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Session 12027: 1861-12-03 12:00:00

More Representatives join the House; Henry C. Burnett is expelled from the House

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Resolution to Expel Henry C. Burnett From the House

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Whereas, Henry C. Burnett, a member of this House from the State of Kentucky, is in open rebellion against the Government of the United States: Therefore,

Resolved, That the said Burnett be, and he is hereby, expelled from this House, and that the Governor of the State of Kentucky be notified of his expulsion.

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of this House be directed not to pay to said Burnett his salary accruing since the close of the extra session of this Congress.

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