| 1865-12-04 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
The First Session of the 39th Congress begins. |
| 1865-12-04 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The first day of the first session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress |
| 1865-12-04 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House is called to order and organizes itself; a resolution is proposed creating a Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction. |
| 1865-12-05 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
The President's Annual Message for the first session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress is sent to Congress |
| 1865-12-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
A House resolution to form the Joint Committee of Fifteen is received by the Senate |
| 1865-12-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Papers on contested elections in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York are presented; E.D Holbrook from Idaho and Francis Thomas from Maryland enter the House; H. R. 1 is introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1865-12-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
The Committee on the Judiciary of the United States Senate for the First-Session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress convenes |
| 1865-12-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
Members of the committee are appointed in the Senate |
| 1865-12-06 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
Members on the part of the Senate are appointed |
| 1865-12-06 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The President's Annual Message is referred to the Committee of the Whole. |
| 1865-12-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Richard Yates of Illinois joins the Senate; members of standing committees are appointed |
| 1865-12-06 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Rev. Boynton enters his duties as Chaplain; Lovell H. Rousseau from Kentucky enters the House; H. Res. 8 and H. Res. 9 are proposed and referred |
| 1865-12-07 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
S. 1 is referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia |
| 1865-12-11 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The Committee on the Judiciary is appointed in the House |
| 1865-12-11 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections is appointed in the House |
| 1865-12-11 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
Members on the part of the House are appointed |
| 1865-12-11 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Garrett Davis of Kentucky joins the Senate |
| 1865-12-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Daniel Voorhees from Indiana enters the House; standing and select committees are appointed |
| 1865-12-12 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate further considers the concurrent resolution from the House for the appointment of a joint committee of fifteen |
| 1865-12-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Credentials from those claiming seats in Tennessee are referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1865-12-13 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 1 is considered |
| 1865-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Aaron H. Cragin of New Hampshire joins the Senate; an amendment to the United States Constitution is proposed |
| 1865-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Senate amendments to the resolution for the appointment of a Joint Committee on Reconstruction are concurred in |
| 1865-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate takes up consideration of S. 9, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1865-12-14 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
Members on the part of the House are appointed to the Joint Committee. |
| 1865-12-14 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
S. Res. 1 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1865-12-14 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
A joint resolution on equal suffrage is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1865-12-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Resolutions are offered in memory of Senator Jacob Collamer and the Senate adjourns to show respect |
| 1865-12-14 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The members of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction are appointed; resolutions are offered in memory of Senator Jacob Collamer and the House adjourns to show respect |
| 1865-12-15 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 1 continues to be considered; H. R. 3 is considered; H. Res. 1 is recommended by the committee |
| 1865-12-18 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
John B. Henderson of Missouri joins the Senate |
| 1865-12-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Benjamin G. Harris, Samuel McLean, and William H. Hooper take their oaths and enter the House; the credentials of James M. Johnson of Arkansas are presented and referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the Committee on the Judiciary reports back H. R. 1 with an amendment |
| 1865-12-18 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House agrees a set of resolutions to refer the relevant portions of the President's Annual Message to the standing committees. |
| 1865-12-19 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The credentials of James M. Johnson and a resolution to make the admission of rebellious states conditional on their acceptance of constitutional amendment are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1865-12-19 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
The committee amends S. 1 and reports it back to the Senate |
| 1865-12-19 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Senators are appointed to the Joint Committee of Fifteen |
| 1865-12-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Credentials from Louisiana are presented; H. Res. 9 is reported back from the Committee of the Judiciary |
| 1865-12-20 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The credentials of B. Johnson Barbour are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1865-12-20 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 9, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1865-12-20 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
A joint resolution amending the Constitution is referred to the Senate from the House; the Committee on the District of Columbia reports back S. 1 with amendments |
| 1865-12-20 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Credentials of G. H. Kyle from Arkansas and documents on H. C. Warmoth of Louisiana are referred to the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction; the death of Orlando Kellogg is announced |
| 1865-12-21 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
Members on the part of the Senate are appointed to the Joint Committee; the credentials of G. H. Kyle and the certification of election for H. C. Warmoth are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1865-12-21 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 9, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1865-12-21 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
H. Res. 9 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1865-12-21 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Delos R. Ashley of Nevada enters the House; the House is informed of the Senate appointments to the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1865-12-21 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 (what becomes the Civil Rights Act of 1866) is proposed in the Senate |
| 1866-01-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-01-05 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-06 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; William Blair Lloyd is appointed Clerk; a Sub-Committee is appointed to wait on the President and ask him to defer action on reconstruction until after the report of the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-01-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
S. 61, S. Res. 9, and S. Res. 10 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-01-08 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Randall Hunt are presented |
| 1866-01-08 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. Res. 30 and H. R. 88 are proposed and referred to Committee on the Judiciary; H. Res. 31 is proposed and referred to Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-08 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-09 |
10:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; H. Res. 31 is received; the Joint Committee resolves to keep proceedings secret; the Sub-Committee to wait on the President reports; Mr. Stevens proposes a constitutional amendment on represenation, which is debated and amended. |
| 1866-01-09 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. Res. 30 and H. R. 88 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-01-09 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
William J. McDonald is appointed Chief Clerk of the Senate |
| 1866-01-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Broomall submits a series of resolutions referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-10 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
Resolutions on Congress' role in former Confederate States and resolutions endorsing the President's annual message and denying the right to secede are referred to the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-01-10 |
00:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agree to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-10 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
S. 1 is considered in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Finck presented the memorial of Charles Follett; Morgan Jones from New York is sworn into the House; Mr. Noell's resolution, proposed on December 11, 1865, is referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-11 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
Resolution to not exclude members of Congress from rebellious States is received by the Joint Committee.
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| 1866-01-11 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The memorial of Charles Follett, contesting the seat of Columbus Delano, is referred to the Committee of Elections |
| 1866-01-11 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
S. 1 and its amendments are recommitted to the Committee on the District of Columbia |
| 1866-01-11 |
10:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
The Committee amends S. 61 and reports it back to the Senate as amended; the credentials of John P. Stockton are considered |
| 1866-01-11 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 is reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments |
| 1866-01-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Speaker lays before the house credentials for John D. Kennedy and James Farrow, which are referred to Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-12 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment |
The sub-committee is created in the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction on January 12, 1866 |
| 1866-01-12 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate considers the amendments of the Committee on the Judiciary to S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-12 |
10:30:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; the credentials of James Farrow and John D. Kennedy are received from the House; Mr. Stevens' joint resolution is further considered and amended; Sub-Committees are created; the Sub-Committee on the Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment is appointed; all propositions are referred to the appropriate Sub-Committee.
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| 1866-01-12 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Committee on the District of Columbia reports back S. 1 with an amendment |
| 1866-01-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-13 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment |
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| 1866-01-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Tennessee |
Members of the sub-committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina |
Members of the sub-committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas |
Members of the sub-committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Louisiana, Florida and Texas |
Members of the sub-committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-15 |
11:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; members are appointed to the separate Sub-Committees on the rebellious States. |
| 1866-01-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agrees to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-15 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Delano presented the credentials of members-elect from the State of Arkansas; Mr. Conkling submits a resolution to be referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; Mr. Orth submits joint resolution H. Res. 39; the House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-15 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate considers S. 1 as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-16 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The credentials of William Byers, a memorial on the members-elect from Arkansas, and a resolution to amend the Constitution to make representation conditional on Black civil rights are received by the Joint Committee and referred to the appropriate Sub-Committees.
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| 1866-01-16 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment |
A resolution to amend the Constitution to make representation conditional on Black civil rights is received by the Sub-Committee.
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| 1866-01-16 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas |
The credentials of William Byers and a memorial on the members-elect from Arkansas are received by the Sub-Committee. |
| 1866-01-16 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. Res. 39 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; H. Res. 1 is considered by the committee |
| 1866-01-16 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agree to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Conkling presents resolutions to be referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-16 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-17 |
10:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee continues to consider the credentials of John P. Stockton |
| 1866-01-17 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
Mr. Lawrence submits a joint resolution to the committee |
| 1866-01-17 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of William A. Graham are presented |
| 1866-01-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
John N. Goodwin enters the House; H. Res. 43 is proposed and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Grider submits resolutions to be referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the House continues to consider H. R. 1 |
| 1866-01-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 1 is considered and passed |
| 1866-01-19 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment |
The sub-committee reports propositions to be considered by the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1866-01-19 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee considers H. Res. 43 |
| 1866-01-19 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of William Marvin are presented; the Senate receives H. R. 1 and refers it to the Committee on the District of Columbia |
| 1866-01-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-01-19 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-20 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
H. R. 1 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-01-20 |
11:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; the Sub-committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment report three propositions; the propositions are divided and the Joint Committee agree to report Article B to the House and Senate as S. Res. 22 and H. Res. 51; leave is granted to submit a minority report. |
| 1866-01-20 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Samuel J. Kirkwood are presented |
| 1866-01-22 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Joint Committee of Fifteen reports to the Senate S. Res. 22 amending the Constitution |
| 1866-01-22 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Stevens submits a resolution to have the Committee of Judiciary inquire on the enforcement of law no matter race or color; Mr. Grider submits resolutions that are referred to Joint Committee on Reconstruction; Mr. Stevens reports on H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-01-23 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
A resolution to admit members-elect from rebellious States immediately is received by the Joint Committee.
