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Message from the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message from the Senate

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: Though it is not stated in the record, we can conclude that there was no objection to this message.]

Resolution to Appoint Committee of Three to Wait on the President

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Appoint Committee of Three to Wait on the President

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

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

Mr. DAWES submitted the following resolution: which was read, considered, and agreed to: [...] The SPEAKER announced the appointment of Mr. Dawes, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, as the committee. Mr. WILSON, of Iowa. As I have an engagement...

Resolution to Inform the Senate on Election of Mr. Colfax as Speaker

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Inform the Senate on Election of Mr. Colfax as Speaker

People: Thaddeus Stevens

Last decision:

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

Mr. STEVENS submitted the following resolution, which was read, considered, and agreed to: Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate informing that body that a quorum of the House has assembled and elected Schuyler Colfax, one of the...

Resolutions on the Rules of the House

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on the Rules of the House

People: Nathaniel P. Banks

Last decision:

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

[...] and under the operation thereof the resolutions were adopted.

Resolution to Elect Clerk

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Elect Clerk

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

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

No objection was made, and the resolution was accordingly agreed to.

Resolution on Election of Officers

Creator event:

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

Resolution on Election of Officers

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

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

There was no objection. The resolution was adopted.

Credentials of John Taffe

Creator event:

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

Credentials of John Taffe

People: James M. Ashley

Credentials of William H. Hooper

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Mar 1867, 12:00

Credentials of William H. Hooper

People: Thaddeus Stevens

Resolution Instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to Report a Bill for the Reorganization of the Rebel States

Creator event:

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

Resolution Instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to Report a Bill for the Reorganization of the Rebel States

People: William D. Kelley

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 114, nays 33, not voting 13; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Anderson, Delos R. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Baker, Baldwin, Beaman, Benjamin, Bingham, Blaine, Blair, Boutwell,...

Appointment of the Standing Committees

Creator event:

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

Appointment of the Standing Committees

Last decision:

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

APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEES. The SPEAKER. The Chair announces that in appointing himself chairman of the Committee on the Rules he does so by order of the House, according to the usage of the last Congress. The Clerk read the following appointments of...

Credentials of Rufus Mallory

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Rufus Mallory

People: Delos R. Ashley

Message from the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message from the Senate

Last decision:

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

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

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 33

Creator event:

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

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 33

Last decision:

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

The previous question was seconded and the main question ordered; and under the operation thereof the report of the committee of conference was agreed to.

Message from the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message from the Senate

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. Mr. HOPKINS, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled bills of the following titles; when the Speaker signed the same: [...] And act (H. R. No. 33) supplementary to an act...

Credentials of George M. Adams

Creator event:

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

Credentials of George M. Adams

People: Schuyler Colfax

Mr. Logan's Resolution as a Substitute to Mr. Schenck's Motion

Creator event:

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

Mr. Logan's Resolution as a Substitute to Mr. Schenck's Motion

People: John A. Logan

Last decision:

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

The substitute was agreed to—ayes 67, noes 50. (Vol. 38, Pg. 479)

Resolution on the Credentials of the Members-Elect of Kentucky

Creator event:

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

Resolution on the Credentials of the Members-Elect of Kentucky

People: Robert C. Schenck

Last decision:

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

The resolution as amended was adopted. (Vol. 38, Pg. 479)

Resolution to Appoint a Committee on Reconstruction

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Appoint a Committee on Reconstruction

People: Thaddeus Stevens

Last decision:

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

The main question was ordered; and under the operation thereof the resolution of Mr. Stevens was adopted. (Vol. 38, Pg. 480)

Appointment of Committee on Reconstruction

Creator event:

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

Appointment of Committee on Reconstruction

People: Schuyler Colfax

Last decision:

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

COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION. The SPEAKER announced the following Committee on Reconstruction, ordered on Wednesday last: Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania, George S. Boutwell of Massachusetts, John A. Bingham of Ohio, John. F. Farnsworth of Illinois,...

