Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress, Volume 16U.S. Government Printing Office, 1885 The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873) |
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... United States in ( see H. Res . 297 ) . Bill to authorize President to appoint commissioners to ( see bill S. 2436 ) . Joint resolution to place under Agricultural Department portion of ( see S. R. 131 ) . Petition of citizens for ...
... United States in ( see H. Res . 297 ) . Bill to authorize President to appoint commissioners to ( see bill S. 2436 ) . Joint resolution to place under Agricultural Department portion of ( see S. R. 131 ) . Petition of citizens for ...
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Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress United States. Congress. Army Apothecaries : bill to allow commission ( see ... United States courts ( H. R. Ex . Doc . 198 ) 1427 . relative to appropriation for transcribing records and making ...
Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress United States. Congress. Army Apothecaries : bill to allow commission ( see ... United States courts ( H. R. Ex . Doc . 198 ) 1427 . relative to appropriation for transcribing records and making ...
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... United States Naval Academy 2525 . - Petitions and papers presented by , from Aymett , William : war claim 265 . Cumberland Presbyterian church : war claim 66 . McLaurine F. T. ( widow of ) : to adjudicate claim 174 . Shaddon , Elisha M ...
... United States Naval Academy 2525 . - Petitions and papers presented by , from Aymett , William : war claim 265 . Cumberland Presbyterian church : war claim 66 . McLaurine F. T. ( widow of ) : to adjudicate claim 174 . Shaddon , Elisha M ...
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... UNITED STATES . Bonner , Augustus F. ( administrator ) Petition referred to Court of Claims ( H. R. REPORT 2643 ) 2247 . Bonsack , James Albert Bill for relief ( see bill S. 2585 ) . Bill for relief ( see bill H. R. 8288 ) . Petition of ...
... UNITED STATES . Bonner , Augustus F. ( administrator ) Petition referred to Court of Claims ( H. R. REPORT 2643 ) 2247 . Bonsack , James Albert Bill for relief ( see bill S. 2585 ) . Bill for relief ( see bill H. R. 8288 ) . Petition of ...
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... United States marshal in , passed 17 , 20-25 . Resolution of House to pay expenses of committee investigating conduct of Lot Wright , passed 372 . Report of House committee on investigation of conduct of Lot Wright , United States ...
... United States marshal in , passed 17 , 20-25 . Resolution of House to pay expenses of committee investigating conduct of Lot Wright , passed 372 . Report of House committee on investigation of conduct of Lot Wright , United States ...
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Page 228 - An act [to amend an act entitled an act] to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes, approved July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two," approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Page 239 - An Act to remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine and encourage the American foreign carrying trade, and for other purposes," approved June 26, 1884, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC.
Page 216 - An act to prohibit the importation and migration of foreigners and aliens under contract or agreement to perform labor in the United States, its Territories, and the District of Columbia...
Page 188 - An act to accept and ratify the agreement submitted by the confederated bands of Ute Indians in Colorado for the sale of their reservation in said State and for other purposes, and to make the necessary appropriations for carrying out the same...
Page 237 - An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and for deficiencies, and for other purposes/ approved February twentysixth, eighteen hundred 'and eighty-one, is hereby revived and continued in force.
Page 230 - AN ACT granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the States of Missouri and Arkansas to the Pacific coast.
Page 255 - An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-one, and for prior years, and for other purposes...
Page 251 - An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and for other purposes," approved March third, ' eighteen hundred and seventy-three, for the transportation of mails on the basis of the average weight.
Page 200 - An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territory...
Page 224 - An Act to provide for the settlement of the claims of officers and enlisted men of the Army for loss of private property destroyed in the military service of the United States...