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Journal of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
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The journal of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction, 39th Congress, 1865-1867
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Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] the amendment of Mr. Howard was agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 3, nays 9, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Grider and Rogers—3. Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Howard. Williams. Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The report was read Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 11, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Johnson, Grider and Rogers—4. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 11, nays 1, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—11. Nay—Mr.... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 3, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Williams, Morrill, Grider, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—12. Nays—Messrs. Howard, Stevens... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. Mr. William P. Fessenden of Maine. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. [...] " James W. Grimes, " Iowa. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. [...] " Ira Harris, " New York. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. [...] " Jacob M. Howard, " Michigan. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. [...] " Reverdy Johnson, " Maryland. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the Senate. [...] and " George H. Williams, " Oregon. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. Mr. Thaddeus Stevens, of Penn'a. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " Elihu B. Washburne, " Illinois. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " Justin S. Morrill, " Vermont. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " Henry Grider, " Kentucky. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " John A. Bingham, " Ohio. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " Roscoe Conkling, " New York. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " George S. Boutwell, " Massachussetts. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] " Henry T. Blow, " Missouri. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Members on the part of the House of Rep's. [...] and " Andrew J. Rogers, " New Jersey. Thursday December 1865Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[Editors' note: The records do not indicate that the Chairman called the Committee to order, but because the Committee proceeds to conduct business we can assume that procedurally the Committee has been called to order.] Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] all the members present. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Resolution to Keep the Proceedings of the Committee Confidential Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman submitted the following resolution, which was unanimously agreed to: Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was adopted. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Morrill's Amendment Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone the Joint Resolution until the Evening Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The further consideration of the subject was postponed till this evening. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Take a Recess Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the Committee took a recess till 7 1/2 o'clock this evening. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Session Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee reassembled at 7 1/2 o'clock P. M. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] — absent Mr. Blow. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Williams' Amendment Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone the Joint Resolution Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Harris, the Committee adjourned till Friday next at 10 1/2 o'clock A. M. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Mr. Rogers. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Morrill's Substitute Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Williams' Substitute Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Conkling's Substitute Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Constitutional Amendment: Mr. Boutwell's Substitute Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Resolution on Amending the Joint Resolution Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Bingham's Resolution on Amending the Joint Resolution: Mr. Johnson's Substitute Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Bingham accepted the substitute. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was then taken, by yeas and nays, on the resolution as modified, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 13, nay 1, not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne,... Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Resolution to Apportion Representatives According to Voters Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 6, nays 8, absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Johnson, Stevens, Washburne, Bingham and Blow—6. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Harris, Howard,... Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Appoint and Refer Propositions to a Sub-Committee on the Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Bingham's Constitutional Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Refer Mr. Bingham's Constitutional Amendment to the Sub-Committee on Apportionment and Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Second Constitutional Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Refer Mr. Stevens' Second Constitutional Amendment to the Sub-Committee on Apportionment and Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Authorize the Chairman to Appoint Members of the Sub-Committee on Apportionment and Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Harris: The Committee adjourned to 11 A. M. on Monday next. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent, Mr. Johnson. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Separate Article C Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 4; absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers.—10. Nays—The... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report Article B to the House and Senate Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Bingham it was Ordered, That the Chairman of the Senate portion of the Joint Committee (Mr. Fessenden), and the Chairman of the House portion of the Joint Committee (Mr. Stevens), be instructed to report as early as practicable to... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Leave to Submit a Minority Report to the House of Representatives Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Rogers asked and obtained leave to submit to the House of Representatives a report setting forth the views of the minority of the Joint Committee upon the proposed amendment. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Messrs. Harris and Johnson. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Howard's Amendment Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and decided in the negative, yeas 2, nays 10, absent and not voting 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Howard and Rogers—2. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Grider, Bingham,... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Boutwell's Amendment Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Refer Article C to a Select Committee Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 5, absent and not voting 3, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Morrill, Grider, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—7. Nays—Messrs. Howard, Williams,... