The House of Representatives of the Fortieth Session of Congress
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The resolutions on the contested election case of Smith vs. Brown are considered
Resolved, That John Young Brown, having voluntarily given aid, countenance, counsel, and encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility to the United States, is not entitled to take the oath of office as a Representative in this House from the second congressional district of Kentucky, or to hold a seat therein as such Representative.