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| 1866-01-23 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee considers H. Res. 8, H. Res. 6, H. Res. 30, and H. Res. 5 |
| 1866-01-23 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 23, a joint resolution amending the Constitution, is introduced |
| 1866-01-23 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Henderson submits resolutions on secession; the House continues debate on H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-01-24 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; S. Res. 23 is received; Article C of the Sub-Committee report is considered and referred to the Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress, which is created and appointed; the injunction of secrecy is partially removed. |
| 1866-01-24 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress |
The Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress is appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction. |
| 1866-01-24 |
10:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee considers the credentials of John P. Stockton and agrees that he was legally elected; H. Res. 9 is considered and it is agreed that a new resolution will be drafted as a substitute |
| 1866-01-24 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Samuel J. Kirkwood takes his seat in the Senate; S. Res. 24 is introduced |
| 1866-01-24 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-01-25 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections and a minority of the Committee report on the Contested Election of Coffroth vs. Koontz. |
| 1866-01-25 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress |
Article C is received by the Sub-Committee. |
| 1866-01-25 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 is considered |
| 1866-01-25 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Fink submits a resolution for Hon. Charles Follett's election; debate on H. Res. 51 continues |
| 1866-01-26 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress |
The sub-committee reports to the Joint Committee a proposition amending the Constitution |
| 1866-01-26 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee decides to report back H. R. 88 and recommend its passage |
| 1866-01-26 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee of Elections reports a resolution declaring Mr. Coffroth entitled to take the vacant seat; debate on H.Res. 51 continues. |
| 1866-01-27 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; a Resolution inquiring into the possibility of requiring disloyal citizens to contribute to the cost of standing armies is received; Article C is reported from the Sub-Committee on the Powers of Congress and further considered and amended. |
| 1866-01-27 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-01-27 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-01-29 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-29 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 106 is proposed; the Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-29 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resumes consideration of H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-01-30 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
S. 106 is received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-01-30 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 61 as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-30 |
10:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Committee on the Judiciary reports a resolution on the contested election of Senator John P. Stockton; the Senate continues to consider S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-30 |
11:45:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
The Committee on the Judiciary reports their resolution on the contested election of John P. Stockton |
| 1866-01-30 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Delano submits a resolution for William Byers, G. H. Kyle and James M. Johnson to occupy the vacant Arkansas seats; House resumes consideration of H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-01-31 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; H. Res. 51 is recommitted; H. Res. 51 is considered, amended, and returned to the House with a recommendation that it pass. |
| 1866-01-31 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-31 |
10:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
S. Res. 9 is considered |
| 1866-01-31 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
H. Res. 51 is referred to the Senate; the Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-01-31 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. Res. 51 is passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence |
| 1866-02-01 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 61 as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-01 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Brown submits a resolution instructing the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-02 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues considering S. 61, as in Committee of the Whole; the committee reports S. 61 to the Senate with amendments |
| 1866-02-02 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 passes in the Senate and is referred to the House for concurrence |
| 1866-02-02 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Speaker names Elihu Washburne to perform the duties of the Chair tomorrow |
| 1866-02-03 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; Article C is considered and postponed; Mr. Howard submits a proposition of constitutional amendment. |
| 1866-02-03 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
A message from the Senate informs the House that S. 61 requires concurrence |
| 1866-02-04 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections reports on the Contested Election of Baldwin vs. Trowbridge |
| 1866-02-05 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, considers H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Doolittle makes remarks on the passage of S. 61; the Senate proceeds to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
S. 61 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee on Elections reports on the Michigan Baldwin V. Trowbridge contested election |
| 1866-02-05 |
19:30:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-06 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Wilson moves to reconsider the vote in which referred S. 61 to the Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Morris proposes H. R. 256 |
| 1866-02-07 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 256 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-02-07 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-07 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate considers S. Res. 24; H. Res. 51 continues to be considered in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Brooks presents the credentials of those claiming seats from the state of Alabama |
| 1866-02-07 |
19:30:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-08 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The credentials of six members-elect from Alabama and S. Res. 24 are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-02-08 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
A minority of the Committee of Elections reports on the Contested Election of Baldwin vs. Trowbridge |
