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- NoTO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 531, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT LAFAYETTE, INDIANA.S531 · 1887-03-03
- NoTO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 1162, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS.S1162 · 1887-03-03
- NoTO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 763, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT SIOUX CITY, IOWA.S763 · 1887-03-03
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VETO ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A SELECT COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF FIVE SENATORS BE CONSTITUTED AND APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE THE METHODS OF DOING BUSINESS IN THE EXEC. DEPARTMENTS AND ASCERTAIN THE REASONS FOR DELAYS IN TRANSACTING PUBLIC BUSINESS.1887-03-03
- YesTO RECALL FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A BILL RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CIRCUIT COURTS OF THE U.S., H. R. 2441 (24 STAT 552).HR2441 · 1887-03-03
- NoTO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 856, (24 STAT 544), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING IN THE CITY OF DAYTON, OHIO.S856 · 1887-03-03
- NoCONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF JAMES M. TROTTER, AS RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.1887-03-03
- YesTO PASS H. R. 2441 (24 STAT 552), A BILL RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE U.S. COURTS.HR2441 · 1887-03-02
- YesCONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF THOMAS E. BENEDICT AS PUBLIC PRINTER.1887-03-02
- YesTO PASS H. R. 38 A BILL, PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT IS AUTHORIZED, WITH ADVICE OF SENATE TO REINSTATE ALFRED HEDBERG (A LATE CAPTAIN) AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT WITHOUT PAY FOR THE TERM HE WAS OUT OF SERVICE.HR38 · 1887-03-02
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 2441 (24 STAT 552), A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS ONE, TWO, THREE AND TEN OF AN ACT TO DETERMINE THE JURISDICTION OF U.S. CIRCUIT COURTS AND TO REGULATE THE REMOVAL OF CASES FROM STATE COURTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED MARCH 3, 1875, BY INCREASING SALARIES OF U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUPREME COURT JUDGES, FROM $3,500 AND $4,000 TO A UNIFORM SALARY OF NOT LESS THAN $5,000.HR2441 · 1887-03-02
- NoTO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT, AND TO PRINT THE REPORT ON H. R. 10419, A BILL TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.HR10419 · 1887-03-01
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 391, A BILL "DECLARING FORFEITED CERTAIN LANDS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM ONTONAGON TO THE WISCONSIN STATE LINE," WHICH AMENDMENT EXEMPTED SO AS MUCH OF THE LAND AS WOULD BE APPLICABLE TO SAID ADDITIONAL ROAD, NOT EXCEEDING 20 MILES, FROM THE OPERATION OF THIS ACT, PROVIDED SAME IS BUILT WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.HR391 · 1887-03-01
- YesTO AMEND S. 3025, BY ADDING AT THE END OF SECTION THREE A CLAUSE GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CERTIFY RULES AND REGULATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY OF EACH STATE WHENEVER THE PLANS AND METHODS SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY ANY STATE IN WHICH ANY DISEASE IS DECLARED TO EXIST AND TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO EXPEND IN SUCH STATE MONEY AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO QUARANTINE, DISINFECT OR SLAUGHTER ANIMALS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE FROM SAID STATE INTO ANY OTHER STATE OR TERRITORY.S3025 · 1887-02-28
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO S. 3025 WAS ADOPTED. THE AMENDMENT (IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE) PROVIDES FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO BE EXPENDED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES OF THE SEVERAL STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF PLEURO-PNEUMONIA AMONG CATTLE.S3025 · 1887-02-28
- YesTO PASS S. 260 A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE MAILING OF NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS CONTAINING LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENTS AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME.S260 · 1887-02-28
- NoTO PASS S. 3025.S3025 · 1887-02-28
