Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16)United States. Congress
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Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16)
United States. Congress
Law -- United States; United States -- Politics and government
This being the day on which the President of the United States was
inaugurated, no other business, of course, was attended to. The
President's address to both Houses appears in the proceedings of the
Senate.[21]
FRIDAY, May 1.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a copy of the speech of the President
of the United States, to both Houses of Congress, delivered yesterday in
the Senate Chamber, immediately after his inauguration, which being
read,
On motion,
_Resolved_, That the said speech be committed to a
Committee of the whole House.
The House accordingly resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, Mr.
PAGE in the chair. And after adopting the following resolution, the
committee rose, and reported it to the House, which agreed to it.
_Resolved_, That it is the opinion of this committee, that
an address to the President ought to be prepared,
expressing the congratulations of the House of
Representatives, on the distinguished proof given him of
the affection and confidence of his fellow-citizens, by the
unanimous suffrage which has appointed him to the high
station which he fills; the approbation felt by the House
of the patriotic sentiments and enlightened policy
recommended by his speech; and assuring him of their
disposition to concur in giving effect to every measure
which may tend to secure the liberties, promote the
harmony, and advance the happiness and prosperity of their
country.
_Ordered_, That a committee to consist of five members be appointed to
prepare an address pursuant to the said resolution. The members elected
Messrs. MADISON, CLYMER, SHERMAN, GALE, and BENSON.
A motion was made that the House do come to the following resolution:
_Resolved_, That ---- per annum be the compensation to be
allowed to the President of the United States, during the
term for which he is to be elected.
The said resolution being read, was committed to a Committee of the
whole House.
The House then proceeded by ballot to the appointment of a Chaplain to
Congress on the part of this House. Upon examining the ballots, it
appeared that the Rev. WILLIAM LINN was elected.
SAMUEL LIVERMORE, from New Hampshire, appeared and took his seat.
TUESDAY, May 5.
Mr. BENSON, from the committee appointed to consider of, and report what
style or titles it will be proper to annex to the office of President
and Vice President of the United States, if any other than those given
in the Constitution, and to confer with a committee of the Senate
appointed for the same purpose, reported as followeth:
"That it is not proper to annex any style or title to the respective
styles or titles of office expressed in the Constitution."
And the said report being twice read at the Clerk's table, was, on the
question put thereupon, agreed to by the House.
_Ordered_, that the Clerk of this House do acquaint the Senate
therewith.
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