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Complete Procedural Motions List for The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Committee: The Senate

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
779820 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779823 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman.] The Congressional Globe
779831 Motion to Refer Credentials to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the credentials be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Congressional Globe
779833 Motion to Lay the Credentials on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move that they lie on the table. The Congressional Globe
779838 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
779840 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779842 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779846 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
779849 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779851 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779853 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
779856 Motion to Appoint Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the unanimous consent of the Senate to proceed to the appointment of the standing committees, The Congressional Globe
779859 Motion to Adopt the Resolution Appointing Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the list of committees which I hand to the Secretary be adopted as the list of standing committees of the Senate for the present session. The Congressional Globe
779861 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
779863 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779865 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. Wesley Prettyman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779867 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
779870 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
779875 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779878 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779881 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
779885 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
779887 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779889 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779891 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
779895 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
779899 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779901 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
779904 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
779908 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
779914 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
779916 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. G. Butler] The Congressional Globe
779919 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
779928 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I will make a motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780006 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780008 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780010 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780012 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: John F. Lewis None 0 PROCEDURE I move that he be qualified. The Congressional Globe
780016 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780018 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On that I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
780022 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780024 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780026 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780031 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780033 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780035 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780037 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780040 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: H. R. Revels None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that they be read, and that he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
780049 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780051 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780053 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780055 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE [That the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.] The Congressional Globe
780057 Motion to Resume Consideration of Mr. Stockton's Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of Mr. Stockton's Resolution.] The Congressional Globe
780060 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn[.] The Congressional Globe
780062 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780064 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780066 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780068 Motion to Resume Consideration of Mr. Stockton's Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of Mr. Stockton's Resolution.] The Congressional Globe
780071 Motion to Refer Credentials to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I move that they be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Congressional Globe
780073 Motion to Refer Credentials With Instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE [That the credentials with instructions be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.] The Congressional Globe
780074 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Stockton's Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on Mr. Stockton's Resolution.] The Congressional Globe
780078 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: H. R. Revels None 0 PROCEDURE I now make the motion that the oaths of office be administered to him. The Congressional Globe
780079 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Take the Oath of Office None 0 PROCEDURE On that question of administering the oaths I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
780085 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780087 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780089 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780091 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780104 Motion to Print and Lay the Resolution on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I ask may be printed and laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
780107 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780110 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780112 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780114 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780115 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780120 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Morgan C. Hamilton and J. W. Flanagan None 0 PROCEDURE [I] ask that those Senators-elect be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
780126 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780128 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780130 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. G. Butler.] The Congressional Globe
780132 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780134 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the further reading of the Journal. The Congressional Globe
780137 Motion to Resume Consideration of the Resolution on Adelbert Ames None 0 PROCEDURE [That consideration of the resolution on Adelbert Ames be resumed.] The Congressional Globe
780146 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780634 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780636 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780639 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780645 Motion to Refer S. 916 to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the bill be printed and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Congressional Globe
780647 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780648 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the motion to adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780662 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780666 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780669 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780671 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780674 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE [That the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.] The Congressional Globe
848259 Motion to Postpone S. 916 Indefinitely None 0 PROCEDURE [That S. 916 be indefinitely postponed.] The Congressional Globe
780678 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780148 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780150 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780151 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the reading of the Journal[.] The Congressional Globe
780154 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780156 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780220 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780222 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780227 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE That the hour of the daily meeting of the Senate be twelve o’clock m. until otherwise ordered. The Congressional Globe
780229 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780231 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780234 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780236 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780244 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780249 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780251 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780253 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780257 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780259 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780261 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780263 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780266 Motion to Elect Standing Committees of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the election of the standing committees. The Congressional Globe
780268 Motion to Dispense with the Rule Requiring the Chairmen of Committees and Remaining Members to be Elected by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the rule which requires the chairmen of committees and the remaining members to be elected by ballot. The Congressional Globe
780271 Motion to Adopt the Resolution Appointing Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the committees on the list which I send to the Chair be elected. The Congressional Globe
780273 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780283 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780285 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. Bishop E. S. Ames.] The Congressional Globe
780287 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Friday's Journal be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780293 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780487 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780489 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. D. P. Mitchell, of Kansas.] The Congressional Globe
780491 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780494 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] Editorial Decisions
780496 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780498 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780500 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780503 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780295 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780297 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. C. Haulenbeck.] The Congressional Globe
780299 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780306 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780309 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780312 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780314 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780315 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780323 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780681 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780684 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780686 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780692 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780327 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780329 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. A. McCauley, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780331 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Friday's Journal be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780441 Motion to Give Notice of an Amendment That Mr. Thurman Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE [That Thurman will move an amendment to the resolution reported by the Committee on Judiciary.] The Congressional Globe
780443 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780445 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780447 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. A. McCauley, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780449 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780453 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] Editorial Decisions
780455 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780457 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780459 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780460 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780465 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780467 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780469 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780471 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780477 Motion to Resume Consideration of the Resolution on Senators Elect From Georgia None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate proceeded to consider the report of the Committee on the Judiciary on the credentials of the persons claiming to be Senators-elect from the State of Georgia. The Congressional Globe
780484 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Stewart's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on Mr. Stewart's amendment.] The Congressional Globe
780511 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Stewart's Second Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on Mr. Stewart's second amendment.] The Congressional Globe
780513 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780517 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780519 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780521 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780523 Motion to Resume Consideration of the Resolution on Senators Elect From Georgia None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of the Georgia election case.] The Congressional Globe
780525 Motion to Postpone Consideration of the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the present order be postponed for a time, in order that we may proceed with the consideration of House bill No. 2689, making appropriations for the consular and diplomatic service of the Government for the next fiscal year. The Congressional Globe
864909 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Joshua Hill None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that the resolution just adopted be carried into execution, and that Mr. Hill be now sworn in. The Congressional Globe
780549 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780699 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780701 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780703 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780709 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780710 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the motion to adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780596 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780598 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780601 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780602 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780604 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
780608 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780612 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780614 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
780617 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
780618 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE [That the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.] The Congressional Globe
780620 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
780785 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
780813 Motion to Lie on the Table Until the Committee on the Judiciary is Formed and Then Refer to the Committee None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that the memorial be read, and that the credentials, with the memorial, lie on the table for the present until the Judiciary Committee is formed, with a view to their reference there. The Congressional Globe
780815 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE That the hour of the daily meeting of the Senate be twelve o’clock m., until otherwise ordered. The Congressional Globe
780820 Motion to Lay the Credentials and Memorial on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the credentials of Mr. Goldthwaite, with the memorial presented by the Senator from Ohio, [Mr. Sherman,] do lie on the table. The Congressional Globe
780895 Motion to Take the Oaths of Office: Morgan C. Hamilton None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Hamilton be allowed to come forward and take the oaths of office. The Congressional Globe
780898 Motion to Lay the Credentials on the Table Till Committees are Formed None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the papers lie on the table. The Congressional Globe
780824 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780826 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780828 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D., offered up the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
780830 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Saturday last were read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780832 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Eli Saulsbury None 0 PROCEDURE The Senator-elect from the State of Delaware is in the Chamber and will present himself to the chair of the Vice President and take the oaths of office. The Congressional Globe
780834 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780836 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780838 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. Daniel Curry, of New York. The Congressional Globe
780846 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780848 Motion to Proceed to the Election of Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to proceed now to the election of the standing committees of the Senate. The Congressional Globe
780854 Motion to Suspend the Rules Requiring the Election of Standing Committees by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent of the Senate to suspend the thirty-fifth rule, which requires the election of standing committees to be by ballot. The Congressional Globe
780860 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that question. The Congressional Globe
780902 Motion to Refer the Credentials Laying on the Table to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Refer the Credentials Laying on the Table to the Committee on the Judiciary Editorial Decisions
780866 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
780875 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780877 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. A. McCauley, of Washington. The Congressional Globe
780879 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780885 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780887 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780889 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. William Hamilton, D. D., of Washington. The Congressional Globe
780891 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780921 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780924 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780926 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
780928 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Saturday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780931 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
780933 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780935 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
780937 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
780942 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. STEWART, on whose motion (at four o’clock and thirty minutes p. m.) the Senate adjourned. The Congressional Globe
807206 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
807209 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
807211 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
862046 Motion to Read the Bill Twice by its Title and be Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that the bill be read twice and referred. The Congressional Globe
807219 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. BOREMAN, (at five o’clock and fifty minutes p. m.,) the Senate adjourned. The Congressional Globe
789724 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
789726 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789728 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
807228 Motion to Consider the House Post Route Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I ask if there will be any objection to the consideration of the House post route bill. The Congressional Globe
789730 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
898344 Repeat the Division None 0 PROCEDURE Let there be another division. The Congressional Globe
789734 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
789736 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., the Chaplain of the House of Representatives.] The Congressional Globe
789738 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
862123 Motion to Take Up H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I now move to take up the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
789742 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate/House adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
862278 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
862285 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
862287 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
862289 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of H. R. 320 in Committee of the Whole.] The Congressional Globe
862292 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
862303 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
862305 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
862307 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
862309 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
862312 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
862340 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
862343 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
862346 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
862350 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee on the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
863925 Motion to Concur in All the Amendments Made to H. R. 320 in Committee of the Whole Except for Mr. Sherman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. Robertson] reserves the amendment adopted on the motion of the Senator from Ohio, [Mr. Sherman,] desiring to offer all amendment to it. Is there any other amendment reserved? If not, the other amendments will be regarded as concurred in; and the question now is on concurring in the amendment made as in Committee of the Whole on the motion of the Senator from Ohio, [Mr. Sherman.] The Congressional Globe
807684 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sherman's Amendment Made in Committee of the Whole None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807705 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. THURMAN called for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
807712 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The amendments were ordered to be engrossed and the bill to be read the third time. The Congressional Globe
807714 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MORTON asked for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
807718 Motion to Print H. R. 320 as Passed by the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the bill, as passed, be printed for the use of the Senate. The Congressional Globe
864177 Motion to Separate Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE [That H. R. 320 be returned to the House for concurrence in the Senate amendments.] Editorial Decisions
864180 Motion to Report H. R. 320 as Amended to the House None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments. Journal of the Senate of the United States, First Session of the Forty-Second Congress
807720 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807721 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays on this question. The Congressional Globe
807803 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
807805 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807815 Motion to Take Up the Amendments Disagreed to by the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move to take up the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes, disagreed to by the House. The Congressional Globe
807817 Motion to Insist Upon the Senate Amendments and Agree to a Committee of Conference None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate insist on its amendments disagreed to by the House, and agree to the conference asked by the House. The Congressional Globe
807819 Motion to Recede From the Senate Amendments Disagreed to by the House None 0 PROCEDURE By receding from these amendments we dispose of the bill at once, and can have an earlier day of adjournment. I hope the Senate will recede from its amendments and let the bill become a law; and I make that motion. The Congressional Globe
807822 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Recede from the Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807831 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807902 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
807906 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807908 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
807924 Motion to Postpone the Consideration of H. R. 320 Until Tomorrow and That it be Printed None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the consideration of the report be postponed until to-morrow, and that it be printed. The Congressional Globe
807932 Motion to Recess Until Half Past Seven None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate take a recess until half past seven o’clock. The Congressional Globe
807935 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807937 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
807940 Motion to Recess Until Half Past Seven None 0 PROCEDURE I renew again my motion that the Senate take a recess until half past seven o’clock The Congressional Globe
807942 Motion to Reassemble After a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate reassembled at half past seven o’clock p. m. The Congressional Globe
807945 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. No. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses upon the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
807949 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Postpone the Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807959 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Agreeing to the Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BLAIR and Mr. STEVENSON, called for the yeas and nays; and they were ordered. The Congressional Globe
807967 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
807968 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789755 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
789757 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789759 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
808022 Motion to Proceed to Consider H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. EDMUNDS, the Senate proceeded to consider its amendments to the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes, disagreed to by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
864344 Motion to Insist on the Senate Amendments and Agree to the House's Request for a Second Conference Committee None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. EDMUNDS, it was Resolved, That the Senate further insist on its amendments to the said bill, and agree to the further conference asked by the House of Representatives on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon. The Congressional Globe
808027 Motion for the President Pro Tempore to Appoint Members to the Committee of Conference None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the conferees on the part of the Senate be appointed by the President pro tempore. The Congressional Globe
789761 Motion to Take Up H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the unanimous consent of the Senate to take up a bill which, in my opinion, will bring peace and restore law and order in the South, and do more for the Republican party in the South than all the measures we have passed at this session of Congress. In my judgment, the interest of the Republican party demands the passage of the bill. It is pressed. Throughout the country and advocated, and I appeal to the magnanimity of members on the floor of the Senate to allow the bill to be taken up and passed without debate. I refer to the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The Congressional Globe
789762 Motion to Recess Until Nine O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the Senate take a recess until nine o’clock. The Congressional Globe
808160 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Concurring in the Second Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HAMILTON, of Maryland, called for the yeas and nays, and they were ordered. The Congressional Globe
789767 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
780944 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
780946 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
780948 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
860447 Motion to Refer H. R. 380 to the Committee on the Removal of Political Disabilities None 0 PROCEDURE For the purpose of facilitating business, I move that all petitions and memorials, and all bills that are now upon the table and have not passed beyond a second reading, be referred to the appropriate committees. The Congressional Globe
780950 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I pronounce the Senate adjourned without day. The Congressional Globe
781032 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781034 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D., Chaplain to the Senate for the Forty-Second Congress, offered the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
781042 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, it was [o]rdered, That the hour of the daily meeting of the Senate be twelve o’clock meridian, until otherwise ordered. The Congressional Globe
781044 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781046 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781048 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781050 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781054 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781056 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781058 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781060 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789786 Motion to Take Up H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I move to take up House bill No. 380. The Congressional Globe
789790 Motion to Entertain Mr. Robertson's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE I venture to make this suggestion, which may relieve us all, that by unanimous consent the motion of the Senator from South Carolina be entertained. The Congressional Globe
781064 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
781066 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781068 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
781070 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781073 Motion to Proceed to the Election of Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed now to the election of the standing committees. The Congressional Globe
781075 Motion to Suspend the Rule Requiring Committees be Elected by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the rules requiring an election be suspended, and that the list which I send to the desk be appointed. The Congressional Globe
781079 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
781096 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781098 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781100 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781104 Motion to Excuse Mr. Sumner From His Duties as Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the Senate to be good enough to relieve me from the duties of chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Congressional Globe
789813 Motion to Consider H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for its present consideration. The Congressional Globe
781108 Motion to Refer Mr. Norwood's Credentials to the Committee on Privileges and Elections None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the Senator from Minnesota to withdraw the motion for the moment to allow me to ask unanimous consent to take up the credentials of Mr. Norwood, of Georgia, and refer them to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Congressional Globe
781110 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
781120 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781122 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. John B. Van Meter, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781124 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781129 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
781132 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781134 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781136 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781146 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781150 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781153 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781155 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781157 Motion to Consider the Resolution on the Georgia Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE I now ask the Chair to request the Senate to give me unanimous leave to take up a question of privilege, being a resolution submitted by me yesterday accompanying a report from the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Congressional Globe
860456 Motion to Make H. R. 380 the Special Order for Tomorrow None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the bill be made the special order for to-morrow at one o’clock. The Congressional Globe
781163 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
860272 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
860274 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. S. A. Wilson, of Washington, District of Columbia.] The Congressional Globe
860276 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
860279 Motion to Lay Aside the Unfinished Business and Take Up H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the unfinished business of yesterday be laid aside for the purpose of taking up House bill No. 380. The Congressional Globe
860479 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
860480 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Take Up a Resolution on the Payment of Foster Blodgett None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent of the Senate to take up the resolution in regard to paying Foster Blodgett, to which I presume there will now be no objection. The Congressional Globe
860490 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE therefore move to proceed to the consideration of executive business. [“Oh, no.”] The Congressional Globe
860285 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
860288 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
781165 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
781167 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
789942 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Morton, which was to add an additional proviso to come in after the eleventh line of the first page of the bill, as follows: The Congressional Globe
