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34th Congress · 1855–1857
S. 397
A Bill Explanatory of so much of an act passed August five, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, making appropriations fo…
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Latest action: Mr. Benjamin asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian … · July 25, 1856 Understand the measure
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Mr. Benjamin asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The Committee on Indian Affairs discharged, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Reported without amendment, considered as in Committee of the Whole, and postponed until to-morrow.
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Official title
A Bill Explanatory of so much of an act passed August five, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending the thirteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, as refers to the payment of expenses incurred by the State of California, in the suppression of Indian hostilities in said State.
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