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United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

The Civil Rights Amendments

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

Cite as: Christopher Vizcardo, Mary Nelson, Erica Croft, Edward Goebel, Antony Jackson, Kiana McAllister, Matt Rands, Joseph Stanley, Annabel Harris, Lauren Davis, Elizabeth Green, Louise Navarro-Cann, and Nicholas P. S. Cole, United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Quill Project at Pembroke College (Oxford, 2019).

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Date Time Committee Description
1863-12-07 00:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln The First Session of the 38th Congress begins.
1863-12-07 12:00:00 The Senate First day of Senate business; Senators elect present credentials and are sworn in; Committee to Wait on the President appointed.
1863-12-07 12:00:00 The House of Representatives First day of House business; Representatives elect present credentials and are sworn in; Schuyler Colfax elected speaker.
1863-12-08 00:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln The President's Annual Message and the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction are referred to the House and Senate.
1863-12-08 12:00:00 The Senate Discussion of Robert Wilson's claim; President Lincoln informed that a quorum of the Senate has assembled; notice of President Lincoln's address to Congress.
1863-12-08 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The Committee to Wait on the President is appointed; various Officers of the House are elected; notice is given of President Lincoln's address to Congress.
1863-12-09 12:00:00 The Senate President Lincoln's Annual Message to Congress and the Emancipation Proclamation are laid on the table and printed.
1863-12-09 12:00:00 The House of Representatives President Lincoln's Annual Message is received, along with the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction; they are referred to the Committee of the Whole.
1863-12-10 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message to Congress and the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction are received from the House.
1863-12-10 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Rev. William Henry Channing is elected Chaplain of the House.
1863-12-14 00:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Senators are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-14 00:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate Senators are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-14 00:00:00 Committee on Claims of the Senate Senators are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 The Senate Hon. B. Gratz Brown of Missouri joins the Senate; standing committees of the Senate announced.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The newly elected Chaplain is sworn in; the Standing Committees are appointed by the Speaker; H. R. 14, H. R. 21, H. R. 24, and H. Res. 9 are first introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Fink, Mr. Harding, Mr. Wadsworth, and Mr. Holman present resolutions to the House.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives Representatives are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives Representatives are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills Appointment of members from the House and Senate to the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 Committee on the District of Columbia Members join the Committee on the District of Columbia.
1863-12-14 12:00:00 Committee of Ways and Means Members are appointed to the Committee; Resolution to Create a Special Committee of Nine is referred to the House.
1863-12-15 10:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Petition on the Kentucky contested election is received from the House.
1863-12-15 10:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives H. R. 14, H. R. 21, H. R. 22, H. R. 24, and H. Res 9 are all received from the House.
1863-12-15 12:00:00 The House of Representatives A Petition on the Missouri Contested Election is introduced and referred to the Committee of Elections; Mr. Stevens submits a Resolution to Create a Special Committee of Nine (the Committee on Rebellious States, to whom he proposes to refer passages from the President's address), which is passed.
1863-12-16 00:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Petitions on the Massachusetts and Missouri Contested Elections are received from the House.
1863-12-16 10:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives The Committee assembles and authorizes the Chairman to appoint a Clerk.
1863-12-16 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Rollins submits a Resolution on the Object of the War, which is laid over under the rules; the Committee on Rebellious States is appointed.
1863-12-16 20:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Representatives are appointed to the Committee.
1863-12-17 10:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Petition on the Missouri contested election is received from the House.
1863-12-17 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Edgerton submits a Resolution on the Protection of Domestic Institutions, which is laid on the table.
1863-12-18 10:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Petition on the Maryland Contested Election is received from the House.
1864-01-05 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Davis submits Resolutions on the Constitution and Government, accusing the President of tyranny and military despotism, which are printed and laid on the table.
1864-01-06 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-01-06 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-01-07 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Carlile offers Resolutions on the Nature of the Government.
1864-01-07 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Rogers submits Resolutions on the Constitutional Protection of Domestic Institutions, which are laid on the table.
1864-01-11 12:00:00 The Senate S. 45 is first introduced; S. Res. 16 is first introduced; Senator Lemuel J. Bowden's death is announced.
1864-01-11 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Gordon N. Mott joins the House; H. R. 118 is first introduced and postponed.
1864-01-12 00:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate S. Res. 16 is received from the Senate.
1864-01-12 00:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The First Resolution on the Dakota Contested Election is created and referred into the House.
