United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Mar 1867, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. John M. Thayer and Hon. T. W. Tipton

People: Lyman Trumbull

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Mar 1867, 12:00

Resolution to Set Terms of Service for Senators

People: Lyman Trumbull

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Mar 1867, 12:00

The resolution was adopted. Three papers were accordingly put into the ballot-box; the Senators from Nebraska advanced to the Secretary’s desk, and each drew one paper. Mr. Thayer drew the paper numbered two, and was placed in the class of Senators...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Mar 1867, 12:00

Resolution to Create a Committee of Two to Wait on the President

People: Richard Yates

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Mar 1867, 12:00

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair will appoint Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois, and Mr. Buckalew, of Pennsylvania, to perform this duty.

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Mar 1867, 12:00

Appointment of Standing Committees

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Mar 1867, 12:00

The resolution was agreed to.

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Mar 1867, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Mar 1867, 12:00

H. R. 33

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Mar 1867, 12:00

[Editor’s note: We can assume that the bill, as amended by the conference committee report, was also adopted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Mar 1867, 12:00

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 33

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Mar 1867, 12:00

The report was concurred in.

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Mar 1867, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Mar 1867, 12:00

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPHERSON, its Clerk, announced that the House had agreed to the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill (H. R. No. 33)...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Mar 1867, 12:00

H. R. 33

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 30 Mar 1867, 12:00

Concurrent Resolution on the Death of Senator Riddle

People: Willard Saulsbury

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 30 Mar 1867, 12:00

The resolution was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to; and Messrs. Davis, Ramsey, and Nye were appointed the committee on the part of the Senate.

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 03 Jul 1867, 12:00

Resolution to Adjourn if the House Lacks a Quorum

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 03 Jul 1867, 12:00

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Thirty-five Senators having answered to their names, a quorum is present. The first business in order will be to inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate has assembled.

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Jul 1867, 12:00

Resolution Confining Business of the Session to the Fair Execution of the Reconstruction Acts

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Jul 1867, 12:00

The question being taken by yeas and nays, resulted—yeas 23, nays 9; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Anthony, Cameron, Cattell, Conkling, Cragin, Edmunds, Ferry, Fessenden, Frelinghuysen, Grimes, Henderson, Howard, Morgan, Morrill of Maine, Patterson of New...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 12 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate Agreeing to a Committee of Conference on H. R. 132

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 12 Jul 1867, 12:00

[Editors' note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message from the House was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the House's Agreement to the Conference Committee Report on H. R. 123

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Jul 1867, 12:00

[Editors’ note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Jul 1867, 12:00

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 123

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of H. R. 123

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Jul 1867, 12:00

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk, announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives had signed the enrolled bill (H. R. No. 123) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to provide...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Reenrollment of H. R. 123

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1867, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. The message farther announced that the House having directed the reenrollment of the bill (H. R. No. 123) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States,” passed on the...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Jul 1867, 12:00

H. R. 123

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Concurrence of the House in the Senate Amendment to S. 137

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Jul 1867, 12:00

[Editors' note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message from the House was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 137

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1867, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. The message further announced that the Speaker of the House had signed the following enrolled bills and joint resolution, and they were thereupon signed by the President pro tempore: [...] A bill (S. No. 137) for the further...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Dec 1867, 12:00

Resolution to Create a Committee of Two for Communications

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Dec 1867, 12:00

Mr. ANTHONY submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to: Resolved, That a committee consisting of two members be appointed, to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives, to...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Dec 1867, 12:00

Message from the President

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Dec 1867, 12:00

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We can assume from the record that the message was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 03 Dec 1867, 12:00

Appointment of Standing Committees

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 03 Dec 1867, 12:00

The list was adopted. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 10)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Dec 1867, 12:00

Resolution on the Reconstruction of Southern States

People: Waitman T. Willey

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Dec 1867, 12:00

RECONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN STATES. Mr. WILLEY submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to: Resolved, That the General of the Army of the United States furnish to the Senate a statement showing the...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Concurrence of the House in S. 141