| 1866-02-08 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-08 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of John Pool are presented; H. Res. 51 continues to be considered in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-09 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-09 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction: Sub-Committee on Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas |
The credentials of six members-elect from Alabama are received by the Sub-Committee. |
| 1866-02-09 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
S. 61 is considered in the committee |
| 1866-02-09 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of George S. Houston are presented; H. Res. 51 continues to be considered in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The minority report of the Committee of Elections in the Michigan Baldwin V. Trowbridge contested election is reported to the House |
| 1866-02-10 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; Article C is further considered and reported to the House and Senate as S. Res. 30 and H. Res. 63. |
| 1866-02-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-02-10 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-13 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Lewis E. Parsons are presented; the Joint Committee of Fifteen reports S. Res. 30; H. Res. 51 continues to be considered in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Joint Committee on Reconstruction reports H. Res. 63 |
| 1866-02-14 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
H. Res. 63 is recommitted to the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-02-14 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-14 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Michigan Baldwin V. Trowbridge contested election is resolved in Mr. Trowbridge's favor |
| 1866-02-15 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-15 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-02-15 |
19:30:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-16 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-16 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole
|
| 1866-02-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee of Elections reports resolutions in the Pennsylvania Coffroth V. Koontz contested election; Mr. Orth submits a resolution to instruct the Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1866-02-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-02-17 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-18 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections reports on the Contested Election of Washburn vs. Voorhees |
| 1866-02-19 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
A minority of the Committee reports on the Contested Election of Washburn vs. Voorhees |
| 1866-02-19 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-19 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of John Sherman are presented; The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-02-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. McKee introduces H. Res. 70; The Committee on Elections reports on the Indiana Washburn V. Voorhees contested election; The Pennsylvania Coffroth V. Koontz contested election is resolved in Mr. Coffroth's favor |
| 1866-02-20 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. Res. 70 and H. Res. 72 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-02-20 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia |
The committee reports back H. R. 1 without amendment |
| 1866-02-20 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee on Elections submits the minority report on the Indiana Washburn V. Voorhees contested election |
| 1866-02-21 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-02-21 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Committee on the District of Columbia reports back H. R. 1 without amendment |
| 1866-02-21 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The consideration of the Indiana Washburn V. Voorhees contested election is postponed until Friday next |
| 1866-02-23 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Indiana Washburn V. Voorhees contested election is resolved in Mr. Washburn's favor |
| 1866-02-24 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-02-24 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-02-25 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
H. Res. 63 is returned to the House. |
| 1866-02-26 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Joint Committee on Reconstruction reports back H. Res. 63 |
| 1866-02-27 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resumes consideration of H. Res. 63 |
| 1866-02-28 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Benjamin F. Perry are presented |
| 1866-02-28 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues consideration of H. Res. 63; consideration of the joint resolution is postponed until the second Tuesday in April |
| 1866-03-01 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House consider S. 61 |
| 1866-03-02 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Henry Boyce are presented |
| 1866-03-02 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Baker proposes a joint resolution to amend the Constitution denying anyone who had been in the service of the confederacy a seat in American government; S. 61 continues to be considered |
| 1866-03-03 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-03-03 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-03-05 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-03-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-03-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. James M. Ashley submits a concurrent resolution regarding the civil rights of freedmen |
| 1866-03-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to debate H. Res. 51. |
| 1866-03-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate resolves itself into Committee of the Whole to debate H. Res. 51. |
| 1866-03-07 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-03-07 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate resolves itself into Committee of the Whole to debate H. Res. 51. |
| 1866-03-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
An amendment to S. 61 is proposed and ordered to be printed |
| 1866-03-08 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-03-08 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 40 is proposed; the Senate continues to consider H. Res. 51 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-03-08 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider S. 61 |
| 1866-03-09 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
S. Res. 40 is received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-03-09 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-03-09 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 51 |
| 1866-03-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider S. 61 |
| 1866-03-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-03-10 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-03-12 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 42, proposing to amend the Constitution, is proposed; H. Res. 51 continues to be considered |
| 1866-03-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Shellabarger submits a Resolution denying anyone who had been in the service of the confederacy a seat in American government
|
| 1866-03-13 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The Committee amends S. 61 and reports it back to the House; H. Res. 43 is amended and reported back to the House |
| 1866-03-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 is referred back to the Senate with amendments made by the House |