- NoTO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH AMENDMENT TO S. 3025 WAS ADOPTED THE AMENDMENT (IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE) IS TO APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 TO BE EXPENDED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO AID THE PROPER AUTHORITIES OF THE SEVERAL STATES IN PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF PLEURO-PNEUMONIA AMONG CATTLE.S3025 · 1887-02-28
- YesTO PASS S. 3114, A BILL TO REIMBURSE DESPOSITORS OF THE FREEDMANS SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY FOR LOSSES INCURRED BY THE FAILURE OF SAID COMPANY.S3114 · 1887-02-26
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION, THE SENATE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MORNING BUSINESS, WILL CONSIDER SENATE BILLS FAVORABLY REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE UNTIL 2 O'CLOCK ON EACH ALTERNATE DAY, AND HOUSE BILLS ON THE OTHER ALTERNATE DAY, COMMENCING FIRST WITH THE SENATE BILLS.1887-02-26
- NoTO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.1887-02-26
- YesTO AMEND S. 3025, A BILL TO EXTIRPATE CERTAIN CATTLE DISEASES AND TO FACILITATE EXPORTATION OF CATTLE, BY PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY RULES AND REGULATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY OF EACH STATE WHENEVER THE PLANS AND METHODS SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY ANY STATE IN WHICH CONTAGIOUS CATTLE DISEASES ARE DECLARED TO EXIST, THEREBY GIVING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF ANY DISEASED CATTLE.S3025 · 1887-02-25
- YesTO AMEND A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT JOHN J. INGALLS BE CHOSEN PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE BY NAMING ISHAM G. HARRIS TO THAT OFFICE.1887-02-25
- YesTO CONSIDER S. 3225, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE STILLWATER AND COOKE CITY RAILWAY COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPEN A RAILWAY THROUGH THE CROW INDIAN RESERVATION.S3225 · 1887-02-25
- YesTO AMEND S. 3025, A BILL TO EXTIRPATE CERTAIN CATTLE DISEASES AND TO FACILITATE EXPORTATION OF CATTLE, BY PROVIDING THAT $1,000,000 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED TO AID THE PROPER AUTHORITIES IN THE SEVERAL STATES IN PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF PLEURO-PNEUMONIA AMONG CATTLE.S3025 · 1887-02-25
- NoTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.1887-02-25
- NoTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 170, (24 STAT 488), AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, AND METHODS OF THE PACIFIC RAILROADS WHICH HAVE RECEIVED AID FROM THE U.S., BY LEAVING THE CONTRIBUTION OF RAILROADS TO GOVERNMENT AT 25 PER CENT OF NET EARNINGS, INSTEAD OF THE PROPOSED 40 PER CENT OF NET EARNINGS.HJR170 · 1887-02-25
- YesTO CONSIDER H. R. 702 (24 STAT 556), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF LAND GRANTS MADE BY CONGRESS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROADS WITHIN THE STATE OF KANSAS.HR702 · 1887-02-24
- YesTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 4841, A BILL TO CHANGE THE EASTERN AND NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF TEXAS.HR4841 · 1887-02-23
- YesTO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 3025, A BILL TO EXTIRPATE CERTAIN CONTAGIOUS DISEASES AMONG CATTLE, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION INTO CERTAIN PACIFIC RAILROADS.S3025 · 1887-02-23
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 5190, A BILL TO ENLARGE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BY PROVIDING THAT THE WEATHER SERVICE OF THE U.S. SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU IS HEREBY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR, HEREBY SEPARATING THIS UNIT FROM THE U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS.HR5190 · 1887-02-23
- NoTO RECALL S. 3300 FROM THE HOUSE, A BILL PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE U.S. IN LANDS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA.S3300 · 1887-02-23
- NoTO PASS S. 183, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS S. HOPKINS, LATE PRIVATE IN COMPANY 616 MAINE VOLUNTEERS.S183 · 1887-02-23
- YesTO POSTPONE ACTION ON H. R. 5190, A BILL CREATING AND ENLARGING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND CREATING AN EXECUTIVE DEPT. TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H. J. RES. 170, AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF THE PACIFIC RAILROADS WHICH HAVE RECEIVED AID FROM THE U.S.HR5190 · 1887-02-22
- NoTO PASS S. 2636, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE MARITIME CANAL COMPANY OF NICARAGUA.S2636 · 1887-02-21