1864-01-12 10:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives H. R. 24 is referred back into the House.
1864-01-12 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Francis P. Blair takes the Oath of Office.
1864-01-13 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-01-13 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Sumner submits a Resolution to Create a Committee on Slavery and Freedmen, which is adopted.
1864-01-13 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The First Resolution on the Dakota contested election is reported by the Committee of Elections, laid on the table and printed; H. R. 24 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary without amendment and recommitted to the same.
1864-01-14 10:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives H. R. 24 received from the House.
1864-01-14 12:00:00 The Senate The Select Committee on Slavery and Freedmen is appointed.
1864-01-14 12:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives Papers on Missouri Contested Election Case are received from the House of Representatives.
1864-01-14 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate Senators are appointed to the Committee.
1864-01-15 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The First Resolution on the Dakota contested election is debated and finally adopted; William Jayne joins the House.
1864-01-16 12:00:00 The Senate S. 45 is referred to the Committee on Territories.
1864-01-17 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States H. R. 244 is created and referred in the Committee.
1864-01-17 12:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate S. 45 is received from the Senate.
1864-01-18 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Dawson submits a Resolution on External Interference with Local Laws and Institutions, which is laid on the table; the House refuses Mr. Davis unanimous consent to report H. R. 244; Mr. Harding submits a Resolution on the Maintenance Inviolate of Domestic Institutions, which is referred to the Committee on Rebellious States.
1864-01-19 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States The Committee receives the Resolution on the Maintenance Inviolate of Domestic Institutions.
1864-01-19 12:00:00 The Senate Hon. Thomas Holliday Hicks joins the Senate.
1864-01-22 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Mr. Gooch is excused from further service on the committee and Mr. Boutwell is appointed in his place.
1864-01-22 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Gooch is excused from membership of the Select Committee on Rebellious States; Mr. Boutwell is appointed in his place.
1864-01-25 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. McDowell submits Resolutions on the Rights of Citizens; Mr. Edgerton submits Resolutions Censuring the President's Actions; both are laid over under the rules.
1864-01-26 12:00:00 The Senate Messrs. Bayard and Richardson take the oath of office.
1864-01-28 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Wilkinson submits a Resolution on the Colonization of Persons of African Descent from the District of Columbia, which is adopted by unanimous consent.
1864-01-29 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Blow announces the death of John W. Noell, a member elect to the present House from the State of Missouri.
1864-02-01 12:00:00 The Senate Hon. James A. Bayard resigns from the Senate; Hon. George Read Riddle's credentials read.
1864-02-01 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. William H. Wallace of Idaho joins the House.
1864-02-01 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate James A. Bayard leaves the Committee on his resignation from the Senate.
1864-02-02 12:00:00 The Senate Hon. George R. Riddle joins the Senate.
1864-02-03 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Johnson is appointed to fill the vacancy in the Committee on the Judiciary.
1864-02-03 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Reverdy Johnson is appointed to the Committee to fill the vacancy.
1864-02-03 12:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate S. 45 is amended and referred back to the Senate.
1864-02-04 12:00:00 The Senate S. 45 is reported from the Committee on Territories with amendments.
1864-02-08 12:00:00 The Senate Hon. James W. Grimes' credentials are adopted; S. Res. 24 and S. Res. 25 are first introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. 99 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen; Mr. Sumner submits Resolutions on Emancipation and Liberty.
1864-02-08 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Blair submits Resolutions on the Status and Rights of the Rebellious States; the House refuses to lay them on the table; they lie over under the rules.
1864-02-09 00:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate S. Res. 16 is amended and referred back to the Senate; S. Res. 24 and 25 are received from the Senate; S. Res. 24 is reported back to the Senate.
1864-02-09 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 99 is received from the Senate.
1864-02-10 12:00:00 The Senate S. 11 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen; S. Res. 16 is reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments.
1864-02-11 12:00:00 The Senate S. 45 is taken up and made the special order for Tuesday next.
1864-02-11 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 111 is received from the Senate.
1864-02-13 12:00:00 The Senate S. 114 is introduced in the Senate.
1864-02-14 00:00:00 Committee on the District of Columbia S. 114 is received from the Senate.
1864-02-15 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Windom submits a Joint Resolution Proposing an Emancipation Article to be Added to the Constitution, which is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Arnold submits a Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Abolish Slavery, which is adopted; H. R. 244 is reported from the Committee on Rebellious States and recommitted to the same.
1864-02-16 10:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives Joint Resolution Proposing an Emancipation Article to Be Added to the Constitution is received from the House.
1864-02-16 12:00:00 The Senate The Senate agrees to consider S. 45 in Committee of the Whole.
1864-02-16 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Davis moves to reconsider the vote by which H. R. 244 was recommitted.
1864-02-16 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. 45 is debated and consideration of it is postponed.
