Every law Congress has passed

516 laws of the 38th Congress, 1863–1865

1. Joint Resolution of Thanks to Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, and the officers and Soldiers who have fought under his Command during this Rebellion; and providing that the President of the United States shall muse a Medal to be struck, to be presented to Major-General Grant in the name of the People of the United States of America.

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 399 · December 17, 1863 · Original text

2. Joint Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain John Rodgers, of the United States Navy, for eminent Skill and Zeal in the Discharge of his Duties.

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 399 · December 23, 1863 · Original text

3. Joint Resolution to supply, in Part, Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the public Printing, and to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for Bounties to Volunteers.

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 399 · December 23, 1863 · Original text

4. An Act for the Relief of William B. Herrick.

   Ch. IV · 12 Stat. 833 · 1863 · Private law · Original text

5. Joint Resolution to provide for the Printing annually of the Report of the commissioner of Internal Revenue.

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 400 · January 13, 1864 · Original text

6. Joint Resolution to continue the Bounties heretofore paid.

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 400 · January 13, 1864 · Original text

7. An Act declaring the Assent of Congress to an Act of the Legislature of the State, of Illinois, therein named.

   Ch. I · 13 Stat. 1 · January 16, 1864 · Original text

8. A Resolution amendatory of the Joint Resolution “to supply, in Part, Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Public Printing, and to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for Bounties to Volunteers.”

   Resolution · 13 Stat. 400 · January 16, 1864 · Original text

9. An Act to authorize the President to appoint a Second Assistant Secretary of War.

   Ch. II · 13 Stat. 1 · January 22, 1864 · Original text

10. An Act to provide for the Deficiency in the Appropriation for the Pay of Officers and Men actually employed in the Western Department, or Department of Missouri.

    Ch. III · 13 Stat. 1 · January 22, 1864 · Original text

11. An Act to amend the Law prescribing the Articles to be admitted into the Mails of the United States.

    Ch. IV · 13 Stat. 2 · January 22, 1864 · Original text

12. An Act to change the Place of holding the Circuit and District Courts of the United States, for the District of West Tennessee, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. V · 13 Stat. 2 · January 26, 1864 · Original text

13. An Act relating to the Admission of Patients to the Hospital for the Insane in the District of Columbia.

    Ch. VI · 13 Stat. 3 · January 28, 1864 · Original text

14. A Resolution expressive of the Thanks of Congress to Major-General Nathaniel P. Ranks and the Officers and Soldiers wider his Command at Port Hudson.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 401 · January 28, 1864 · Original text

15. A Resolution of Thanks to Major-General Ambrose E. Burnside and the Officers and Men who fought under his Command.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 401 · January 28, 1864 · Original text

16. A Resolution expressive of the Thanks of Congress to Major-General Joseph Hooker, Major-General George G. Meade, Major-General Oliver 0. Howard, and the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 401 · January 28, 1864 · Original text

17. A Resolution presenting the Thanks of Congress to Cornelius Vanderbilt for a Gift of the Steamship Vanderbilt.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 401 · January 28, 1864 · Original text

18. An Act making Appropriations for the Payment of Invalid and other Pensions of the United States, for the Year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty five.

    Ch. VII · 13 Stat. 3 · January 29, 1864 · Original text

19. A Resolution in Relation to the Public Printing.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 402 · February 3, 1864 · Original text

20. An Act authorizing the Holding of a special Session of the United States District Court for the District of Indiana.

    Ch. VIII · 13 Stat. 3 · February 12, 1864 · Original text

21. An Act making an Appropriation for rebuilding the Stable at the President’s.

    Ch. IX · 13 Stat. 3 · February 13, 1864 · Original text

22. An Act to indemnify the Owners of the British Schooner Glen.

    Ch. X · 13 Stat. 575 · February 13, 1864 · Private law · Original text

23. An Act amendatory of and supplementary to “An Act to provide Circuit Courts for the Districts of California and Oregon, and for other Purposes,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Ch. XI · 13 Stat. 4 · February 19, 1864 · Original text

24. Joint Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Major-General W. T. Sherman.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 402 · February 19, 1864 · Original text

25. Joint Resolution making Appropriation far the Payment of Taxes on certain Lands owned by the United States.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 402 · February 22, 1864 · Original text

26. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs of Noah Wiswall.