790515 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On the adoption of that amendment I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790547 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790551 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I renew my motion. The Congressional Globe
790553 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790556 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790565 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790568 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790570 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I renew the motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790574 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
781175 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790576 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790578 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790580 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, December 21, 1871, was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790582 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States is now before the Senate, the pending question being on the amendment moved by the Senator from Massachusetts, [Mr. Sumner.] The Congressional Globe
790584 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
781178 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781180 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781183 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790586 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour has expired, and the unfinished business pending at the adjournment yesterday, being the amnesty bill, is now before the Senate, the pending question being on the amendment offered by the Senator from Massachusetts, [Mr. Sumner.] The Congressional Globe
790588 Motion to Postpone H. R. 380 Until Monday at One O'Clock and Make it the Special Order for That Day None 0 PROCEDURE I would therefore move that the amnesty bill, with the pending amendment, be postponed until Monday next at one o’clock, and be made the special order for that day. The Congressional Globe
781188 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781190 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781192 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. Samuel A. Wilson, of McKendree Chapel, Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781195 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781200 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781203 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
781206 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781208 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790590 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour has expired, and the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States is before the Senate as the special order, the pending question being on the amendment of the Senator from Massachusetts, [Mr. Sumner.] The Congressional Globe
781211 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
789586 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
789588 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. H. B. Ridgaway, of New York city. The Congressional Globe
789591 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789595 Motion to Read H. R. 1050 a Second Time and Place it on the Calendar None 0 PROCEDURE Let it be read the second time, and place on the Calendar. The Congressional Globe
790594 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate now resumes the consideration of House bill No. 380, known as the amnesty bill, the pending question being on the amendment proposed by the Senator from Massachusetts, [Mr. Sumner.] The Congressional Globe
790596 Motion to Set Aside H. R. 380 to Take Up Another Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I move, then, that the pending order be informally passed over, and that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the bill (S. No. 362) declaratory of the act entitled “An act to reduce internal taxes, and for other purposes," approved July 14, 1870. The Congressional Globe
789597 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
790599 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790601 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
790603 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday's proceedings. The Congressional Globe
790604 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that if no Senator desires to hear those minutes read, the farther reading be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
790606 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Sumner, to add certain sections, known as the supplementary civil rights bill. The Congressional Globe
790613 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790616 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790618 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790620 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790622 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Sumner, to add certain sections, known as the supplementary civil rights bill. The Congressional Globe
790635 Motion to Lay the Bill Over Informally None 0 PROCEDURE It is understood that the Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. Carpenter] desires to address the Senate to-day on another question. I would ask, therefore, that this bill be passed over informally for that purpose; The Congressional Globe
790640 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
789599 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
789601 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789603 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790656 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Sumner, as modified by him on the 18th instant, being to add the following as additional sections to the bill: The Congressional Globe
790662 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sumner's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790667 Motion to Lay Aside H. R. 380 to Take Up H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay aside the pending bill in order to take up House bill No. 1050. The Congressional Globe
790717 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Take Up H. R. 1050 and Lay Aside H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790721 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790722 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790724 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790726 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. W. T. D. Klinn, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
790728 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790730 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Robertson to postpone the bill and proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The Congressional Globe
790736 Motion to Take a Vote on H. R. 380 and Pending Amendments Tomorrow at Four O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE Now I ask unanimous consent to an agreement that we take the vote to-morrow at four o’clock. The Congressional Globe
790739 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE Now I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790742 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
790744 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790746 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790748 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790750 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the regular order. The Congressional Globe
790752 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790754 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790756 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. W. E. Parsons, of the Lutheran chapel, Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
790758 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790760 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Robertson, to postpone the bill and proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The Congressional Globe
790765 Motion that when the Senate Adjourns it be to Meet Next Monday None 0 PROCEDURE Will the Senator from Delaware allow me to interpose a motion that when the Senate adjourns to-day it be to meet on Monday next? The Congressional Globe
790767 Motion to Postpone All Prior Orders to Proceed to the Consideration of the Apportionment Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the present and all prior orders be postponed, and that we proceed to the consideration of the bill known as the apportionment bill. The Congressional Globe
790770 Motion to Postpone Consideration of H. R. 380 Until Monday and Make it the Special Order of the Day None 0 PROCEDURE If, however, the Senator from South Carolina will consent to allow the amnesty bill to go over until Monday, to be made the special order for one o’clock that day, I will then ask the Senate to take up the apportionment bill and proceed with it to-morrow, and see if we cannot get through with it to-morrow. The Congressional Globe
790772 Motion to Postpone a Final Vote on the Bill Until Tuesday None 0 PROCEDURE I wish the bill taken up on Monday, but I do not, as a friend of the bill, desire the vote to be taken until Tuesday. The Congressional Globe
790776 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
790778 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790780 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. William Butler, D. D., of New York city. The Congressional Globe
790782 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790784 Motion to Informally Lay Over H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the latter be passed over informally in order that the unanimous agreement of the Senate may be carried out, as this is the next legislative day after Friday. The Congressional Globe
790787 Motion to Lay H. R. 380 on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move to lay it on the table. The Congressional Globe
790789 Motion to Take a Vote on H. R. 380 and Pending Amendments Tomorrow at Three O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the vote be taken on the amnesty bill and all pending amendments to it at three o’clock to-morrow. The Congressional Globe
790792 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Bill on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790796 Motion to Postpone the Consideration of H. R. 380 till Tomorrow at One O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE move, then, that the amnesty bill be assigned for to-morrow at one o’clock, with the understanding that the vote shall not be taken to morrow upon the subject, but that it shall go over until the day after, so as to put it just where it was. The Congressional Globe
790799 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the bill known as the amnesty bill. The Congressional Globe
790801 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move an adjournment. The Congressional Globe
790803 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order The Congressional Globe
790805 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790807 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790809 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour has expired, and the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States is before the Senate, the pending question being on the motion of the Senator from South Carolina, [Mr. Robertson,] to postpone the bill and proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, upon which the Senator from Delaware is entitled to the floor. The Congressional Globe
790815 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790817 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
790819 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790821 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790824 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour has expired, and the amnesty bill is before the Senate, being the bill (H. R. No. 880) for the removal of political and legal disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and the pending question is on the motion of the Senator from South Carolina, [Mr. Robertson,] to postpone the present and all other orders for the purpose of considering another amnesty bill received at a later day from the House of Representatives. Editorial Decisions
790834 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790836 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that motion. The Congressional Globe
790839 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
790841 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
790843 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790845 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Robertson, to postpone the bill and proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Editorial Decisions
790850 Motion to Postpone Consideration of H. R. 380 Until Tomorrow at One O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I move now that the further consideration of the bill be postponed until to-morrow at one o’clock. The Congressional Globe
790852 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790855 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
790857 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that we proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790860 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781213 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781215 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781217 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781223 Motion to Refer Credentials to the Committee on Privileges and Elections None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the credentials be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The Congressional Globe
790862 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Robertson, to postpone the bill and proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Editorial Decisions
790865 Motion to Lay H. R. 380 and the Pending Amendment on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I now move to lay on the table the pending bill, for the purpose of taking up the last bill passed by the House, No. 1050, which has only two exceptions in it. The Congressional Globe
790867 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Robertson's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE Upon that motion let us have the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790872 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Carpenter's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that question. The Congressional Globe
781225 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
790887 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
790889 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. O. H. Tiffany, D. D., of Newark, New Jersey. The Congressional Globe
790891 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
790893 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Carpenter to the amendment of Mr. Sumner. Editorial Decisions
790903 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
790905 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn The Congressional Globe
790908 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
790910 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
790912 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
791027 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Carpenter to the amendment of Mr. Sumner. Editorial Decisions
791031 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Carpenter's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Then I call for the yeas and nays on that question. The Congressional Globe
791056 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sherman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to have the yeas and nays upon it. The Congressional Globe
791065 Motion to Commence Voting on the Bill Tomorrow at Three O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I will ask the Senate, provided no new amendments are offered, to begin to take the vote at three o’clock to-morrow. The Congressional Globe
791067 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
791073 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
791076 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler, Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
791078 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
791080 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Editorial Decisions
791095 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Frelinghuysen's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
791114 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
791120 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Carpenter's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ROBERTSON called for the yeas and nays, The Congressional Globe
791128 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
791134 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
791136 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
791138 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
791140 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Cole, to amend the amendment of Mr. Sumner by striking therefrom the fifth section, in the following words: Editorial Decisions
791143 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Cole's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. COLE called for the yeas and nays; The Congressional Globe
791150 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Cole's Second Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays The Congressional Globe
791154 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Corbett's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
791171 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sawyer's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The Congressional Globe
791179 Motion to Adjourn Till Next Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the Senate adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday next. The Congressional Globe
791187 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morrill's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Let us have the yeas and nays on that. The Congressional Globe
791195 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on this amendment. The Congressional Globe
791202 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. EDMUNDS and Mr. THURMAN called for the yeas and nays; The Congressional Globe
791208 Motion to Take Up the Chicago Relief Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I move, then, to take it up. The Congressional Globe
791209 Motion to Take Up H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE I hope my colleague, before making that motion, will allow me to move to take up House bill No. 1050, for the removal of political and legal disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution. The Congressional Globe
791211 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
791213 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On the motion to adjourn I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
781234 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781236 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary (George C. Gorham, esq.,) called the Senate to order. The Congressional Globe
781246 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary will read the Journal of the proceedings of Wednesday last. The Congressional Globe
781248 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781250 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781252 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Congressional Globe
781254 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday’s proceedings. The Congressional Globe
781256 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest, unless some Senator desires the reading of the Journal, that the reading be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781266 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
858409 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate come to order.] The Congressional Globe
858411 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia.] The Congressional Globe
858413 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
858415 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. President, in the absence of the chairman of the Committee on the Removal of Political Disabilities, the duty is devolved on me of moving to take up the House bill for the removal of political disabilities, ordinarily called the amnesty bill. The Congressional Globe
858436 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
858438 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
858440 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia.] The Congressional Globe
858442 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
858444 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Sumner, which was to strike out all after the enacting clause, and substitute in lieu thereof certain sections known as the supplementary civil rights bill. The Congressional Globe
858686 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Committee of the Whole Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. STEWART called for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
858690 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CASSERLY called for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
858697 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Edmunds' Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HILL called for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
858706 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Edmunds' Second Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
858715 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE The amendments were ordered to be engrossed, and the bill to be read a third time. The Congressional Globe
858717 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAVIS, of West Virginia, and others, called for the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
791795 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789566 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789569 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
789571 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday’s proceedings. The Congressional Globe
789572 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
789577 Motion to Place S. 1102 on the Calendar and Have it Printed None 0 PROCEDURE Let it take its place on the Calendar and be printed. The Congressional Globe
789580 Motion to Refer S. 1102 to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the bill be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Congressional Globe
789582 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781269 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary called the Senate to order. The Congressional Globe
781271 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781279 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. WILSON, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781281 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781283 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781285 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781287 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781289 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781291 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781366 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The VICE PRESIDENT (Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana) called the Senate to order at twelve o'clock m., there being a quorum of Senators present. The Congressional Globe
781369 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D., Chaplain to the Senate for the Forty-Second Congress, offered the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
781374 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, it was [o]rdered, That the hour of the daily meeting of the Senate be twelve o’clock m. until otherwise ordered. The Congressional Globe
781383 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781389 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781392 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781399 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday, but before concluding— The Congressional Globe
781400 Motion to Suspend the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to suspend the further reading of the Journal of yesterday’s proceedings. The Congressional Globe
781402 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781408 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781410 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781417 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal and Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday be dispensed with, and that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781421 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I renew my motion that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781423 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781427 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781430 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781435 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781437 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781445 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781447 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781452 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781456 Motion to Proceed to the Election of Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the election of the standing committees of the Senate, and such select committees as were ordered at the last session. The Congressional Globe
781460 Motion to Suspend the Rule Requiring Committees be Elected by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate suspend the thirty-fifth rule, which requires the chairmen of committees to be elected by ballot. The Congressional Globe
781465 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781488 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781491 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owens, of Washington, D. C. The Congressional Globe
781496 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781498 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781502 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781505 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781508 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781511 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781514 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781517 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781522 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781524 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781527 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781530 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781537 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781540 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781546 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781548 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. O. H. Tiffany, D. D., of Washington, District of Columbia. The Congressional Globe
781551 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781559 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781561 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781568 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday, December 20, was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
781571 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781576 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781578 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
781581 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. COLE, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781585 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781658 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781660 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. William Brush, D. D., of Iowa. The Congressional Globe
781662 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. MORTON, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781668 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
781670 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781672 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Secretary proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday. The Congressional Globe
781673 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE With a view of having time to dispose of formal business, I think we might dispense with the further reading of the Journal. The Congressional Globe
781675 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I declare the Senate of the United States adjourned sine die. The Congressional Globe
781683 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The members of the Senate assembled in the Senate Chamber, and the body was called to order at twelve o'clock noon by Ron. HENRY WILSON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781745 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington, offered up the following prayer: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781750 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, it was [o]rdered, That the hour of the daily meeting of· the Senate be twelve o'clock m. until otherwise ordered. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794408 Motion to Print S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that the bill be printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
781754 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781756 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781758 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. Owen, of Washington. The Congressional Globe
781760 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794414 Motion to Consider S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to its consideration. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
781765 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781767 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781769 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. OWEN, of Washington. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781771 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781774 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781796 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781798 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E . D. OWENS, of Washington. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781800 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781802 Motion to Proceed to the Election of Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Senate proceed to the election of the standing committees. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781804 Motion to Dispense with the Rule Requiring the Election be by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the rule which requires the chairman to be elected by ballot may be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781808 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781776 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781778 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. E. D. OWEN, of Washington. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781780 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. . Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781786 Motion to Proceed to the Election of the Chaplain None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to an election of Chaplain. The Congressional Globe
781788 Motion to Dispense with the Rule Requiring the Election be by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the rule be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
781790 Nomination of Rev. Dr. Sunderland as Chaplain of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE No other nominations being made, the question is on the nomination made by the Senator from Rhode Island, of Rev. Dr. Sunderland. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781794 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781828 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781830 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D., of Washington. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781833 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781835 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781837 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781839 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781841 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Friday, December 19, 1813, was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781845 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781847 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781849 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781851 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781854 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861579 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate/House come to order.] The Congressional Globe
861581 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861583 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861585 Order of Business: Report First Bill on the Calendar (S. 1) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Secretary will report the first bill on the Calendar] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861596 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781856 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781858 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. H. V. VOORHEES, D. D., of New York. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781860 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. MORTON, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Friday last was dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781865 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781867 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781869 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781871 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781879 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
781881 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
781883 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D., Chaplain of the Senate offered up the following prayer: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
781885 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794854 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
794856 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794858 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794864 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
861606 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
861608 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861610 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861612 Motion to Consider S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of Senate bill No. 1, being the civil-rights bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794888 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
794890 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
794892 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794894 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794896 Order of Business: Resume the Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The morning hour having expired the Senate resumes the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday[.] Editorial Decisions
794902 Motion to Lay Aside S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that we lay aside this bill for the present and take up the Calendar. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794904 Motion to Pass Over S. 1 Informally None 0 PROCEDURE Let it be passed over informally, but not postponed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794907 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794911 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794914 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782034 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782036 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782177 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794916 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour having expired the Senate resumes the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday, which is the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866, the pending question being on the amendment of the Senator from Ohio [Mr. Thurman] to the amendment made as in Committee of the Whole, to strike out the second section, on which the Senator from Georgia [Mr. Norwood] is entitled to the floor. Editorial Decisions
