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The credentials of Benjamin Stark are introduced; Mr. Fessenden motions to refer the credentials to the Committee on the Judiciary

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Credentials of Benjamin Stark

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The Governor of the State of Oregon

To Benjamin Stark, of said State:

Whereas information has been received of the death of Hon. E. D. Baker, a United States Senator from this State, whose seat would remain vacant unless an appointment shall be made:

Therefore, know ye, that reposing full confidence and trust in the wisdom, integrity, and patriotism of you, the said Benjamin Stark, will do hereby appoint you to be a United States Senator, to fill the place made vacant by the death of said E. D. Baker, and to occupy the same until a successor shall be duly elected.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the State to be affixed, this 29th day of October, A. D. 1861.

JOHN WHITTAKER.

By the Governor”

Lucien Heath, Secretary of State.

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Credentials of Benjamin Stark (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - CREATE - e819251) [This document]
- Motion to Refer the Credentials to the Committee on the Judiciary (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819253) [This moment shown]

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Credentials of Benjamin Stark (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - CREATE - e819251) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
- None (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e819252) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Motion to Refer the Credentials to the Committee on the Judiciary (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819253) [This moment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Motion to Lay the Credentials and the Motion to Refer on the Table (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819254) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e819255) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Motion to Amend Mr. Fessenden's Motion to Refer to Strike Out the Word "Not" (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819266) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Bayard's Amendment (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819267) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e819268) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e819269) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Fessenden's Motion (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819270) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e819271) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1862-01-10 12:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e819272) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Motion to Lay the Credentials and the Motion to Refer on the Table (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e819254) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1862-01-06 12:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e819255) [view current proposal at this moment]

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