Resolution on the Qualification of Voters

Creator event:

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

Resolution on the Qualification of Voters

People: Henry D. Washburn

Last decision:

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

The resolution was adopted. (Vol. 38, Pg. 504)

Resolutions on the Death of Charles Denison

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on the Death of Charles Denison

People: Benjamin M. Boyer

Last decision:

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

The resolutions were agreed to unanimously. (Vol. 38, pg. 569)

Message Disagreeing to the House Amendments to H. R. 123 and Requesting a Committee of Conference

Creator event:

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

Message Disagreeing to the House Amendments to H. R. 123 and Requesting a Committee of Conference

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

Committee of Conference Report: H. R. 123

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 112, nays 22, not voting 36; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Anderson, Archer, James M. Ashley, Baker, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham, Blair, Boutwell,...

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

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

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILL. Mr. WILSON, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled a bill of the following title: An act (H. R. No. 123) supplementary to an act entitled "An act to provide for...

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RECONSTRUCTION BILL. Mr. WILSON, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly reenrolled an act (H. R. No. 123) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to provide for the...

Message to the House on the Presentation of H. R. 123 to the President of the United States

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jul 1867, 12:00

Message to the House on the Presentation of H. R. 123 to the President of the United States

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 16 Jul 1867, 12:00

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

Message to the House on the Enrollment of S. 137

Creator event:

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

Message to the House on the Enrollment of S. 137

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT-RESOLUTION. Mr. WELKER, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled a bill and joint resolution of the following titles, when the Speaker signed the same: An act (S....

Credentials of George W. Woodward

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of George W. Woodward

People: Adam J. Glossbrenner

Mr. Eldridge's Resolution on the Credentials of Members-Elect from Tennessee

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Mr. Eldridge's Resolution on the Credentials of Members-Elect from Tennessee

People: Charles A. Eldredge

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

REPRESENTATIVES FROM TENNESSEE. The question was then taken on agreeing to the resolution as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 117, nays 28, not voting 29; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Anderson, Delos R. Ashley, James M....

Appointment of Standing Committees

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Nov 1867, 12:00

Appointment of Standing Committees

People: Schuyler Colfax

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Nov 1867, 12:00

[EDITOR'S NOTE: For modeling purposes, the appointment of the Committee of Elections will be a document and adopted.]

Credentials of Alexander H. Bailey

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Alexander H. Bailey

People: Addison H. Laflin

Message from the Senate: Appointees to Wait Upon the President

Creator event:

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

Message from the Senate: Appointees to Wait Upon the President

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Though it is not stated in the record, we can conclude that the message was adopted.]

Committee to Wait on the President

Creator event:

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

Committee to Wait on the President

People: Elihu B. Washburne

Last decision:

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

Mr. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, offered the following resolution; which was read, considered, and agreed to: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed on the part of this House to join such committee as has been appointed on the part of the Senate...

Resolution on the Kentucky Delegates

Creator event:

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

Resolution on the Kentucky Delegates

Last decision:

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

The resolution reported by the Committee of Elections was adopted. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 13)

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election: Blakey vs. Golladay

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election: Blakey vs. Golladay

Last decision:

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

The resolutions were adopted. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 61)

Message to the House on the Enrollment of S. 141

Creator event:

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

Message to the House on the Enrollment of S. 141

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED. Mr. WILSON, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (S. No. 141) entitled "An act for the further security of equal rights in the District...

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Symes vs. Trimble

Creator event:

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

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Symes vs. Trimble

Last decision:

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

The question first recurred on the following resolution; which was adopted: Resolved, That G. G. Symes is not entitled to a seat in this House as a Representative from the first congressional district in Kentucky. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 452)

Second Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Symes vs. Trimble

Creator event:

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

Second Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Symes vs. Trimble

Last decision:

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

The resolution was adopted. (Vol. 39, Part 1, Pg. 452)

Resolution to Authorize the Committee on Reconstruction to Report a Bill

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Authorize the Committee on Reconstruction to Report a Bill

People: John A. Bingham

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 114, nays 44, not voting 30; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Ames, Anderson, Arnell, Delos R. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Bailey, Baker, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham,...

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Smith vs. Brown

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 31 Jan 1868, 12:00

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of Smith vs. Brown

Last decision:

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

The question recurred on agreeing to the resolution reported by the committee, as follows: Resolved, That John Young Brown having voluntarily given aid, countenance, counsel, and encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility to the United...