    Ch. XII · 13 Stat. 575 · February 22, 1864 · Private law · Original text

27. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act for enrolling and calling out the National Forces, and for other Purposes,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Ch. XIII · 13 Stat. 6 · February 24, 1864 · Original text

28. A Resolution relative to the Transfer of Persons in the Military Service to the Naval Service.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 402 · February 24, 1864 · Original text

29. An Act reviving the Grade of Lieutenant-General in the United States Army.

    Ch. XIV · 13 Stat. 11 · February 29, 1864 · Original text

30. An Act to extend the Time for the Withdrawal of Goods from public Stores and bonded Warehouses, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XV · 13 Stat. 12 · February 29, 1864 · Original text

31. An Act to authorize the Appointment of a Warden of the Jail in the District of Columbia.

    Ch. XVI · 13 Stat. 12 · February 29, 1864 · Original text

32. Joint Resolution authorizing Payment of Prize Money due to Commander Abner Read, U. S. Navy, to his Widow, Constance Read.

    Private Resolution 13 · 13 Stat. 587 · February 29, 1864 · Private law · Original text

33. An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to provide Ways and Means for the Support of the Government,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Ch. XVII · 13 Stat. 13 · March 3, 1864 · Original text

34. An Act to provide for the Protection of Overland Emigration to the States and Territories of the Pacific.

    Ch. XVIII · 13 Stat. 14 · March 3, 1864 · Original text

35. Joint Resolutions of Thanks of Congress to the Volunteer Soldiers who have reenlisted in the Army.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 403 · March 3, 1864 · Original text

36. Joint Resolution to continue the Payment of Bounties.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 403 · March 3, 1864 · Original text

37. An Act to authorize the Settlement of the Accounts of Paymaster E. C. Doran.

    Ch. XIX · 13 Stat. 575 · March 3, 1864 · Private law · Original text

38. An Act to increase the Internal Revenue, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XX · 13 Stat. 14 · March 7, 1864 · Original text

39. A Resolution of Thanhs of Congress to Commodore Cadwalader Ringgold, the Officers, and Crew of the United States Ship “Sabine.”

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 403 · March 7, 1864 · Original text

40. An Act to incorporate the Washington City Savings Bank.

    Ch. XXI · 13 Stat. 17 · March 8, 1864 · Original text

41. An Act to enable Guardians and Committees of Lunatics, appointed in the several States, to act within the District of Columbia.

    Ch. XXII · 13 Stat. 18 · March 8, 1864 · Original text

42. An Act to apportion the Expenses of the Levy Court of the County of Washington upon the Basis of Population.

    Ch. XXIII · 13 Stat. 19 · March 8, 1864 · Original text

43. An Act to authorize the Enrolment and License of the Steam-tugs B. F. Davidson and W. K. Muir.

    Ch. XXIV · 13 Stat. 19 · March 8, 1864 · Original text

44. An Act for the Relief of John H. Shepherd and Walter K. Caldwell, of Missouri.

    Ch. XXV · 13 Stat. 576 · March 8, 1864 · Private law · Original text

45. An Act for the Relief of L. F. Cartee.

    Ch. XXVI · 13 Stat. 576 · March 8, 1864 · Private law · Original text

46. An Act to establish a uniform System of Ambulances in the Armies of the United States.

    Ch. XXVII · 13 Stat. 20 · March 11, 1864 · Original text

47. An Act to constitute Parkersburg, in the State of West Virginia, a Port of Delivery.

    Ch. XXVIII · 13 Stat. 22 · March 11, 1864 · Original text

48. An Act for the Benefit of John Dickson, of Illinois.

    Ch. XXIX · 13 Stat. 577 · March 11, 1864 · Private law · Original text

49. An Act to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Service of the Fiscal Year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty four, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XXX · 13 Stat. 22 · March 14, 1864 · Original text

50. An Act in Relation to University Lands in Washington Territory.

    Ch. XXXI · 13 Stat. 28 · March 14, 1864 · Original text

51. An Act granting a Pension to John L. Burns, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

    Ch. XXXII · 13 Stat. 577 · March 14, 1864 · Private law · Original text

52. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes, and to preserve Peace on the Frontiers,” approved June, thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four.

