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- NoTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 971 (12 STAT 204, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT DISCONTINUES AND CHANGES CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (P. 1416-3)HR971 · 1861-03-02
- YesTO TABLE RESOLUTION TO CENSURE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR ACCEPTING RESIGNATION FROM NAVAL OFFICERS WHO WERE IN ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1423-2)1861-03-02
- NoTO CENSURE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR ACCEPTING RESIGNATIONS OF OFFICERS OF THE NAVYWHEN THEY WERE UNDER ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1423-1)1861-03-02
- YesTO ORDER CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 910, A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS. (P. 1422-2)1861-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE A MEMORIAL FROM A PEACE CONGRESS WHICH ASSEMBLED LATELY IN WASHINGTON. (P. 1333-1)1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS S. 563 (12 STAT 209, APP. 3/2/1861), TO ORGANIZE THE WESTERN PORTION OF UTAH AS A NEW TERRITORY CALLED NEVADA.S563 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 1008, FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.HR1008 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.R. 1009, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR. (P. 1327-1, 1328-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- NoTO PASS H.R. 1010, AUTHORIZING EXTRADITION FROM ONE STATE TO ANOTHER OF ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH TREASON, FELONY OR OTHER CRIMES. (P. 1328-3)HR1010 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 1009, AN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT FOR THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVES FROM LABOR AS REPORTED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1327-2)HR1009 · 1861-03-01
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE SEVERAL ACTS NOW IN FORCE TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, SUPPRESS INSURRECTIONS AND REPEL INVASIONS. (P. 1336-1)1861-03-01
- YesTO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW AMOS J. WILLIAMS CONTESTING THE SEAT OF THE HON. DANIEL E. STICKLES, THE SUM OF $1,000 OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, IN PAYMENT OF TIME AND MILEAGE.1861-03-01
- YesTO RECONSIDER VOTE REJECTING H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1284-3)HJR80 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, APP. 3/2/1861), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES, FOR FISCAL 1862, WHICH AMENDMENT PAYS ONE CLAIM OF THE CHOCTAW NATION UNDER THE TREATY OF 1855, AND LEAVES ANOTHER SETTLEMENT FOR THE SENATE TO DECIDE IF IT IS LEGITIMATE.HR865 · 1861-02-28
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROVIDING THAT A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. THESE AMENDMENTS WOULD SETTLE ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SLAVERY BETWEEN THE FREE AND SLAVE STATES AND TERRITORIES AND WOULD ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS SUPPRESSING THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. (P. 1260-3, 1261-1)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33. (P. 1259-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.J. RES. 80.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, BY PROPOSING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY NORTH OF LATITUDE 36 DEGREE 30, "BUT ALLOW SLAVERY IN TERRITORY SOUTH OF 36 DEGREE 36," AND WHEN ANY NEW STATE BE FORMED OUT OF A TERRITORY NORTH OR SOUTH OF SAID LATITUDE, IT SHALL BE ADMITTED AS A FREE OR SLAVE STATE AS ITS CONSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 64.HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO TABLE AN AMENDMENT IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.J. RES. 80 (12 STAT 251, APP. 3/2/1861), PROVIDING THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE CONGRESS TO INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING SLAVERY.HJR80 · 1861-02-27
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 80. (P. 1264-3)1861-02-27
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 64, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, BY PROVIDING THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO THE SEVERAL STATES, THAT THROUGH THEIR LEGISLATURES, THEY REQUEST THE CONGRESS TO CALL CONVENTION OF ALL THE STATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION IN SUCH MANNER AS WILL RESPOND TO THE WANTS AND AFFORD MORE SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE. (P. 1258-2)HJR64 · 1861-02-27
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, H.J. RES. 64.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 1238-1)1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE UNTIL FEB. 28, CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO ACTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALLING OF THE MILITIA TO ENFORCE THE UNION.HR1003 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, DUE TO LATE HOUR, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN.1861-02-26
- YesTO POSTPONE THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. # 64 REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE OF 33, AND DECLARATORY OF THE OPINION OF CONGRESS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN QUESTIONS NOW AGITATING THE COUNTRY.HJR64 · 1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM. BY PROVIDING POSTPONING UNTIL MARCH 2, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 ON THE DISTURBED STATE OF THE UNION.1861-02-26
- NoTO ADJOURN, TO END DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33, UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT.1861-02-26