Remaining Committee Resolutions on the Contested Election Case of Smith vs. Brown

Creator event:

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

Remaining Committee Resolutions on the Contested Election Case of Smith vs. Brown

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Feb 1868, 12:00

The question recurred upon the following resolutions, reported from the Committee of Elections: Resolved, That Samuel E. Smith, not having received a majority of the votes cast for Representative in this House from the second congressional district...

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILL, ETC. Mr. WILSON, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled a joint resolution and bill of the following titles: An act (H. R. No. 214) to amend the act...

Message to the House on the Presentation of H. R. 214 to the President of the United States

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 28 Feb 1868, 12:00

Message to the House on the Presentation of H. R. 214 to the President of the United States

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 28 Feb 1868, 12:00

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

Message Notifying the House that H. R. 214 has Become a Law

Creator event:

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

Message Notifying the House that H. R. 214 has Become a Law

Last decision:

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

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

Resolutions on Ohio Contested Election Case Delano vs. Morgan

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on Ohio Contested Election Case Delano vs. Morgan

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 03 Jun 1868, 12:00

The question was then taken on the first resolution of the committee, as follows: Resolved, That George W. Morgan is not entitled to a seat in the Fortieth Congress from the thirteenth congressional district of Ohio. The resolution was agreed...

Message on the Enrollment of H. Res. 870

Creator event:

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

Message on the Enrollment of H. Res. 870

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED. Mr. HOPKINS, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled an act (H. R. No. 870) to remove the political disabilities from Roderick R. Butler, of Tennessee; when the Speaker...

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election Case McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election Case McKee vs. Young

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: Because the three resolutions were adopted individually, we have modeled the resolutions reported by the Committee of Elections as adopted.]

Message from the President of the United States on the Approval of H. R. 870

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jun 1868, 12:00

Message from the President of the United States on the Approval of H. R. 870

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jun 1868, 12:00

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

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

First Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Last decision:

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

The resolution was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 3375)

Second Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Second Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Last decision:

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

The resolution was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 3375)

Third Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Third Committee Resolution on the Contested Election Case of McKee vs. Young

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 62, nays 43, not voting 84; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Anderson, Arnell. Delos R. Ashley. Banks, Beatty, Benjamin, Benton, Blume, Blair, Sidney Clarke, Cobb, Coburn,...

Resolution on the Members-Elect of Arkansas Taking the Oath of Office

Creator event:

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

Resolution on the Members-Elect of Arkansas Taking the Oath of Office

People: Halbert E. Paine

Last decision:

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

The resolution, as modified, was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 3396)

Resolution on the Members-Elect of Arkansas

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jun 1868, 12:00

Resolution on the Members-Elect of Arkansas

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jun 1868, 12:00

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 102, nays 27, not voting 60; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Anderson, Arnell, Delos R. Ashley, Bailey, Baldwin, Beatty, Benton, Blaine, Blair, Boutwell, Broomall, Buckland,...

Resolution on Charles M. Hamilton

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 01 Jul 1868, 12:00

Resolution on Charles M. Hamilton

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 01 Jul 1868, 12:00

The resolution was adopted. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 3655)

Report from Committee of Elections: North Carolina Members' Credentials

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Report from Committee of Elections: North Carolina Members' Credentials

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

The report of the committee was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 3764)

Report from Committee of Elections on David Heaton

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

Report from Committee of Elections on David Heaton

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

The report was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 4083)

Committee of Elections Report on Louisiana and South Carolina Members

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

Committee of Elections Report on Louisiana and South Carolina Members

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

The report of the committee was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4216)

Report from Committee of Elections on Israel G. Lash

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1868, 12:00

Report from Committee of Elections on Israel G. Lash

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1868, 12:00

The report of the Committee of Elections was then agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4254)

Committee of Elections Report on Alabama Members

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Jul 1868, 12:00

Committee of Elections Report on Alabama Members

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Jul 1868, 12:00

The question was then taken: and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 125. nays 33, but voting 52; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison. Ames, Anderson, Arnell, Delos R. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Bailey, Banks. Beatty, Benton Bingham, Blackburn, Blair,...