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Partially Remove the Injunction of Secrecy Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens it was Ordered, That the injunction of secrecy be removed so far as to allow any member of the Committee to announce in his place in Congress the substance and nature of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Messrs. Blow and Rogers. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report Article C to the Senate Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 5, nays 5, absent and not voting 5, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Williams, Stevens, Morrill and Bingham—5. Nays—Messrs. Harris, Johnson, Grider, Conkling... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone Article C Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the further consideration of the joint resolution was postponed until the next meeting of the Committee. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: Messrs. Fessenden Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: Messrs. [...] and Stevens (named in the order of the Joint Committee) Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: [...] and Messrs. Howard, Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: [...] and Messrs. [...] Conkling, Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: [...] and Messrs. [...] and Bingham. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Report Recommending Propositions for Constitutional Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The first section as amended was then agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 2, not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Grider, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—12. Nays—Messrs. Howard... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 5, absent 2. Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Farnsworth, Morrill, Bingham and Blow—8. Nays—Messrs. Howard, Williams, Stevens, Conkling... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
In the eleventh line it was agreed to amend by striking out the word "formed," and inserting the word "established." Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was adopted. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of the following amendment to the Constitution proposed by the sub-committee on the basis of representation: "Congress shall have power to make all laws necessary and proper to secure to all citizens of the... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The second section in relation to the direct tax was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
And the section was adopted as amended. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
And the section as amended was then adopted. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 9, nays 3, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes. Howard, Williams. Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Blow—9. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Grider and Rogers—3. Absent—Messrs. Fessenden,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
It was also agreed to strike out in the fifth line the words "and therefore are of no constitutional validity." Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendments to section four submitted by Mr. Conkling were agreed to, and the section read as follows: "Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That courts and judicial officers of the United States shall not issue writs of habeas corpus in behalf of... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 4, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes. Harris. Williams. Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham and Blow—8. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Grider, Boutwell and Rogers—4.... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was upon agreeing to the proposed article as amended, which was as follows: "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers,... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The preamble was modified, in so far as it recites the proposed amendment to the Constitution, to correspond with the action of the Committee this morning. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 2, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Blow—10. Nays—Messrs. Grider and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 11, nays 3, absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Washburne, Morrill, Grider, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 2, nays 9, absent or not voting 4. Yeas—Messrs. Johnson and Bingham—2. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Harris, Howard, Stevens, Farnsworth, Morrill, Conkling, Boutwell and... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question pending at the adjournment of the last meeting was the motion of Mr. Washburne instructing the chairmen of the Senate and House portions of the joint committee to report to their respective houses the joint resolution and bill agreed upon... Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] was modified by him on leave as follows: "That the States lately in Rebellion shall be reconstructed upon the principle, "providing by Act of Congress that they may form State Constitutions and Governments." Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendments to Section five, as proposed by Mr. Conkling were agreed to, and it then read as follows: "Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That no sentence of any military commission or tribunal hereby authorized, affecting the life or liberty of... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 3, not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Grider, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—10. Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Howard and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Conkling moved to amend the preamble, by inserting after the word "Congress," in the fourth line, "and without the sanction of the people." Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken upon adopting the section, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 2, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes. Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Blow—10. Nays—Messrs.... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Howard, The Chairmen of the Senate and House portions of the Joint Committee were instructed to submit the report just adopted to their respective houses. Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 9, absent 2. Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Johnson, Bingham and Blow—4. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Farnsworth, Morrill, Conkling and... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken upon the section as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 2, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Blow—10. Nays—Messrs.... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 3, nays 12, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Stevens, Washburne and Conkling—3. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Morrill, Grider, Bingham, Boutwell, Blow... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken upon the amendment to the amendment, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 7, not voting 4, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Williams, Bingham and Blow—4. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Stevens, Morrill,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 5, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Johnson, Williams, Morrill, Grider, Bingham, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—10. Nays—Messrs. Harris, Howard, Stevens, Washburne... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 4, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Conkling and Boutwell—8. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Bingham, Blow and... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was then taken upon the amendment of Mr. Boutwell, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 2, nays 9, not voting 4, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson and Boutwell—2. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Grider,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 5, nays 7, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Stevens, Bingham, Blow and Rogers—5. Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Washburne, Morrill, Grider and Boutwell—7.... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 3, nays 12, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Grider and Rogers—3. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 3, nays 12, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Howard, Grider and Rogers—3. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Williams, Stevens. Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 0, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 7, nays 8, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Harris, Howard, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Conkling and Boutwell—7. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Johnson, Williams, Grider, Bingham, Blow and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendments to the second section submitted by Mr. Conkling were agreed to and the section read as follows: "Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the General of the army, under the authority of the President, to assign to... Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken upon adopting the first section, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 2, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes. Howard. Johnson, Williams. Stevens. Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] and adopted. Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was then taken upon the section proposed by Mr. Boutwell, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 6, nays 8, not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Harris, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Conkling and Boutwell—6. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs.... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 5, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Stevens, Washburne, Conkling, Boutwell and Rogers—7. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Williams, Morrill, Bingham and... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 5, absent or not voting 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Harris, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Grider, Conkling and Boutwell—7. Nays—Messrs. Stevens, Morrill, Bingham, Rogers and... Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 9, not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Williams, Bingham and Blow—4. Nays—The Chairman. Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Stevens, Morrill, Grider, Conkling, Boutwell and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Mr. Washburne. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Resolution to Include Previous Condition of Slavery in the Amendment Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays and it was decided in the negative, yeas 6, nays 7, absent and not voting 2, as follows: Ayes—The Chairman, Messrs. Howard, Johnson, Williams, Grider and Blow—6. Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Stevens, Morrill,... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report H. Res. 51 to the House and Recommend Its Passage Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 4, absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—10. Nays—The... Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Messrs. Johnson and Blow. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of Article C Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee resumed the consideration of the proposed amendment of the Constitution of the United States, reported from the sub-committee on powers of Congress; the same having been amended, when last under consideration by the Committee (January 27,... Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report Article C to the House and Senate Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone Article C Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Boutwell, the further consideration of the same was postponed for the present. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Howard's Constitutional Amendment Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent Mr. Washburne. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report Article C to the House and the Senate Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 9, nays 5, absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Blow—9. Nays—Messrs.... Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent the Chairman, and Messrs. Harris and Conkling. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Mr. Johnson to Take the Chair Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Conkling, The Committee adjourned. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Meet at 10 A. M. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Grimes it was Ordered, That when the Committee adjourn to-day it be to meet at 10 A.M. on Monday next. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Absent, Messrs. Fessenden, Harris and Grider. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of the Plan of Reconstruction Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee resumed the consideration of the joint resolution pending at the adjournment on Saturday. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Leave to Submit a Minority Report Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Meet at 10:30 A. M. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 4, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard. Johnson. Williams, Morrill, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—8. Nays—Messrs. Stevens, Washburne, Bingham and Rogers—4.... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 4, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Morril, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—8. Nays—Messrs. Stevens, Washburne, Bingham and Rogers—4.... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent. Messrs. Fessenden and Washburne. Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Bingham's Second Constitutional Amendment Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 8, absent or not voting 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Bingham, Grider and Rogers—4 Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Conkling, Boutwell and... Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
And then, on motion of Mr. Grimes, The Committee adjourned till Saturday next, at 10 1/2 o'clock A. M. Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] all the members present. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of the Joint Resolution and Bill Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman said that the vote of the Committee ordering the joint resolution and bill agreed upon to be reported to the two houses having been reconsidered at the last meeting, the Committee would resume the consideration of the same, and they would... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