1864-02-17 12:00:00 The Senate S. 123 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen; S. Res. 16 is taken up and made the special order for Monday next; Mr. Sumner gives notice of an amendment to S. Res. 16, which is printed.
1864-02-18 00:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 123 is received from the Senate.
1864-02-27 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-02-27 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-02-28 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 99 is reported back to the Senate.
1864-02-29 12:00:00 The Senate S. 99 is reported from the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen without amendment.
1864-02-29 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Morrison submits a Resolution on the Legal and Constitutional Protections of Slavery, which lies over under the rules.
1864-03-05 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-03-05 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-03-07 00:00:00 Committee on the District of Columbia S.114 is reported to the Senate.
1864-03-08 12:00:00 The Senate S. 114 is received from the Committee on the District of Columbia.
1864-03-09 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 159 is reported to the Senate.
1864-03-10 12:00:00 The Senate S. 159 is reported from the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen and passes to a second reading; a message from the Governor of Virginia announces the passing of an ordinance to abolish slavery.
1864-03-12 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-03-12 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-03-13 00:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln Secretary of the Interior's Letter to the President Relative to the Colonization Fund is referred to the Senate.
1864-03-14 12:00:00 The Senate A message from the President on the colonization of persons of African descent referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen.
1864-03-14 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Rice submits a Resolution to Secure Equal Rights for Black Citizens, which lies over under the rules.
1864-03-15 12:00:00 The Senate S. 169 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Territories.
1864-03-15 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate President Lincoln's address to Congress is received from the Senate.
1864-03-16 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is taken up and made the special order for Wednesday next.
1864-03-16 12:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate S. 169 is received from the Senate.
1864-03-17 12:00:00 The Senate S.114 is taken up in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-03-17 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. 114 is considered and amendments are proposed.
1864-03-19 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-03-19 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-03-21 12:00:00 Committee on Slavery and Freedmen of the Senate S. 188 is created and referred into the Senate.
1864-03-22 12:00:00 The Senate S. 188 is reported by the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen and passes to a second reading.
1864-03-22 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The vote to recommit H. R. 244 is reconsidered and the bill is made the special order for after the disposition of the currency bill.
1864-03-25 12:00:00 The Senate The Senate agrees to consider S. Res. 16 in Committee of the Whole.
1864-03-26 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-03-26 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-03-28 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-03-28 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Stevens introduces H. Res. 53, which is is read and amended; the death of Hon. Owen Lovejoy is announced.
1864-03-28 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated.
1864-03-29 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. Res. 53 is taken up and its further consideration is postponed for two weeks; various representatives are granted leave to record their votes for or against the rejection of H. Res. 53.
1864-03-30 12:00:00 The Senate S. 209 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Claims; the Senate agree to consider S. Res. 16 in Committee of the Whole.
1864-03-30 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Votes recorded for H. Res. 53; the President's Annual Message is considered in the committee of the Whole.
1864-03-30 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated; Mr. Davis proposes an amendment to it.
1864-03-30 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's address to Congress is debated.
1864-03-31 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-03-31 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated; Mr. Davis proposes another amendment to it.
1864-03-31 12:00:00 Committee on Claims of the Senate S. 209 is received from the Senate.
1864-04-04 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-04-04 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated.
1864-04-05 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-04-05 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated; Mr. Davis and Mr. Powell both propose amendments.
1864-04-06 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is reported from the Committee of the Whole, with amendments, and debated.
1864-04-06 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 16 is debated; Mr. Powell and Mr. Davis both offer amendments; the Judiciary Committee amendment is adopted and the joint resolution is reported back to the Senate as amended.
1864-04-07 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is debated.
1864-04-08 00:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-04-08 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 16 is debated and amendments are proposed to it before it is finally passed.
1864-04-08 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union to debate the President's Annual Message.
1864-04-09 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The Senate informs the House that they have passed S. Res. 16 and ask the concurrence of the House.
1864-04-11 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Cravens submits Resolutions on the Dangers of Amending the Constitution, which lie over under the rules.
1864-04-16 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Consideration of H. R. 244 is postponed until Tuesday next; consideration of H. Res. 53 is postponed for two weeks.