Report from Committee of Elections on J. W. Clift and C. H. Prince

Creator event:

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

Report from Committee of Elections on J. W. Clift and C. H. Prince

Last decision:

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

The report was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4472)

Report from Committee of Elections on P. W. Edwards and Samuel P. Gove

Creator event:

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

Report from Committee of Elections on P. W. Edwards and Samuel P. Gove

Last decision:

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

The previous question was seconded and the main question ordered; and under the operation thereof the report of the committee was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4472)

Report from Committee of Elections on Simeon Corley and P. M. B. Young

Creator event:

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

Report from Committee of Elections on Simeon Corley and P. M. B. Young

Last decision:

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

The report was agreed to. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4499)

Concurrent Resolution Reported from the House

Creator event:

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

Concurrent Resolution Reported from the House

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Although it was not explicitly stated in the record, we can conclude that the document was adopted.]

Credentials of Newton Pettis

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Newton Pettis

Credentials of Oliver Dickey

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Oliver Dickey

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of John H. Stover

Creator event:

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

Credentials of John H. Stover

People: Benjamin F. Loan

Message from the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message from the Senate

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: It can be assumed from its reading that the message from the Senate was accepted.]

Credentials of James T. Elliott

Creator event:

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

Credentials of James T. Elliott

People: Henry L. Dawes

Message to the House on the Rejection of the House Proposition on H. Res. 402

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Feb 1869, 12:00

Message to the House on the Rejection of the House Proposition on H. Res. 402

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Feb 1869, 12:00

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

Resolution to Suspend the Rules

Creator event:

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

Resolution to Suspend the Rules

People: George S. Boutwell

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 144, nays 37, not voting 41; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Delos R. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Baker, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Beatty, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham, Blaine, Blair,...

Message to the House on the Senate Disagreement to the House Amendment to S. Res. 8 and Requesting a Committee of Conference

Creator event:

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

Message to the House on the Senate Disagreement to the House Amendment to S. Res. 8 and Requesting a Committee of Conference

S. Res. 8

Creator event:

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

S. Res. 8

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: We can assume that the resolution, as amended by the conference committee report, was also adopted.]

Committee of Conference Report: S. Res. 8

Creator event:

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

Committee of Conference Report: S. Res. 8

Last decision:

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

The question was taken; and there were—-yeas 144, nays 44, not voting 35; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames, Anderson, Arnell, Delos B. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Bailey, Baker, Banks, Beaman, Beatty, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham, Blaine, Blair,...

Message to the House on the Senate's Agreement to the Conference Committee Report on S. Res. 8

Creator event:

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

Message to the House on the Senate's Agreement to the Conference Committee Report on S. Res. 8

Last decision:

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

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

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED. Mr. HOLMAN, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled joint resolution (S. R. No. 8) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; when...

Resolution Requesting the President to Transmit the Proposed Constitutional Amendment to the States

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 01 Mar 1869, 12:00

Resolution Requesting the President to Transmit the Proposed Constitutional Amendment to the States

Resolution on Territorial Delegates

Creator event:

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

Resolution on Territorial Delegates

People: John F. Farnsworth

Credentials of H. A. B. Greenwood

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

Credentials of H. A. B. Greenwood

People: William E. Niblack

H. R. 33

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Mar 1867, 12:00

H. R. 33

Message from the Senate

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Mar 1867, 12:00

Message from the Senate

Message from the Senate

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

Message from the Senate

Message from the Joint Committee of Enrolled Bills

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Mar 1867, 12:00

Message from the Joint Committee of Enrolled Bills

Motion to Report H. R. 123 as Amended to the House

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jul 1867, 12:00

Motion to Report H. R. 123 as Amended to the House

H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

H. R. 123

Credentials of Horace Maynard

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of Horace Maynard

People: George M. Adams

Credentials of William B. Stokes

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of William B. Stokes

Credentials of James Mullins

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of James Mullins

Credentials of John Trimble

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of John Trimble

Credentials of Samuel M. Arnell

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of Samuel M. Arnell

Credentials of I. R. Hawkins

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of I. R. Hawkins

Credentials of David A. Nunn

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of David A. Nunn

Minority Report: H. R. 439

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

Minority Report: H. R. 439

Resolution Reprimanding Mr. Farnsworth

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jan 1868, 12:00

Resolution Reprimanding Mr. Farnsworth

People: William Mungen

H. Res. 214

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Mar 1868, 12:00

H. Res. 214

Credentials of John A. Wimpy

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

Credentials of John A. Wimpy

People: Schuyler Colfax

Certificate of Election: John H. Christy

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

Certificate of Election: John H. Christy

People: James Brooks

Resolution for Resignation of Doorkeeper Charles E. Lippincott

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

Resolution for Resignation of Doorkeeper Charles E. Lippincott

People: William H. Kelsey

H. R. 1667

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jan 1869, 12:00

H. R. 1667

S. 827

Creator event:

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

S. 827

Message to the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate

People: Edward McPherson

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: We have inferred the creation and referral of this document from its being reported in the Senate. The date of its creation and referral are unknown, but we have chosen to model them on the day before it is read in the House.]

Petition on Ohio Contested Election: Delano vs. Morgan

Creator event:

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

Petition on Ohio Contested Election: Delano vs. Morgan

People: Robert C. Schenck

Credentials of Idaho Delegate

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Idaho Delegate

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of Arizona Delegate

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Arizona Delegate

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of Dakota Delegate

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Dakota Delegate

People: Schuyler Colfax

H. R. 33

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Mar 1867, 12:00

H. R. 33

H. R. 33

Creator event:

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

H. R. 33

Message to the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.

H. R. 33

Creator event:

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

H. R. 33

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 33 was then sent to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to be checked for errors.]

Message to the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the concurrence of the House in the said report.

H. R. 33

Creator event:

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

H. R. 33

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 33 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

Message to the Senate

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate

Last decision:

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

President Veto Message: H. R. 33

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

President Veto Message: H. R. 33

H. R. 33

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

H. R. 33

Message to the Senate

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

Message to the Senate

Credentials of Lawrence S. Trimble

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Lawrence S. Trimble

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of John Young Brown

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

Credentials of John Young Brown

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of J. Proctor Knott

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

Credentials of J. Proctor Knott

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of A. P. Grover

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

Credentials of A. P. Grover

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of Thomas L. Jones

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

Credentials of Thomas L. Jones

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of James B. Beck

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

Credentials of James B. Beck

People: Schuyler Colfax

Credentials of John D. Young

Creator event:

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

Credentials of John D. Young

People: Schuyler Colfax

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: Symes vs. Trimble

Creator event:

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

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: Symes vs. Trimble

People: John A. Logan

Papers on Kentucky Contested Election: Smith vs. Brown

Creator event:

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

Papers on Kentucky Contested Election: Smith vs. Brown

People: Schuyler Colfax

Last decision:

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

CONTESTED ELECTIONS. The SPEAKER also laid before the House papers in the contested-election of S. E. Smith vs. John Young Brown, from the second district of Kentucky; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 38, Pg. 479)

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: McKee vs. Young

People: Schuyler Colfax

Last decision:

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

The SPEAKER also laid before the House a notice of contest in the case of Samuel McKee vs. John D. Young, claiming a seat as a Representative from the ninth district of Kentucky; which was referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 38, Pg. 479)

H. R. 109

Creator event:

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

H. R. 109

People: Jehu Baker

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Petition on Kentucky Contested Election: McKee vs. Young

People: Halbert E. Paine

Memorial and Credentials of George D. Blakely

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

Memorial and Credentials of George D. Blakely

People: William D. Kelley

Last decision:

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

BLAKELY VS. HISE, DECEASED. Mr. KELLEY presented the memorial and accompanying papers of George D. Blakely, asking admission as a member from the third congressional district of Kentucky; which were read, and referred to the Committee of Elections....

H. Res. 62

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jul 1867, 12:00

H. Res. 62

People: James M. Ashley

H. R. 118

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jul 1867, 12:00

H. R. 118

People: Norman B. Judd

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jul 1867, 12:00

RECONSTRUCTION. Mr. JUDD introduced, a bill to enforce obedience to the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States;” which was read a first and second time, and referred to the select Committee on...

