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United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Waitman T. Willey and Hon. Peter G. Van Winkle

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

The VICE PRESIDENT. The credentials will be read. The Secretary read the credentials of Hon. Waitman T. Willey and Hon. Peter G. Van Winkle, elected by the Legislature of West Virginia for such terms in the Senate as they may be respectively assigned...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Credentials of John Conness

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

The Secretary read the credentials of Mr. Conness, elected by the Legislature of the State of California for the term of six years, commencing on the 4th of March, 1863.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Credentials of John B. Henderson

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

The VICE PRESIDENT. The credentials will be read, the Senator from Kentucky waiving his right to the floor. Mr. DAVIS. Certainly. The Secretary read the credentials of Hon. John B. Henderson, elected by the Legislature of Missouri a Senator from that...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution to Ascertain Classes for the West Virginia Senators

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

The resolution was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senators from West Virginia will now advance to the Secretary's desk for the purpose of drawing terms, in accordance with the resolution just adopted. Two...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution to Inquire into Robert Wilson's Claim

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Dec 1863, 12:00

[...] and the resolution, as amended, was adopted, as follows: Resolved, That Hon. Robert Wilson is not entitled to a seat in the Senate.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution to Appoint a Committee to Wait on the President

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. FOOT submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to: [...] On motion of Mr. FOOT, and by unanimous consent, the Vice President was authorized to appoint the committee; and he appointed Messrs. Foot,...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution to Elect a Chaplain for the Thirty-Eighth Congress

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. FOOT submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution for P. Hickey to Withdraw His Petition and Papers from Senate Files

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Dec 1863, 12:00

The resolution was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. B. Gratz Brown

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

The credentials were read,

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Resolution to Appoint the Standing Committees

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. Anthony submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Membership of the Committee on Claims

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. Anthony submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Membership of the Committee On the District of Columbia

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. Anthony submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Membership of the Committee on Territories

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. Anthony submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Membership of the Committee on Enrolled Bills

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00

Mr. Anthony submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 11 Jan 1864, 12:00

Resolution on the Death of Senator Lemuel J. Bowden of Virginia

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 11 Jan 1864, 12:00

The resolutions were unanimously adopted,

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 13 Jan 1864, 12:00

Resolution to Create a Committee on Slavery and Freedmen

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 13 Jan 1864, 12:00

Mr. Sumner submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Jan 1864, 12:00

Appointment of the Special Committee on Slavery and Freedmen

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Jan 1864, 12:00

The VICE PRESIDENT appointed as the special committee under the resolution adopted yesterday, to take into consideration all propositions and papers concerning slavery and the treatment of freedmen, Mr. Sumner, Mr. Howard, Mr. Carlile, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr....

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 19 Jan 1864, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Thomas Holliday Hicks

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 19 Jan 1864, 12:00

The credentials were read;

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 28 Jan 1864, 12:00

Resolution on the Colonization of Persons of African Descent from the District of Columbia

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 28 Jan 1864, 12:00

Mr. WILKINSON submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1864, 12:00

Message from J. A. Bayard

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1864, 12:00

Washington, D. C., January 30, 1864. Sir: I will thank you to communicate to the Senate the fact that I resigned my seat in the Senate of the United States on yesterday, and have been informed that my successor has been chosen by the Legislature. I...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1864, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. George Read Riddle

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1864, 12:00

[...] which were read, and ordered to be placed on the files of the Senate.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Feb 1864, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. James W. Grimes

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 08 Feb 1864, 12:00

[...] which were read, and ordered to be placed on the files of the Senate.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 10 Mar 1864, 12:00

Message from the Governor of Virginia

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 10 Mar 1864, 12:00

ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN VIRGINIA. The VICE PRESIDENT. With the indulgence of the Senate, the Chair will present a telegraphic communication from the Governor of Virginia, which has been transmitted with a request that it be laid before the Senate. It...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 May 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 May 1864, 12:00

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk, announced that the House of Representatives had passed a bill (No. 244) to guaranty to certain States whose governments have been usurped or overthrown a...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 11 May 1864, 12:00

Election of Chaplain

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 11 May 1864, 12:00

In pursuance of the order made on Monday last the Senate proceeded to the election of a Chaplain, with the following result: Rev. Thos. Bowman, D. D., received 24 votes. Rev. E. H. Gray received 15 votes.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 31 May 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 31 May 1864, 12:00

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk, announced that the House of Representatives had passed the joint resolution of the Senate (No. 57) to amend the charter of the city of Washington.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Jun 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Jun 1864, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. The message further announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives had signed the following enrolled bills and joint resolution; which were thereupon signed by the President pro tempore: [...] A joint resolution...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 02 Jun 1864, 12:00

Message from the President

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 02 Jun 1864, 12:00

BILLS BECOME LAWS. A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Nicolay, his Secretary, announced that the President of the United States had yesterday approved and signed the following acts and joint resolution: [...] A joint...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 02 Jul 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 02 Jul 1864, 12:00

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lloyd, chief clerk: [...] It has disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill of the House (H. R. 244) to guarantee to certain States whose governments have been usurped or overthrown a...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 04 Jul 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 04 Jul 1864, 12:00

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. The message further announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives had signed the following enrolled bills and joint resolutions; which were, thereupon signed, by the President pro tempore: [...] A bill (H. R. No....

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

Credentials of Hon. Nathan A. Farwell

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

The credentials were read,

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE. Edward McPherson, Esq. Clerk of the House of Representatives, appeared below the bar and delivered the following message: Mr. President: I have been directed to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House of...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

Resolution to Create Committee to Wait Upon the President

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

By unanimous consent, the President pro tempore was authorised to appoint the committee; and Messrs. Foot, Conness, and Hendricks were appointed.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

Appointment of the Committee to Wait on the President

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 05 Dec 1864, 12:00

By unanimous consent, the President pro tempore was authorised to appoint the committee; and Messrs. Foot, Conness, and Hendricks were appointed.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 06 Dec 1864, 00:00

Resolution to Print the Usual Number of Copies of President's Annual Message

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 06 Dec 1864, 00:00

The resolution was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk: Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the joint resolution of the Senate (S. 16) submitting to the legislatures of the several States a proposition to amend the...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

Message from the House

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McPherson, its Clerk: Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled joint resolution, (S. 16,) I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of its...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

Message from the President

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 01 Feb 1865, 12:00

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Nicolay, his secretary: Mr. President: The President of the United States thin [sic.] day approved and signed a joint resolution (S. 16) submitting to the legislatures of the several States a...

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 04 Feb 1865, 12:00

Resolution of Instruction on the Amendment to the Constitution

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 07 Feb 1865, 12:00

The resolution was agreed to.