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Session 12340: 1862-01-13 12:00:00

The Committee on the Judiciary reports on the resolution expelling Jesse Bright from the Senate

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Committee Report on the Expulsion of Jesse D. Bright

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The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred a resolution to expel Hon. Jesse D. Bright from his seat is the United States Senate, respectfully report:

That they are of opinion that the facts charged against Mr. Bright are not sufficient to warrant his expulsion from the Senate; and they therefore recommend that the resolution do not pass.

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