794920 Motion to Lay Aside S. 1 Informally None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the Calendar, letting this bill be laid aside informally with the consent of the Senator from New Jersey. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794923 Motion to Lay Aside S. 1 Informally and Take up the Geneva Bill None 0 PROCEDURE Instead of that, I move to take up the Geneva award bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794925 Motion to Lay Aside S. 1 and Take Up Unobjected Cases on the Calendar None 0 PROCEDURE I think that we had better to-day proceed with the unobjected cases on the Calendar, at least for a couple of hours, and then take up the bill of the Senator from Vermont. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782182 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
794928 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
794930 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794933 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. FENTON, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of Friday last was dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794935 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour having expired, the Senate resumes the consideration of the unfinished business of Friday last, which is the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866, the pending question being on the amendment of the Senator from Ohio [Mr. Thurman] to the amendment made as in Committee of the Whole to strike out the second section, on which the Senator from Georgia is entitled to the floor. Editorial Decisions
794948 Motion to Give Notice of an Amendment That Mr. Boutwell Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to offer an amendment to the pending bill, which I will send to the Chair. Editorial Decisions
794951 Motion to Pass Over S. 1 Informally None 0 PROCEDURE I will ask unanimous consent that the bill now up for consideration be passed over informally that I may enter a motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794954 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794957 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
794959 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Rev. John Tullock, D. D., Queen’s Chaplain, of the University of St. Andrew’s, Scotland. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794961 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794962 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumes the consideration of the unfinished business, which is the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866. Editorial Decisions
794967 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795764 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
795767 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795772 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795777 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
795791 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
795795 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795798 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795803 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Senate bill No. 1, being the civil-rights bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795804 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795806 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795817 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE The Senator from West Virginia moves that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795824 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
795828 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795832 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795835 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866. Editorial Decisions
795892 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
795910 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
795912 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795914 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795915 Motion to Amend the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to correct the Journal[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
795918 Motion to Lay the Motion to Amend the Journal on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move that it lie on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796265 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866. Editorial Decisions
796270 Motion to Read S. 1 as Reported by the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the Secretary to read the bill, or rather the substitute reported by the Committee on the Judiciary. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796273 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I will move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796275 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796277 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
796279 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796281 Motion to Have the Sergeant-at-Arms Request the Attendance of the Absent Senators None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to request the attendance of the absent Senators. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796284 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE There is a quorum of Senators present; and the Secretary will read the Journal of yesterday’s proceedings. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796286 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866, the pending question being upon the amendment of Mr. Thurman to the amendment adopted as in Committee of the Whole, which was to strike out the second section of the matter proposed to be inserted, in the following words: Editorial Decisions
796600 Motion to Give Notice of an Amendment That Mr. Sargent Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE In order that the Senate may have notice of the amendment which I propose to offer at the proper time, I send my proposition to the desk to be read. Editorial Decisions
796607 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796612 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796623 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796624 Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796634 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796637 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796639 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn; and I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796643 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796651 Motion to Proceed to Debate on Mr. Merrimon's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire now, sir, to proceed to debate— Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796654 Point of Order: Rules on Debate None 0 PROCEDURE I make the point of order that the fourth rule provides that the debate shall only be spoken in by the Senator twice, and this is the same debate. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796656 Motion to Let Mr. Merrimon Speak None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senator from North Carolina have leave to speak once more on this question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
796659 Question of Order: No Quorum Present None 0 PROCEDURE The point of order is that there is not a quorum present. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797319 Motion That When the Senate Adjourns it Adjourn Until Next Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to ask the Chair whether, if I make a motion—it is a very late hour now—that when the Senate adjourns it adjourn until Monday next, I shall take the Senator now speaking from the floor? Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797323 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Till Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797343 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sargent's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797356 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Boutwell's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On the amendment offered by me I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797366 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Gordon's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797380 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Alcorn's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797385 Motion That When the Senate Adjourns it Adjourn Until Next Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the Senate adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797404 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sargent's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SARGENT and Mr. HAMILTON, of Maryland, called for the yeas and nays[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797415 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Hamilton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797425 Engrossment and Third Reading of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, and was read the third time. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797427 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE Upon the passage of the bill I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861757 Motion to Report S. 1 to the House for Concurrence None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein. Journal of the Senate of the United States, First Session of the Forty-Third Congress
797431 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Now I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782184 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782186 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782188 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with and that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the post route bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782271 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now proceed to execute the order of the two Houses of Congress, and declare that the Senate of the United States is adjourned sine die. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
782334 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The VICE PRESIDENT (Hon. HENRY WILSON, of Massachusetts) called the Senate to order at twelve o'clock m., there being a quorum of Senators present. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782337 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D., Chaplain to the Senate for the Forty-third Congress, offered the following prayer: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782339 Motion to Set the Daily Meeting Time of the Senate None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, it was [o]rdered, That the hour of the daily mooting of the Senate be twelve o'clock meridian, until otherwise ordered. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782341 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782344 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782347 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782354 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782356 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782358 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782360 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYROS SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782365 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782367 Motion to Proceed to the Election of Standing Committees None 0 PROCEDURE I beg leave to interrupt the proceedings at this point to move that the Senate proceed to the election of standing committees, in order that the bills may be referred immediately. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782369 Motion to Dispense with the Rule Requiring the Election be by Ballot None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the rule which requires the chairmen of committees to be elected by ballot. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782375 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782386 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782388 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782395 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782397 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782403 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782405 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782413 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday last was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782418 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do how adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782421 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782423 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782427 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of yesterday last was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782432 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
782438 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782441 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782457 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
782462 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
782466 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782469 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782472 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782476 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782478 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782482 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D., Chaplain of the Senate, offered the following prayer: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782485 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805113 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
805115 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805117 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805120 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
782496 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
782502 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782505 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782510 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782517 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782523 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782526 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
782536 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805125 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805127 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate will please come to order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805134 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of the proceedings of Saturday last was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860097 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
860099 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860101 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860103 Motion to Proceed to Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No, 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860106 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move an adjournment. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860112 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
860114 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860116 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860118 Motion for the Unfinished Business: H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The morning hour having expired, the Chair calls up the unfinished business of yesterday, being House bill No. 796. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860119 Motion to Call Up a Bill From the Committee on Public Lands None 0 PROCEDURE Pending the reading of the civil-rights bill I ask unanimous consent to be permitted to call up and have passed a bill from the Committee on Public Lands granting the right of way to a railroad. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860121 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE The regular order, Mr. President. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860126 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I submit the motion that the Senate adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860137 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
860139 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860141 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday’s proceedings was read and approved. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
860144 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, the question being on the motion of the Senator from Ohio [Mr. THURMAN] to strike out of the fourth section of the bill the words “or of any State.” Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805250 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was reported to the Senate without amendment, ordered to a third reading, and read the third time. Editorial Decisions
805252 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE On that I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805256 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
869475 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
869477 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Byron Sunderland, D. D. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
869479 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the reading of the Journal this morning... Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
869484 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE The hour of twelve o'clock having arrived, the second session of the Forty-third Congress is terminated, and the Chair declares the Senate adjourned without day. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)

Committee: The House of Representatives

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
781589 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order] Editorial Decisions
870549 Motion to Call the Roll None 0 PROCEDURE The hour having arrived for the meeting of the Forty-Second Congress of the United States, the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Forty-First Congress will proceed, as required by law, to call the roll of the members duly returned to him under the laws of the respective States, who will please to answer as their names are called. The Congressional Globe
782384 Motion to Elect Speaker None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now proceed to elect a Speaker. The Congressional Globe
782437 Motion to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr. Dawes administer to the Speaker-elect the oath prescribed by law, at the request of the Clerk.] The Congressional Globe
782446 Motion for Members to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Members of the House take oath] The Congressional Globe
782556 Motion to Refer the Credentials from Tennessee None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the credentials of the delegation from Tennessee be ordered to be referred to the Committee of Elections when hereafter appointed. The Congressional Globe
782572 Motion to Swear In Members of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to offer an amendment, that they be now sworn in as members of the House. The Congressional Globe
782581 Motion to Take Oath: Tennessee Delegation None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Tennessee Delegation take the oath.] The Congressional Globe
782578 Motion to Amend Mr. Stevenson's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of my colleague from Ohio so that the delegation from Tennessee may be now sworn in, and that the memorial and the credentials of these gentlemen from Tennessee be referred to the Committee of Elections when appointed. The Congressional Globe
782586 Motion to Swear in Mississippi Members None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the members from the State of Mississippi be now sworn in, and their credentials as Representatives in the Forty-Second Congress be referred to the Committee of Elections hereafter to be appointed[.] The Congressional Globe
782587 Motion to Refer Mississippi Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the members from the State of Mississippi be now sworn in, and their credentials as Representatives in the Forty-Second Congress be referred to the Committee of Elections hereafter to be appointed. The Congressional Globe
782589 Motion for Previous Question on Motion to Swear in Members of Mississippi and to Refer their Credentials to the Committee of Elections None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Speaker, I renew my motion to swear in the members from Mississippi and to refer their credentials to the Committee of Elections hereafter to be appointed by the House; and upon that motion I call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
787182 Motion for Yeas and Nays that the Members Elect from Mississippi Be Sworn In None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the Motion to Swear in Mississippi Members.] The Congressional Globe
787225 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Substitute on the Officers of the House of Representatives None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the substitute. I suppose it will not be necessary to have the yeas and nays on both the resolution and substitute. The Congressional Globe
787926 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution on Officers of the House of Representatives None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote on the resolution on officers of the House of Representatives; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787927 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote on the resolution on officers of the House of Representatives; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787938 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Notification of Organization None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787939 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787943 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution to Wait Upon the President None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787944 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
787946 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
781680 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
786573 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
786575 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Saturday's Journal be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
786577 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Freeman Clarke None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that he now be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
786583 Referral of Credentials and Papers Concerning the Arkansas Contested Election Case None 0 PROCEDURE [That the papers and credentials of Hon. John Edwards, and the certified papers, and returns presented to the House of Representatives by Hon. Thomas Boles, each claiming to be elected to the Forty-Second Congress from the third district of Arkansas, be referred to the Committee of Elections.] Editorial Decisions
786585 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolution to Refer the Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE I move the previous question. The Congressional Globe
786588 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution to Refer the Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
786589 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
786593 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
786594 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the motion to adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
786629 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
786631 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
786634 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Tuesday's Journal be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
786638 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
786602 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
786604 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
786606 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
786608 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Milo Goodrich None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a privileged question. My colleague, Hon. Milo Goodrich, Representative from the twenty-sixth district of New York, was not in attendance at the organization of the House on Saturday; he is now here, and I move that he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
786611 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Then I make that motion [to adjourn]. The Congressional Globe
786613 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
786615 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
786617 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
786620 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Ellery A. Hibbard None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to present the credentials of the members elected to this House from the State of New Hampshire, and move that they be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
786663 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE [That the previous question be called on the resolution on the Arkansas contested election case of Edwards vs. Boles.] Editorial Decisions
786667 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
786668 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
786671 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
786674 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the motion to adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
806274 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806276 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806278 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806282 Motion to Create a Select Committee on the President's Message and Refer the Message to the Select Committee None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the message just read be referred to a select committee of this House of nine members, to be appointed by the Chair[.] The Congressional Globe
806283 Motion for the Previous Question on Mr. Shellabarger's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE [A]nd upon that motion I ask the previous question. The Congressional Globe
806284 Motion to Lay Mr. Shellabarger's Motion on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay that motion on the table. The Congressional Globe
806285 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Shellabarger's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I demand the yeas and nays[.] The Congressional Globe
806286 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [A]nd now I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806287 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Monday at Eleven None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to day it adjourn to meet on Monday next at eleven o’clock. The Congressional Globe
806289 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn[.] The Congressional Globe
806294 Motion for the Previous Question on Mr. Shellabarger's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE I again call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
806298 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Shellabarger's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
806299 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to; and also that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.] The Congressional Globe
806301 Motion to Print the President's Message None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the message of the President be printed. The Congressional Globe
806305 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806307 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] The Congressional Globe
806309 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806311 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806329 Motion to Recommit H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I now make to recommit the bill to the committee[.] [That the House recommit the bill to the committee.] The Congressional Globe
806339 Motion to Proceed with the Deficiency Appropriation Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I am ready to proceed with the deficiency appropriation bill. The Congressional Globe
806464 Motion to Proceed with the Business on the Speaker's Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to proceed to business on the Speaker’s table. The Congressional Globe
806465 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806469 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806471 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] The Congressional Globe
806473 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. P. Newman, Chaplain of the Senate.] The Congressional Globe
806475 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806477 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I ... call for the regular order of business. The Congressional Globe
806485 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE If the gentleman will yield to me, I will move an adjournment. The Congressional Globe
806487 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806490 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806492 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806497 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I must insist on the regular order of business. The Congressional Globe
806506 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806512 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806514 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806516 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806518 Motion to Take a Recess From Four Thirty to Seven Thirty and Have an Evening Session for Debate Only None 0 PROCEDURE Before doing so, however, I feel called upon, by what has been said all around me, by gentlemen on both sides of the House, to make a proposition to the House; it is that unanimous consent be given that at half-past four o’clock this afternoon the House take a recess until half-past seven o’clock this evening, and that a session be held to-night for debate only. Otherwise I fear we shall not be able to get through the discussion upon this bill in a reasonable time. So many members have already entered their names as desiring to address the House on this subject that, in order to gratify all, I give the most unlimited opportunity of debate, I think it would be wise for us to hold a session to night for debate only. I therefore submit that proposition to the House. The Congressional Globe
806523 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order of business. The Congressional Globe
806534 Motion to Take a Recess Until Until Seven Thirty None 0 PROCEDURE With the consent of the gentleman from Kentucky, [Mr. Arthur,] I will move that the House now take a recess to half past seven o’clock, the time fixed by the House for the session of this evening. The Congressional Globe
806536 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order of business. The Congressional Globe
806538 Motion to Take a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the House now take a recess. The Congressional Globe
806541 Call to Order After Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House at half past seven o’clock p. m. resume its session, (Mr. McGrew in the chair as Speaker pro tempore.)] Editorial Decisions
806560 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806562 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806564 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806566 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806569 Order of Business: Resume the Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The House on yesterday, by unanimous consent, ordered that the session of to-day should be for debate only, no business whatever to be transacted. The Congressional Globe
806718 Motion to Dedicate the Evening Session to Debate and to Meet at Ten O'Clock on Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I ask now that we shall make an agreement to take a recess and meet for debate to-night; also that, by unanimous consent, we may meet at ten o’clock on Monday. The Congressional Globe
806723 Motion to Dedicate the Evening Session to Debate and to Meet at Eleven O'Clock Monday None 0 PROCEDURE Well, at eleven o’clock. That much at least is accomplished. The only object I had was to reach some agreement. The Congressional Globe
806733 Motion to Adjourn for a Recess Till Seven Thirty None 0 PROCEDURE [That at four o’clock and forty minutes p. m. the House take a recess till seven and a half o'clock p. m.] The Congressional Globe
806735 Motion to Resume the Evening Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House at half past seven o’clock p. m. resume its session, (Mr. Twichell in the chair as Speaker pro tempore.)] The Congressional Globe
806741 Motion to Recess Until Monday Morning at Eleven O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE If no other gentleman desires to address the House, I will move, in accordance with the understanding arrived at in the House to-day, that the House now take a recess until eleven o’clock on Monday morning next. The Congressional Globe
806743 Motion to Resume the Session After a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House resume its session at eleven o’clock a. m., (Monday, April 3, 1871.)] The Congressional Globe
806747 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806749 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806751 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806753 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
806755 Motion to Proceed with the Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to move that the morning hour be dispensed with, and that the consideration of the bill for the enforcement of the fourteenth amendment be proceeded with. The Congressional Globe
806757 Motion to Dedicate Today's and Tomorrow's Sessions to Debate and Wednesday Open the Bill for Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE The Chair will again repeat the understanding, to see whether there is any objection to it. It is this: that to-day and to-morrow, this evening and to-morrow evening (the House meeting at eleven o’clock) shall be devoted to general debate, and that on the meeting of the House on Wednesday morning the debate shall proceed under the ten-minutes rule, the motion to recommit being of course then withdrawn, and that any amendment offered must be disposed of as in Committee of the Whole under the ten-minutes rule. The Congressional Globe
806766 Motion to Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House take a recess.] The Congressional Globe
806768 Motion to Resume the Session After a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House at half past seven o’clock p. m. resume its session, (Mr. Perce in the chair as Speaker pro tempore.)] The Congressional Globe
806776 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
806778 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Editorial Decisions
806780 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] The Congressional Globe
806782 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] The Congressional Globe
861927 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumes the consideration of House bill No. 320, to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes, upon which the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Cobb] is entitled to the floor. Editorial Decisions
806796 Motion to Print Amendments that Mr. Cook and Mr. Burchard Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr. COOK and Mr. BURCHARD, having gained unanimous consent, obtain leave to have printed amendments which they propose to offer to the pending bill.] Editorial Decisions
806802 Motion to Wait an Hour after the Reading of the Journal Tomorrow to do Ten-Minutes Debate None 0 PROCEDURE The Chair, therefore, asks as a favor to himself that the ten-minutes debate may not begin until one hour after the reading of the Journal to-morrow morning. The Congressional Globe
806808 Motion to Have Mr. Sloss's Remarks Printed in the Congressional Globe None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr. SLOSS, having asked and obtained unanimous consent, has printed in the Globe some remarks he had prepared on the pending bill.] [See Appendix.] The Congressional Globe
806810 Motion to Recess Until Half Past Seven None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now take a recess until half past seven this evening. The Congressional Globe
806812 Motion to Resume the Session After a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House proceed to the regular order of business, with Mr. Packard in the chair as Speaker pro tempore.] Editorial Decisions
806817 Motion to Print Mr. Dunnell's Remarks in the Congressional Globe None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to state that my friend, Mr. Dunnell, of Minnesota, is confined to his bed by serious illness, in consequence of which many of us will be deprived of the pleasure of hearing him speak on the pending bill. I ask for him the privilege of being permitted to print some remarks in the Globe. The Congressional Globe
