The House of Representatives of the Fortieth Session of Congress
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Thomas A. Jenckes and Nathan F. Dixon from Rhode Island enter the House; The contested-election cases of Smith vs. Brown and Trimble vs. Symes are submitted to the House
Resolved, That a committee of nine be appointed to inquire what further legislation, if any, is required respecting the acts of March 2 and March 23, 1867, or other legislation on reconstruction, and to report by bill or otherwise.
Resolved further, That a bill perfecting and strengthening the military reconstruction act, so-called, or otherwise providing for the establishment of civil government within the southern States, be reported and acted on as soon as practicable; that no proposition for general legislation be entertained during this session of Congress; and that all matters calling for such legislation be laid on the table without debate.