Lucien Anderson

TO 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 PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE CLAUSE PROVIDING TO PLACE IN THE DRAFT LIST AGAIN, THOSE WHO FURNISHED UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES, AND THAT THEY BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE. (P. 1401-3)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 1423-1)

TO 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.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 786, THE MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO TABLE H.R. 740 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO REESTABLISH THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. (P. 1002-3)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO TABLE H.R. 634, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE CO.

TO TABLE H.R. 766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 909-1)

TO 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)

TO AMEND H.R. 766, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PAY OF THE PRIVATE SOLDIERS BE INCREASED TO TWENTY DOLLARS PER MONTH. (P. 908-3)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 766 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P. 910-1)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO PASS S. 212, 2/20/1865, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF HENRY A. BRIGHAM, PAYMASTER, FROM A LIABILITY OF *2,000, WHICH WAS APPARENTLY SHORT PAID HIM BY THE TELLER OF THE TREASURY.

TO 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)

TO DISPENSE WITH THE EVENING SESSION. (P. 805-1)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO TABLE S. 112, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF ALMON D. FISH, DECEASED. (P. 728-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 51, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A BUREAU FOR THE RELIEF OF FREEDMEN AND REFUGEES.

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO PASS 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)

TO AMEND H.R. 126, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF NIAGARA; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO DEEPEN, ENLARGE, AND IMPROVE THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUE OF $5,000,000 IN U. S. BONDS FOR THIS PRUPOSE. (P. 547-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16, A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES A PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BY ADDING AN ARTICLE XIII PROHIBITING SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE EXCEPT AS PUNISHMENT OF CRIME AFTER DUE CONVICTION, AND EMPOWERING CONGRESS TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARTICLE. (P. 530-3, P. 523-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16. (P. 530-3)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN HONOR OF THE PASSAGE OF S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-3)

TO AMEND S. 363, 1/31/1865, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE WASH. GAS-LIGHT CO.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE BILL NOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND JULY 1, 1866. (P. 462-3)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 142, A RESOLUTION GIVING THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL SHERIDAN AND THE OFFICERS AND MEN UNDER HIS COMMAND, FOR VICTORIES ACHIEVED BY THEM IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY, ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR SERVICE AT CEDAR RUN ON OCT. 19, 1864. (P. 416-1)

TO ADHERE TO THE HOUSE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE 4TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 620, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE SECTION OF THE BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS, CLERKS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE, AND TO REPORTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR WHICH WOULD BE $37,991.40.

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 141. (P. 370-1)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141, A BILL PROVIDING THAT A PRESENT DUTY ON UNSIZED PAPER, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY, BE REPLACED BY A 5% AD VALOREM DUTY. (P. 369-2)

TO TABLE THE PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO SEND OR RECEIVE COMMISSIONERS OR AGENTS WITH A VIEW TO NATIONAL PACIFICATION AND CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, OR BY SOME OTHER NATIONAL MEANS KNOWN TO CIVILIZED OR CHRISTIAN NATIONS, SECURE THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AND THE UNION OF THE STATES. (P. 275-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE USE OF THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMISSION FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES ON SABBATH EVENING, JANUARY 29. (P. 275-2)

CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 111-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 111-3)

TO TABLE THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66-1)

TO TABLE THE SECOND DIVISION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66)

TO PASS THE FIRST DIVISION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION.

TO PASS THE SECOND BRANCH OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE AGREED TO ELIMINATE THE 2ND SEC. OF H.R. 618, (12/12/1864), A BILL WHICH IMPOSES A DUTY OF $.50 A GALLON ON ALL SPIRITS OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION HELD FOR SALE ON 1/1/1865, IN ADDITION TO THE DUTY NOW IMPOSED BY LAW.

TO AMEND H.R. 618, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF JUNE 30, 1864, PROVIDING INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE SECOND SECTION IMPOSING A DUTY OF $.50 A GALLON ON ALL SPIRITS OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION HELD FOR SALE ON JAN. 1, 1865, IN ADDITION TO THE DUTY NOW IMPOSED BY LAW. (P. 68-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS HAS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO AN AUTHORITATIVE VOICE IN DECLARING AND PRESCRIBING THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE U. S.; AND THAT IT IS THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO RESPECT THAT POLICY. (P. 48-2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 37-3)