806820 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
806822 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
806824 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
806826 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
806828 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order. The Congressional Globe
806980 Motion to Open the Bill for Amendments and Debate for Amendments Under the Ten-Minutes Restriction None 0 PROCEDURE The hour debate on the bill is exhausted, the time having arrived when by order of the House the bill is to be debated for amendments, as in Committee of the Whole House, under the ten-minutes restriction. The Congressional Globe
807003 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. KERR, (at five o'clock and five minutes, p. m.,) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
807006 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
807008 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807010 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
807012 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order. The Congressional Globe
807016 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order of business. The Congressional Globe
807023 Motion to Call the Previous Question Today at Half Past Two O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE This morning he stated, at the solicitation of several members, that he prefers to call the previous question to-day at half past two o’clock. The Chair will submit the question to a majority of the House by a viva voce vote. The Congressional Globe
807033 Motion to Give Notice of Amendments That Mr. Bingham, Mr. Farnsworth, and Mr. Ambler Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. FARNSWORTH and Mr. BINGHAM and Mr. AMBLER, by unanimous consent, offered amendments to be voted on hereafter. Editorial Decisions
807035 Motion to Give Verbal Amendments to H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to suggest some verbal amendments if there be no objection. The Congressional Globe
807079 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Farnsworth's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, demanded the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807092 Motion for the Previous Question on H. R. 320 and the Pending Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE I now call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
807095 Motion to Offer a Substitute to the Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I appeal to gentlemen on the other side to allow us to substitute an act of grace for an act of force. The Congressional Globe
807097 Motion to Modify Mr. Ambler's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to modify my amendment. The Congressional Globe
807099 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Ambler's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807148 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Ambler's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a privileged question, and move to reconsider the vote just taken. The Congressional Globe
807149 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Ambler's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote on the amendment just adopted; and also move that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
807150 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote on the amendment just adopted; and also move that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
807154 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807156 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn Till Next Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet on Monday next. The Congressional Globe
807158 Motion for a Division on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I ask a division on that question. The Congressional Globe
807162 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HOLMAN demanded the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807167 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807181 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Mr. Hale's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SHANKS called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807185 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807187 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Holman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that amendment I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
862035 Motion to Withdraw an Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask leave to withdraw my substitute. The Congressional Globe
807196 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The bill, as amended, was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time; and it was accordingly read the third time. Editorial Decisions
807198 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
862038 Motion to Report H. R. 320 to the Senate and Request Concurrence None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, First Session of the Forty-Second Congress
807201 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Passage of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SHELLABARGER moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
807202 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SHELLABARGER moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
807204 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788309 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788312 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788315 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Thursday last was read. The Congressional Globe
860436 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Pass H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the rules be now so suspended as to pass a bill for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed under the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The Congressional Globe
788368 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MERCUR called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
860442 Motion to Report H. R. 380 to the Senate for Concurrence None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate therein. Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, First Session of the Forty-Second Congress
788384 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788385 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PLATT and Mr. FINKELNBURG called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
786685 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
786687 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
786690 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
786698 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
786700 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
786703 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
786705 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
786707 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: W. H. Barnum None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege. Another of the members-elect from the State of Connecticut, Mr. W. H. Barnum, is now here, and I move that he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
786711 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now insist upon my motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807726 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
807728 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807730 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. DAWES, by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
807734 Motion to Take Up the Senate Amendments to H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House take from the Speaker’s table Senate amendments to the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
807737 Motion for the Previous Question on the Senate Amendments to H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the previous question on the amendments of the Senate. The Congressional Globe
864190 Motion to Concur in the First Senate Amendments Made to Section Two of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The question was taken separately on the following amendments of the Senate to the second section[.] The Congressional Globe
807750 Motion for a Separate Vote on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. FARNSWORTH demanded a separate vote on the following amendment to the second section: The Congressional Globe
807754 Motion for a Separate Vote on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. WOOD demanded a separate vote. The Congressional Globe
807756 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BROOKS, of New York, demanded the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807770 Motion for a Separate Vote on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for a separate vote on that amendment. The Congressional Globe
807774 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for a vote on concurring in that amendment, and demand the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807783 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Senate Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
864236 Motion for a Committee of Conference on H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that a committee of conference be asked on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate. The Congressional Globe
807792 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE The question then recurred upon the motion of Mr. Dawes, that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807848 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
807850 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807852 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
807856 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MAYNARD moved that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807870 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
807873 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
807877 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
807896 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
807976 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
807978 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. Dr. Rankin, of Washington, D. C. The Congressional Globe
807980 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. BLAIR, of Michigan, the reading of the Journal of yesterday was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
807982 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes, upon which Mr. Kerr was entitled to the floor. Editorial Decisions
807992 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of conference on the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment, and for other purposes. Editorial Decisions
807994 Motion for the Previous Question on the Conference Committee Report on H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I now call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
807997 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Conference Committee Report on H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDRIDGE, and Mr. BUTLER of Massachusetts, asked for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
864338 Motion to Inform the Senate of the House's Disagreement to the Report and Ask for a New Committee of Conference None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate be informed of the action of the House on the report just voted down, and that a new committee of conference be requested. The Congressional Globe
808033 Motion to Recess Until Half Past Ten Tomorrow Morning None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now take a recess till to-morrow morning at half past ten o’clock. The Congressional Globe
808036 Motion to Reassemble After an Overnight Recess None 0 PROCEDURE The recess having expired, the House (at ten o’clock and thirty minutes a. m., Thursday, April 20) resumed its session. Editorial Decisions
808124 Motion for the Previous Question on Concurring in the Second Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE I move the previous question. The Congressional Globe
808127 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Concurring in the Second Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays upon agreeing to the report of the committee of conference. The Congressional Globe
808131 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Concurring in the Second Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE I now call for a vote on the report of the committee of conference, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
808135 Motion to Lay the Conference Committee Report on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay the report of the committee on the table. The Congressional Globe
808141 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Concurring in the Second Conference Committee Report None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. POLAND moved to reconsider the vote by which the report was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
808142 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. POLAND moved to reconsider the vote by which the report was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
808144 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
786714 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
786716 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. J. E. Rankin, D. D., of Washington, District of Columbia, as follows: The Congressional Globe
786718 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE On motion of Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, the reading of the Journal of yesterday was dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
786720 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now pronounce the first session of the House of Representatives for the Forty-Second Congress adjourned without day. The Congressional Globe
786978 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE In conformity to the Constitution and the laws, the Forty-Second Congress of the United States of America convened this day in its second session. At twelve o’clock m., Hon. James G. Blaine, Speaker of the House of Representatives, a member from the State of Maine, called the House to order. The Congressional Globe
786980 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., the Chaplain, offered prayer, as follows: The Congressional Globe
786987 Motion to Administer the Oaths of Office to All Members-Elect Who Have Not Been Sworn In None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that all members-elect who have not been sworn, and whose credentials are regular, be sworn in at once. The Congressional Globe
787005 Motion to Refer the Credentials to the Committee of Elections None 0 PROCEDURE If there be no objection, the Chair will put the question on referring both of them to the Committee of Elections, and ordering them to be printed. The Congressional Globe
787027 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787081 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787083 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787085 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787097 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787098 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. AMBLER called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
787101 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787103 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787105 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787111 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. DICKEY, (at four o’clock p. m.,) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
787113 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787115 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787118 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787120 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787122 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787124 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787131 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787133 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787135 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787137 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787163 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787165 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787167 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787169 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787172 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787244 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787246 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787248 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787251 Motion to Print the Resolution and Have it Laid on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I am directed by the Committee of Elections to present their report in the contested-election case of Clark vs. Giddings, from the third district of Texas, and to move that it be laid on the table and ordered to be printed. The Congressional Globe
787257 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787258 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PERCE called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
787269 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787271 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787274 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787277 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Jose Gallegos None 0 PROCEDURE I present the credentials of Mr. Gallegos, the Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico, and ask that he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
787282 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787292 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787294 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Rev. George P. Hays, D. D., president of the Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, opened the proceedings with the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
787296 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787298 Motion to Take Up the Resolution on the Texas Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege. I call up the report of the Committee of Elections in the case of William T. Clarke, claiming a seat as Representative from the third congressional district of Texas, and I ask for the reading of the resolution reported by the committee. The Congressional Globe
787302 Motion for the Previous Question on Mr. Farnsworth's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE I now move the previous question. The Congressional Globe
787306 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Farnsworth's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. KERR called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
787313 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787315 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays upon agreeing to that resolution. The Congressional Globe
787325 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788329 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788332 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. I. S. Prime, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788337 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788350 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Pass H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE I move to suspend the rules for the purpose of putting upon its passage a bill for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The Congressional Globe
788352 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BURCHARD called for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
788359 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [I] move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787335 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787337 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787339 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday. The Congressional Globe
787340 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the further reading of the Journal. The Congressional Globe
787344 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. SPEER, of Georgia, (at three o’clock and fifty-five minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
787347 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787349 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787351 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787354 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order. The Congressional Globe
787358 Motion for the Previous Question on the Committee Resolution on the Arkansas Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE I call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
787362 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HAZELTON, of Wisconsin moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
787363 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HAZELTON, of Wisconsin moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
787366 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788388 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788390 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. C. A. Stork, of Baltimore. The Congressional Globe
788392 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788396 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PENDLETON moved that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788608 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788610 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788612 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788615 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Alvah Crocker None 0 PROCEDURE I present the credentials of Hon. Alvah Crocker, member-elect from the ninth congressional district of Massachusetts, and move he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
788618 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788399 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788401 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788403 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789442 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE [The demand for the previous question which the gentleman from Maine has made is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill.] Editorial Decisions
789411 Motion for the Previous Question on H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE I propose to call the previous question. The Congressional Globe
788604 Motion to Reject H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE [Motion that the bill be not received by the House.] The Congressional Globe
788606 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Reject the Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays on my motion to reject the bill. The Congressional Globe
788621 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788622 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on that motion The Congressional Globe
788624 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788628 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788630 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788632 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788634 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE [T]he House resumes consideration of the bill presented under this call on Monday last by the gentleman from Maine, [Mr. Frye,] a bill (H. R. No. 1637] supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866; the House having disagreed to the motion that the bill be rejected. Editorial Decisions
788637 Motion to Lay H. R. 1647 on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay the bill on the table. The Congressional Globe
788640 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Bill on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to lay the bill on the table. The Congressional Globe
788646 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Bill on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
788648 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn, and upon that motion I ask for tellers. The Congressional Globe
788649 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn, and upon that motion I ask for tellers. The Congressional Globe
788652 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788653 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HOLMAN called for tellers. The Congressional Globe
788655 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MAYNARD and Mr. PERCE called for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788658 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788661 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788663 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Friday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788665 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication.” Editorial Decisions
788668 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788669 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. The Congressional Globe
788671 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
788673 Motion to Meet on Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Wednesday next. The Congressional Globe
788678 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788680 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788682 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788685 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788688 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication.” The pending question is on a motion of the gentleman from Indiana, [Mr. Niblack,] to lay the bill on the table. Editorial Decisions
788690 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788691 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. The Congressional Globe
788693 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
788700 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788702 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I renew it. The Congressional Globe
788705 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788709 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788711 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788713 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication.” The pending question is on a motion of the gentleman from Indiana, [Mr. Niblack,] to lay the bill on the table. Editorial Decisions
788720 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788721 Motion to Adjourn Till Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Wednesday; The Congressional Globe
788723 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Till Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
788736 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolution to Suspend the Rules None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to suspend the rules. The Congressional Globe
788741 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789389 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789393 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789395 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Thursday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789398 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication.” The pending question is on the motion of the gentleman from Indiana, [Mr. NIBLACK,] to lay the bill on the table. Editorial Decisions
789401 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay H. R. 1647 on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
789407 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I renew the motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789414 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789417 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789421 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789425 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (II. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” introduced by the gentleman from Maine, [Mr. Frye.] The pending question is on the motion of the gentleman from Maine, to order the previous question on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. Editorial Decisions
789430 Motion for Tellers on the Previous Question None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HOLMAN demanded tellers. The Congressional Globe
789443 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The Congressional Globe
789447 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and to lay the motion to reconsider upon the table. The Congressional Globe
789448 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and to lay the motion to reconsider upon the table. The Congressional Globe
789449 Motion to Lay H. R. 1647 on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay the bill upon the table; The Congressional Globe
789452 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. GARFIELD, of Ohio, (at four o’clock and fifteen minutes p. m.,) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
789455 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789458 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789460 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789463 Motion to Print H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that a bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866, now pending in the morning hour of Monday, be printed for the use of the House. The Congressional Globe
789466 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789469 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789471 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789473 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789476 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” introduced by the gentleman from Maine, [Mr. Frye.] Editorial Decisions
789481 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Lay the Bill on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDRIDGE called for tellers. The Congressional Globe
789482 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Bill on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE We may as well have the yeas and nays first as last. The Congressional Globe
789484 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789485 Motion for the Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDRIDGE called for tellers. The Congressional Globe
789487 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789490 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787370 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787372 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787374 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787378 Motion to Print None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the report and resolutions be printed. The Congressional Globe
787380 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787381 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. STOUGHTON called for tellers. The Congressional Globe
787385 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787387 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. G. F. Stelling, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Congressional Globe
787389 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787391 Motion to Take Up the Resolutions on the Texas Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE I now call up the resolutions reported from the Committee of Elections in the contested-election case of D. C. Giddings vs. W. T. Clarke, from the third congressional district of the State of Texas. The Congressional Globe
787397 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution on the Texas Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The Congressional Globe
787399 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The Congressional Globe
787408 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. DICKEY, (at nine o’clock and forty-five minutes p. m.,) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
789492 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
789494 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
789496 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Saturday last was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789499 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called for bills on leave and joint resolutions, they will next be called for resolutions, and the pending bill under this call is the bill (H. R. No. 1647) supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” introduced by the gentleman from Maine, [Mr. Frye.] Editorial Decisions
789501 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
789502 Motion to Meet Tomorrow at Ten O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet tomorrow at ten o’clock. The Congressional Globe
789504 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. The Congressional Globe
789507 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
789509 Motion to Meet on Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Wednesday next. The Congressional Globe
789510 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Meet Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. The Congressional Globe
789512 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Motion to Meet Next Wednesday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
789520 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787410 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787412 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787415 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787418 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Sion H. Rogers None 0 PROCEDURE I move that he be now sworn in. The Congressional Globe
787422 Motion to Recess Until Tomorrow Morning None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House take a recess till half past ten o’clock to-morrow morning. The Congressional Globe
787423 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Recess None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. The Congressional Globe
787426 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787428 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787432 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787434 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now declare the House of Representatives for the second session of the Forty-Second Congress adjourned without day; The Congressional Globe
787668 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE At twelve o’clock m., the Speaker, Hon. James G. Blaine, a member from the State of Maine, called the House to order. The Congressional Globe
787672 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE The Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., offered the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
787693 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787695 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787697 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787699 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787716 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I renew my motion that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787718 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787720 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
787722 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787743 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do not adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787746 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787749 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. G. J. Minguis, of New York city. The Congressional Globe
787751 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787767 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787770 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787772 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler. The Congressional Globe
787774 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787780 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787784 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787786 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler. The Congressional Globe
787789 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
789541 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1647 None 0 PROCEDURE The States and Territories having been called through for bills on leave and joint resolutions for reference, they will now be called for resolutions, and the pending question is on House bill No. 1647, supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866. This bill is on its passage to be engrossed, pending which the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Eldredge] moves it be laid upon the table, upon which the yeas and nays have been ordered. Editorial Decisions
789548 Motion to Refer H. R. 1647 to the Committee on the Revision of the Laws None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the unanimous consent of the House to allow this bill to be referred to the Committee on the Revision of the Laws, so that we may get it out of the morning hour. The Congressional Globe