H. R. 123

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 08 Jul 1867, 12:00

H. R. 123

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Jul 1867, 12:00

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 119, nays 31, not voting 18; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Ames. Anderson, James M. Ashley, Baker, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham, Blair, Boutwell, Bromwell,...

H. R. 123

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jul 1867, 12:00

H. R. 123

H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

H. R. 123

Message from the House of Representatives Requesting the Senate's Concurrence in its Amendments to H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

Message from the House of Representatives Requesting the Senate's Concurrence in its Amendments to H. R. 123

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. (Pg. 200)

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

Creator event:

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the concurrence of the House in the said report. (Pg. 204)

H. Res. 73

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 73

People: George W. Julian

Last decision:

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

The joint resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Vol. 38, Pg. 640)

H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

H. R. 123

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 123 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

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

Creator event:

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

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

People: James F. Wilson

Last decision:

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

H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

H. R. 123

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 123 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

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

Creator event:

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

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

People: Stephen F. Wilson

Last decision:

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

S. 137

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 17 Jul 1867, 12:00

S. 137

S. 137

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1867, 12:00

S. 137

H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

H. R. 123

President Veto Message: H. R. 123

Creator event:

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

President Veto Message: H. R. 123

S. 137

Creator event:

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

S. 137

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: S. 137 was then sent to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to be checked for errors.]

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

Creator event:

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. (Pg. 240)

S. 137

Creator event:

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

S. 137

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: S. 137 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 137

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 137

People: Martin Welker

Last decision:

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

Credentials of R. R. Butler

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Credentials of R. R. Butler

People: George W. Woodward

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Because the adopted resolution calls for the reference of Mr. Butler's credentials to the Committee of Elections, we have modeled the credentials as being referred.]

Tennessee Contested-Election: Powell vs. Butler

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

Tennessee Contested-Election: Powell vs. Butler

People: Schuyler Colfax

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Nov 1867, 12:00

[W]hich were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 38, Pg. 779)

Certificate of J. S. Golladay

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 25 Nov 1867, 12:00

Certificate of J. S. Golladay

People: Schuyler Colfax

President's Annual Message (1867)

Creator event:

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

President's Annual Message (1867)

H. R. 212

Creator event:

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

H. R. 212

People: Halbert E. Paine

Last decision:

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

Mr. PAINE, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill to amend an act entitled “An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States,” passed March 2, 1867, and the several acts amendatory thereto; which was read a first and second...

H. R. 214

Creator event:

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

H. R. 214

People: James M. Ashley

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Dec 1867, 12:00

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. (Pg. 119)

S. 141

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Dec 1867, 12:00

S. 141

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Dec 1867, 12:00

[Editors' note: S. 141 was then sent to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to be checked for errors.]

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

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Dec 1867, 12:00

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

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 09 Dec 1867, 12:00

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the passage of said bill. (Pg. 69)

S. 141

Creator event:

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

S. 141

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: S. 141 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 141

Creator event:

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

Message to the Senate on the Enrollment of S. 141

Last decision:

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

Motion to Report Back H. R. 212 and Recommend That It be Referred to the Committee on Reconstruction

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Dec 1867, 12:00

Motion to Report Back H. R. 212 and Recommend That It be Referred to the Committee on Reconstruction

H. R. 439

Creator event:

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

H. R. 439

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Jan 1868, 12:00

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. (Pg. 220)

H. Res. 186

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 29 Jan 1868, 12:00

H. Res. 186

People: George W. Woodward

H. Res. 214

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 214

H. R. 214

Creator event:

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

H. R. 214

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 214 was then sent to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to be checked for errors.]

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

Creator event:

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the concurrence of the House in the said amendment. (Pg. 418)

H. R. 214

Creator event:

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

H. R. 214

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. R. 214 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

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

Creator event:

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

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

People: Stephen F. Wilson

Last decision:

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

H. Res. 870

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Mar 1868, 12:00

H. Res. 870

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Mar 1868, 12:00

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 88, nays 23, not voting 78; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Ames, Arnell, Delos R. Ashley, Baker, Banks, Barnes, Barnum, Beaman, Beatty, Beck, Blaine, Blair, Boyer, Brooks, Broomall, Cake,...

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: We have inferred the creation and referral of this document from its being reported in the Senate.]

