Date: 1847-02-03
Result:
113-68
Vote Subject Matter:
Foreign and Defense Policy
/ Defense Policy Budget
Sponsor: BOYD, Linn (D-KY)
Bill number: HR576
Description: TO CONCUR WITH COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 576, (2-11-47) A BILL TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE ARMY FOR A LIMITED TIME, SAID AMENDMENT MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE PRESIDENT DURING RECESS OF THE SENATE TO APPOINT SUCH OF THE OFFICERS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT AS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPOINTED DURING THIS PRESENT SESSION. (P. 320)
Original source documents:
Congresional Globe vol. 18, p. 320;
House Journal vol. 42, p. 298;
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