TO TABLE S.J. RES. 78, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION UPON THE SUBJECT OF RAISING REVENUE BY TAXATION. (P. 37-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 577, A BILL TO PREVENT GOLD, SILVER COIN, AND BULLION FROM BEING PAID OR ACCEPTED FOR A GREATER VALUE THAN THEIR REAL CURRENT VALUE, AND TO PREVENT ANY NOTE OF BILL ISSUED BY THE U. S. AND MAKE LAWFUL MONEY AND A LEGAL TENDER FROM BEING RECEIVED FOR A SMALLER SUM THAN IS THEREIN SPECIFIED, WAS REFERRED TO TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. (P. 6-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO INCORPORATE A PROVISION TO TAX ALL STOCKS OF DOMESTIC LIQUORS ON HAND, IN ANY AMENDMENT TO THE REVENUE BILL TO BE REPORTED BY THE SAID COMMITTEE.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON COFFEE, SUGAR, TEA AND SIMILAR ARTICLES EITHER BY ACCEPTING PAYMENTS OF DUTIES IN PAPER CURRENCY OR BY PLACING AN AD VALOREM INSTEAD OF A SPECIFIC DUTY ON SUCH ARTICLES; IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING. (P. 3-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO INCORPORATE A PROVISION TO TAX ALL STOCKS OF DOMESTIC LIQUORS ON HAND, IN ANY AMENDMENT TO THE REVENUE BILL TO BE REPORTED BY THE SAID COMMITTEE. (P. 3-2)

TO PASS S. 325 (13 STAT 344, 7/1/1864), A BILL TO REPEAL THE ACT OF 6/17/1864, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE. (P. 3468-3)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 108, A BILL TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT THE PEOPLES IN THE STATES IN REBELLION HAVE REESTABLISHED A REPUBLICAN AND ANTI-SLAVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT, AND WHETHER THEY OUGHT TO BE GIVEN THE RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS. (P. 3394-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH THIS EVENING'S RECESS. (P. 3399-3)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549. (P. 3354-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549 WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS H.R. 549. (P. 3357-2)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES PAYMENT OF FULL BOUNTY TO SOLDIERS HONORABLY DISCHARGED BY REASON OF WOUNDS OR SICKNESS INCURRED IN THE SERVICE IN THE LINE OF THEIR DUTY. (P. 3354-2)

TO AMEND THE 1ST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), THE LOAN BILL, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT OF THE STATES TO TAX THE BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT. (P. 3351-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE, AND CREDITING THE VOLUNTEER TOWARD THE QUOTA OF HIS ELECTION DISTRICT, WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, TO CHARLES W. CARRIGAN AND JOHN KLINE, UNSUCCESSFUL CLAIMANTS TO SEATS IN THE HOUSE, THE USUAL MILEAGE AND SALARY TO THE DATE OF ADVERSE DECISION. (P. 3310-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS AUTHORIZES THE DISCHARGE OF DRAFTED MEN FROM MILITARY SERVICE BY THE PAYMENT OF $300 FOR THE SECURING OF A SUBSTITUTE, LEAVING UNALTERED THE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO PERSONS FURNISHING SUBSTITUTES. (P. 3321-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE'S 17TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REDUCE FROM $.80 TO $.60 PER 100 LBS, THE DUTY ON IMPORTED IRON BARS FOR R. R. AND INCLINED PLANES, FITTED TO BE LAID DOWN WITHOUT FURTHER MANUFACTURE. (P. 3311-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF THE NATIONAL FORCES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS PROVIDES FOR COMMUTATION IN MONEY IN LIEU OF PERSONAL MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO PROHIBIT FUTURE ACCEPTANCE OF MONEY PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ANY ENROLLEE OR CONSCRIPT FROM MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 3315-2)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION, H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE FOR ONE, TWO, AND THREE YEARS AND TO CREDIT ANY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR ANY SUBSTITUTE, IN CASE OF DRAFT, TO THE TOWN, TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT OR ELECTION DISTRICT TOWARD THE QUOTA OF WHICH HE MAY HAVE VOLUNTEERED OR ENGAGED AS A SUBSTITUTE. (P. 3322-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD A PROVISO THAT THE LEGAL CURRENCY OF THE U. S. SHALL BE RECEIVED IN THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES IMPOSED BY THE BILL, AND BY ALL OTHER EXISTING LAWS TO RAISE REVENUE. (P. 3313-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL UP TO 500,000 MEN INTO MILITARY SERVICE FOR TWO YEARS, UNLESS SOONER DISCHARGED; TO ORDER A DRAFT, IF NECESSARY; AND TO ENACT OTHER PROVISIONS TO MAKE SUCH CALL AND DRAFT EFFECTIVE. (P. 3316-3, P. 3321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION, AS MODIFIED, TO PAY CARRIGAN AND KLINE THE SAME AS HAS BEEN PAID TO OTHER CONTESTANTS AT THIS SESSION; I.E. FROM THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER TO THE TIME WHEN THEIR CLAIMS WERE REJECTED. (P. 3315-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF THE NATIONAL FORCES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENTS THERETO. (P. 3278-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 438, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF JULY 1, 1863, TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF THE SAME FOR POSTAL, MILITARY, AND OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE SECTION 10 GIVING THE POWER, TO ANY COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID ROAD TO ISSUE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE ROADS AND TELEGRAPH LINES FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS UP TO THE AMOUNT OF THE U. S. BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED TO SAID RAILROAD COMPANIES. (P. 3244-2)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT, OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, OF THE HOUSE, TO JAMES LINDSAY AND JOHN S. SLEEPER, IN FULL, FOR TIME SPENT AND EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE CONTESTING THE RIGHT OF JOHN G. SCOTT AND ALEXANDER H. RICE, RESPECTIVELY, TO SEATS IN THIS HOUSE AS REPRESENTATIVES, RESPECTIVELY, FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI AND THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS. (P. 3241-2, 3)