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election Case McKee vs. Young

Creator event:

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

Resolutions on Kentucky Contested Election Case McKee vs. Young

H. Res. 870

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 870

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. Res. 870 was then sent to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to be checked for errors.]

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

Creator event:

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the concurrence of the House in the said amendments. (Pg. 868)

H. Res. 870

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 870

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: H. Res. 870 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

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

Creator event:

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

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

Last decision:

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

Credentials of Logan H. Roots

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Logan H. Roots

People: Halbert E. Paine

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This decision illustrates the action of Mr. Paine's resolution to refer the credentials of the members-elect from Arkansas to the Committee of Elections.]

Credentials of James Hinds

Creator event:

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

Credentials of James Hinds

People: Halbert E. Paine

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This decision illustrates the action of Mr. Paine's resolution to refer the credentials of the members-elect from Arkansas to the Committee of Elections.]

Credentials of Thomas Boles

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Thomas Boles

People: Halbert E. Paine

Last decision:

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

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This decision illustrates the action of Mr. Paine's resolution to refer the credentials of the members-elect from Arkansas to the Committee of Elections.]

Credentials of Charles M. Hamilton

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Charles M. Hamilton

People: Thaddeus Stevens

Credentials of North Carolina Members: John R. French

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of North Carolina Members: John R. French

People: Halbert E. Paine

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Oliver H. Dockey

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Oliver H. Dockey

People: Halbert E. Paine

Credentials of North Carolina Members: John T. Deweese

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of North Carolina Members: John T. Deweese

People: Halbert E. Paine

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Nathaniel Boyden

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Nathaniel Boyden

People: Halbert E. Paine

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Alexander H. Jones

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 06 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of North Carolina Members: Alexander H. Jones

People: Thomas L. Jones

Credentials of James H. Goss

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of James H. Goss

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. DAWES presented the credentials of James H. Goss, claiming a seat as a Representative from the fourth district of South Carolina; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 4080)

Credentials of David Heaton

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of David Heaton

People: Robert C. Schenck

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. SCHENCK presented the credentials of David Heaton, claiming to be a Representative elect from the second district of North Carolina; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 4, Pg. 4082)

Credentials of Francis W. Kellogg

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Francis W. Kellogg

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of Charles W. Buckley

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Charles W. Buckley

People: George W. Woodward

Credentials of Charles W. Pierce

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Charles W. Pierce

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of Thomas Haughey

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Thomas Haughey

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of J. H. Sypher

Creator event:

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

Credentials of J. H. Sypher

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of James Mann

Creator event:

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

Credentials of James Mann

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of J. P. Newham

Creator event:

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

Credentials of J. P. Newham

People: George W. Woodward

Credentials of Michael Vidal

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Michael Vidal

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of John B. Callis

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of John B. Callis

People: Henry L. Dawes

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. DAWES presented the credentials of John B. Callis, claiming to have been elected a Representative from the fifth congressional district of Alabama; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4213)

Credentials of W. Jasper Blackburn

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of W. Jasper Blackburn

People: Henry L. Dawes

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. DAWES also presented the credentials of W. Jasper Blackburn, claiming to have been elected a Representative from the fifth congressional district of Louisiana; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4213)

Credentials of C.C. Bowen

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of C.C. Bowen

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of Israel G. Lash

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 20 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Israel G. Lash

People: Henry L. Dawes

Credentials of Benjamin W. Norris

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Benjamin W. Norris

People: Henry L. Dawes

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 21 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. DAWES presented the credentials of Benjamin W. Norris, claiming a seat as a Representative from the third district of Alabama; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4293)

Credentials of J. W. Clift

Creator event:

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

Credentials of J. W. Clift

People: Henry L. Dawes

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

J. W. CLIFT, OF GEORGIA. Mr. DAWES presented the credentials of J. W. Clift, claiming to be a Representative from the State of Georgia, and moved that they be referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4334)

Credentials of Samuel F. Gove

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of Samuel F. Gove

People: Henry L. Dawes

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

Mr. DAWES presented the credentials of Samuel F. Gove, of the fourth congressional district, and C. H. Prince, of the fifth congressional district of the State of Georgia, claiming to have been duly elected members of the Fortieth Congress; and the...