| 1866-03-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
S. 61 is considered and passed by the House; the Committee on the Judiciary reports back H. Res. 43; H. Res. 89 is proposed |
| 1866-03-14 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
H. Res. 89 is received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-03-14 |
10:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
S. 61, as amended by the House, is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and reported back to the Senate |
| 1866-03-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 61 continues to be considered |
| 1866-03-14 |
12:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
|
| 1866-03-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
Mr. Trowbridge is appointed; the Committee receives S. 61 |
| 1866-03-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate concurs in the amendments of the House of Representatives to S. 61 |
| 1866-03-15 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. G. Clay Smith's resolutions from December are discussed; the House receives a message from the Senate confirming their agreement to the amendments to S. 61 |
| 1866-03-16 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
The President receives S. 61 from the Senate. |
| 1866-03-16 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 48 is proposed and referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; the House notifies the Senate that the Speaker of the House had signed S. 61 |
| 1866-03-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
S. 61 is duly enrolled and sent to the Senate to be signed |
| 1866-03-16 |
12:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee reports on the enrollment of S. 61 |
| 1866-03-17 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
S. Res. 48 is received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-03-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-03-17 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-03-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. James M. Ashley's resolution on the civil rights of freedmen is taken up and referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; Mr. Roger's submits a resolution on the issue of rebel debt |
| 1866-03-20 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
Resolutions to protect the freedmen in the reorganized rebel States are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-03-22 |
10:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate takes up the resolution on the contested election case of John P. Stockton |
| 1866-03-23 |
10:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues considering the contested-election case of John P. Stockton |
| 1866-03-23 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. Res. 91 and H. Res. 94 are considered by the committtee |
| 1866-03-23 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Motion to reconsider the vote by which the House recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary H. Res. 43 was not agreed to |
| 1866-03-24 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-03-24 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-03-25 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections and a minority of the Committee report on the Contested Election of Dodge vs. Brooks |
| 1866-03-26 |
10:00:00 |
The Senate |
The vote to adopt the resolution on the contested election of John P. Stockton is reconsidered |
| 1866-03-26 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Roger's Resolution on rebel debt is taken up |
| 1866-03-27 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
President Johnson vetoes S. 61. |
| 1866-03-27 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate concludes the contested election case of John P. Stockton; S. 61 is vetoed from the President and sent back to the Senate; further consideration of the bill is postponed until the following day |
| 1866-03-28 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Sumner announced the death of Mr. Foot, Senator from Vermont. |
| 1866-03-29 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House mourns the death of Senator Foot from Vermont |
| 1866-04-02 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 437 is proposed and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; consideration of the New York Contested Election is temporarily postponed |
| 1866-04-04 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 48 continues to be considered; further consideration of S. 61 is postponed until the follow day |
| 1866-04-04 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers the Resolutions reported from the Committee on Elections on the New York Dodge V. Brooks contested election
|
| 1866-04-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
George F. Edmunds is appointed to fill the vacancy of the late Senator Foot; S. 61 is further considered |
| 1866-04-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers the Resolutions reported from the Committee on Elections on the New York Dodge V. Brooks contested election
|
| 1866-04-06 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 437 is sent to the committee where it is considered and postponed |
| 1866-04-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues to consider S. 61 |
| 1866-04-06 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves the New York Dodge V. Brooks contested election in Mr. Dodge's favor; Mr. Dodge takes the oath and his seat in the House
|
| 1866-04-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-04-07 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-04-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
S. 61 returns to the House after the Presidential veto |
| 1866-04-10 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 437 continues to be considered |
| 1866-04-10 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate is notified that the House concurred in S. 61 |
| 1866-04-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Cullom and Mr. Driggs discuss their votes on the S. 61 decision from the previous day |
| 1866-04-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Ingersol makes a personal explanation regarding his actions on April 9th on S. 61 |
| 1866-04-12 |
00:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Stewart introduces a substitute for S. Res. 48 (S. Res. 62) |
| 1866-04-13 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
S. Res. 62, submitted as a substitute for S. Res. 48, is received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-04-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. Res. 109 and H. Res. 110 are proposed and referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction. |
| 1866-04-17 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
H. Res. 109 and H. Res. 110 are received by the Joint Committee. |
| 1866-04-21 |
11:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; Mr. Stevens introduces a plan of reconstruction; the plan is divided and the proposition of constitutional amendment is considered by sections. |
| 1866-04-23 |
10:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; the plan of reconstruction is further divided; the bill to provide for the restoration to the States lately in insurrection of their full political rights (part of the divided plan) is considered. |
| 1866-04-24 |
10:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
The committee amends H. R. 437 and recommends the passage of the bill, and that it be printed and recommitted |
| 1866-04-25 |