789550 Motion to Refer H. R. 1647 to the Committee on the Revision of the Laws and to Instruct the Committee to Report at Any Time None 0 PROCEDURE Will the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Scofield] modify his proposition so as to refer the bill to the committee with leave to report at any time? The Congressional Globe
787808 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787948 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787950 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer The Congressional Globe
787952 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday. The Congressional Globe
787953 Motion to Dispense Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, in order to go to the consideration of the appropriation bill, which has been made the special order for this morning. The Congressional Globe
787961 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787963 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787965 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer The Congressional Globe
787967 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787972 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787974 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787976 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer The Congressional Globe
787978 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of last Saturday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787983 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
787985 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
787987 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer The Congressional Globe
787989 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of Friday, December 20, 1872, was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
787997 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788139 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788142 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788144 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday. The Congressional Globe
788146 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
788154 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Frank C. Bunnell None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege. Mr. Frank C. Bunnell the gentleman elected to fill the vacancy from the thirteenth district of Pennsylvania, occassioned by the resignation of Hon. Ulysses Mercur, is present and I ask that he be sworn in. The Congressional Globe
788162 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788167 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788170 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788172 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788177 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788180 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788182 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788184 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788187 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then on motion of Mr. GARFIELD, of Ohio, (at four o’clock and forty minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
788190 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788192 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain of the Senate, Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788195 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788198 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then on motion of Mr. HANKS, (at four o’clock and thirty minutes p. m.,) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
788221 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788225 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788227 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788234 Motion to Print the Resolutions and Lay Them on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the report, with accompanying resolutions, be printed, and lie on the table. The Congressional Globe
788238 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. The Congressional Globe
788200 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788203 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by Rev. George Whitaker, of Lynn, Massachusetts. The Congressional Globe
788205 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788206 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. FINKELNBURG moved that its further reading be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
788243 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788246 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788248 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Congressional Globe
788250 Motion to Take Up the Resolution on the Florida Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a privileged question, and call up the Florida contested-election case of Silas L. Niblack against Josiah T. Walls. The Congressional Globe
788254 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution on the Florida Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
788255 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The Congressional Globe
788259 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. McGREW, (at four o’clock and fifteen minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. The Congressional Globe
788264 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788270 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D. The Congressional Globe
788273 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE The Journal of yesterday was read. The Congressional Globe
788281 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Editorial Decisions
788283 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE The Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., offered up the following prayer: The Congressional Globe
788286 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Saturday last be dispensed with. The Congressional Globe
788290 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Adjourn Editorial Decisions
788435 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789220 Motion to Elect Speaker None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now proceed to the election of Speaker, preparatory to the organization of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789226 Motion to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAWES, being designated by the Clerk as having served longest continuously as a member of the house, administered to the Speaker-elect the oath prescribed by law. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789228 Motion for Members to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE Motion for Members to Take Oath Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789240 Motion for Previous Question None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the previous question on the resolution and amendment. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789242 Motion for Yeas and Nays: Election of Officers of the House None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789321 Motion to Reconsider the Vote: Election of the House None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MAYNARD moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789322 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789328 Motion for Members to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE The officers elect then appeared and qualified by taking the oath prescribed by the act of July 2, 1862. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789334 Motion to Reconsider the Vote None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAWES moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789335 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789339 Motion to Reconsider the Vote None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. GARFIELD moved to reconsider the vote, by which the resolution was adopted Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789340 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table The Congressional Globe
789345 Motion for Members to Take Oath None 0 PROCEDURE I suppose it is now in order that the Delegates be sworn in. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789348 Motion for Previous Question on the Delegate from Utah None 0 PROCEDURE I offer the following preamble and resolution; upon which I demand the previous question[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789350 Motion for the Reading of George Q. Cannon's Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the reading of the credentials of the Delegate from Utah. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789353 Motion for Pending Resolution to Be Laid Upon the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the pending resolution be laid upon the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789359 Motion for Previous Question on the Drawing of Seats None 0 PROCEDURE The question was upon seconding the call for the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789362 Motion on the Previous Question on the Drawing of Seats None 0 PROCEDURE I now call the previous question on the resolution and amendments. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
789384 Motion for Freeman Clarke's Name to be Drawn None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that at the time his name is drawn, the doorkeeper of the House be allowed to select a seat for him. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790262 Motion to Reconsider the Vote: Drawing of Seats None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SCOFIELD moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790263 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SCOFIELD moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790265 Order for Mr. Stephens to Permanently Occupy the Seat of His Choice None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that the gentleman from Georgia be permitted to occupy permanently the seat which he has occupied this morning so long as he has been able to remain here, and which is evidently the seat of his choice Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790267 Motion for the Doorkeeper to Select Freeman Clarke's Seat None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that when Mr. CLARKE'S name shall be called the Doorkeeper may select a seat for him. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790268 Motion for the Doorkeeper to Select Mr. Hersey's Seat None 0 PROCEDURE I make the same request in behalf of my colleague Mr. HERSEY, who is also sick at home. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790271 Motion for the Doorkeeper to Select Mr. Chipman's Seat None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to make a similar request in behalf of the Delegate from the District of Columbia, [Mr. CHIPMAN,] who has been sick for some weeks. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790926 Motion to Adopt None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Speaker, I rise to a question of privilege, and move the adoption of the following resolution. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790928 Motion to Read Credentials of Indiana None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the reading of the credentials referred to. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790929 Question of Privilege None 0 PROCEDURE Will the gentleman from Iowa allow me to make an amendment which is in the nature of a privileged question? Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790931 Motion for Previous Question None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790935 Motion for Yeas and Nays: Resolution to Refer Indiana Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. COX demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790937 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790938 Motion to Print in the Congressional Record None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to print in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the papers which I hold in my hand, so that when the House comes to vote on this question to-morrow morning, it will do so intelligently. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
790941 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ARCHER demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791224 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution to Refer Indiana Credentials None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was agreed to Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791225 Motion to Lay Motion to Reconsider on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. McCRARY moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791263 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791269 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791273 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. J. G. Butler.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791275 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791802 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I now insist upon the regular order of business, and ask that the pending resolution be read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791804 Motion for a Division of the Question None 0 PROCEDURE I desire a division of the question, if that can be done under the rules. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791807 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolution of the Louisiana Election: Mr. Sypher None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791813 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which that part of the resolution was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791814 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which that part of the resolution was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791818 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the part of the resolution just agreed to in regard to Mr. Sheldon; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791819 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the part of the resolution just agreed to in regard to Mr. Sheldon; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791821 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Sypher None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege. Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Sypher are here ready to be sworn in. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791825 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791827 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE Call to Order Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791829 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791832 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791853 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morey's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SPEER called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791862 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791863 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791870 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
791871 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792019 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792021 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792023 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792026 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. DAWES, (at two o'clock and thirty minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792030 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792032 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792034 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792039 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. DAWES, (at two o'clock and forty minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792060 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792062 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792064 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792068 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I call the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792072 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SMITH, of New York, moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792074 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SMITH, of New York, moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792078 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792079 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PLATT, of Virginia, called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792083 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792085 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792087 Motion to Alter the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE If there be no objection, the Journal of Monday, which embraces the introduction of numerous bills by members merely for reference, will be read only so far as the mention of the name of the member who introduced the bill, omitting the titles of bills and other merely formal proceedings relating thereto Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792089 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read as it was agreed it should be, and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792092 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792094 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792096 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792098 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Friday’s Journal be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792100 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Samuel F. Hersey None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that he be sworn in. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792103 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792104 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. KELLEY demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792105 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. KELLEY demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802540 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802543 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802545 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802546 Motion to Amend the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to correct the Journal. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802588 Motion to Print H. R. 796 Along With an Amendment Made by Mr. Morey None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the civil rights bill be printed, together with an amendment that has been shown to me by the gentleman from Louisiana, [Mr. Morey.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802591 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And then, on motion of Mr. BECK, (at four o’clock and forty minutes p. m.,) the House adjourned. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802607 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802609 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802612 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802613 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that, by unanimous consent, the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802615 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802633 Motion to Recommit H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I desire now to enter a motion to recommit this bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802637 Motion to Limit Speeches to Fifteen Minutes None 0 PROCEDURE I would like now to state to the House an arrangement to which I think all will agree. It is that this debate run on to-day in fifteen-minute speeches during such time as there may be after the morning hour; that the debate be continued under the same restriction on the first day after the recess, and also on the second day after the recess, until four o’clock, at which time the previous question shall be considered as ordered; the time to be equally divided between the two sides. If the House chooses to extend the time of any gentleman beyond fifteen minutes, of course it can be done. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
802640 Motion to Limit Speeches to Twenty Minutes None 0 PROCEDURE I do not want to speak myself; but I think the gentleman would be better satisfied, and so would the House, if the debate should go on in speeches of twenty minutes, instead of fifteen. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803011 Motion to Postpone H. R. 796 Until After the Morning Hour None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the pending bill be postponed until after the morning hour. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803043 Motion to Print Amendments to H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Any amendments which gentlemen may have to propose to this bill can be left at the Clerk’s desk, and they will be ordered to be printed in document form as well as in the Congressional Record. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803056 Motion to Print Mr. Lawrence's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE The gentleman can send his amendment to the Clerk’s desk and have it printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803062 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792112 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792114 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792116 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of Friday, December 19, 1873, be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803789 Motion to Resume the Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The House, under the order made on the 19th of December, resumes the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 796) to protect all citizens in their civil rights. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803791 Point of Order: Suspension of the Order None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a point of order—whether this order does not stand on the same footing as a rule, and whether like any other rule it may not be suspended by a two-thirds vote. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803805 Motion to Allow More Time for Mr. Harris's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to have another extract read, and to say a few additional words. I hope no one will object, as I do not often occupy the time of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803810 Point of Order: Member Addressing Another Member None 0 PROCEDURE My point of order is that when a member ceases to address the whole House he ceases to have a right to the floor. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803816 Motion to Extend the Time for a Speech to An Hour None 0 PROCEDURE I would like it to be generally understood whether consent will be granted me to occupy an hour or not before I begin. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803822 Motion to Extend the Time for Speeches to an Hour for Mr. Stephens and Mr. Elliott None 0 PROCEDURE Is there objection to the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Stephens] occupying an hour, and the gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. Elliott] occupying an hour in reply? Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803837 Motion to Allow More Time for Mr. Mills's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE I ask to be indulged for a few moments longer. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803841 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I was about to make the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792119 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Then I renew the motion to adjourn; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803844 Motion to Print an Amendment that Mr. Pelham Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PELHAM, by unanimous consent, submitted an amendment which he designs offering to the civil-rights bill; which was ordered to be printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803847 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803850 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803852 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803861 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumes the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, upon which the gentleman from Kentucky [Mr. Durham] is entitled to the floor. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803863 Motion to Print an Amendment that Mr. White Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to give notice of an amendment which I propose to offer at the proper time to the civil-rights bill, and I ask that it be printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803868 Motion to Print Mr. Beck's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to offer an amendment to the civil-rights bill, and to have it printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803872 Motion to Print Mr. Ransier's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to give notice, that at the proper time I propose to offer the following additional section, which I ask to have printed: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803875 Motion to Print Mr. Lowndes' Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to have the following amendment printed: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803880 Motion to Publish in the Congressional Record the Remarks of Mr. Bell None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore ask the consent of the House to the publication in the Record of some remarks I have prepared on this subject. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803888 Motion to Print Mr. Crossland's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to submit and have printed the following amendment: Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803895 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803897 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803900 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803902 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803909 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I shall have to insist on the regular order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
858870 Motion to Recommit H. R. 796 and the Proposed Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE [Move that the bill with the amendments be recommitted.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803918 Motion to Print Amendments Offered by Mr. Willard, Mr. Durham, and Mr. Hatcher and Have Them Referred None 0 PROCEDURE If no objection be made, amendments will be received at the Clerk's desk and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
858875 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Motion to Recommit H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to enter the motion to reconsider. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
803926 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792121 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792123 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792127 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792751 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792753 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792757 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792763 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792767 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792769 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792771 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792775 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792777 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792780 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792782 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792784 Motion to Call Up the Resolution on Asa Hodges None 0 PROCEDURE I call up the resolution reported yesterday from the Committee on Elections. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792786 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolution on Asa Hodges None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792791 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I renew my motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792793 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792802 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792804 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792806 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Saturday's Journal be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792812 Motion to Lay the Resolutions on the Table and Have Them Printed None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the report of the committee, together with the views of the minority, be laid upon the table and printed; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792814 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792819 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792822 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792825 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792827 Motion to Take Up the Resolution on the Arkansas Contested Election Case None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege, and call up the contested-election case from the third congressional district of the State of Arkansas. I ask that the resolution reported by the majority of the committee be read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792829 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolutions on the Arkansas Contested Election Case None 0 PROCEDURE I now call the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792830 Motion for Tellers on the Previous Question None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792833 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Minority Report None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. THOMAS demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792841 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays on the adoption of the resolution reported by the majority of the committee. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792858 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE l move to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792860 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I also move that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792861 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792862 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792864 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PLATT, of Virginia, called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792867 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PLATT, of Virginia, called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792957 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792959 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792961 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792963 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792972 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792979 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792983 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792985 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792987 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
792989 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793003 Motion to Lay the Resolutions on the Table and Have Them Printed None 0 PROCEDURE I move the report be laid upon the table, and ordered to be printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793005 Motion to Print the Minority Report None 0 PROCEDURE I move it be printed with the report of the majority. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793010 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793022 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793024 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793026 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793034 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolutions None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PIKE moved to reconsider the votes by which the resolutions were agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793035 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PIKE moved to reconsider the votes by which the resolutions were agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793041 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793060 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793062 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793064 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793068 Motion to Resume Consideration of the Resolutions on the George Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE The House resumed the consideration of the following resolutions reported from the Committee on Elections: Editorial Decisions
793072 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Minority Report None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793088 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Resolutions on the George Contested Election None 0 PROCEDURE By request I call the yeas and nays on the adoption of those resolutions. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793112 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolutions None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HYDE moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793114 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HYDE moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793118 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797433 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797435 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797437 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797440 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793125 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793127 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793131 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797442 Motion to Take Up S. 1 and Refer it to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that Senate bill No. 1, supplemental to an act entitled “An act to protect the citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication," passed April 9, 1866, be taken from the Speaker’s table and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, to be reported upon as the bill of the House now before that committee. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797444 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Take Up S. 1 and Refer it to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move that the rules be so suspended as to take up the bill and refer it with that privilege to the committee. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797446 Motion for Tellers on Seconding the Motion to Suspend the Rules None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on seconding the motion to suspend the rules. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797448 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Refer the Bill to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797451 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797453 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797455 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Friday's Journal be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797457 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Take Up S. 1 and Refer it to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I desire now to move to suspend the rules so as to take from the table the bill (S. No. 1) known as the civil-rights bill, and to have it referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with the right to report it as they now may report the House bill on the same subject. I desire further to say that I am instructed by the Committee on the Judiciary to allow a motion in the House to strike out the school clause of that bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797459 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797460 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793142 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793144 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793146 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE [That the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793154 Motion to Print the Resolutions None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the report be printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793156 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797463 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797465 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797467 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797470 Motion to Second the Motion to Suspend the Rules None 0 PROCEDURE The question being taken on seconding the motion[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797472 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Refer S. No. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SPEER called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797477 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793163 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793168 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793173 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793187 Motion for the Previous Question on the Resolutions None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793190 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Resolutions None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HOOPER moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793191 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HOOPER moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793195 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793198 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793200 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. LAMAR called for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797479 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797481 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797483 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read in part.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797485 Motion to Resume Consideration of S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE The next business on the Speaker’s table was the bill (S. No. 1) supplementary to an act entitled “An act to protect all citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866. Editorial Decisions
