO AMERICAN SEAMEN AND TO PROMOTE COMMERCE, PENDING AND UNFINISHED; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COURT USE ITS DISCRETION FIXING PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 1 MONTH FOR THE VIOLATION OF A CIVIL CONTRACT.
    S95 · 1898-12-13
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 7130, AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE, BY MAKING IT ILLEGAL UNDER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO ISSUE TICKETS BY ANY R.R. CO. OR OTHER COMMON CARRIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING TRANSFERRED. (JP. 21)
    HR7130 · 1898-12-07
    No
  • TO CORRECT RECORD BY EXPUNGING FROM SAME REMARKS BY MR. RAY THAT WERE NOT SPOKEN IN THE HOUSE OR COVERED IN PERMISSION TO PRINT. (P. 6799-1)
    1898-07-08
    Abstained
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10691, (30 STAT 652, JULY 7, 1897), A BILL MAKING GENERAL DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT UNLESS SETTLEMENT HEREIN AUTHORIZED BE PERFECTED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER PASSAGE OF ACT, PRESIDENT SHALL PROCEED TO FORECLOSE ALL LIENS NOW HELD BY THE U.S. AGAINST R.R. COMPANIES & COLLECT DEBTS HEREIN SOUGHT TO BE SETTLED. (P. 6725, JP 694)
    HR10691 · 1898-07-06
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10807. (P. 6556)
    1898-06-30
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (P. 6553)
    HR10807 · 1898-06-30
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 6149, (30 STAT 722, JULY 8, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF WAR TO EXERCISE HIS DISCRETION IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 6496-2)
    HR6149 · 1898-06-29
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1035, (30 STAT 544, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (P. 6426-2)
    S1035 · 1898-06-28
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 10474, A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF ELEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. NO QUORUM.
    HR10474 · 1898-06-22
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT NO. 80, TO H.R. 6897, (30 STAT 525, JUNE 30, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR 1899; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUNDATION FOR A BRIDGE ACROSS ROCK CREEK ON THE LINE OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE EXTENDED. (P. 6162-2)
    HR6897 · 1898-06-20
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 259 (JULY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 750), A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 6018-1)
    HJR259 · 1898-06-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.J.RES. 259 (30 STAT 750, JULY 7, 1898), A RESOLUTION PROVIDING "THAT THE U.S. WILL VIEW AS AN ACT OF HOSTILITY ANY ATTEMPT OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THAT THE U.S. GUARANTEES THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 5765-2, 5770, 6018-1)
    HJR259 · 1898-06-15
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 10550. (P. 5759-2)
    HR10550 · 1898-06-10
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WILLIAM E. RYAN AND HENRY C. BREWSTER FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF N.Y. (P. 5760-1)
    1898-06-10
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BUSINESS. (P. 5761-1)
    1898-06-10
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, H.R. 10550, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT A PROVISION BE MADE IN THE BILL FOR VOTING OF NAVAL RESERVE, THE SAME AS BY VOLUNTEERS IN THE ARMY. (P. 5758)
    HR10550 · 1898-06-10
    No
  • TO CONSIDER H.RES. 309, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SEC. OF WAR TO FURNISH THE NAMES OF ALL CIVILIANS APPOINTED TO THE VOLUNTEER ARMY SINCE APRIL 24, 1898 AND THE SEVERAL STATES FROM WHICH THEY WERE APPOINTED. (P. 5763-2)
    HRE309 · 1898-06-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 10550, BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION FIXING PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT VOTING OR MAKING FRAUDULENT RETURNS. (P. 5697-1)
    HR10550 · 1898-06-09
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT AMENDED AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10550; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. THE RECORD READS TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF SAID BILL.
    HR10550 · 1898-06-09
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 10550. (P. 5696)
    HR10550 · 1898-06-09
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, JUNE 13, 1898), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES. (P. 5713-2)
    HR10100 · 1898-06-09
    Yes
  • TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 10550, (THE RECORD READS TO ADOPT AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE AND PROVIDES FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.)
    HR10550 · 1898-06-09
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION H.RES. 310, DECLARING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE TO NON-CONCUR IN GROSS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10100, AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS & MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 5566)
    HRE310 · 1898-06-06
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4168, (APP. JUNE 10, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL REVISING AND PERFECTING THE CLASSIFICATION OF LETTERS OF PATENT AND PRINTING PUBLICATIONS OF THE PATENT OFFICE. (P. 5569-2)
    S4168 · 1898-06-06
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 10253, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1349), A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS RELATING TO DISTILLED SPIRITS. (P. 5237-2)
    HR10253 · 1898-05-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 1424 (30 STAT 1460, JUNE 10, 1898) A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO RICHARD T. SELTZER. (P. 5303)
    S1424 · 1898-05-27
    Abstained
  • TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 1115, (JUNE 3, 1898, 30 STAT 1450), A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN ROACH. (P. 5298)
    S1115 · 1898-05-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 3093, A BILL PAYING $502 TO JOHN A. FAIRFAX OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4904-1, JP 556)
    HR3093 · 1898-05-27
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10378, (MAY 31, 1898, 30 STAT. 422), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, AND FOR OTHER OBJECTS, FOR 1898. (P. 5234-1)
    HR10378 · 1898-05-26
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 10293, (JUNE 18, 1898, 30 STAT 478), A BILL INCORPORATING THE EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS RAILROAD CO. IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5121-2)
    HR10293 · 1898-05-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 10294, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1377), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF WHARF PROPERTY AND CERTAIN PUBLIC SPACES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY REMOVING FENCE AROUND BOTANICAL GARDENS, THEREBY MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. (P. 5120-1)
    HR10294 · 1898-05-23
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 372, (APP. JUNE 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 424), A BILL CONCERNING CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THEIR EMPLOYEES; WHICH AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL, SET UP METHODS OF SELECTING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND DEALING WITH THEM IN SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES. (P. 5046)
    HR4372 · 1898-05-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2219, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF ISAAC TICE AND OTHERS. (P. 4941-1)
    HR2219 · 1898-05-16
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 237, (MAY 24, 1898, 30 STAT 744), A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS. (P. 4937-2)
    HJR237 · 1898-05-16
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H.R. 3093, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF JOHN A. FAIRFAX OF WASHINGTON, D.C. (NO QUORUM.) (P. 4904)
    HR3093 · 1898-05-13
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH INCOME TAX BILL ADDED. (P. 4457-1)
    HR10100 · 1898-04-29
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE. (P. 4263)
    HR10100 · 1898-04-29
    Yes
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  • 1898–1900US House