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Charles A. Stevens is sworn in and takes his seat in the House; the House continues to consider H. R. 796

The Civil Rights Act of 1875

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Session 10610: 1875-01-27 12:00:00

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Resolution on Debates Regarding the Motion to Reconsider the Vote on the Civil Rights Bill

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Resolved, That when the motion to reconsider the vote by which the civil-rights bill was recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary shall again come before the House, there shall be allowed thereon, if demanded, at least two hours' time for debate, all but thirty minutes of which shall be given to the opponents of said bill; and when said bill shall come before the House for consideration, there shall be allowed, if demanded four hours for debate, one-half of which shall be given to the opponents of said bill; and before the previous question is ordered not more than six amendments may be offered to said bill; and a separate vote shall be allowed upon each, but no dilatory motion (except one motion to adjourn) shall be allowed ponding the consideration of said bill or pending said motion to reconsider and all amendments thereto.

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