1864-04-19 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is debated; Mr. Ashley enters a motion to recommit it to the Committee on Rebellious States.
1864-04-20 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is debated; Mr. Stevens moves to offer a substitute for it but objection is made.
1864-04-29 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is debated.
1864-04-30 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is debated.
1864-05-02 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Resolution on the Rights of Seceded States to Their Domestic Institutions is debated; Resolution on the Exercise of State Rights is debated, and then referred to the Committee on Rebellious States; H. R. 244 is debated.
1864-05-03 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Resolution on the Exercise of State Rights is received from the House.
1864-05-03 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is taken up and debated.
1864-05-04 00:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Resolution and Report on the Missouri Contested Election are created and referred into the House.
1864-05-04 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 244 is taken up by the House and debated; Mr. Davis offers a substitute, which is adopted; Mr. Davis offers part of Mr. Stevens' substitute by way of a preamble, which is amended but eventually rejected.
1864-05-05 12:00:00 The Senate H. R. 244 is introduced into the Senate after being passed by the House and referred to the Committee on Territories.
1864-05-05 12:00:00 The House of Representatives A message on the passage of H. R. 244 is sent to the Senate.
1864-05-06 00:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate H. R. 244 is received from the Senate.
1864-05-06 12:00:00 The Senate S. 114 is taken up and considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-05-06 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The Committee of Elections submits a Report and Resolutions on the Missouri Contested Election.
1864-05-06 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. 114 is debated and amendments are proposed.
1864-05-10 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate S. Res. 25 is referred back to the Senate.
1864-05-10 12:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate S. 169 is referred back to the Senate.
1864-05-11 12:00:00 The Senate Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowman is elected Senate chaplain; S. Res. 25 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary, who ask to be discharged from its consideration; S. 169 is reported favorably by the Committee on Territories, and the Senate agree to consider it in Committee of the Whole.
1864-05-11 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. 169 is debated and its consideration is postponed.
1864-05-12 12:00:00 The Senate S. 114 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-05-12 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. 114 is considered and amendments are proposed.
1864-05-16 12:00:00 The Senate S. 114 is postponed.
1864-05-16 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Dawson submits a Resolution on the Purpose of the War and the Protection of Domestic Institutions; it is debated and laid on the table.
1864-05-20 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. E. C. Ingersoll joins the House in replacement of Owen Lovejoy.
1864-05-23 00:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Second Resolution and Report on the Dakota Contested Election are created and referred into the House.
1864-05-23 12:00:00 Committee on the District of Columbia S. Res. 57 is reported to the Senate.
1864-05-24 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 57 is reported from the Committee on the District of Columbia and the Senate agree to consider it in Committee of the Whole.
1864-05-24 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Dawes from the Committee of Elections submits another Report on the Dakota Contested Election and Resolution on the Dakota Contested Election; the House lays them on the table and prints them.
1864-05-24 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 57 is debated and its consideration is postponed.
1864-05-26 00:00:00 Committee on Territories of the Senate H. R. 244 is referred back to the Senate.
1864-05-26 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 57 is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-05-26 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 57 is debated; Mr. Sumner proposes an amendment to it.
1864-05-27 12:00:00 The Senate H. R. 244 is reported from the Committee on Territories with amendments; Mr. Sumner submits a Resolution on the Readmission of Rebel States, which is laid on the table.
1864-05-27 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 57 is debated; Mr. Willey proposes an amendment to it.
1864-05-28 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 57 is reported from the Committee of the Whole with amendments; it is debated and various amendments are proposed to it before it is finally passed.
1864-05-28 12:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole S. Res. 57 is debated; amendments are proposed to it; the joint resolution is reported to the Senate as amended.
1864-05-30 12:00:00 The Senate Message is sent to the House on the passage of S. Res. 57.
1864-05-30 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Resolution on the Object of the War is taken up by the House and debated; S. Res. 57 taken up by the House and it is debated and referred the Committee for the District of Columbia; the motion to refer S. Res. 57 is reconsidered.
1864-05-31 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Resolution on the Object of the War is received from the House.
1864-05-31 12:00:00 The Senate The credentials of Hon. Elisha Baxter are laid on the table; a message from the House announces that they have concurred in passing S. Res. 57.
1864-05-31 12:00:00 The House of Representatives S. Res. 57 is taken up by the House and debated; a Message from the Senate is received on asking for concurrence a joint resolution for the revision of laws in the District of Columbia; S. Res. 16 taken up and debated.
1864-05-31 12:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Minority Report on the Dakota Contested Election is created and referred into the House.
1864-05-31 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills The Committee receives S. Res. 57 from the House.