797487 Motion to Refer S. 1 to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I move that that bill be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797488 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Pass S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the rules be suspended and the bill passed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797491 Motion to Refer S. 1 to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I renew the motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797493 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Suspend the Rules None 0 PROCEDURE Upon that question I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797496 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797497 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
797972 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793206 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793208 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793210 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the reading of the Journal of yesterday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793212 Motion to Suspend the Rules to Dispense with the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I move to suspend the rules to dispense with the reading of the Journal. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
793214 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now declare the first session of the Forty-third Congress adjourned without day. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794104 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794106 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794113 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I must insist on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794115 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794117 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794119 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794129 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794131 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794133 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794135 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794143 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794145 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794147 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794149 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794155 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794157 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794159 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794161 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794164 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794166 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794168 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794170 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Friday's Journal be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794178 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794180 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794182 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794184 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794188 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804154 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804156 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Rev. William T. Meloy, of Cadiz, Ohio.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804158 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804165 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794190 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794192 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794194 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794197 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794199 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794201 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794203 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794206 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move [...] that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794310 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794312 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794314 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Friday's Journal be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794317 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794318 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. COBURN demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794241 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794243 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794245 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of Wednesday, December 23, 1874, be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794251 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794252 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HARRIS, of Massachusetts, called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794255 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794257 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794259 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794263 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794267 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794269 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794271 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804170 Motion to Make a Privileged Report on H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to make a privileged report from the Committee on the Judiciary, authorized to make that report at any time. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804174 Point of Order: Right to Report the Bill at Any Time None 0 PROCEDURE Has the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Butler] the right to report that bill at any time? I understand that the only right he has upon the subject is upon a motion to reconsider. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804180 Motion to Consider the Motion for Reconsideration None 0 PROCEDURE I raise the question of consideration at this time. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804182 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Consider the Reconsideration None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. RANDALL and others called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804184 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House adjourn; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804185 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House adjourn; and also that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804187 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE On the latter motion, that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next, I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804189 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804191 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move now to amend the motion, so that when we adjourn to-day it will be to meet on Saturday instead of Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804192 Point of Order: Power to Adjourn Over More Than Three Days None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a point of order, that the House has not the power to adjourn over for more than three days. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804196 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDREDGE demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804199 Motion for a Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move that there be a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804202 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I desire the yeas and nays on the motion to amend by making Saturday the day to which the House shall adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804218 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of Names None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with the reading of the names. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804230 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804231 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804242 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804243 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804246 Point of Order: Motion Already Voted Down by the House None 0 PROCEDURE I raise the point of order that the motion made by my colleague has already been voted on and voted down by the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804256 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804259 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804260 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804262 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804674 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804678 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804679 Motion for Unanimous Consent None 0 PROCEDURE Moved for unanimous consent. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804681 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804685 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers on the Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804688 Motion for the House to Meet on Friday Next After it Adjourns Today None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804689 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804690 Point of Order: Redundant Vote None 0 PROCEDURE Raises the point that the House has just voted down the proposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804692 Motion for the House to Meet on Saturday next after it adjourns today. None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804695 Motion to Appeal the Decision of the Chair None 0 PROCEDURE Appealed the decision of the Chair ruling out last motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804698 Motion for a Parliamentary Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE Asked a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805485 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805493 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805494 Point Of Order: Redundant Vote None 0 PROCEDURE The question has been voted down twice. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805495 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805498 Motion for Unanimous Consent for Special Time None 0 PROCEDURE Moved for unanimous consent. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805564 Motion to Yield None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the gentleman from Massachusetts yield. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805567 Motion to Present Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Asked that the resolution be read, as a part of the statement. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805571 Motion to Read as Statement None 0 PROCEDURE Asked that the resolution be read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805582 Point of Order: Appeal to Agreement None 0 PROCEDURE That is not in accordance with the arrangement which was made. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805651 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805653 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805880 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the pending motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805881 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805882 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805888 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805889 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805891 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House will adjourn until next Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805892 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805893 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805896 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Read Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Asked for consent to have read a resolution. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806176 Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the motion by substituting Friday for Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806179 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806181 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn until Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806389 Motion for Parliamentary Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806584 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806586 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806587 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806594 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806595 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806598 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Saturday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806602 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806603 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806605 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806608 Motion to Amend Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the pending motion so that when this House adjourns to-day it adjourn till Saturday next Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806609 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806610 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794274 Motion to Read the Credentials and Take the Oath of Office None 0 PROCEDURE I move that they be read by the Clerk and if there be no objection that he be sworn in. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806882 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806883 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806884 Motion for Unanimous Consent for Excused Attendance None 0 PROCEDURE Asked for unanimous consent. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806888 Motion for Unanimous Consent for Excused Attendance of Other Side of the House None 0 PROCEDURE Asked unanimous consent that all the gentlemen on the other side of the House be excused from further attendance. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806890 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806893 Question of Order: Read the Sixty Fifth Rule None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a question of order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
806896 Motion to Enforce Rules None 0 PROCEDURE Asked to have the rule enforced. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807287 Motion to Amend Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807291 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807292 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807293 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807297 Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the motion of the gentleman from Kentucky by striking out “Friday ” and inserting “Saturday”. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807298 Motion for Tellers on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807301 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807302 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807307 Motion for Unanimous Consent that the House Adjourn Until Tomorrow None 0 PROCEDURE Asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until to-morrow morning. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807425 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807426 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807427 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807428 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Submit Proposition None 0 PROCEDURE Asked unanimous consent to submit a proposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807433 Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the pending motion by striking out “Friday” and inserting “Saturday.” Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807434 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807436 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807443 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807444 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807445 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807448 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807449 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807450 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807453 Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Moved to amend the motion of the gentleman from Kentucky by making it Saturday instead of Friday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807454 Motion for the Yeas and Nays Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807455 Motion for Tellers on Motion for the Yeas and Nays Motion to Amend Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Friday Next None 0 PROCEDURE Demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807459 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Read None 0 PROCEDURE Asked to have it read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807543 Motion for a Parliamentary Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807546 Motion for a Parliamentary Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807550 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Dispense with the Reading of Names None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that that the reading of the names be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807552 Motion for a Question of Privilege None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a question of privilege. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807555 Motion for a Parliamentary Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807559 Motion for a Question of Order None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a question of order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807563 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Read None 0 PROCEDURE By unanimous consent let us have both these passages from the platforms read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807565 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Read None 0 PROCEDURE Moved that the eighth commandment be read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807569 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Read None 0 PROCEDURE Asked unanimous consent to read. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
807574 Point of Order: Late Objection None 0 PROCEDURE Rose to a point of order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808967 Motion for a Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808971 Motion to Reconsider the Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that the call of the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn be withdrawn, in order that a motion may be made to fix the day to which the House shall adjourn; and then let us see whether we cannot have a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808975 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Reconsider None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808987 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Motion to Amend the Proposition to Fix Friday Next as the Time to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move to reconsider the vote by which the House refused to adopt the amendment proposing to fix Friday next as the time to which the House shall adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808988 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Reconsider None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808991 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808993 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808995 Motion for Tellers on the Motion for Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Tellers on the yeas and nays have been demanded on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
808999 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809000 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ROBBINS demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809001 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SCHELL demanded tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809004 Point of Order: Gentlemen Take Their Seats None 0 PROCEDURE I make the point of order that it is the duty of gentlemen to take their seats, so that when we have a division of the House by tellers members shall go from their seats to pass through the tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809008 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Saturday to Meet on Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend by inserting Friday instead of Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809009 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend by inserting Friday instead of Saturday, and on that motion demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809010 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. STONE demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809016 Motion to Recess Until Ten O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House take a recess until ten o’clock. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809018 Motion to Make a Personal Explanation None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to make a personal explanation. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809021 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809023 Point of Order: Failure of Chair to Recognize Motions on One Side of the House None 0 PROCEDURE My point of order is that the Chair fails to recognize any gentleman on this side of the House to make motions. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809025 Motion to Make a Personal Explanation None 0 PROCEDURE Then I ask the Chair to recognize me. I rise to make a personal explanation. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809027 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809028 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. WILSON, of Iowa, called for tellers on the question of ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809386 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the pending motion by striking out “Friday” and inserting “Saturday;” Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809387 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809391 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809403 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809404 Motion to Make a Personal Explanation None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to make a personal explanation. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809406 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And on that motion I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809407 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers upon ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809410 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809411 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809412 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PAGE and others called for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809417 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809418 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
809420 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814503 Motion for a Question of Privilege. None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of privilege. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814505 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814506 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Until Friday None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814507 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814510 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814511 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE On this motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814512 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814515 Motion to Amend the Amendment to the Motion to Adjourn on Friday. None 0 PROCEDURE I move to strike out the last word. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814517 Motion to Make a Personal Explanation. None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to make a personal explanation. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
814553 Motion That After the House Adjourns it Adjourns to Meet After the Reading of the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I move when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet after the reading of the resolution which I send up to the Clerk’s desk. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
815589 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet after the Reading of the Resolution to Adjourn after the Passage of the Bill. None 0 PROCEDURE I move we set the day to which we will adjourn immediately after the passage of the civil-rights bill Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816020 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816021 Motion to Adjourn After the Reading of the Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House shall not adjourn until the reading of the following resolution. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816044 Motion to Appeal the Decision of the Chair None 0 PROCEDURE I appeal from the decision of the Chair. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816048 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Appeal the Decision of the Chair None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the appeal of the gentleman from Indiana. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816052 Motion to Allow Mr. Shanks to Speak and to Allow the Gentleman from Maryland to Sing a Song None 0 PROCEDURE I move the gentleman from Indiana be allowed to make his speech, and that the gentleman from Maryland be allowed to sing a song. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816057 Motion for the House to Take a Recess. None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House take a recess. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816061 Motion for the Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816062 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816066 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I demand tellers on the question of ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816076 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet On Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Frida Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816081 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Until Friday None 0 PROCEDURE and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816083 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on the question of ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816090 Point of Inquiry None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to make a parliamentary inquiry. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816097 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet on Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of my colleague [Mr. Randall] by inserting Saturday instead of Friday Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816100 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE and upon that I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816101 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I demand tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
816658 Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a question of order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818845 Motion to Recess for One hour None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the House take a recess for one hour. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818871 Motion to Adjourn to Meet on Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet on Friday next Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818872 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Until Friday None 0 PROCEDURE and on that motion I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818873 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818877 Motion to Amend the Motion to Adjourn Until Friday to Adjourn Until Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818878 Motion to Amend the Amendment to the Motion to Adjourn on Friday. None 0 PROCEDURE Would it be in order to move to amend by naming Saturday morning at nine o’clock? Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818880 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Until Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on agreeing to the motion of the gentleman from Wisconsin, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
818882 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828775 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I made that motion, and on it demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828776 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I made that motion, and on it demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828777 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828779 Withdrawal of Mr. Randall's Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I withdraw the call for the yeas and nays. Editorial Decisions
828781 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Several members renewed the call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828782 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828790 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828792 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion of the gentleman from Wisconsin, [Mr. Eldredge.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828793 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828797 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828799 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move that when the House adjourns it be to meet on Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828800 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn Till Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828801 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828805 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Saturday to Meet on Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Kentucky by striking out Saturday and inserting Friday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828806 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE And on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