10:30:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; the bill to provide for the restoration to the States lately in insurrection of their full political rights is further considered; it is decided to report the Joint Resolution and Bill to the House and the Senate; Mr. Bingham submits a section stricken out of the constitutional amendment adopted by the Committee as a separate proposition; the motion to report is reconsidered. |
| 1866-04-25 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Kasson submits a Resolution demanding Presidential communication on the issue of rebel debt |
| 1866-04-27 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. Res. 76, amending the Constitution, is proposed |
| 1866-04-28 |
10:30:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; S. Res. 76 is received; the Constitutional Amendment is reconsidered and amended; the portion relating to certain persons to be excluded from office be considered as a separate bill to declare certain persons ineligible to office; the Joint Resolution and the two bills (the result of the original Plan of Reconstruction) are reported to the Senate and House as S. Res. 78/H. Res. 127, S. 292/H. R. 543, and S. 293/H. R. 544; leave is granted to submit a minority report; the injunction of secrecy is partially removed.
|
| 1866-04-30 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Joint Committee of Fifteen reports S. Res. 78, S. 292, and S. 293 to the Senate |
| 1866-04-30 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Joint Committee on Reconstruction reports H. Res. 127, H. R. 543, and H. R. 544 |
| 1866-05-01 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House receives a message from the President in response to the Resolution from April 25th; H. R. 543 continues to be considered |
| 1866-05-02 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Williams gives notice of an amendment to S. 292 |
| 1866-05-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-05-05 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-05-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Boyer submits a Resolution to dissolve the Joint Committee on Reconstruction; Mr. Stevens submits a resolution limiting the length of speeches on H. Res. 127 to thirty minutes; A substitute for H. R. 437 is reported and recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-05-08 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 437 is recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-05-08 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-05-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues consideration of H. Res. 127; Mr. Stevens announces his intent to call the previous question to force a vote on H. Res. 127 the next day |
| 1866-05-10 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The House passed H. Res. 127, requesting concurrence of the Senate |
| 1866-05-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. Res. 127 progresses to its third reading and is passed; it is sent to the Senate for concurrence |
| 1866-05-13 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections report on the Contested Election of Follett vs. Delano |
| 1866-05-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Stewart gives notice of an amendment to S. 292 |
| 1866-05-14 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee of Elections reports on the Ohio Follet vs. Delano contested election |
| 1866-05-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Fessenden proposes to put H. Res. 127 on the calendar for the following Monday |
| 1866-05-15 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House takes up H. R. 543 and H. R. 544 |
| 1866-05-17 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Wade submits a proposal to amend H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-05-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Dawes from the Committee on Elections announces his intent to introduce the Ohio Follet vs. Delano contested election tomorrow |
| 1866-05-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers the Ohio Follett v. Delano contested election |
| 1866-05-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-05-19 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-05-21 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 603 is presented |
| 1866-05-22 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 603 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary |
| 1866-05-23 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate considers H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-05-23 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agree to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-05-24 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate considers H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-05-24 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-05-28 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Stevens introduces H. R. 623 |
| 1866-05-29 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-05-29 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole
|
| 1866-05-29 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-05-30 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-05-30 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-05-30 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-05-31 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-05-31 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-04 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-04 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-04 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-06-05 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers H. Res. 63; H. Res. 63 is indefinitely postponed |
| 1866-06-06 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
The Joint Committee meets; the report of the Chairman on H. Res. 127 [S. Res. 78], H. R. 543 [S. 292], and H. R. 544 [S. 293] is laid before the Committee, adopted, and ordered to be reported to the House and Senate. |
| 1866-06-06 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Wilkinson Call are presented; Senate resumes the consideration of H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-07 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-07 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate continue to consider H. Res. 127 in Committee of the Whole
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| 1866-06-08 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-08 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate passes H. Res. 127, as amended in Committee of the Whole, and requests the concurrence of the House |
| 1866-06-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Boutwell gives notice that the House is to take up H. Res. 127 on the next Wednesday |
| 1866-06-09 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-06-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Raymond submits a resolution on rebel debt; the House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-06-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House moves to print the Senate amendments to H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-13 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee receives H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate is notified that the House concurs in the amendments of the Senate to H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Stevens gives notice of a substitue for H. R. 623; the House considers H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-14 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee reports the enrollment of H. Res. 127 |
