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Senate Journal 1837 (30-318514-P075B.pdf)
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Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.
Bill additional to an Act regulating Banks and Banking (laid upon the table by Mr Burr) was read once and referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.
Resolve in favor of John Carleton 2d came up - the House insisting on its proposed amendment of the 30th of January. The Senate recommit said Resolve to the Committee on Military Pensions, with instructions to report a statement of facts. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.
Bill providing for the removal of the seat of government from Augusta to Portland" came up - The House insisting on its vote passing the same to be engrossed, propose a Conference, and appoint as Conferees Messrs. Humphrey of Gray, Fosset of Bristol, Brooks of York, Allen of Bangor and Lowell of East Machias. The Senate insist on their vote referring said Bill to the next Legislature - concur in the proposition for a Conference, and appoint as Conferees Messrs. Benson, Ham, and Maqoun.
Bill to repeal an Act requiring the use of Broad Rimmed Wheels in the County of Penobscot, so for as the same is applicable,
Description: The journal of the Senate documents the proceedings in the chamber, including actions taken on bills, petitions and reports from committees read, and votes taken. The journals are not transcripts and therefore do not include floor speeches that are found in the modern Legislative Records.
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Language: English
Date: 1837
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