1864-06-01 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 57 as enrolled signed by the Speaker of the House and the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
1864-06-01 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Scofield submits the Minority Report on the Dakota Contested Election, from the Committee of Election; it is laid on the table and printed.
1864-06-01 12:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives Minority Report on Missouri Contested Election sent to the House of Representatives.
1864-06-01 12:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln S. Res. 57 is received from the Senate and the President approves it.
1864-06-01 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills A message is sent to the House on the enrollment of S. Res. 57
1864-06-02 12:00:00 The Senate S. Res. 57 is signed by President Lincoln.
1864-06-02 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Ganson submitted the Minority Report on the Missouri Contested Election, from the Committee on Elections; it is laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
1864-06-02 12:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln A message from the President on the signing of S. 57 sent to the Senate.
1864-06-03 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Consideration of S. Res. 16 is postponed.
1864-06-09 12:00:00 Committee on Claims of the Senate S. 209 is reported to the Senate.
1864-06-10 12:00:00 The Senate S. 209 is reported adversely from the Committee on Claims.
1864-06-10 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Missouri Contested Election Resolutions are divided and adopted; Francis P. Blair leaves the House and Samuel Knox joins the House; Second Resolution on the Dakota Contested Election is called up.
1864-06-11 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Resolution on Dakota Contested Election is taken up by the House; J. B. S. Todd joins the House, William Jayne leaves the House.
1864-06-13 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Sumner's Resolution on the Readmission of Rebel States is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1864-06-14 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House takes up S. Res. 16 and it is debated.
1864-06-14 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Mr. Sumner's Resolution on the Readmission of Rebellious States is received from the Senate.
1864-06-15 12:00:00 The House of Representatives S. Res. 16 is taken up and debated by the House, and rejected.
1864-06-26 12:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Mr. Sumner's resolution on the Readmission of Rebel States is referred back to the Senate.
1864-06-27 12:00:00 The Senate Mr. Sumner's Resolution on the Readmission of Rebel States is reported adversely from the Committee on the Judiciary.
1864-06-29 12:00:00 The Senate The Senate refuses to postpone prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 244.
1864-06-30 12:00:00 The Senate The Senate refuses to postpone prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 244.
1864-07-01 00:00:00 Senate Committee of the Whole H. R. 244 is debated; amendments are proposed to it.
1864-07-01 12:00:00 The Senate The Senate debate the order of business; H. R. 244 is reported from Committee of the Whole with amendments; it is debated and amendments are proposed to it before it is finally passed.
1864-07-02 12:00:00 The Senate The House disagree to the Senate's amendment to H. R. 244; the Senate agrees to recede from its amendment and pass H. R. 244 as originally reported by the House.
1864-07-02 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House is informed H. R. 244 passed the Senate; it is taken up in the House and debated.
1864-07-02 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills H. R. 244 is received from the Senate and enrolled; a message is sent from the Committee on the enrolment of H. R. 244.
1864-07-04 12:00:00 The Senate H. R. 244 as enrolled is signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
1864-07-04 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The first session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress adjourns; Gordon N. Mott and Henry G. Stebbins leave the House; Committee on Enrolled Bills announces H. R. 244 was sent to the president; Message sent to Senate on enrollment of H. R. 244.
1864-07-04 12:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln H. R. 244 is received from the Senate for signature.
1864-12-05 12:00:00 The Senate Second Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress convenes;Mr. Foot submits the Order to Inform the House of the Assembly of the Senate and the the Resolution to Create Committee to Wait Upon the President; Senate is informed of House organization.
1864-12-05 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Second session of the Thirty-eighth Congress convenes; Mr. Washburne submits the Resolution to Inform the Senate of the Assembly of the House and the Resolution to Create Committee to Wait Upon the President; Mr. Dawes submits the Resolution to Allow Louisiana Claimants to Occupy Seats.
1864-12-06 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Riddle of Delaware and Mr. Carlile, of Virginia appeared in their seats.
1864-12-06 00:00:00 Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives The Credentials of W. D. Mann, T. M. Wells, Robert W. Taliaferro, A. P. Field, and M. F. Bonzano are received from the House.
1864-12-06 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The President's Annual Message of the Second Session of the 38th Congress was presented, printed, and referred; more members entered the House.
1864-12-06 12:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln The President's Annual Message for the Second Session of the 38th Congress is sent to the House and Senate.
1864-12-07 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Wright, of New Jersey, appears in his seat.
1864-12-07 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members enter the House.
1864-12-07 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's 1864 Annual Message to Congress is received from the House.
1864-12-08 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Brown, from the State of Missouri, and Mr. Buckalew, from the State of Pennsylvania, appear in their seats.
1864-12-08 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members enter the House.
1864-12-12 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Harlan, of Iowa, Mr. Sprague of Rhode Island, and Mr. Howard of Michigan, appear in their seats; S. Res. 81 is introduced and printed.
