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Session 6466: 1868-01-07 12:00:00

Bethuel M. Kitchen from West Virginia enters the House; the Committee of Elections reports resolutions on the contested-election case of Trimble vs. Symes

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Resolution on Kentucky Contested Election: Symes vs. Trimble

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Resolved, That G. G. Symes is not entitled to a seat in this House as a Representative from the first congressional district in Kentucky.

Resolved, That the oath of office be now administered to Lawrence S. Trimble, and that he be admitted to a seat in this House as a Representative from the first congressional district in Kentucky.

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  • Resolution on Kentucky Contested Election: Symes vs. Trimble (introduced on 1868-01-07 12:00:00 - CREATE_FROM - e711488) [This document]
    • Motion to Consider the Committee Resolutions on the Contested Election Case of Symes vs. Trimble (introduced on 1868-01-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e712082) [This moment shown]

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