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1867, 12:00

[Editors' note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message from the House was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1867, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 141

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1867, 12:00

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED. The message also announced that the Speaker of the House had signed the enrolled bill (S. No. 141) for the further security of equal rights in the District of Columbia; and it was signed by the President pro tempore of the...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jan 1868, 12:00

Resolution Requesting the President of the United States Inform the Senate on the Condition of S. 141

People: George F. Edmunds

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jan 1868, 12:00

The resolution was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 384)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1868, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Concurrence of the House in the Senate Amendment to H. R. 214

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1868, 12:00

[Editors' note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message from the House was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1868, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of H. R. 214

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1868, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk, announced that the Speaker of the House had signed the following enrolled bills and joint resolutions; and they were thereupon signed by the President pro...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 27 Feb 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Thomas C. McCreery

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Mar 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Mr. George Vickers

People: Reverdy Johnson

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Mar 1868, 12:00

[The President pro tempore] ... The Senator will advance to the Chair and take the oath. (Vol. 39, Part 2, Pg. 1744)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Mar 1868, 12:00

Message to the Senate Notifying it that H. R. 214 Had Become a Law

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Mar 1868, 12:00

[Editors’ note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 May 1868, 12:00

Resignation of Secretary Forney

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Concurrence of the House in the Senate Amendment to H. Res. 870

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

[Editors’ note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of H. Res. 870

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. The message also announced that the Speaker of the House had signed the following enrolled bills; and they were thereupon signed by the President pro tempore; … A bill (H. R. No. 870) to remove political disabilities from...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

H. Res. 870

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jun 1868, 12:00

The President pro tempore signed the enrolled bill (H. R. 870) last reported to have been examined, and it was delivered to the committee to be presented to the President of the United States. (Pg. 495)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Jun 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Mr. Rice and Mr. McDonald of Arkansas

People: John M. Thayer

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 30 Jun 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Thomas Ward Osborn

People: Timothy O. Howe

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 30 Jun 1868, 12:00

The question being taken by yeas and nays, resulted—yeas 34, nays 6; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Cameron, Cattell, Chandler, Cole, Conkling, Conness, Corbett, Cragin, Drake, Ferry, Frelinghuysen, Harlan, Howard, Howe, McDonald. Morgan, Morrill of Maine....

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Adonijah Strong Welch

People: Jacob M. Howard

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Jul 1868, 12:00

Resignation of Reverdy Johnson

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Jul 1868, 12:00

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We can conclude by its reading that the resignation was accepted by the Senate.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 14 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. William Pinkney Whyte

People: George Vickers

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 14 Jul 1868, 12:00

The credentials were read; and the oaths prescribed by law having been administered to Mr. Whyte, he took his seat in the Senate. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 4024)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 17 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Joseph C. Abbott

People: Henry Wilson

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 17 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of John Pool

People: Charles Sumner

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 17 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. William Pitt Kellogg

People: Lyman Trumbull

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 17 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. John S. Harris

People: Lyman Trumbull

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 22 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Thomas J. Robertson and Hon. Frederick A. Sawyer

People: Henry Wilson

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 22 Jul 1868, 12:00

Letter from the Clerk of the Senate of South Carolina

People: Jacob M. Howard

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of General George E. Spencer

People: John M. Thayer

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Willard Warner

People: John Sherman

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Nov 1868, 12:00

Resolution for the Adjournment of Congress

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Nov 1868, 12:00

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Unless it be otherwise ordered, the Chair, according to the order which has been read, will declare the Senate adjourned until the first Monday of December next. [After a pause.] No motion being made it is so declared, and...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Dec 1868, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Dec 1868, 12:00

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We can assume from its reading that the message from the House was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Dec 1868, 12:00

Resolution to Create a Committee of Two for Communications

People: James Dixon

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Dec 1868, 12:00

The PRESIDENT pro tempore being authorized to appoint the committee, Messrs. Dixon and Hendricks were appointed. (Vol. 40, Part 1, Pg. 1)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 07 Dec 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. George F. Edmunds