1864-12-12 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members enter the House.
1864-12-12 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Mr. Fenton resigns from the Committee.
1864-12-12 00:00:00 Committee of Ways and Means Mr. Fenton resigns from the Committee of Ways and Means.
1864-12-13 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members join the House.
1864-12-14 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Saulsbury, from Delaware, appears in his seat.
1864-12-14 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members join the House; President's Annual Message is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-12-14 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States H. R. 602 is created and referred in the Committee.
1864-12-14 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-12-15 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Richardson, of Illinois, appears in his seat.
1864-12-15 00:00:00 The House of Representatives More members join the House; H. R. 602 is reported from the Committee on the Rebellious States and then recommitted.
1864-12-16 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States H. R. 602 is received from the House.
1864-12-19 00:00:00 The Senate Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, appears in his seat.
1864-12-19 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States H. R. 602 is reported back to the House with amendments.
1864-12-19 12:00:00 The House of Representatives More members join the House.
1864-12-19 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-12-20 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Reuben Fenton leaves the House of Representatives; More members join the House; H. R. 602 is reported back from the Committee on the Rebellious States with amendments; President's Annual Message is considered in the Committee of the Whole.
1864-12-20 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1864-12-21 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Henry G. Worthington joins the house as the representative from Nevada.
1865-01-05 12:00:00 The Senate The Vice-President, Hannibal Hamlin, resumes the chair.
1865-01-05 12:00:00 The House of Representatives More members join the House; President's Annual Message is discussed in Committee of the Whole.
1865-01-05 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1865-01-06 00:00:00 House of Representatives Select Committee on Rebellious States Further amendments made to H. R. 602 are reported to the House.
1865-01-06 12:00:00 The House of Representatives James Allen joins the House; the House considers S. Res. 16.
1865-01-07 12:00:00 The House of Representatives Brutus Clay and Chilton White join the House; the House continues to consider S. Res. 16; amendments are offered to H. R. 602.
1865-01-09 12:00:00 The House of Representatives William Johnston joins the House; the House continues to consider S. Res. 16; notice given for a substitute for H. R. 602.
1865-01-10 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House continues to consider S. Res. 16
1865-01-11 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House continues to consider S. Res. 16
1865-01-12 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House continues to consider S. Res. 16; notice of a substitute is given for H. R. 602.
1865-01-13 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House continues to consider S. Res. 16.
1865-01-16 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 is debated and amended.
1865-01-17 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 is considered and debated.
1865-01-26 00:00:00 The House of Representatives Wells A. Hutchins joins the House.
1865-01-27 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House decides to take up S. Res. 16 and the Motion to Reconsider on the next day.
1865-01-28 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House takes up and debates S. Res. 16.
1865-01-31 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House continues to consider S. Res. 16; it is passed.
1865-01-31 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills S. Res. 16 is received from the House for enrollment.
1865-02-01 12:00:00 The Senate Message received from the House on the enrollment and signing of S. Res. 16.
1865-02-01 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The House is informed of the enrollment of S. Res. 16, and informs the Senate.
1865-02-01 12:00:00 President Abraham Lincoln S. Res. 16 is received from the Senate and signed by the President; A message is sent from the President on the signing of S. Res. 16.
1865-02-01 12:00:00 Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills A message is sent to the House on the enrollment of S. Res. 16.
1865-02-04 12:00:00 The Senate Resolution of Instruction on the Amendment to the Constitution is first introduced.
1865-02-04 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 740 is introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1865-02-05 00:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives H. R. 740 is received from the House.
1865-02-06 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 is considered and postponed.
1865-02-07 12:00:00 The Senate Resolution of Instruction on the Amendment to the Constitution is considered and adopted.
1865-02-07 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 is considered and debated.
1865-02-07 12:00:00 Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives The President's Annual Message is debated.
1865-02-08 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 comes up in regular order of business and is passed over.
1865-02-17 11:00:00 The House of Representatives Mr. Ashley asks unanimous consent to submit substitute from the Committee on the Rebellious States to H. R. 602.
1865-02-18 11:00:00 The House of Representatives The Committee on the Rebellious States substitute is printed.
1865-02-20 11:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 602 is considered and debated.
1865-02-21 00:00:00 Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives H. R. 740 is reported back to the House.
1865-02-21 11:00:00 The House of Representatives A substitute for H. R. 740 is printed; H. R. 602 is debated, amended, and laid on the table.
1865-02-22 12:00:00 The House of Representatives H. R. 740 is considered and debated.
1865-03-03 12:00:00 The Senate The second Session of the thirty-eighth congress adjourns.
1865-03-03 12:00:00 The House of Representatives The second session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress adjourns.

