The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-20


adopted be so modified that any resolution or
ton, looking 10 an organization Of the House, be
opened TO debate, provided IT be confined to the
subject matter presented. He said that, from the
debate which took place yesterday morning, many
gentlemen insisted that any resolutions introduced
must be passed without discussion. Thus,
most important resolution might be introduced,
and members compelled 10 vote for il without an
opportunity for assigning the reasons which
rolled their votes. Other gentlemen insisted that
no resolutions could be introduced. All, there
fore, would see the necessity of modifying the res
olution.
MIR. KAUFMAN said that the previous question
should be in force here, and moved to amend the
resolution accordingly. Debate would be inter
minabie without this check.
Mr.. PECK had no objection to the gentleman's
motion.
MIR. EVANS. of Maryland, was one of those who
thought that there was too much talking. The
sooner the House organized the better. There will
then be time enough for debate. And he moved to
lay the resolution on the table; which motion pre-
vailed
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Arkansas, offered a resolu-
ton, 90 the effect that any resolution which restricts
or cuts of debate be rescinded. He expressed the
hope that the House would decide whether there
should be debate or not
The question was taken, and the resolution laid
on the table
The House then proceeded to vote for Speaker,
but made no choice
Mr.. McMULLEN wished TO offer a resolution
plain itself
The CLERK read the resolution. 1t proposed
that Ga. delegations Of the several States be author
lzed and directed to appoint a committee of one
member from each, 10 concert and report measures
for speedy organization of the House.
Mr.. McMULLEN desired that the House would
indulge him with the yeas and nays
MIR, INCE proposed to raise question of order,
and hoped that the Clerk would submit the propo-
sition "a the House
Mr.. McMULLEN. believe that am entitled
10 the floor
Mr. INGE made the point of order, that, under
the resolution adopted few days since, resolutions
not only not debatabc, but not admissible.
Mr.. McMULLEN said that the House had de-
oidcd 20 receive his proposition.
MIR. lNt,E remarked that he had no objection to
general discussion, but he insisted on his point
while tlo rule remained In force.
Mr.. LEVIN said he was convinced that every
effort 10 pass resolutions delayed organization of
she House. II gentlemen would consent to continue
voting, the House would be the sooner organized.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Tennessee, remarked that it
was perfectly idle TO sit here and vote they had
done.
Mr.. INGE repeated that he had no objection TO
rescinding the resolution which precluded debate,
bat while Il remained he would insist its enforce
ment.
The subject then laid on the table.
Mr.. B0WDON moved to rescind the rule re-
ferred to, adopted the l4th instant, that debate
shall be allowed by any member until Speaker
shall be elected.
The motion laid on the tabe--ayes 1877, noes
not counted.
The House again proceeded 10 vote, but without
a deiinitiye result.
Mr.. BUTLER, of Pennsylvania, rose to offer a
resolution. and commenced making few re-
marks, when
the gentleman would move To rescind the resolu-
ton interdictng debate he would vote for il but
while the resolution WAS in existence he would in
sist on its application.
sfsl.
follows
Resolved, That - and - be appointed
committee, and instructed follows, viz they
shall each select and write down on a list the
names Of ten members elect of the House, where
upon the said committee, having each selected for
a witness OF their proceedings one member not
named on the said list, shall draw by lot from the
names Of all the members of the House, except the
twenty already named on the list and except, Also
the names OF the committee and the witnesses
aforesaid name, which shall be added TO the
said list, making in all twenty-one; whereupon
the said committee shall, with the witnesses afore-
said, forthwith retire 10 the Speakers room, and
proceed 10 strike out names alternately from the
list until there shall be but one left, whose name
shall be forthwith reported in the hall of the House
Of Representatives; and the member so reported
shall be conducted to the chair by the committee
aforesaid and the usual oath of Office administered
30 him by the chairman thereof as Speaker of the
House Of Representatives for the thirty first Con-
gress.
Mr.. KAUFMAN moved To lay the resolution on
the table.
Mr.. INGE insisted ON his point oforder.
Mr.. VAN DYKE moved TO lay the question of
order ON the table.
Mr.. INGE said that il could not be laid upon the
table, because the resolution had not been received
and could not be received. The House alone could
decide the question of order.
Mr.. BUTLER was willing 10 postpone the con.
sderation Of the resolution until Saturday.
After brief conversation between several gen
tlcmon,
Mr.. YINT0N remarked that the resolution of the
gentleman from Pennsylvania looked 10 the cleo
ton Of Speaker. To say that any other resolu.
ton could not be offered, seemed 10 carry the infer
ence that the resolution prccluding debate cannot
be rescinded. Would any gentleman say that that
would not be In ORDER II so, the hands Of the
House would he tied up, and there would be no
hope Of extricaon. He thought that the resolution
Of the gentleman In order.
Mr.. BUTLER wished 10 say but ono world the
resolution would give the House organization.
Mr.. INGE called the gentleman 20 order.
The CLERK put the question, and the House de-
cided that the resolution in order.
On motion Of Mr.. KAUFMAN, Il was then laid
upon the table.
The Housc again voted, with an Intellectual re-
suit, AZ bercioforei and the result the days efforts