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1868, 12:00

Appointment of Standing Committees

People: Henry B. Anthony

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Dec 1868, 12:00

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to this list of nominations as the standing committees of the Senate. The motion was agreed to. (Vol. 40, Part 1, Pg. 38)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 19 Dec 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Abijah Gilbert

People: James W. Nye

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 22 Jan 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Thomas E. Bayard

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Jan 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Alexander Ramsey

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Jan 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Alexander Ramsey, chosen by the Legislature of Minnesota as Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Jan 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Charles Sumner

People: Henry Wilson

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Jan 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. Mr. WILSON presented the credentials of Hon. Charles Sumner, elected by the Legislature of Massachusetts a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40, Part 1, Pg. 588)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 28 Jan 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. John Scott

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 28 Jan 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. John Scott, elected by the. Legislature of Pennsylvania a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 29 Jan 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Zachariah Chandler

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 29 Jan 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Zachariah Chandler, elected by the Legislature of Michigan a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869 which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Matthew H. Carpenter

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Matthew H. Carpenter, elected by the Legislature of Wisconsin a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol....

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Thomas W. Tipton

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Thomas W. Tipton, elected by the Legislature of Nebraska a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. William M. Stewart

People: James W. Nye

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 04 Feb 1869, 12:00

Mr. NYE presented the credentials of Hon. William M. Stewart, elected by the Legislature of Nevada a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40, Part 2, Pg. 849)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. William T. Hamilton

People: William P. Whyte

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 10 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. Mr. WHYTE presented the credentials of Hon. William T. Hamilton, elected by the Legislature of the State of Maryland a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Reuben E. Fenton

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Reuben E. Fenton, elected by the Legislature of New York a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. John P. Stockton

People: Frederick T. Frelinghuysen

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 13 Feb 1869, 12:00

Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN presented the credentials of Hon. John P. Stockton, elected by the Legislature of New Jersey a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40, Part 2, Pg. 1158)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Carl Schurz

People: Charles D. Drake

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. Mr. DRAKE presented the credentials of Hon. Carl Schurz, chosen by the Legislature of Missouri a Senator from that State for the term of six years from the 4th of March next; which were read, and ordered to he filed. (Vol. 40, Part 2, Pg. 1240)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Eugene Casserly

People: Benjamin Wade

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented the credentials of Hon. Eugene Casserly, chosen by the Legislature of California a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4. 1809; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Daniel D. Pratt

People: Oliver P. Morton

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. Mr. MORTON presented the credentials of Hon. Daniel D. Pratt, chosen by the Legislature of Indiana a Senator from that State for the term commencing on the 4th day of March, 1869: which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40,...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Feb 1869, 12:00

Message to the Senate Agreeing to a Committee of Conference on S. Res. 8

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 23 Feb 1869, 12:00

[Editors' note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message was accepted.]

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Feb 1869, 12:00

Committee of Conference Report: S. Res. 8

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1869, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. Res. 8

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1869, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk, announced that the Speaker of the House had signed the enrolled bill (H. R. No. 812) to allow deputy collectors of internal revenue acting as collectors...

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1869, 12:00

S. Res. 8

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 1869, 12:00

The President pro tempore signed the enrolled bill (H. R. 1812) and the enrolled joint resolution (S. 8) last reported to have been examined, and they were delivered to the committee to be presented to the President of the United States. (Pg. 362)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 27 Feb 1869, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Hannibal Hamlin

People: William P. Fessenden

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 27 Feb 1869, 12:00

CREDENTIALS. Mr. FESSENDEN presented the credentials of Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, elected by the Legislature of Maine a Senator from that State for the term commencing March 4, 1869; which were read, and ordered to be filed. (Vol. 40, Part 3, Pg. 1645)

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Mar 1869, 12:00

Message to the Senate on the House's Concurrence in the Concurrent Resolution on the Transmission of the Constitutional Amendment to the States

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Mar 1869, 12:00

[Editors’ note: It can be assumed from its reading that the message was accepted.]