    Ch. XXXIII · 13 Stat. 29 · March 15, 1864 · Original text

53. An Act making Appropriations for the Service of the Post-Office Department during the Fiscal Year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

    Ch. XXXIV · 13 Stat. 29 · March 16, 1864 · Original text

54. An Act in Addition to an Act to amend the Laws relating to the Post-Office Department, approved March three, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Ch. XXXIV · 13 Stat. 29 · March 16, 1864 · Original text

55. Joint Resolution authorizing the Settlement of the Accounts of J. N. Carpenter, a Paymaster in the United States Navy.

    Private Resolution 19 · 13 Stat. 587 · March 16, 1864 · Private law · Original text

56. Joint Resolution to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to anticipate the payment of Interest on the Public Debt, and for other Purposes.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 404 · March 17, 1864 · Original text

57. An Act to enable the People of Nevada to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the Admission of such State into the Union on an equal Footing with the original States.

    Ch. XXXVI · 13 Stat. 30 · March 21, 1864 · Original text

58. An Act to enable the People of Colorado to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the Admission of such State into the Union on an equal Pooling with the original States.

    Ch. XXXVII · 13 Stat. 32 · March 21, 1864 · Original text

59. An Act amendatory of the Homestead Law, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XXXVIII · 13 Stat. 35 · March 21, 1864 · Original text

60. An Act for the Relief of the Owners of the French Ship “La Manche.”

    Ch. XXXVIII · 13 Stat. 577 · March 22, 1864 · Private law · Original text

61. An Act to provide for carrying the Mails from the United States to foreign Ports and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XL · 13 Stat. 36 · March 25, 1864 · Original text

62. An Act to authorize the President to negotiate a Treaty with the Klamath, Modoc, and other Indian tribes in Southeastern Oregon.

    Ch. XLI · 13 Stat. 37 · March 25, 1864 · Original text

63. A Joint Resolution authorizing the Issue of a Register to the Steamer ‘‘Mohawk.”

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 404 · March 25, 1864 · Original text

64. An Act to carry into Effect the Convention with Ecuador for the mutual Adjustment of Claims.

    Ch. XLII · 13 Stat. 37 · March 28, 1864 · Original text

65. An Act for the Relief of E. F. and Samuel A. Wood.

    Ch. XLIII · 13 Stat. 577 · March 28, 1864 · Private law · Original text

66. An Act in Favor of the Legal Representatives of Israel C. Wait.

    Ch. XLIV · 13 Stat. 578 · March 28, 1864 · Private law · Original text

67. An Act making Appropriations for the Support of the Military Academy for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty five.

    Ch. XLV · 13 Stat. 38 · April 1, 1864 · Original text

68. An Act to increase the Pension of the Revolutionary Pensioners note on the Rolls of the Pension Office.

    Ch. XLVI · 13 Stat. 39 · April 1, 1864 · Original text

69. An Act relating to Acting Assistant Paymasters to the Navy, and regulating the Appointment of Cadets in the Naval Academy.

    Ch. XLVII · 13 Stat. 39 · April 1, 1864 · Original text

70. An Act to provide for the better Organization of Indian Affairs in California.

    Ch. XLVIII · 13 Stat. 39 · April 8, 1864 · Original text

71. An Act incorporate the Union Gaslight Company of the District of Columbia.

    Ch. XLIX · 13 Stat. 41 · April 8, 1864 · Original text

72. An Act to incorporate Providence Hospital of the City of Washington, District of Columbia.

    Ch. L · 13 Stat. 43 · April 8, 1864 · Original text

73. An Act concerning Notaries Public for the District of Columbia.

    Ch. LI · 13 Stat. 44 · April 8, 1864 · Original text

74. An Act to authorize the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind to confer Degrees.

    Ch. LII · 13 Stat. 45 · April 8, 1864 · Original text

75. An Act to amend Section nine of the Act approved July seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled An Act to define the Pay and Emoluments of certain Officers of the Army, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. LIII · 13 Stat. 46 · April 9, 1864 · Original text