- NoTO ADJOURN OVER WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.1887-02-21
- YesTO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION THE SENATE WILL INCREASE ITS HOURS IN DAILY SESSION.1887-02-19
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 199 (24 STAT 634), A BILL FOR THE RETIREMENT AND RECOINAGE OF TRADE DOLLARS.S199 · 1887-02-19
- YesTO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS, DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 10419, RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATION BILL.1887-02-19
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON S. 10, (24 STAT 635), A BILL RELATING TO PLOYGAMY IN UTAH.S10 · 1887-02-18
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 10419, RIVERS AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER.HR10419 · 1887-02-18
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 10419, THE RIVERS AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BY STRIKING A PROVISO WITHHOLDING FROM THE SEC. OF WAR THE POWER TO PURCHASE LAND NEEDED FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS IMPROVEMENTS, SHOULD THE OWNER OF THE LAND FIX A PRICE THAT THE SECRETARY DEEMS REASONABLE.HR10419 · 1887-02-18
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. R. 10658 RELATING TO CHANGING THE LINES BETWEEN THE EASTERN AND WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.HR10658 · 1887-02-17
- YesTO PASS S. 3286.S3286 · 1887-02-17
- YesTO AMEND S. 2288, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC SHIP RAILWAY COMPANY, BY PROVIDING THAT THE RATE OF INTEREST ON ALL BONDS ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP RAILWAY ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF TEHUANTEPEC MEXICO SHALL NOT EXCEED EIGHT PER CENT PER ANNUM, AND NO BONDS SHALL BE SOLD ON 90 PER CENT OF THEIR FACE VALUE.S2288 · 1887-02-17
- NoTO PASS S. 2288.S2288 · 1887-02-17
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND PRIVILEGES TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED OUTRAGES IN TEXAS, WHICH AMENDMENT PERMITS OFFICERS WHO ALLEGEDLY OBSTRUCTED THE COMMITTEE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTY, TO SUMMON WITNESSES IN THEIR DEFENSE.1887-02-16
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED OUTRAGES IN TEXAS.1887-02-16
- YesTO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 3286.S3286 · 1887-02-15
- NoTO CONSIDER S. 3286.S3286 · 1887-02-15
- NoTO CONSIDER S. 3286, A BILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEN CRUISERS FOR THE NAVY.S3286 · 1887-02-14
- NoTO POSTPONE DEBATE ON S. 2288, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC SHIP RAILWAY COMPANY, AND CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF S. 3286, A BILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEN CRUISERS FOR THE NAVY.S2288 · 1887-02-14
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 10793 (24 STAT 569), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1888, BY STRIKING CERTAIN LINES FROM AN AMENDMENT AND INSERTING, "TO RESTRICT THE TRANSPORTATION OF FOREIGN MAILS TO SHIPS OF AMERICAN OWNERSHIP, AND OFFICERED BY AMERICANS, AND TO ENTITLE SUCH SHIPS TO AMERICAN REGISTRY SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF FOREIGN MAILS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. POST OFFICE.HR10793 · 1887-02-12
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 10793 (24 STAT 569), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1888, BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL TO SOUTH AMERICA.HR10793 · 1887-02-12
- NoTO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10793 (24 STAT 569), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1888.1887-02-12
- NoTO CONSIDER H. J. RES. 175, IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES OF JOSEPH FRANCIS.HJR175 · 1887-02-11
- YesTO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REJECTION OF PENSION CLAIMS OF APPLICANTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALSO APPLIED TO CONGRESS FOR RELIEF, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR INFORM THE SENATE WHO WROTE A CERTAIN LETTER, AND WHEN SUCH EMPLOYEE WAS APPOINTED IN THE PENSION OFFICE, BUREAU TO DENY A HEARING TO ANY APPLICANT WHO HAS PETITIONED CONGRESS FOR RELIEF.1887-02-11
- NoTO PASS S. 994, GRANTING TO CALIFORNIA FIVE PER CENT OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN HER LIMITS.S994 · 1887-02-11
- NoTO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6393 (24 STAT 419), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE FT. WORTH AND DENVER CITY R.R. TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A RAILWAY THROUGH INDIAN TERRITORY.1887-02-11