828807 Motion for Tellers for the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on the question of ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829115 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829116 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next; and on this motion I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829117 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829120 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829122 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend Mr. Randall's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829123 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829128 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. RANDALL (at ten minutes to two o’clock p. m., January 28) moved that the House adjourn; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829129 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. RANDALL (at ten minutes to two o’clock p. m., January 28) moved that the House adjourn; and on that motion demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829130 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PARSONS called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829133 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BECK moved that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829134 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BECK moved that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next, on which he demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829136 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ARCHER moved to amend so that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Saturday next[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829137 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ARCHER moved to amend so that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Saturday next, on which he demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829142 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829144 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE The question is upon the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, [Mr. Randall,] that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next; on which he calls for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829145 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE His colleague, Mr. Albright, asks for tellers upon ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829146 Point of Order: Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I raise the point of order that this being Thursday, it is not in order to move to adjourn until Friday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829151 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829152 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday; and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829153 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829158 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829159 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829160 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829163 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829331 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Randall] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829335 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829336 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829337 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829341 Motion to Read a Telegram None 0 PROCEDURE I ask to have a telegram read as a matter of privilege. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829344 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next; Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829345 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next; and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829346 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829349 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend the motion of the gentleman from Kentucky [Mr. Beck] by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829350 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE On this motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829351 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829356 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House adjourn, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829357 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move the House adjourn, and on that motion demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829358 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829361 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829362 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next, and on that motion I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829363 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829367 Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday to Meet on Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday, Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829581 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Amend the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to amend by striking out Friday and inserting Saturday, and on that motion demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829582 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PARKER, of Missouri, demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829609 Motion for Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move that there be a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829611 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829614 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDREDGE demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829615 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BECK demanded tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829619 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CLYMER moved that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829624 Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move now that further proceedings under the call be dispensed with[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829626 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to dispense with further proceedings under the call. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829628 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829629 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829630 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829632 Point of Order: Motions Not In Order None 0 PROCEDURE I make the point of order that the motion to adjourn and the motion to dispense with further proceedings under the call were both irregular under the rule, which required the doors to be closed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829636 Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move now that further proceedings under the call be dispensed with[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829637 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move now that further proceedings under the call be dispensed with, and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829639 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now renew the motion that the House adjourn[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829640 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now renew the motion that the House adjourn, and on that I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829641 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829647 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829648 Motion that When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829650 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Butler's Motion None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDREDGE and others called for the yeas and nays on Mr. Butler’s motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829651 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDREDGE called for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829656 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. O’BRIEN called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829657 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BIERY and others called for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829660 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829661 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Friday next; and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829746 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829747 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn Till Tomorrow None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet to-morrow[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829748 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Tomorrow None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet to-morrow; and on that I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829752 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Motion to Meet Next Saturday None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote by which the House agreed that when it adjourned to-day it would adjourn to meet on Saturday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829753 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE And I move to lay that motion on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829754 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion to lay on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829762 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday next. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829763 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays upon it. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829764 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE And I call for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829774 Motion for Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move that there be a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829775 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And pending that I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829776 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829779 Motion to Offer a Preamble to the Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to offer a preamble to the bill, if in order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829787 Motion for Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I will make the motion that there be a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829788 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE And pending that I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
829791 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion for a Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE Let us have the yeas and nays on that. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830047 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I will move that all further proceedings under the call be disposed with, and that we proceed to vote upon the question on which no quorum was developed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830051 Motion to Excuse Charles W. Willard None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to move that my colleague, Mr. Charles W. Willard, be excused on account of the state of his health. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830053 Motion to Excuse Mr. Begole None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Begole, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830058 Motion to Excuse Mr. Stephens and Mr. Harris None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleagues, Mr. Stephens and Mr. Harris, be excused on account of indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830060 Motion to Excuse Mr. Lamport None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that my colleague, Mr. Lamport, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830062 Motion to Excuse Mr. William E. Fink None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Finck, of Ohio, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830064 Motion to Excuse Mr. Ward None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Ward, be excused on account of indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830066 Motion to Excuse Mr. Williams None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Williams, be excused on account of indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830068 Motion to Excuse Mr. Hooper None 0 PROCEDURE My colleague, Mr. Hooper, was here until twelve o’clock. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830070 Motion to Excuse Mr. Scudder None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Scudder, of New Jersey, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830072 Motion to Excuse Mr. Albert None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that my colleague, Mr. Albert, be excused on account of indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830074 Motion to Excuse Mr. Schell None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Schell, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830076 Motion to Excuse Mr. Wood None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Wood, be excused on account of pressing engagements which are known to the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830078 Motion to Excuse All Absentees None 0 PROCEDURE I move to excuse every absentee. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830081 Motion to Excuse Mr. Swann None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Swann, of Maryland, be excused. He is in very weak health. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830084 Motion to Excuse Mr. Tremain None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Tremain, be excused on account of ill health. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830087 Motion to Excuse Mr. Perry None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Perry, be excused on account of his age. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830089 Motion to Excuse Mr. Ashe None 0 PROCEDURE My colleague, Mr. Ashe, is a gentleman somewhat advanced in years. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830091 Motion to Excuse Mr. Knapp None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Knapp, of Illinois, left the House very ill. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830093 Motion to Excuse Mr. Pike None 0 PROCEDURE My colleague, Mr. Pike, is necessarily at home in New Hampshire. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830096 Motion to Excuse Mr. White None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. White, of Alabama, be excused on account of indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830099 Motion to Excuse Mr. Danford None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that my colleague, Mr. Danford, be excused. He is very sick. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830101 Motion to Excuse Mr. Sayler None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Sayler, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830103 Motion to Excuse Mr. Corwin None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Corwin be excused on account of ill health. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830105 Motion to Excuse Mr. Curtis None 0 PROCEDURE There is another gentleman here, a member of the House, who was a contemporary of Mr. White, of Alabama, as a member of the House many years ago—Mr. Curtis, of Pennsylvania. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830107 Motion to Excuse Mr. Cessna None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Cessna, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830110 Motion to Excuse Mr. Clayton None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Clayton, of California, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830112 Motion to Excuse Mr. Todd None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that my colleague, Mr. Todd, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830114 Motion to Excuse Mr. Dobbins None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Dobbins, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830116 Motion to Excuse Mr. Stevens None 0 PROCEDURE My colleague, Mr. Stevens, arrived here on Wednesday night, and was sworn in and remained here all night after traveling the night before and has not been able to continue his attendance. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830119 Motion to Excuse Mr. McLean None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. McLean, be excused, as he is in a very feeble condition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830121 Motion to Excuse Mr. Young None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Young, be excused on account of sickness. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830123 Motion to Excuse Mr. Wilson None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Wilson, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830125 Motion to Excuse Mr. Todd None 0 PROCEDURE I have just learned that Mr. Todd left the House tonight quite unwell. I move therefore that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830127 Motion to Excuse Mr. MacDougall None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that my colleague, Mr. MacDougall, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830129 Motion to Excuse Mr. Dunnell None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Dunnell, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830131 Motion to Excuse Mr. Bass None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Bass, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830133 Motion to Excuse Mr. Scofield None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Scofield, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830135 Motion to Excuse All Absentees None 0 PROCEDURE I desire to renew the motion of the gentleman from Connecticut, [Mr. Hawley,] as this seems to be a very sick Congress, to excuse all the absentees. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830138 Motion to Excuse Mr. Wells None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Wells be excused for reasons I have already stated. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830141 Motion to Excuse Mr. Havens None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Havens, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830143 Motion to Excuse Mr. Morrison None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Morrison, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830146 Motion to Excuse Mr. Cox None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Cox be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830149 Motion to Excuse Mr. Buckner None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman from Missouri, Mr. Buckner, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830151 Motion to Excuse Mr. Holman None 0 PROCEDURE I move to excuse Mr. Holman, of Indiana. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830155 Motion to Excuse Judge Orth None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Judge Orth, be excused on account of general indisposition. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830158 Motion to Excuse Mr. Sawyer None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Sawyer be excused, because I know that he went home sick. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830160 Motion to Arrest and Bring to the Bar Such Members as are Absent Without Leave of the House None 0 PROCEDURE Ordered, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to arrest and bring to the bar of the House such members as are absent without the leave of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830161 Motion to Excuse Members on One Side of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move that all the members on the other side of the House be excused, and then we can pass the civil-rights bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830162 Motion to Excuse Mr. Knapp None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Knapp, of Illinois, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830164 Motion to Excuse Mr. Hamilton None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Hamilton be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830167 Motion to Reconsider the Votes on Motions to Excuse Absentees None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider all the votes taken upon these motions, and to lay the motion to reconsider upon the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830168 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider all the votes taken upon these motions, and to lay the motion to reconsider upon the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830170 Motion to Excuse Mr. Freeman None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Freeman, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830172 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Motion to Excuse Mr. Freeman None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which Mr. Freeman was excused; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830173 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which Mr. Freeman was excused; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830175 Motion to Excuse Mr. Nunn None 0 PROCEDURE I understand that Mr. Nunn, of Tennessee, has received a telegram stating that his family is sick, and has to leave the city. I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830179 Motion to Excuse Mr. Sloan None 0 PROCEDURE I move to excuse my colleague, Mr. Sloan, on account of general debility. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830181 Motion to Excuse Mr. Sheats None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Sheats, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830183 Motion to Excuse Mr. Freeman Clarke None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Freeman Clarke, be excused on account of his age. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830185 Motion to Suspend All Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move that all further proceedings under the call be suspended. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830189 Motion to Suspend All Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830191 Motion to Allow Persons Up Last Night to Rest Tonight None 0 PROCEDURE I ask leave to make another motion. I do it at the suggestion of several gentlemen. There are several more members present than a quorum, and there was an understanding which I heard of myself, on both sides of the House, that persons who were up last night would have an opportunity to rest to-night. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830195 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE If in order, I move that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830197 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Rule None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays on the motion of the gentleman from Illinois. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830362 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830363 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. PLATT, of Virginia, and others called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830366 Motion for Yeas and Nays to Consider the Motion to Reconsider the Vote to Recommit the Civil-Rights Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that the yeas and nays be called upon the motion to reconsider. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830367 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Friday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830371 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830376 Motion for Call of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move that there be a call of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830381 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move to dispense with further proceedings under the call. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830384 Motion for the Sergeant-at-Arms to Bring Absentees to the Bar of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to bring the absentees to the bar of the House. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830385 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Bring Absentees to the Bar of the Houes None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830386 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830392 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Motion to Bring Absentees to the Bar of the House None 0 PROCEDURE I move to reconsider the vote by which the Sergeant-at-Arms has been directed to bring absentees to the bar. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830393 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay the motion to reconsider upon the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830394 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830397 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830399 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830400 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE I call for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830407 Motion to Excuse Alexander H. Stephens None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Hon. Alexander H. Stephens be excused on account of feeble health. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830409 Motion to Excuse Henry R. Harris None 0 PROCEDURE I also move that my colleague, Hon. Henry R. Harris, be excused for the same reason. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830412 Motion to Excuse Mr. Danford None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Danford, be excused; he is sick of a fever at Willard's Hotel. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830415 Motion to Excuse Mr. Lamport None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleage, Mr. LI move that my colleage, Mr. Lamport, he excused; he is sick. amport, he excused; he is sick. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830417 Motion to Excuse Mr. Ashe None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Ashe, of North Carolina, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830419 Motion to Excuse Mr. Hodges None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Hodges, of Arkansas, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830422 Motion to Excuse Governor Ward None 0 PROCEDURE My colleague, Governor Ward, left the House very unwell last evening, and I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830424 Motion to Excuse Mr. Todd None 0 PROCEDURE I move that my colleague, Mr. Todd, be excused for the same reason. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830426 Motion to Excuse Mr. Schell None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Schell be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830428 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Excuse Mr. Schell None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830429 Point of Order: Yeas and Nays Cannot be Ordered on This Question None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a point of order, that the yeas and nays cannot be ordered on this question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830436 Question on the Standing of the Decision of the Chair on the Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE [T]he Chair will now submit to the House the question, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House? Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830438 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830440 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn, and on that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830448 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830451 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Rule None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ELDREDGE called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830459 Motion to Excuse Mr. Finck None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Finck] be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830462 Motion to Withdraw the Appeal to the Decision of the Chair None 0 PROCEDURE The return of the Sergeant-at-Arms having obviated the necessity for my appeal from the decision of the Chair, I withdraw it. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830466 Motion to Excuse Mr. Adams None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman from Kentucky [Mr. Adams] be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830469 Motion to Excuse Mr. Arthur None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman from Kentucky [Mr. Arthur] be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830471 Motion to Excuse Mr. Buckner None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to excuse Mr. Buckner Editorial Decisions
830474 Motion to Excuse Mr. Banning None 0 PROCEDURE I move that he be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830479 Motion to Excuse Mr. Standiford None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman be excusedI move that the gentleman be excused. . Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830483 Motion to Direct Members to Resume Their Seats None 0 PROCEDURE I ask that the gentlemen who are not at the bar shall be directed to resume their seats. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830485 Motion to Excuse Mr. Page None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the gentleman be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830486 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I move that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830490 Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830491 Motion for Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Dispense With Further Proceedings Under the Rule None 0 PROCEDURE On that motion I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830493 Motion to Withdraw the Motion to Dispense with Further Proceedings Under the Call None 0 PROCEDURE I withdraw the motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830496 Motion to Excuse Mr. Hazelton None 0 PROCEDURE I move that Mr. Hazelton, of Wisconsin, be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830498 Motion to Excuse Mr. Dobbins None 0 PROCEDURE I move the gentleman be excused. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830501 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore move the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830502 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ALBRIGHT demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830504 Motion for Unanimous Consent to Make a Personal Request None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to make a request personal to myself. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
830506 Motion to be Excused None 0 PROCEDURE I now ask to be excused for any absence which may be reported against me up to this time. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794322 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794324 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794326 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794329 Motion to Take the Oath of Office: Barnard G. Caulfield None 0 PROCEDURE I present the credentials of Barnard G. Caulfield, elected to serve for the unexpired term of my late colleague John B. Rice, and ask that he be now sworn in. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794333 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794334 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. FIELD called for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794335 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, called for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804412 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804414 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804416 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804417 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent that the further reading of the Journal be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804420 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the regular order, and call up the unfinished business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804422 Motion to Call the States for Bills None 0 PROCEDURE Then let us have a call of the States. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804424 Motion to Have a Bill Printed None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to have a bill printed. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804427 Withdrawal of Mr. Randall's Objection to the Motion to Call the States for Bills None 0 PROCEDURE I withdraw objection because I cannot reach my object. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804433 Motion to Yield to Allow the Senate to Take Up a Tariff Bill for Reference None 0 PROCEDURE I ask my colleague to allow me, by unanimous consent, to take from the Speaker’s table Senate bill concerning a tariff commission, for reference to the Committee on Ways and Means. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804438 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Consider the Reconsideration None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804449 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Reconsider the Reference of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ROBBINS demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
859675 Removal of Amendments Offered to H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Removal of Amendments Offered to H. R. 796 Editorial Decisions
804619 Motion to Recommit H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I now enter a motion to recommit the bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804629 Motion to Take a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE I supposed there was an understanding that the House would take a recess. I make that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804631 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE The gentleman from Georgia yields to me to move that the House do now adjourn. I make that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804634 Motion to Take a Recess Until the Evening, With Mr. Blount Taking the Floor Tomorrow at Twelve O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE It is desired, as I understand, that the House shall meet this evening for purposes of debate on this bill. I think, if the gentleman from Georgia understands that when the House meets to-morrow at twelve o’clock he will have his fifteen minutes, he will not object. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804637 Motion for Tellers on the Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. W. R. ROBERTS called for tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804641 Motion to Recess Until Tomorrow at Ten O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to this arrangement: that the House take a recess until ten o’clock to-morrow, that the time from ten to twelve be occupied in debate on this bill, and that after twelve o’clock the gentleman from Georgia have his fifteen minutes. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804642 Motion to Recess Until the Evening and Give Mr. Blount and Mr. Sener Fifteen Minutes Tomorrow for Speeches None 0 PROCEDURE I will make this suggestion: let the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Blount] have his fifteen minutes to-morrow and the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Sener] his. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804727 Call to Order After Recess None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House resume consideration of the civil-rights bill.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804738 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804740 Motion to Print in the Record Mr. Lamar's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE I ask, therefore, to be allowed to print in the Record the speech I intended to make here. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804745 Motion to Print in the Record Mr. Hunton's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore ask permission to print in the Record some remarks on this subject. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804747 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now renew my motion that the House adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804753 Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes None 0 PROCEDURE I move a recess for ten minutes. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804768 Motion to Print in the Record Mr. Smith's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SMITH, of Virginia, obtained permission to print remarks on the civil-rights bill in the Record as part of the debates. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804770 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804775 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804777 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804779 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804781 Motion to Correct the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I rise to a correction of the Journal. I understood the Clerk to read that the amendment of the gentleman from Connecticut [Mr. Kellogg] was offered to my substitute. I understood it was offered as an amendment to the original bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804890 Motion to Take Up the Senate Bill on the Revision of Tariff Laws None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table the Senate bill providing for the revision of the tariff laws, that it may be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804892 Motion to Take Up the Cattaraugus and Allegany Indian Bill None 0 PROCEDURE I hope there will be no objection to taking from the Speaker's table the Cattaraugus and Allegany Indian House bill with Senate amendments that it may go to a committee of conference. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804894 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the regular order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804902 Point of Order: Unparliamentary Language None 0 PROCEDURE I raise the point of order that the language is not parliamentary. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804910 Motion for the Previous Question on Mr. Hale's Resolution Censuring Mr. Brown None 0 PROCEDURE I now demand the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804912 Motion for Tellers on the Previous Question None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. HALE, of New York, demanded tellers. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804922 Motion for the Previous Question on Mr. Hale's Resolution Censuring Mr. Brown None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804924 Motion to Lay the Resolution on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I make that motion. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804926 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Lay the Resolution on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I demand the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804931 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Hale's Resolution to Censure Mr. Brown None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAWES demanded the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804934 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Hale's Resolution None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAWES moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804935 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. DAWES moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804938 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804940 Motion to Call the Previous Question at Six O'Clock and Take a Recess Until Ten O'Clock Tomorrow Morning None 0 PROCEDURE I propose at six o’clock to call the previous question, and that the House then take a recess until ten o’clock to-morrow to go on then with the civil-rights bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804943 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804947 Motion to Recess Now None 0 PROCEDURE Why not take a recess now. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804949 Motion to Recess Until Ten O'Clock Tomorrow Morning None 0 PROCEDURE I will move that the House now take a recess until ten o’clock to-morrow morning. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804951 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804954 Motion for the Regular Order of Business: H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the regular order of business. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804957 Motion to Amend the Record None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to withdraw that word. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804961 Motion for the Previous Question on H. R. 796 and the Pending Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE I now call the previous question. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804964 Motion to Yield to Allow an Amendment to be Offered None 0 PROCEDURE I understand the gentleman from Massachusetts to yield to me to propose an amendment to the substitute proposed by the gentleman from Alabama, [Mr. White.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804969 Motion for the Previous Question on H. R. 796 and the Pending Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE I call the previous question on the bill and amendments. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804972 Motion to Allow the Wives of the Members Admission to the Floor None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent therefore that ladies be admitted to the floor of the House pending the discussion of this bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804977 Motion to Remove Mr. Butler's Remarks From the Record None 0 PROCEDURE I move, if it be in order, that that portion of the gentleman’s remarks do not go upon the record. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804978 Motion to Lay the Motion on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE And I move to lay that motion on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
