The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-09

only matter Of right on The part Of the senator from
Rhode Island but il is the business OF all OF US to SCI
thsi Il, me sRSsWE s1'ss Are properly % so recorded
question The proposition s made TO correct the record
so far AZ regards the vote Of individual He says b,
voted upon the question but his vote T. no, recorded
rectIon made provided the senator voted when the cal
was made the allegation was that he would have voted
So and the request made to allow him TO record his
name il could not be done after the announcement was
made. understand the senator from Rhode Island to
say that he did vote when bis name was called and that
he wishes his vote now 70 be recorded The Chair does
Mr.. GREENE. II is matter OF some personal inter.
est, and beg leave TO state that was not aware that my
was the fact by one Of the Reporters who sits in
front Of The Secretary did vote upon the second call
ing OF my name. do not know that should have taken
the trouble 10 make the correction OF it, relying upon the
opportunity should have to when the bill should
before Us in the Senate But simply state the fact the
senator from New Hampshire having brought the matter
before the Senate, that voted no. II is possible,
the name OF "Gwin sounds so much like my own, that
that may have been the cause OF the error
Mr. CLARKE ask that my colleague may be per
mlited TO have his vote recorded We all know the feel
Ing that prevails section OF the country He voted
opposite to his own sentiments, under instructions; and
i important that his vote should be recorded Il will
have injurious operation If il is refused, besides the
classification OF the record which will result from it, Un-
der these circumstances hope the Senate, without any
record to be corrected only for the sake Of the purity
Of the record, but for the sake Of my friend and col
The The PRESIDENT. The vote Of the senator is not
Mr. BRIGHT We have rule that relates to errors Of
this kind Upon the reading Of the journal in the
ing the senator rise in his place. and correct
il. His vote does not change the result at all
MI. HALE. In answer TO that suggestion. will say
that IL will be too late tomorrow morning, because the
OF the senator from Rhode Island conclusive upon
the question. IL recorded, il will make "a yeas and "a
nays. and the amendment will be rejected. By the mis-
take Of the Clerk in recording the votes. il stands
that the Senate voted to adopt the amendment, when, in
Mr.. ATCHISON. | wish TO be understood Ii the
senator from Rhode Island desires have his vote re-
corded. shall make objection, and presume other
senators will make none. But upon the application of
the senator from New Hampshire. or Of any other sena
ertaned As he has expressed his desire 10 have re-
corded, presume there will be no objection.
Mr.; GREEkEs name being again called BY the Secre
upon his own impression Of the fact OF his having
voted, but upon the fact that he distinctly heard
The PRESIDENT. The Chair decides that he has
right 10 have his vote recorded nasmuch as be voted at
Mr. PRATT. Il is proper, !. seems 10 me. that the
vote should Dc taken over again Other senators are
sut learn il does. ask that the yeas and nays will
Mr.. HALE. LIE. the resal, be announced.
Mr.. DAWSON. Before the Chair announces the de-
cision wish to state what understand to be the law in
case OF this kind Whenever member votes in par
amenary body and his vote is recorded wrongly it
be corrected at any time. II he responds when the yeas
and nays being called, and the officer recording them
does not hear him, and if, after the yeas and nays
over he does not state the fact Of his having voted
he is not entitled to vote afterwards The reading Of
The yeas and nays for the purpose OF ascertang whether
the vote was rightly recorded recorded at all and il
the senator allows that TO take place without correction,
the Senate has no power over II.
The PRESIDENT. There is no question but that,
strictly speaking after the decision made, senator
has right, matter OF right have his vote recorded
II only by the assent OF the body that be done
The Chair understood that TO be The ordinary course
But nasmuch as the senator declared in this that he
the Chair supposed he would be allowed to vote As
strict question OF order, II the Senate refuse the
cannot charge the result after the decision is made
Mr.. MASON. l could not hear the remarks which
Just Tell from the Chair. Do understand the Chair 10
allow the TO be recorded. understanding 10 be the
OF the Senate and that cannot be done unless
the consen, OF the Senate shall be given
The PRESIDENT Strictly speaking, the Chair thinks
and il is 4 case, which has never before
Cured to his ledgeha the senator not having his
vote recorded the read for the purpose
OF giving any senator opportunity 10 correct any
which may be committed by the Secretary and any omis
sion when name is omitted 1t is not in order. after the
decision has been announced according to the record fur
nshed BY the Secretary for any senator to have bis vote
recorded except by vote OF the Senate II is understood
MASON 'f Tnsre IS NO member upon this floor to
whom would cheerfuly extend every courtesy and
every privilege than TO the senator from Rhode Island
but IN tnis instance must OOlect 10 u, Oecause III the
vote recorded is 10 be altered desire that the vote
shall be taken again, that all may again. Uh-
less that be done. must object to this vote being
corded.
Mr.. GREENE am not aware, sir. that have asked
any personal courtesy OF the Senate in regard TO this
matter. SO much has been said with regard to il, that
beg leave repeat little more fully the substance Of
what said before took interest in the matter
cept that in conversation with the senator from New
Hampshire spoke oil having voted with him upon this
question. My attention called by the Reporter who
sits in fIont of the Secretary TO the fact that my
recorded upon his list having voted no."
and that had been called by the Secretary in read
ing the yeas and nays took no further interest in
the thing supposng that, as the decision had been an
nounced by the Chair, II was conclusive upon the SUBJ
ject. The senator from New Hampshire, however, made
The motion which addressed 10 the Chair upon the
subject and all did n relation 10 il simply 10 state
the fact understood it. | knew that intended 10
vote no." and my impression was very strong that
did vote no." and think now that so voted
Mr.. HUNTER. To put an end TO this, move a re.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. | understand that the Chair has
decided that the gentleman has a right TO vote.
The PRESIDENT. He has right To have his vote
recorded, with the assent OF the Senate The Chair
stated that il novel case After the decision Is an.
nounced by the Chair he thinks il is not in the power OF
any senator TO have his vote recorded without the
Of the body The names read for the purpose
OF correction before the decision is announced
Mr, CLARKE inquired If il required unanimous con-
sent
Mr. UNDERWOOD | move that the gen,leman's
vote, as matter OF right, he entered upon the journal
The PRESIDENT. The Chair cannot receive that mo-
appeal. II he wishes 10 test the correctness OF that de-
cIeiOD