- NoTO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING THE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. MATTHEWS AS RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY REMOVING THE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY BE FROM THE VOTES, PROCEEDINGS AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND EVIDENCE BEFORE THE SENATE OR ANY OF THE COMMITTEE THEREOF.1887-02-07
- YesTO PASS S. 2578.S2578 · 1887-02-04
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 2578, BY STRIKING FROM THE AMENDMENT THAT SECTION WHICH MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR CONGRESSMEN TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEYS, OR TO RECEIVE OR IN LEGISLATING IN CONGRESS, WHICH MAY BE IN ANY WAY IN OPPOSITION TO INTEREST OF U.S.S2578 · 1887-02-04
- YesTO PASS S. 995, A BILL TO CREDIT AND PAY TO THE SEVERAL STATES, TERRITORIES, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALL MONIES COLLECTED UNDER THE DIRECT TAX LEVIED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED 8/5/1861.S995 · 1887-02-04
- NoTO AMEND S. 2578, A BILL TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM ACTING AS ATTORNEYS OR EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD COMPANIES HOLDING CHARTERS OR RECEIVING GRANTS OF LAND OR PECUNIARY AID FROM THE U.S., BY MAKING IT A MISDEMEANOR, PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH, FOR CONGRESSMEN TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEYS, OR PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM SUCH RAILROADS, IF THE CONGRESSMAN HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT MEASURES AFFECTING THE INTERESTS OF SUCH RAILROAD ARE PENDING OR ARE ABOUT TO BE PENDING IN THE CONGRESS.S2578 · 1887-02-04
- NoTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 35, A BILL TO REMOVE THE LIMITATIONS ON THE PAYMENT OF ARREARS IN PENSIONS.1887-02-03
- YesTO PASS H. R. 10203, A BILL TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 TO BUY SEEDS FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES IN TEXAS WHERE THE CROPS WERE WHOLLY DESTROYED BY DROUGHT LAST YEAR.HR10203 · 1887-02-02
- NoTO PASS S. J. RES. 5, A BILL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. EXTENDING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN.SJR5 · 1887-01-25
- YesGO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.1887-01-24
- YesTO PASS S. 3173.S3173 · 1887-01-24
- NoTO AMEND S. 3173, A BILL REGARDING THE FISHING RIGHTS OF THE U.S., BY INSERTING AS FOLLOWS, "WHENEVER THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE SATISFIED THAT AMERICAN VESSELS OR FISHERMEN ARE OBSTRUCTED BY CANADIAN AUTHORITY IN THEIR FREE USE OF SUCH EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS IN CANADIAN WATERS AS BELONG TO THEM BY ANCIENT OWNERSHIP SANCTIONED BY TREATY".S3173 · 1887-01-24
- NoTO RECOMMIT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON S. 1532 FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.S1532 · 1887-01-14
- YesTO CONSIDER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1532, (24 STAT 379), A BILL TO REGULATE INTERSTATE COMMERCE.S1532 · 1887-01-14
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1532.S1532 · 1887-01-14
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 1877, A BILL GRANTING ONE JOHN MCNAUGHTON THE PAY OF A SECOND LIEUTENANT INSTEAD OF THE PAY OF A FIRST SERGEANT.HR1877 · 1887-01-07
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL TWO WEEKS FROM THIS DATE A SENATE RESOLUTION ON COMMERICAL RECIPROCITY TREATY BETWEEN U.S. AND MEXICO, WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES A SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE TO TREATY EXTENDING UNTIL MAY 20, 1887, THE TIME SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE EIGHT.1887-01-07
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL RECIPROCITY TREATY BETWEEN U.S. AND MEXICO, WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES A SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE EXTENDING UNTIL MAY 20, 1887, THE TIME SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE EIGHT.1887-01-07
- YesTO CONSIDER S. 1359, RELATING TO THE CLAIMS OF THE HEIRS OF ERSKINE S. ALLEN.S1359 · 1887-01-07
- NoTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT OF S. 1359, RELATING TO THE CLAIMS OF HEIRS OF ERSKINE S. ALLEN.S1359 · 1887-01-07
- YesTO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING ON S. 1537, (24 STAT 967), TO DIRECT TREASURY SECRETARY TO REFUND AND PAY TO B. B. CONNOR AND BROTHERS THE NET PROCEEDS PAID INTO TREASURY FROM SALE OF CERTAIN OF LARD, SHIPPED BY THEM WITHOUT PERMIT IN IGNORANT VIOLATION OF LAW AND TRADE REGULATIONS, AND SEIZED, LABELED AND SOLD BY U.S.S1537 · 1886-12-17