| 1866-06-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Mr. Cowan reports that H. Res. 127 has been correctly enrolled |
| 1866-06-14 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The credentials of Lewis Hawes of South Carolina are presented; The Committee on Enrolled Bills reports on H. Res. 127; the House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-06-15 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
H. Res. 127 is returned to the Committee by the Senate |
| 1866-06-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
H. Res. 127 is signed by both the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, and sent to the States to be ratified |
| 1866-06-15 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-06-16 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee reports that H. Res. 127 has been delivered to the Secretary of State |
| 1866-06-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole on consideration of the President's Annual Message |
| 1866-06-16 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-06-18 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
A resolution requesting the President of the United States transmit the 14th Amendment to the State Legislatures is received from the House and concurred in |
| 1866-06-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee on Enrolled Bills reports on H. Res. 127; Mr. Bingham submits a resolution on Rebel Debt; the House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1866-06-20 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House, in Committee of the Whole, vote to lay S. 623 aside. |
| 1866-06-20 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole and refuses to consider S. 623 |
| 1866-06-27 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agrees to resume consideration of S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-27 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-06-28 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 1 is taken up and its consideration is postponed |
| 1866-07-08 |
00:00:00 |
House Committee of Elections |
The Committee of Elections report again on the Contested Election of Coffroth vs. Koontz. |
| 1866-07-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Committee of Elections report on the Contested Election of Coffroth vs Koontz |
| 1866-07-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House decides the Contested Election of Coffroth vs Koontz in favour of Mr. Koontz, who is sworn in. |
| 1866-07-20 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Stevens tries to report H. 543 again as H. R. 790, but the House votes to lay it on the table. |
| 1866-07-24 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Members from Tennessee are sworn in to the House. |
| 1866-07-25 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House, in Committee of the Whole, briefly considers H. R. 623. |
| 1866-07-25 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves into Committee of the Whole and briefly considers H. R. 623. |
| 1866-07-28 |
09:00:00 |
The Senate |
The first session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress adjourns |
| 1866-07-28 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The first session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress adjourns |
| 1866-12-03 |
00:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The second session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress is called to order |
| 1866-12-03 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
The President's Annual Message for the second session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress is sent to Congress |
| 1866-12-03 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The second session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress is called to order |
| 1866-12-04 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Senators continue to arrive |
| 1866-12-04 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Members of the House continue to arrive |
| 1866-12-05 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agrees to the House concurrent resolution reappointing the Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1866-12-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Members of the House continue to arrive |
| 1866-12-06 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
Edgar Cowan enters the Senate |
| 1866-12-06 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Members of the House continue to arrive |
| 1866-12-10 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
New appointments to the committee membership are made in the House |
| 1866-12-10 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-12-10 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
William Sprague and B. Gratz Brown enter the Senate |
| 1866-12-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Members of the House continue to arrive; standing committees are appointed |
| 1866-12-10 |
13:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Delos R. Ashley enters the House |
| 1866-12-11 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-11 |
13:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agrees to resume consideration of S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
John Hogan, Thomas T. Davis, Demas Hubbard and Charles Denison enter the House |
| 1866-12-12 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-12 |
13:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate agree to resume consideration of S. 1 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, reports S. 1; it passes in the Senate and is sent to the House for concurrence |
| 1866-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole |
| 1866-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate continues to consider S. 1 in Committee of the Whole and reports it to the Senate |
| 1866-12-13 |
12:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1866-12-14 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee receives S. 1 |
| 1866-12-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate is notified that the House passed S. 1 |
| 1866-12-14 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House receives S. 1 from the Senate; the bill is considered and passes in the House |
| 1866-12-17 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
S. 1 is presented to the President |
| 1866-12-17 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee reports the enrollment of S. 1 |
| 1866-12-17 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 1 is enrolled and signed by the President pro tempore; the death of Senator Wright is announced |
| 1866-12-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
S. 1 is enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House, and sent to the Senate to be signed by the President pro tempore |
| 1866-12-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Charles H. Winfield enters the House |
| 1866-12-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House lays H. R. 543 on the table until the House reconvenes after the holidays |
| 1867-01-03 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1867-01-03 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate is notified that S. 1 had been presented to the President of the United States on December 26, 1866 |
| 1867-01-03 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
W. A. Burleigh enters the House; H. R. 543 is considered |
| 1867-01-04 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole.