And then on motion of Mr. Grimes, The Committee adjourned to meet upon the call of its Chairman. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Leave to Withdraw the Joint Resolution on the Restoration of States Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to and the joint resolution was accordingly withdrawn. Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Joint Resolution and Bill to the House and Senate Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Joint Resolution and Bill to the House and Senate with Reports Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Grimes withdrew his amendment. Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 6, absent 2, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Morrill and Bingham—7. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Grider, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—6.... Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Reconsider Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 10, nays 2, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Williams, Grider, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow and Rogers—10. Nays—Messrs. Howard and Stevens—2.... Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Reconsider Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 8, nays 5, not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Stevens, Morrill, Conkling and Boutwell—8. Nays—Messrs. Johnson, Grider, Bingham, Blow and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adopt Section 5 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The section granting power to Congress to enforce the provisions of the article was adopted. [Editors' note: Since this is the only section the Committee take a direct vote on, we have modeled this as a procedural motion to adopt the section rather... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Consider the Exclusions as a Separate Bill Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adopt the Fifth Clause of the Bill Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The next clause was agreed to as follows: "Fifth. Those who treated officers or soldiers or sailors of the army or navy of the United States, captured during the late war, otherwise than lawfully as prisoners of war." [Editors' note: Since this is... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Joint Resolution and Bills to the House and the Senate with Reports Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for a Division of the Question Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] which was ordered. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Plan of Reconstruction to the House and the Senate Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 3, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—12. Nays—Messrs. Johnson,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Second Bill to the House and the Senate Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 3, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—12. Nays—Messrs. Johnson,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Leave to Submit a Minority Report Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Rogers, it was Ordered, That the minority of the Committee have leave to submit minority reports. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Partially Remove the Injunction of Secrecy Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Grimes, it was Ordered, That the injunction of secrecy be removed, so-far as relates to the results of the action of the Committee at this session. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Appoint Sub-Committees to Examine and Report on the Condition of the Southern States Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Bingham: Ordered, That sub-committees, each comprised of two members, be appointed to examine and report upon the present condition of the States composing the late so-called Confederate States of America, and not now represented in... Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Authorize the Chairman to Appoint Members of the Sub-Committees Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Howard: Ordered, That the sub-committees above authorized be appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent, Messrs. Johnson and Blow. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Appoint Three Members to the Sub-Committees Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Morrill: Ordered, That the various sub-committees authorized on motion of Mr. Bingham, at the last meeting of the Committee, shall consist of three members each instead of two members. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Tennessee Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to meet on call of the Chairman. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Tennessee
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: No. 1. Messrs. Grimes, Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Tennessee
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: No. 1. Messrs. [...] Bingham Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Tennessee
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: No. 1. Messrs. [...] and Grider. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 2. Howard, Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Provide Copies of the Joint Resolutions and Bills to the Agent of the Associated Press and Newspapers Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Boutwell, it was Ordered, That the stenographer of this Committee be authorized to furnish to the agent of the associated press, and the correspondents of such newspapers as may apply to him, copies of the joint resolution and bills... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman announced the following as members of the sub-committee: Messrs. Fessenden and Stevens (named in the order of the Joint Committee) and Messrs. Howard, Conkling, and Bingham. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 2. [...] Conkling Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 2. [...] and Blow. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 3. Harris, Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 3. [...] Boutwell Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 3. [...] and Morrill. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Louisiana, Florida and Texas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 4. Williams, Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Louisiana, Florida and Texas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 4. [...] Washburne Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Louisiana, Florida and Texas
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: [...] No. 4. [...] and Rogers. Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman appointed as the sub-committee Messrs. Bingham, Boutwell and Rogers. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of Mr. Stevens' Joint Resolution Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The consideration of the joint resolution submitted by Mr. Stevens was resumed. Friday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the First Bill to the House and the Senate Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 12, nays 3, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Williams, Stevens. Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—12. Nays—Messrs. Johnson,... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Present, The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Farnsworth, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow. Absent, Messrs. Hise and Rogers. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Make Committee Proceedings Confidential Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of the Chairman, it was agreed that the proceedings of the Committee should be considered as secret and confidential. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone Mr. Stevens' Resolution and Consider S. 564 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Bill to the Senate and the House Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report the Bill to the House Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Report H. R. 543 Back to the House Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, the Committee adjourned to meet on Saturday next at 10 o'clock. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
H. Res. 51 Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
H. Res. 51: Mr. Stevens' Amendment Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to by yeas and nays, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Johnson, Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow—12. Nays—Messrs. Grider and Rogers—2. Absent and not voting—Mr. Washburne—1. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