76. An Act to appoint an Appraiser and Assistant Appraiser for the Port of Portland, and for other Purpose.

    Ch. LIV · 13 Stat. 46 · April 9, 1864 · Original text

77. An Act for the Relief of Daniel Wormer.

    Ch. LV · 13 Stat. 578 · April 9, 1864 · Private law · Original text

78. An Act for the Relief of Darius S. Cole.

    Ch. LVI · 13 Stat. 578 · April 9, 1864 · Private law · Original text

79. An Act for the Relief of William G. Brown.

    Ch. LVII · 13 Stat. 579 · April 9, 1864 · Private law · Original text

80. An Act extending the Time within which the States and Territories may accept the Grant of Lands made by the Act entitled #x201C;An Act donating public Lands to the several States and Territories which may provide Colleges for the Benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts,” approved My second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

    Ch. LVIII · 13 Stat. 47 · April 14, 1864 · Original text

81. An Act enable the People of Nebraska to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the Admission of such State into the union on an equal Footing with the original States.

    Ch. LIX · 13 Stat. 47 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

82. An Act in Addition to “An Act for the Establishment of certain Arsenals.

    Ch. LX · 13 Stat. 50 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

83. An Act fixing the Date of the Loss of the U. S. Brig “Bainbridge,” and for the Relief of the Officers, Seamen, and Marines of the same, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. LXI · 13 Stat. 52 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

84. Joint Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Admiral Porter.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 404 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

85. Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to sell at Public Auction Lot Number Thirteen, in the Village of Sackett’s Harbor, New York.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 404 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

86. Joint Resolution relative to the Accounts of the Petty Officers, Seamen, and others of the Crew of the United States Gunboat “Cincinnati.”

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 404 · April 19, 1864 · Original text

87. An Act confirming the Title of Joseph Ford to certain Lands in Rice County, in the State of Minnesota.

    Ch. LXII · 13 Stat. 579 · April 19, 1864 · Private law · Original text

88. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to establish and equalize the Grade of Line Officers of the United States Navy,” approved July sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

    Ch. LXIII · 13 Stat. 53 · April 21, 1864 · Original text

89. An Act to amend an Act for enrolling and calling out the National Forces so as to increase the Rank, Pay, and Emoluments of the Provost-Marshal General.

    Ch. LXIV · 13 Stat. 54 · April 21, 1864 · Original text

90. An Act to change the Name of the District and Port of Presque Isle to the District and Port of Erie.

    Ch. LXV · 13 Stat. 54 · April 21, 1864 · Original text

91. Joint Resolution directing the Committee on the Conduct of the War to examine into the recent Attack on Fort Pillow.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 405 · April 21, 1864 · Original text

92. An Act in Amendment of an Act entitled “An Act relating to Foreign Coins and the Coinage, of Cents at the Mint of the United States,” approved February twenty-one, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven.

    Ch. LXVI · 13 Stat. 54 · April 22, 1864 · Original text

93. A Resolution relating to the Publication of the Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States for December Term, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Resolution · 13 Stat. 405 · April 22, 1864 · Original text

94. An Act for a Charter of Masonic Hall Association, in Washington City, District of Columbia.

    Ch. LXVII · 13 Stat. 55 · April 26, 1864 · Original text

95. An Act to authorize the Issuing of a Register to the Steam Vessel “John Martin.”

    Ch. LXVIII · 13 Stat. 57 · April 26, 1864 · Original text

96. An Act fixing certain Rides and Regulations for preventing Collisions on the Water.

    Ch. LXIX · 13 Stat. 58 · April 29, 1864 · Original text

97. An Act to provide for the Collection of Hospital Dues from Vessels of the United States sold or transferred in foreign Ports or Waters.

    Ch. LXX · 13 Stat. 61 · April 29, 1864 · Original text

98. An Act to increase the Compensation of Inspectors of Customs in certain Ports.

    Ch. LXXI · 13 Stat. 61 · April 29, 1864 · Original text

99. An Act in Reference to Donation Claims in Oregon and Washington.

    Ch. LXXII · 13 Stat. 62 · April 29, 1864 · Original text

100. An Act for the Relief of Postmasters who have been robbed by confederate Forces or Rebel Guerrillas.

     Ch. LXXIII · 13 Stat. 62 · April 29, 1864 · Original text