- NoTO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMM., WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO POSTPONE UNTIL MARCH 4, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 33 UPON THE DISTURBED CONDITIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 1234-1)1861-02-26
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #15 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON CIGARS VALUED AT $5.00 OR UNDER PER THOUSAND, 20 CENTS PER POUND, OVER $5.00 AND NOT OVER $10.00 40 CENTS PER POUND; AND OVER $10.00 PER THOUSAND, 60 CENTS PER POUND, AND IN ADDITION THERETO, 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON SNUFF, 10 CENTS PER POUND; ON UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO IN LEAF, 25 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON ALL OTHER MAMUFACTURED OR UNMANUFACTURED TABACCO, 30 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #61 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON BLANKETS OF ALL KINDS, MADE WHOLLY OR IN PART OF WOOL, VALUED AT NOT EXCEEDING 28 CENTS PER POUND, A DUTY OF 6 CENTS PER POUND, AND IN ADDITION THERETO 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON THOSE VALUED ABOVE 28 CENTS, BUT NOT EXCEEDING 40 CENTS, PER POUND A DUTY OF 6 CENTS PER POUND AND 25 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM; ON THOSE VALUED AT ABOVE 40 CENTS PER POUND, A DUTY OF 12 CENTS PER POUND AND 20 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1201-2)1861-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 338. (P. 1200-3)1861-02-25
- NoTO CONCUR IN 2ND BRANCH OF SENATE AMENDMENT #10 TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY ON COFFEE OF 1 AND 1/2 CENTS PER POUND, ON TEA WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE BEYOND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 4 CENTS PER POUND; WHEN IMPORTED FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE THIS SIDE OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, OTHER THAN IN THE COUNTRY WHERE PRODUCED 4 CENTS PER POUND AND AN ADDITION THERETO OF 10 PER CENTUM AD VALOREM, THESE DUTIES TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 1863 AFTER WHICH DATE THEY SHALL CEASE AND COFFEE AND TEA BE IMPORTED FREE OF DUTIES.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO ADJOURN.1861-02-25
- YesTO TABLE A SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THUS THE BILL, H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT GOODS ON SHIPBOARD AND IN WAREHOUSES BE COVERED BY THIS BILL.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- NoTO CONCUR IN THE 52ND AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO PUT A DUTY OF 40 CENTS PER SQ. YARD ON ALL MEDALLION OR CARPETS VALUED AT $1.25 OR UNDER PER SQ. YARD ALSO THE SAME DUTY ON CARPETS KNOWN AS BRUSSELS WROUGHT BY THE JACQUARD MACHINE, WILTON, SAXONY, AMBUSSON, AXMINSTER, PATENT VELVET, TOURNEY VELVET, AND TAPESTRY VELVET CARPETS AND CARPETING.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 338, WHICH AMENDMENT SETS DUTIES ON CERTAIN KINDS OF IRON.HR338 · 1861-02-25
- YesTO PASS S. 11, (12 STAT 198, 2/2/1861), THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON WAR DEBT BILL.S11 · 1861-02-23
- NoTO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 338 (TARIFF BILL), WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, AND THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SPECIAL ORDER; THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON IT TERMINATE WITHIN TEN MINUTES AFTER IT IS CONSIDERED, AND THAT THE HOUSE NOW RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE ON THE SAME BILL.1861-02-23
- YesTO INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PURCHASE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX, CONTAINING THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS FROM DEC. 3, 1833 TO MARCH 3, 1859; AND TO FURNISH ONE COMPLETE COPY TO MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE, WHO HAVE NOT HERETOFORE RECEIVED THEM.1861-02-23
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 1003, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO SEVERAL ACTS NOW IN FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA, TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, AND TO PEREL INVASION.HR1003 · 1861-02-19
- NoTO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE QUARTERING OF TROOPS OF THE REGULAR ARMY IN THE DISTRICT AND AROUND THE CAPITOL, WHEN NOT NECESSARY FOR THEIR PROTECTION FROM A HOSTILE ENEMY, AND DURING THE SESSION OF CONGRESS, IS IMPOLITIC AND OFFENSIVE AND IF PERMITTED, MAY BE DESTRUCTIVE OF CIVIL LIBERTY, AND IN THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE, THE REGULAR TROOPS NOW IN THE CITY, OUGHT TO BE REMOVED THEREFROM. (P. 913-2, 917-2)1861-02-14
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 701, PROVIDING FOR A PACIFIC RAILROAD, BY CHANGING THE ROUTE TO START FROM TWO POINTS, ONE FROM THE WESTERN BORDER OF MISSOURI AND ONE FROM THE WESTERN BORDER OF IOWA, THE TWO ROUTES TO CONVERGE GOING WESTWARD. (P. 908-2)HR701 · 1861-02-14
- NoTO ADJOURN, AFTER COUNTING OF VOTES TO DETERMINE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 4, 1861. (P. 894-1)1861-02-13
- NoTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO, AND THEREFORE THE BILL, H.R. 701, A BILL PROVIDING FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC STATES. (P. 880-1)HR701 · 1861-02-12
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT H.R. 701, WITH THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE, BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, AND CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE.1861-02-11