- YesTO PASS S. 512, (24 STAT 500), A BILL TO REPEAL CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REVISED STATUTES RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL OFFICERS.S512 · 1886-12-17
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 648 WAS PASSED. H. R. 648 IS A BILL GRANTING PENSION TO MRS. BARBARA FUCHS.HR648 · 1886-12-16
- NoTO MOVE S. 4 FOR ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING. S. 4 IS A BILL PERMITTING OWNERS OF CERTAIN VESSELS AND THE OWNERS OR UNDERWRITERS OF CARGOES LADEN THEREON TO SEE THE U.S.S4 · 1886-12-16
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS SHALL BE ACTED ON IN OPEN SESSION.1886-12-15
- NoTO AMEND S. 10 SO AS TO PREVENT A HUSBAND OR WIFE FROM TESTIFYING AGAINST THE OTHER AS TO ANY CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION.S10 · 1886-12-08
- YesTO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, A RESOLUTION ASKING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO ADVISE THE SENATE AS TO CHANGES MADE BY THE U.S. ENGINEERS IN CHARGE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANAL AND LOCKS AT THE CASCADES ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER IN OREGON, AND WHETHER IT IS TRUE THAT WORK AT THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT SPRING.1886-12-07
- NoTO AMEND S. 10, BY REPEALING AN ACT INCORPORATING THE MORMAN CHURCH IN UTAH.S10 · 1886-12-07
- YesTO TABLE, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF HERBERT FOOTE BEECHER AS COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUGET SOUND IN THE STATE OF OREGON AND THE TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON.1886-08-04
- NoTO ORDER THIRD READING FOR H. R. 2918, A BILL AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PAY WILLIAM HUNTINGTON, FORMER U.S. MARSHAL FOR TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, A BALANCE OF $1,064.11 DUE HIM FROM U.S. ON JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF TWO SUITS AGAINST HIM FOR ITEMS CHARGED BY HIM AGAINST THE U.S. WHICH WERE DISALLOWED.HR2918 · 1886-08-04
- NoTO CONSIDER AND TO PASS OVER PRESIDENTIAL VETO S. 225, A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO MARGARET D. MARCHAND, WIDOW OF JOHN B. MARCHAND, U.S. NAVY COMMODORE.S225 · 1886-08-04
- NoTO ORDER THIRD READING ON H. R. 2918, A BILL AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO PAY WILLIAM HUNTINGTON, FORMER U.S. MARSHAL FOR TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, A BALANCE OF $1,064.11 DUE HIM.HR2918 · 1886-08-04
- NoTO OVERRIDE THE VETO OF S. 2005, A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO MARY J. NOTTAGE, WIDOW OF THOMAS NOTTAGE, CIVIL WAR VETERAN.S2005 · 1886-08-03
- YesTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H. R. 1059, A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO CIVIL WAR VETERAN JOSEPH ROMISER.HR1059 · 1886-08-03
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 9478, THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE SENATE RECEDE FROM CERTAIN OF ITS AMENDMENTS.HR9478 · 1886-08-03
- NoTO PASS A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES H. FREEMAN AS MARSHAL OF THE U.S. FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE.1886-08-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF FITZ JOHN PORTER AS COLONEL IN THE U.S. ARMY AS OF MAY 14, 1861.1886-08-02
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD M. KINMAN AS POSTMASTER AT JACKSONVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF MORGAN AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.1886-08-02
- NoTO TABLE, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING TO REMOVE INJUNCTION OF SECRECY FROM VOTE OF THE SENATE BY WHICH THE SENATE REFUSED TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT OF JAMES C. MATTHEWS AS RECORDER OF DEEDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.1886-08-02
- YesTO AMEND MOTION TO POSTPONE THE NICARAGUA CANAL RESOLUTION, SO THAT THE MOTION READS, "UNTIL THE 1ST WED. AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT."1886-07-31
- NoCONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. MATTHEWS, AS RECORDER OF DEEDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.1886-07-31
- YesCONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES M. SHELLEY, AS FOURTH AUDITOR OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.1886-07-31
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