804982 Motion to Have a Separate Vote on the Preamble Offered by Mr. Shanks None 0 PROCEDURE I reserve the right to a separate vote on the preamble. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805054 Motion to Make a Statement None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to make a statement. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805058 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Kellogg's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. ORTH called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805062 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Kellogg's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. KELLOGG moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805063 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. KELLOGG moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805066 Motion to Offer a Verbal Amendment to Mr. White's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to offer a verbal amendment to the substitute of the gentleman from Alabama. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805069 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. White's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SENER and others called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805070 Motion for Tellers on the Yeas and Nays None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. YOUNG, of Georgia, and Mr. ROBBINS called for tellers on ordering the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805074 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. White's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CESSNA moved to reconsider the vote by which Mr. White’s substitute was rejected, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805075 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CESSNA moved to reconsider the vote by which Mr. White’s substitute was rejected, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805077 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Cessna's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CESSNA and Mr. SPEER called for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805081 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Cessna's Substitute None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SPEER moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805082 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SPEER moved to reconsider the vote just taken; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805084 Engrossment and Third Reading of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The bill, as amended, was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time; and being engrossed, it was accordingly read the third time. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805086 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805091 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Shank's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SHANKS demanded the yeas and nays on the preamble. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805094 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on Mr. Shanks' Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which the preamble was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805095 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which the preamble was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805097 Motion for the Previous Question on the Passage of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I now call for the previous question on the passage of the bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805099 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Passage of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805103 Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Passage of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805104 Motion to Lay the Reconsideration on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805106 Motion to Substitute S. 1 with H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent, though not in accordance with my own votes, that we take from the Speaker’s table the Senate bill and adopt this as a substitute for it. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805109 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the House do now adjourn. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805110 Motion That When the House Adjourn it Adjourn to Meet on Monday None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Monday. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794342 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794344 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794346 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794351 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794353 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794356 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794363 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794367 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794369 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
794372 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805258 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805260 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by Rev. F. M. Green, of Kent, Ohio] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805262 Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Journal of yesterday be read and approved.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805263 Motion to Dispense With the Reading of the Journal None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805270 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Editorial Decisions
869465 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
869467 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
869469 Motion to Waive the Reading of the Journal of Last Session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
869473 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
797974 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House come to order.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
797976 Prayer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a prayer be read by the Chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
797979 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House adjourn.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)

Committee: Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
862085 Motion to Report H. R. 320 as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE [That H. R. 320 be reported back to the Senate for concurrence in the committee amendments.] Editorial Decisions

Committee: Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
858781 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee on the Judiciary met in their Room pursuant to the call of the Chairman. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858783 Motion to Appoint a Clerk for the Committee None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna moved that the Chairman appoint a Clerk for the Committee. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858789 Motion to Meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at Half Past Ten a. m. None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee decided to hold its regular meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the Clerk was directed to notify the next meeting for Friday next at 10 ½ A. M. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858792 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Adjourned. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858796 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to a call of the Chairman. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858800 Motion to Report the Bill to the House None 0 PROCEDURE He read the bill and asked of the Committee would instruct him to report the bill to the House. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858802 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee adjourned until Tuesday next at half past 10 A. M. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858830 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to adjournment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
858835 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [T]he Committee adjourned. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859480 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to adjournment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859485 Motion to Vote on Mr. White's and Mr. Wilson's Amendment to H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain then called for a vote upon the amendments to the Civil Rights bill which had been offered by Messrs. White and Wilson. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859489 Motion to Authorize the Chairman to Report H. R. 796 Without Amendment and Allow Mr. White to Present His Amendment to the House None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain then moved that the Chairman be authorized to report the bill—H. R. 796—without amendment at any time, subject to the order of the Committee that Mr. White be allowed to present his amendment in the House if he chooses. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859490 Motion to Amend Mr. Tremain's Amendment to Add Authorization to Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna moved to amend by adding that in case the Senate bill can be reached on the Speaker’s table, the Chairman be authorized to recommend its passage without amendment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859495 Motion to Report H. R. 796 Without Amendment and Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage None 0 PROCEDURE [Motion to Report H. R. 796 Without Amendment and Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage] Editorial Decisions
859493 Motion to Postpone Further Consideration of H. R. 796 Until the First Monday of December None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Potter moved that the whole matter be postponed until the first Monday of December. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859498 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain moved an adjournment, it being past eleven o’clock. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859499 Motion That When the Committee Adjourn It Adjourn Till Tomorrow Morning at Ten None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Wilson moved that when the Committee adjourn it be till tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock[.] House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859504 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met at the call of the Chairman. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859508 Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Withdraw the Motion to Reconsider the Vote to Recommit H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Poland moved that the Chairman be directed to withdraw the motion to reconsider the vote to recommit. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859509 Motion to Substitute Mr. Poland's Motion to Direct the Chairman to Call Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage Without Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Ward moved, as a substitute that when the Senate bill is reached on the Speaker’s table, the Chairman be directed to move that it be put upon its passage without amendment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859510 Motion to Substitute Mr. Ward's Motion to Let Mr. White Offer His Substitute to the Committee None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Wilson moved, as a substitute for the amendment offered by Mr. Ward—his order to give Judge White an opportunity to offer a substitute for the bill and present his views to the Committee[.] House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859511 Motion to Postpone Consideration of the Civil Rights Bill Until the Next Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [T]hat the consideration of this matter be postponed until the next meeting. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859512 Motion to Amend Mr. Wilson's Motion to Amend the Bill and Report It as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain offered, as an amendment, that the Committee amend the bill in two respects—as had been suggested by the Chairman—by striking out from the Senate bill the clause relating to cemeteries, and making provision for separate schools, and that the Chairman be directed to present that as the bill of this Committee whenever the question arises. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859514 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Adjourned to Friday next at 10 o’clock A. M. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859516 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to adjournment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859520 Motion to Create a Sub-Committee on the Civil Rights Bill and Refer All Civil Rights Matters to the Sub-Committee None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna moved that the bill introduced by Mr. White, together with all other bills before the Committee relating to Civil Rights be referred to a select Committee of three to perfect a bill or bills and report at the next meeting[.] House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859522 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE Adjourned until Tuesday morning next at half past ten o’clock. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859524 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to adjournment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859619 Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage, Allowing Members of the Committee to Offer Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna desired, before the question was put, to move that the Chairman endeavor to get from the Speaker’s table and have passed the Senate bill, permitting Mr. White or any member of the Committee, to offer the substitute of Mr. White, or the bill perfected by the sub-committee. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859620 Motion to Amend Mr. Cessna's Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Report the Sub-Committee Report and Recommend Its Passage None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain moved as an amendment that the Chairman be instructed to report the final action of this Committee and endeavor to procure the passage of that bill, having any gentleman to move as an amendment Mr. White’s bill, the Senate bill, or any other bill. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859622 Mr. Cessna's Motion, As Amended by Mr. Tremain None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna's Motion, As Amended by Mr. Tremain Editorial Decisions
859625 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [T]he Committee adjourned till tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859627 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The Committee met pursuant to adjournment— House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859634 Motion to be Excused None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Ward asked to be excused from further attendance, as he had another committee to meet this morning. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859648 Motion to Report the Sub-Committee Report to the House and Recommend Its Passage None 0 PROCEDURE Motion to Report the Sub-Committee Report to the House and Recommend Its Passage House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859653 Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage, Allowing Members of the Committee to Offer Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna renewed his motion made yesterday, that the Chairman be instructed to make efforts to get from the Speaker’s table the Senate bill, and recommend its passage; that he be authorized to allow any members of the Committee or any members of the House to offer as a substitute for the Senate bill the bill just perfected by this Committee, and that he also be instructed to allow Mr. White to offer as a substitute therefore the bill he introduced yesterday. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859654 Motion to Amend Mr. Cessna's Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Take Up S. 1 and Offer the Sub-Committee Report as a Substitute, Allowing Members to Offer Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Tremain moved, as a substitute, that the Chairman be directed to take up the Senate bill as soon as possible, and to offer this bill as perfected by this Committee as a substitute therefor, and that Mr. White or any other gentleman be [] to offer a bill as a substitute or an amendment. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859655 Motion to Amend Mr. Tremain's Amendment to Instruct the Chairman to Have S. 1 Referred to the Committee None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Potter moved to amend the amendment, by a motion that the Chairman be directed to procure the Senate bill to be referred to this Committee. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859658 Mr. Cessna's Motion, As Amended by Mr. Tremain None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna's Motion, As Amended by Mr. Tremain Editorial Decisions
859660 Motion to Instruct the Chairman to Take Up S. 1 and Recommend Its Passage None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. Cessna then moved that the Chairman be instructed or directed to make efforts to reach the Senate bill on the Speaker’s table and recommend its passage; House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress
859663 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [T]he Committee adjourned. House Committee on the Judiciary Minutes, 43rd Congress

Committee: Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources

Committee: Senate Committee of the Whole

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
807239 Motion to Take Up H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE I now move to take up the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. The Congressional Globe
807257 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes, the pending question being on the first amendment reported by the Committee on the Judiciary. Editorial Decisions
807314 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. The Congressional Globe
807325 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of H. R. No. 320 in Committee of the Whole.] The Congressional Globe
807331 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate adjourn.] The Congressional Globe
807335 Motion to Proceed to Executive Session None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business The Congressional Globe
807339 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the First Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on the First Committee Amendment.] The Congressional Globe
807344 Motion to Take a Recess Till Half Past Seven None 0 PROCEDURE I should like very much to make a motion, if we are to sit here to-night, that we take a recess until half past seven o’clock if it be agreeable all around. The Congressional Globe
807346 Motion to Meet Tomorrow at Ten O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to move that when we meet to-morrow we shall meet at ten o’clock. The Congressional Globe
807348 Motion to Take a Recess Till Half Past Seven None 0 PROCEDURE I move now that we take a recess until half past seven o’clock. The Congressional Globe
807351 Motion to Reassemble After a Recess None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate reassembled at half past seven o’clock p. m. The Congressional Globe
807353 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 320) to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes. Editorial Decisions
807393 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 320 None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Senate resume consideration of H. R. No. 320 in Committee of the Whole.] The Congressional Globe
807407 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Second Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that amendment I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807466 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
862386 Motion to Reject the Ninth and Eleventh Committee Amendments and Adopt the Tenth Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [Motion to Reject the Ninth and Eleventh Committee Amendments and Adopt the Tenth Committee Amendment] The Congressional Globe
807489 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Twelfth Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I will merely ask for the yeas and nays on striking out those words. The Congressional Globe
807508 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Thirteenth Committee Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that. The Congressional Globe
807516 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on Mr. Morton's Amendment.] The Congressional Globe
807611 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Osborn's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that amendment I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807618 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sherman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807624 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Stewart's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to have the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807628 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Trumbull's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the yeas and nays be called on Mr. Trumbull's amendment.] The Congressional Globe
807632 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [A]nd upon that motion I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
807650 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Vickers' Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The Congressional Globe
863903 Motion to Separate Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE [That H. R. 320 be reported back to the Senate for concurrence in the committee amendments.] Editorial Decisions
863905 Motion to Report H. R. 320 as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was reported to the Senate as amended. The Congressional Globe
789846 Motion to Lay Aside the Unfinished Business and Take Up H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE I now move that the unfinished business of yesterday be laid aside for the purpose of taking up House bill No. 380. The Congressional Globe
789872 Motion to Give Notice of an Amendment That Mr. Sumner Will Offer at a Later Time None 0 PROCEDURE I insist upon justice to the colored race everywhere throughout this land, and in that spirit I shall ask the Senate to adopt as an amendment in the form of additional sections what is already known in this Chamber as the supplementary civil rights bill, which I now send to the Chair and ask to have read. The Congressional Globe
789934 Motion to Close Debate and Commence Voting on the Amendments Tomorrow at Four O'Clock None 0 PROCEDURE I rise, therefore, simply to submit a proposition that to-morrow at four o’clock, or at any other hour that is convenient to Senators, if the debate is not exhausted before that time, the general debate be considered at an end, and that the ordinary debate on amendments only be allowed. The Congressional Globe
789944 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 380 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 380) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Morton, which was to add an additional proviso to come in after the eleventh line of the first page of the bill, as follows: The Congressional Globe
790081 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on the amendment. The Congressional Globe
790089 Point of Order: Voting Requirement of the Amendment in Question None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore make the point of order that the measure offered by the Senator from Massachusetts, being a measure which, if it stood by itself, could be passed by a majority vote of the Senate, cannot be offered as an amendment to a bill that requires two thirds of the Senate. The Congressional Globe
790298 Question on the Standing of the Decision of the Chair on the Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate? The Congressional Globe
790306 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Question None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. SUMNER and Mr. CONKLING called for the yeas and nays, and they were ordered. The Congressional Globe
790314 Motion for Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sumner's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790325 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Edmunds' Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays upon it. The Congressional Globe
790334 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Pratt's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The Congressional Globe
790475 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Wilson's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Therefore I ask for the yeas and nays upon it. The Congressional Globe
790481 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays upon it. The Congressional Globe
790490 Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sherman's Modified Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Let us have the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
790496 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Morton's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. MORTON called for the yeas and nays, The Congressional Globe
790504 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Conkling's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. CARPENTER and Mr. CONKLING called for the yeas and nays; The Congressional Globe
790508 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Pratt's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
860583 Motion to Separate the Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That H. R. 380 be reported back to the Senate for concurrence in the committee amendment.] Editorial Decisions
860586 Motion to Report H. R. 380 as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was reported to the Senate as amended. The Congressional Globe
858418 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. President, in the absence of the chairman of the Committee on the Removal of Political Disabilities, the duty is devolved on me of moving to take up the House bill for the removal of political disabilities, ordinarily called the amnesty bill. The Congressional Globe
791438 Motion to Lay H. R. 1050 on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay the pending order on the table for the purpose of having this bill referred. The Congressional Globe
791456 Point of Order: Mr. Sumner's Amendment Out of Order None 0 PROCEDURE I wish to make a point of order, and the point of order is that the amendment of the Senator from Massachusetts is out of order. The Congressional Globe
791462 Question on the Standing of the Decision of the Chair on the Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate? The Congressional Globe
791464 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Question None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to have the yeas and nays on this question. The Congressional Globe
791469 Motion to Lay the Appeal on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE I move to lay this appeal on the table. The Congressional Globe
791477 Motion to Lay Mr. Sumner's Amendment on the Table None 0 PROCEDURE Then I move, in as short a way as any other to test the sense of the Senate, to lay the amendment of the Senator from Massachusetts on the table. The Congressional Globe
791484 Motion to Cease Debate and Vote on the Amendments to H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE The proposition, then, is that at four o’clock to-morrow debate shall cease and the Senate shall vote on the amendments offered and that may be offered under the rule. The Congressional Globe
791546 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 1050 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 1050) for the removal of legal and political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the pending question being on the amendment of Mr. Sumner, which was to strike out all after the enacting clause, and substitute in lieu thereof certain sections known as the supplementary civil rights bill. Editorial Decisions
791562 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Ferry's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
791570 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Blair's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. BLAIR called for the yeas and nays, The Congressional Globe
791584 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Ferry's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
791595 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Trumbull's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on that motion. The Congressional Globe
791603 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Cooper's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I therefore offer the amendment, and ask for the yeas and nays upon it. The Congressional Globe
791612 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Vicker's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays on this proposition. The Congressional Globe
791626 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sumner's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On that question I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
791632 Motion to Adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate adjourn. The Congressional Globe
791634 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Sumner's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. The Congressional Globe
858507 Motion to Separate the Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That H. R. 1050 be reported back to the Senate for concurrence in the committee amendment.] Editorial Decisions
858509 Motion to Report H. R. 1050 as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was reported to the Senate as amended. The Congressional Globe
794827 Order of Business: Report First Bill on the Calendar (S. 1) None 0 PROCEDURE There is no special order before the Senate. The Secretary will report the first bill on the Calendar. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794831 Motion to Read S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to have the bill read, so that we may see what is in it. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861590 Motion to Refer S. 1 to the Committee on the Judiciary None 0 PROCEDURE I make the motion now that the bill be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary[.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794837 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on the Motion to Refer S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE And on that motion I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
794872 Motion to Consider S. 1 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of Senate bill No. 1, being the civil-rights bill. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
861618 Motion to Separate the Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That S. 1 be reported back to the Senate for concurrence in the committee amendment.] Editorial Decisions
861620 Motion to Report S. 1 as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE The bill was reported to the Senate as amended. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 02 (December 1, 1873 to June 23, 1874)
805147 Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the bill (H. R. No, 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805150 Motion to Close General Debate on the Bill at Two O'Clock Next Saturday and Set Time Limit on Debate on Amendments and General Debate None 0 PROCEDURE I have this proposition to make to gentlemen on the other side: that we will adjourn whenever it now suits their convenience, after the matters upon the table are cleared off, and that general debate shall terminate on this bill on Saturday next at two o’clock in the afternoon; any amendments proposed are to be disposed of on a five-minutes debate on each side; then thirty minutes to be allowed to the Senator in charge to close the debate, and then the bill to be finally disposed of without further debate; no other measure to be interposed outside of the morning hour while this bill is under consideration. I ask unanimous consent that there may be an understanding of this character. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805162 Motion for the Unfinished Business: H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE [That the House resumes consideration of H. R. 796.] Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805163 Motion to Call Up a Bill From the Committee on Public Lands None 0 PROCEDURE I ask unanimous consent to be permitted to call up and have passed a bill from the Committee on Public Lands granting the right of way to a railroad. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805164 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE The regular order, Mr. President. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805168 Motion for the Regular Order of Business None 0 PROCEDURE I demand the regular order. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805170 Motion to Call Up H. R. 2747 None 0 PROCEDURE I should like to call up House bill No. 2747. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805183 Motion to Take a Vote on Mr. Thurman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the vote be taken. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805185 Motion to Take Up S. 420 None 0 PROCEDURE I appeal to the Senator from Georgia to allow me to take from the table a bill that has passed the House with an amendment awaiting the concurrence of the Senate. It is the bill (S. No.420) to amend the act entitled “An act for the restoration to homestead entry and to market of certain lauds in Michigan,” approved June 10, 1872, and for other purposes. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805202 Motion to Resume Consideration of H. R. 796 None 0 PROCEDURE The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill (H. R. No. 796) to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, the question being on the motion of the Senator from Ohio [Mr. THURMAN] to strike out of the fourth section of the bill the words “or of any State.” Editorial Decisions
805207 Motion to Have Time for Debate Extended None 0 PROCEDURE I ask the unanimous consent of the Senate that the time be extended. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805210 Motion That When the Senate Adjourn it Adjourn Till Half Past Seven This Evening None 0 PROCEDURE I move that when the Senate adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet at half past seven this evening. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805214 Motion to Postpone the Consideration of H. R. 796 for an Hour None 0 PROCEDURE I move that the pending question be postponed for an hour. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805218 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE Mr. THURMAN called for the yeas and nays, and they were ordered. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805225 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Bayard's Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805233 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Second Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I ask for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)
805241 Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Mr. Thurman's Third Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE I call for the yeas and nays. Congressional Record (Bound) - Volume 03 (December 7, 1874 to March 3, 1875)

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