Credentials of C. H. Prince

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of C. H. Prince

People: Henry L. Dawes

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of W. P. Edwards

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

Credentials of W. P. Edwards

People: Schuyler Colfax

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 24 Jul 1868, 12:00

CREDENTIALS OF A MEMBER. The SPEAKER presented the credentials of W. P. Edwards, Representative-elect from the third congressional district of Georgia; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4433)

Credentials of P. M. B. Young

Creator event:

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

Credentials of P. M. B. Young

People: John A. Bingham

Last decision:

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

Mr. BINGHAM presented the credentials of Mr. P. M. B. Young, claiming a seat as a Representative from the State of Georgia; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 39, Part 5, Pg. 4491)

Credentials of Thomas A. Hamilton

Creator event:

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

Credentials of Thomas A. Hamilton

People: Horace Maynard

H. Res. 363

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

H. Res. 363

People: William D. Kelley

H. Res. 364

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

H. Res. 364

People: John M. Broomall

H. Res. 366

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 366

People: William B. Stokes

Last decision:

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

Mr. MAYNARD also introduced a joint resolution on the same subject, (H. R. No. 367,) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the same committee, and ordered to be...

H. Res. 367

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 367

People: Horace Maynard

H. R. 1530

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

H. R. 1530

People: George W. Julian

H. R. 1531

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

H. R. 1531

People: George W. Julian

Credentials of J. Willis Menard

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Dec 1868, 12:00

Credentials of J. Willis Menard

People: J. Hale Sypher

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Dec 1868, 12:00

Mr. SYPHER presented the credentials of J. Willis Menard, Representative-elect from the second congressional district of Louisiana; which were referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 40, Part 1, Pg. 151)

Certificate of J. Willis Menard

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Jan 1869, 12:00

Certificate of J. Willis Menard

People: Schuyler Colfax

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Jan 1869, 12:00

J. WILLIS MENARD. The SPEAKER also laid before the House a duplicate certificate of the election of J. Willis Menard as a Representative from the State of Louisiana; which was referred to the Committee of Elections. (Vol. 40, Part 1, Pg. 182)

H. Res. 399

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jan 1869, 12:00

H. Res. 399

People: Henry P. H. Bromwell

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jan 1869, 12:00

SUFFRAGE. Mr. BROMWELL introduced a joint resolution (H. R. No. 399) to amend the Constitution of the United States in relation to the right of suffrage; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Vol....

H. Res. 402

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 11 Jan 1869, 12:00

H. Res. 402

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 30 Jan 1869, 12:00

The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 150, nays 42, not voting 81; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Allison, Arnell, Delos R. Ashley, James M. Ashley, Bailey, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Beatty, Benjamin, Benton, Blackburn, Blaine,...

Credentials of J. S. Casement

Creator event:

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

Credentials of J. S. Casement

People: Henry L. Dawes

H. Res. 441

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Feb 1869, 12:00

H. Res. 441

People: William Lawrence

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 05 Feb 1869, 12:00

Mr, LAWRENCE, of Ohio, by unanimous consent, introduced a joint resolution (H. R. No. 441) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to suffrage; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on...

H. Res. 402

Creator event:

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

H. Res. 402

Resolution Requesting a Conference Committee on H. Res. 402

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Feb 1869, 12:00

Resolution Requesting a Conference Committee on H. Res. 402

People: George S. Boutwell

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United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 15 Feb 1869, 12:00

On motion of Mr. Boutwell, Ordered, That the House insist on its disagreement to the said amendments, and ask a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two houses thereon. Ordered, That Mr. Boutwell, Mr. Shellabarger, and Mr....

S. Res. 8

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 18 Feb 1869, 12:00

S. Res. 8

S. Res. 8

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

S. Res. 8

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

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

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

Last decision:

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

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. (Pg. 431)

S. Res. 8

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

S. Res. 8

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

[Editors' note: S. Res. 8 was then sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore.]

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

Creator event:

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

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

People: William S. Holman

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 26 Feb 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

Creator event:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Mar 1869, 10:00

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

Last decision:

United States Fifteenth Amendment, Date: 02 Mar 1869, 10:00

Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. (Pg. 502)