Journal of the Senate of the United States of America: Being the Second Session of the Thirty-First Congress, Begun and Held in the City of ... of the United States (Classic Reprint) by United States Senate

This book is an excerpt from a journal detailing the proceedings of the second session of the 31st United States Congress. The text consists of a record of the proceedings of the US Senate from December 2, 1850 through December 4, 1850. Included in these proceedings are the Senate's organization of committees, notification of the House of Representatives regarding their selection of a Chaplain, consideration of reports from various committees, and resolutions regarding petitions, nominations, and related legislative business. While the text provides detailed insight into the legislative functions of the Senate, it is of particular interest to historians, legal scholars, and political scientists due to its documentation of debates over significant issues of the day, such as foreign relations, domestic policy, and the ongoing discussion of slavery.