TO PASS THE 1ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 1ST SECTION OF THE BILL A PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE TREAS. TO SELL AT HOME OR ABROAD COUPON OR REGISTERED BONDS OF THE U. S. IN DENOMINATIONS NOT LOWER THAN $50, BEARING INTEREST NOT OVER 8% PER ANNUM, REDEEMABLE BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT BEFORE THIRTY YEARS FROM ISSUE, AND PAYABLE IN COIN AT ANY PERIOD NOT MORE THAN 40 YEARS FROM DATE; AMOUNT SO BORROWED TO A TOTAL OF $400,000,000 TO BE USED FOR THE SERVICE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865. (P. 3218-2, P. 3212-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 108, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT, BY AND WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE, A COMMISSION OF THREE PERSONS, RESIDENTS OF STATES NOT INVOLVED IN THE PRESENT REBELLION, TO FIND OUT DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS HOW FAR THE LOYAL PEOPLE OF STATES DECLARED BY PROCLAMATION TO BE IN REBELLION HAVE SUCCEEDED IN REESTABLISHING A REPUBLICAN AND ANTI-SLAVE FORM OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND DEFENDING IT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FOR CONGRESS TO GIVE THEM THE RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE SUBJECT UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT. (P. 3179-2)

TO POSTPONE H.R. 104 (13 STAT 584, 7/2/1864), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF MAJ. NATHAN S. BRINTON, A PAYMASTER, UNTIL THE 2ND TUESDAY OF DECEMBER. (P. 3140-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING, THAT ALL PERMITS HERETOFORE ISSUED FOR TRADING WITHIN STATES NOW OR HERETOFORE IN REBELLION SHOULD BE AT ONCE REVOKED AND NO MORE ISSUED. (P. 3104-3)

TO PASS S. 54. (P. 3079-2)

TO PASS H.R. 212.

TO PASS THE 7TH AMENDMENT TO S. 54, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ELIMINATION OF A PROVISO PREVENTING THE EXCLUSION OF PERSONS FROM CARS BECAUSE OF COLOR. (P. 3060-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 212, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ASCERTAINING AND ADJUSTING CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FOR INJURY OR DESTRICTION OF PROPERTY BY THE U. S. ARMY OR BY MILITARY AUTHORITY, DURING THE PRESENT REBELLION. (P. 3055-1, P. 3056-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 212, BY EXTENDING TO THE LOYAL STATES NOT INCLUDED IN THE DISTRICTS SPECIFIED IN THE FIRST SECTION, THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT OF ONE COMMISSIONER AND ONE SOLICITOR FOR CLAIMS. (P. 3057-1, P. 3058-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 212. (P. 3059-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 212, BY SUBSTITUTING FOR THE FIRST 2 SECTIONS OF THE BILL, 2 PROVISIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, OF THREE COMMISSIONERS AND ONE SOLICITOR OF CLAIMS OF $3,000 A YEAR; AND THE APPOINTMENT BY SAID COMMISSIONERS OF A CLERK AND A MARSHAL. (P. 3056-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 212, BY REQUIRING CLAIMANTS ALSO TO PROVE, BY THE TESTIMONY OF DISINTERESTED AND COMPETENT WITNESSES, THE EXTENT OF THEIR LOSS, AND THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY TAKEN OR DESTROYED. (P. 3058-3)