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Session 3681: 1864-01-12 00:00:00

The First Resolution on the Dakota Contested Election is created and referred into the House.

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First Resolution on the Dakota Contested Election

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Resolved, That William Jayne, having presented a certificate, in due form of law, of his election as delegate from the Territory of Dakota to the 38th Congress, is entitled to take the oath of office and occupy a seat in this House as such delegate, without prejudice to the rights of J. B. S. Todd, claiming to be duly elected thereto, to prosecute his contest therefor, according to the rules and usages of this House.

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