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT NEITHER THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S., NOR THE PEOPLE OR GOVERNMENTS OF THE NON-SLAVEHOLDING STATES HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LEGISLATE UPON OR INTERFERE WITH SLAVERY IN ANY OF THE SLAVEHOLDING STATES IN THE UNION. (P. 859-3)1861-02-11
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 972 (12 STAT 129, APP. 2/9/1861), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO BORROW A SUM TO BE USED IN PAYMENT OF CURRENT DEMANDS ON THE TREASURY, WHICH AMENDMENT REPEALS AN ACT OF 1860 AUTHORIZING A LOAN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF NOTES. (P. 691-2, 773-3)HR972 · 1861-02-06
- YesTO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND THEREFOR THE ENTIRE BILL, H.R. 714, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COST OF THE SERVICE AUTHORIZED IN THE 3 PRECEEDING SECTIONS OF THIS ACT AND THAT NOW PERFORMED ON THE CERTAIN INLAND ROUTES, SHALL BE PAID AFTER ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY UPON CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL, EXCEPT WHERE APPROPRIATIONS MAY ALREADY HAVE BEEN MADE FOR SUCH SERVICE. (P. 670-3)HR714 · 1861-01-31
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 714 (12 STAT 151, APP. 2/27/1861), ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POST ROUTES, BY SETTING POSTAGE RATES TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER DAILY OVERLAND MAIL HAS GONE INTO OPERATION. (P. 618-3)HR714 · 1861-01-29
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 23, A BILL FOR THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION. (12 STAT 126, APP. 1/29/1861). (P. 604-1)HR23 · 1861-01-28
- NoTO PASS H.R. 958. (P. 605-3, 606-1)HR958 · 1861-01-28
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MAKE A MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 958 AND THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO ITS CONSIDERATION, WHICH BILL IS TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1803 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR958 · 1861-01-28
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H.R. 915, APPROPRIATING FOR THE RELIEF OF HOCKADAY AND LIGGITT FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY THEM IN REDUCTION OF PAY FOR CARRYING THE MAIL. (P. 573-1)HR915 · 1861-01-26
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 860, TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZING THE MILITIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THAT SAME BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR TOMORROW, THE 15TH INSTANT, AND FROM DAY TO DAY UNTIL DISPOSED OF. (P. 366-1)HR860 · 1861-01-14
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 917, INCORPORATING THE WASHINGTON CITY AND GEORGETOWN RAILWAY CO. (P. 320-3)1861-01-10
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 917 BY PROVIDING A SHORTER ROUTE. (P. 318-1 TO 3)HR917 · 1861-01-10
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 917. (P. 321-2)HR917 · 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 TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING OF CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON, OHIO, WERE REFERRED TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF THIRTY-THREE. (P. 244-2,3)1861-01-03
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH DECIDED THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER FOR MR. SHERMAN TO OFFER THE RESOLUTION OF JOHN G. DAVIS, WHICH HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN BY DAVIS, THOUGH THE RULES HAD BEEN SUSPENDED TO RECEIVE SAME. (P. 235-1)1861-01-02
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 206-1)1860-12-27
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 865 (12 STAT 221, 3/21/1861), THE INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 209-3)1860-12-27
- YesTO 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
- YesTO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT, "WHEREAS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND, AND ITS READY AND FAITHFUL OBSERVANCE THE DUTY OF ALL MEN: RESOLVED, THAT WE DEPRECATE THE SPIRIT OF DISOBEDIENCE TO THAT CONSTITUTION WHEREVER MANIFESTED, AND THAT WE EARNESTLY RECOMMEND THE REPEAL OF ALL STATUTES, INCLUDING NULLIFICATION LAWS, SO CALLED ENACTED BY STATE LEGISLATURES, CONFLICTING WITH AND IN VIOLATION OF THAT SACRED INSTRUMENT, AND THE LAWS OF CONGRESS MADE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF; AND IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE PROPERTY OF THE U.S. (P. 109-1)1860-12-17
- 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
- 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
- YesTO 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 AMEND A MOTION REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL MESSAGE, BY PROVIDING THAT SO MUCH OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AS RELATES TO THE PRESENT PERILOUS CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY (BETWEEN SLAVE HOLDING AND NON SLAVE HOLDING STATES) BE REFERRED TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF ONE FROM EACH STATE. (P. 6-3)1860-12-04
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- 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 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE PRIVATE CALENDER FROM CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 341 (12 STAT 518 APP. 2/8/1861) A BILL TO PAY M. MEEKER FOR RENT PAID TO U.S. AGENTS FOR LEAD MINES ON LANDS OF THE OTTOWA INDIANS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE THEREOF BY THE U.S. (P. 3197-1)HR341 · 1860-06-20
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 501 (12 STAT 104, APP. 6/25/1860), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1861. (P. 3199-1,2)HR501 · 1860-06-20
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