H. Res. 51: Mr. Johnson's Amendment Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was not agreed to. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Present. Mr. Fessenden (Chairman) and the entire Committee. Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Resolution on Reconstruction Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Howard, the Committee adjourned to meet on Wednesday morning next at 10 o'clock. Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The amendment was not agreed to. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[Editors' note: The records do not indicate that the Chairman called the Committee to order, but because the Committee proceeds to conduct business we can assume that procedurally the Committee has been called to order.] Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Present—The Chairman, Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Johnson and Williams, of the Senate, and Messrs. Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Conkling, Boutwell and Blow, of the House. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Appoint a Sub-Committee to Wait on the President Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, Ordered, That a sub-committee, to consist of three members, be appointed to wait on the President and request him to defer all further executive action in regard to reconstruction until this Committee shall have taken action... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee to Wait on the President Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Ordered, That the Chairman, and Messrs. Johnson and Washburne constitute said sub-committee. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Adjourned to ten A. M. on Tuesday next. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Ordered, That Wm. Blair Lord (of New York City) be appointed clerk and stenographer of this Committee; and that the Chairman be instructed to obtain from the Senate the necessary authority for his employment. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Appoint and Authorize a Clerk and Stenographer Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion, Ordered, That Wm. Blair Lord (of New York City) be appointed clerk and stenographer of this Committee; and that the Chairman be instructed to obtain from the Senate the necessary authority for his employment. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Report on Meeting with the President Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Resolution to Alter the Basis of Representation Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Postpone the Resolution Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the further consideration of the resolution was postponed for the present. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the Committee took a recess till 7 1/2 o'clock this evening. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of the Joint Resolution Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The consideration of the joint resolution submitted by Mr. Stevens was resumed. Tuesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Louisiana, Florida, and Texas Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Chairman announced the following as the members of the sub-committees ordered at the last meeting: Monday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Act on Article B Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 11, nays 3, absent and not voting 1, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Conkling, Boutwell, Blow... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Minority Report of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction on H. Res. 51 Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article B: Mr. Stevens' Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article B: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article B: Mr. Morrill's Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens withdrew his amendment. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
And the section as amended was adopted. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of Article C Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress
The Chairman appointed as the sub-committee Messrs. Bingham, Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress
The Chairman appointed as the sub-committee Messrs. [...] Boutwell Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress
The Chairman appointed as the sub-committee Messrs. [...] and Rogers. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken upon the amendment, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 8, absent 3, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Johnson, Bingham, Blow and Rogers—4. Nays—Messrs. Grimes, Howard, Williams, Stevens, Washburne, Morrill, Conkling and... Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Update on Mr. Fessenden's Health Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens said he had submitted the proposed amendment to the Constitution with the proposed legislation by Congress, to the Committee for action together; but it would be necessary to submit the two propositions separately to Congress for its action. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections] Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 1 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 1: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion thereon Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 2 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion thereon Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 3 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 4 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 4: Mr. Rogers' Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 4: Mr. Stevens' Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Bingham's Additional Section Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion thereon Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Section 6 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Joint Resolution on the Restoration of States Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Joint Resolution on the Restoration of States: Mr. Morrill's Additional Resolution Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Conkling at this period of the session entered the Committee room, and stated that he had been unable to come earlier. Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Joint Resolution on the Restoration of States: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After some discussion upon the amendment proposed by Mr. Bingham Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After further discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Stevens' Withdrawal of the Joint Resolution on the Restoration of States Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of the Motions to Report Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Williams' Amendment to Strike Out Section 5 Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question recurred upon the motion of Mr. Washburne to report the joint resolution and bill agreed upon to the two houses, etc. After discussion, Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Stevens' Amendment to Strike Out Section 2 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Williams' Alternative Section 2 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Rogers' Amendment to Section 3 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Bingham's Amendment to Section 3 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Boutwell's Additional Section Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Boutwell's Additional Section: Mr. Stevens' Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Harris' Additional Section Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Subsequently, after discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question recurred upon agreeing to the section proposed by Mr. Harris. The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 6, not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Grimes, Harris, Howard, Stevens, Morrill, Conkling and... Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Plan of Reconstruction [As Considered by Sections]: Mr. Bingham's Alternative Section 1 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question then recurred upon the adoption of the section as amended by Mr. Conkling, And the section was adopted. Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Call to Order Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] absent, Messrs. Washburne, Blow, Rogers, Johnson, Grider and Conkling. Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Report of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction on on H. Res. 127 [S. Res. 78], H. R. 543 [S. 292], and H. R. 544 [S. 293] Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Submit the Report to the House and Senate Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Attestation of the Clerk Wednesday June 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Ordered, That Wm. Blair Lord (of New York City) be appointed clerk and stenographer of this Committee; and that the Chairman be instructed to obtain from the Senate the necessary authority for his employment. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Fessenden's Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Johnson's First Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Johnson's Second Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The motion was agreed to. Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Johnson's Third Amendment Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Article C: Mr. Bingham's Substitute Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was decided in the negative, yeas 4, nays 6, absent and not voting 5, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Harris, Johnson, Grider and Conkling—4. Nays—The Chairman, Messrs. Williams, Stevens, Morrill, Bingham and... Saturday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was determined in the affirmative, yeas 7, nays 6, absent and not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Howard, Williams, Washburne, Morrill, Bingham, Boutwell and Rogers—7. Nays—The... Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The question was upon agreeing to the proposed amendment of the Constitution as amended. The question was taken by yeas and nays, and it was determined in the affirmative, yeas 9, nays 4, absent and not voting 2, as follows: Yeas—The Chairman,... Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Resume Consideration of Article C Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee resumed the consideration of the joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, as amended on motion of Mr. Bingham at the last meeting. Saturday February 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Stevens' Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Stevens' Second Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Williams' Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Boutwell's Second Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Morrill's Additional Section Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Boutwell's Amendment Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Monday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Mr. Bingham's Second Amendment Wednesday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Consider Exclusions as a Separate Bill Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Modification of the Preamble to Conform with the Action of the Committee Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 2 Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1: Mr. Fessenden's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1: Mr. Boutwell's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1: Mr. Boutwell's Amendment: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Provide for the Restoration to the States Lately in Insurrection of Their Full Political Rights: Section 1: Mr. Williams' Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Mr. Fessenden's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Mr. Howard's Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Mr. Grimes' Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Mr. Grimes' Second Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
A Bill to Declare Certain Persons Ineligible to Office: Amendment Saturday April 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Read Mr. Stevens' Substitute for H. R. 543 Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Stevens, House Bill (Substitute for House Bill No. 543) was read, when, Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Read H. R. 543 Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
On motion of Mr. Bingham, the original Bill was also read. Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After reference had been made to both bills, Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] after some discussion, Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Mr. Stevens' Resolution on Reconstruction: Mr. Stevens' Modification Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion for Leave to Modify the Resolution Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The discussion upon this motion was continued by Messrs. Stevens, Howard, Bingham, Conkling, Johnson, Williams, Farnsworth and Boutwell, Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
H. R. 543: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Saturday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Consider H. Res. 51 Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The Committee proceeded to consider the joint resolution. Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Wednesday January 1866Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
Motion to Read S. 564 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction] Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After reading of S. B. 564 by the Chairman, Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Mr. Conkling's Amendment to the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Amendment to the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Mr. Farnsworth's Amendment to the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Mr. Johnson's Amendment to the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Second Amendment to the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Mr. Bingham's Substitute for the Preamble Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 1 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 1: Mr Conkling's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 1: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 1: Mr. Bingham's Second Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 2 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 2: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 3 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
[...] and after discussion, Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 3: Mr. Harris' Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 3: Mr. Bingham's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 3: Mr. Bingham's Second Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 3: Mr. Bingham's Third Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 4 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 4: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 5 Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 5: Mr. Conkling's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
S. 564 [As Amended in the Joint Committee on Reconstruction]: Section 2: Mr. Howard's Amendment Wednesday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
After discussion, Wednesday February 1867Committee: Senate Committee of the Whole
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The substitute proposed by the Senator from Missouri [Mr. Henderson] will be read. The Secretary commenced the reading. Friday February 1867Committee: Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction
The pending question was upon the amendment proposed by Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams withdrew his amendment. Friday January 1866