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Negotiation Statistics

Sources

12 historical records used for this dataset.

Process

15 committees met in 279 sessions.

Average 23.25 sessions each.

Dates

Dates from Monday, 07 December 1863 to Friday, 03 March 1865.

People

266 people in 29 voting delegations.

Top 5 most active people are:

Summary of person events:

  • Person join icon 556 join a committee.
  • Person leave icon 12 leave a committee.
  • Person elect icon 12 elections to a position.

Procedures

1419 procedural motions considered.

Summary of procedural events:

  • Procedural motion icon 1419 procedural motion proposed.
  • Debate motion icon 221 motions debated.

Documents

150 documents considered with 95 amendments presented.

Summary of document events:

  • Create a new document proposal 150 new documents created.
  • Document copied 121 documents passed from another committee.
  • Document amended 93 amendments to a document proposed.
  • Debate a document proposal 255 debates on a proposal.

Decisions

1626 number of decisions made.

Summary of decision made:

  • Vote adopt icon 911 proposals adopted.
  • Vote reject icon 149 proposals rejected.
  • Vote refer icon 85 proposals referred to another committee.
  • Postpone debate icon 21 debate of a proposal postponed.
  • Vote drop icon 46 proposal dropped from discussion without a formal vote.
  • Vote drop icon 21 some other decision on a proposal.

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