|
| 1867-01-04 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Mr. Bingham declines to submit remarks on H. R. 543; the House resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the President's Annual Message. |
| 1867-01-05 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
President Johnson vetoes S. 1. |
| 1867-01-05 |
00:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1867-01-05 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole to consider the President's annual message. |
| 1867-01-07 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The President of the United States vetos S. 1; it is sent back to the Senate |
| 1867-01-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-08 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
William Radford enters the House; the House receives the President's veto of S. 1 and passes it notwithstanding |
| 1867-01-10 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives H. R. 956 from the House. |
| 1867-01-10 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Philip Johnson enters the House |
| 1867-01-11 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
H. R. 956 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 1867-01-12 |
00:00:00 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
H. R. 956 is received from the Senate. |
| 1867-01-16 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-17 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-19 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-21 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Ebenezer Dumont enters the House; the House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-24 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-26 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 543 |
| 1867-01-28 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 543, and its pending amendments, are referred to the Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
| 1867-01-29 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
|
| 1867-02-02 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
H. R. 543 is recommitted; Mr. Stevens presents a resolution on reconstruction |
| 1867-02-02 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The death of Philip Johnson is announced |
| 1867-02-04 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
S. 564 is proposed and referred to the Joint Committee on Reconstruction |
| 1867-02-06 |
10:00:00 |
Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction |
S. 564 is referred to the Joint Committee |
| 1867-02-06 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The Joint Committee on Reconstruction reports H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-07 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-08 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-09 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-11 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Amendments are offered to H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-12 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-13 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives H. R. 1143 from the House; H. R. 1 is taken up and postponed indefinitely |
| 1867-02-13 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider the H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-14 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The credentials of Edmund G. Ross are presented and he takes his seat in the Senate; the Senate considers H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-15 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate considers H. R. 1143 in Committee of the Whole |
| 1867-02-15 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate consider H. R. 1143, as in Committee of the Whole |
| 1867-02-16 |
00:00:00 |
The Senate |
H. R. 1143, as amended by the Senate as in Committee of the Whole, is reported back to the Senate |
| 1867-02-16 |
12:00:00 |
Senate Committee of the Whole |
The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, continues to consider H. R. 1143; the bill, as amended, is reported to the Senate |
| 1867-02-16 |
19:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole |
| 1867-02-16 |
19:00:00 |
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives |
The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole. |
| 1867-02-18 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House receives H. R. 1143 from the Senate, with amendments |
| 1867-02-19 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House non-concurs in the Senate amendments to H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-19 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives a message from the House notifying the Senate that the House did not concur in the Senate amendments to H. R. 1143 and asking for a Committee of Conference |
| 1867-02-20 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee receives H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-20 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives H. R. 1143 back from the House with amendments |
| 1867-02-20 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
The House amends H. R. 1143 and refers it to the Senate to be concurred in |
| 1867-02-21 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
H. R. 1143 is sent to the President for approval |
| 1867-02-21 |
00:00:00 |
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills |
The Committee reports the enrollment of H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-02-21 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives a message from the House notifying the Senate of the enrollment of H. R. 1143 in the House; the bill is enrolled and signed in the Senate |
| 1867-02-21 |
12:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 1143 is enrolled |
| 1867-02-25 |
12:00:00 |
The Senate |
James M. Nye enters the Senate |
| 1867-03-01 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
Morgan Jones enters the House |
| 1867-03-02 |
00:00:00 |
President Andrew Johnson |
President Johnson vetoes H. R. 1143 |
| 1867-03-02 |
11:00:00 |
The Senate |
The Senate receives the President's veto message on H. R. 1143; the second session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress adjourns |
| 1867-03-02 |
11:00:00 |
The House of Representatives |
H. R. 1143 is vetoed by the President of the United States and sent back to the House; the second session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress adjourns |
