Every law Congress has passed

715 laws of the 39th Congress, 1865–1867

1. An Act for the Relief of James G. Holland, late Acting Assistant Paymaster United States Navy.

   Ch. CCXXIX · 14 Stat. 601 · July 23, 1866 · Private law · Original text

2. Joint Resolution for the Relief of John Wells and Sons, of Baltimore.

   Resolution 70 · 14 Stat. 610 · July 23, 1866 · Private law · Original text

3. Joint Resolution for the Relief of Caroline A. Randall, Administratrix and Widow of Charles B. Randall, deceased.

   Resolution 71 · 14 Stat. 610 · July 23, 1866 · Private law · Original text

4. Joint Resolution for the Relief of Isaac Ranney, Internal Revenue Collector for the Eighth District, Ohio.

   Resolution 72 · 14 Stat. 611 · July 23, 1866 · Private law · Original text

5. An Act to aid in the Construction of Telegraph Lines, and to secure to the Government the Use of the same for postal, military, and other Purposes.

   Ch. CCXXX · 14 Stat. 221 · July 24, 1866 · Original text

6. Joint Resolution restoring Tennessee to her Relations to the Union.

   Resolution 73 · 14 Stat. 364 · July 24, 1866 · Original text

7. An Act to define, the Number and regulate the Appointment of Officers in the Navy, and for other Purposes.

   Ch. CCXXXI · 14 Stat. 222 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

8. An Act to revive the Grade of General in the United States Army.

   Ch. CCXXXII · 14 Stat. 223 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

9. An Act making Appropriations for the, Consular and Diplomatic expenses of the Government for the Year ending thirtieth June, eighteen hundred, and sixty-seven, and for other Purposes.

   Ch. CCXXXIII · 14 Stat. 224 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

10. An Act further to provide for the Safety of the Lites of Passengers on Board of Vessels propelled in Whole or in Part by Steam, to regulate the Salaries of Steamboat Inspectors, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXXXIV · 14 Stat. 227 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

11. An Act increasing the Pensions of Widows and Orphans, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXXXV · 14 Stat. 230 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

12. An Act authorizing the Construction of a Jail in and for the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCXXXVI · 14 Stat. 231 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

13. An Act to annul the thirty-fourth Section of the Declaration of Rights of the State of Maryland, so far as it applies to the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCXXXVII · 14 Stat. 232 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

14. An Act to establish in the District of Columbia a House of Correction for Boys.

    Ch. CCXXXVIII · 14 Stat. 232 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

15. An Act to incorporate “The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union” of Washington, D. C.

    Ch. CCXXXIX · 14 Stat. 235 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

16. An Act legalizing Marriages and for other Purposes in the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCXL · 14 Stat. 236 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

17. An Act granting Lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the Construction of the Kansas and Neosho Valley Railroad and its Extension to Red River.

    Ch. CCXLI · 14 Stat. 236 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

18. An Act granting Lands to aid in the Construction of a Railroad and Telegraph Line from the Central Pacific Railroad, in California, to Portland, in Oregon.

    Ch. CCXLII · 14 Stat. 239 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

19. An Act to change the Place of holding Court in the Northern District of Georgia.

    Ch. CCXLIII · 14 Stat. 242 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

20. An Act granting to A. Sutro the Right of Way, and granting other Privileges to aid in the Construction of a Draining ana Exploring Tunnel to the Cornstock Lode, in the State of Nevada.

    Ch. CCXLIV · 14 Stat. 242 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

21. An Act to regulate the Times and Manner of holding Elections for Senators in Congress.

    Ch. CCXLV · 14 Stat. 243 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

22. An Act to authorize the Construction of certain Bridges, and to establish them as Post Roads.

    Ch. CCXLVI · 14 Stat. 244 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

23. An Act to authorize W. J. Sibley and others, Trustees, to sell and convey Lot Number nine, in Square Number Seventy-six, in the City of Washington.

    Ch. CCXLVII · 14 Stat. 246 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

24. An Act providing for the Appointment of a Commission to examine and report upon certain Claims of the State of Iowa.

    Ch. CCXLVIII · 14 Stat. 247 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

25. An Act to incorporate “The National Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home.”

    Ch. CCXLIX · 14 Stat. 247 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

26. An Act to amend “Act to extend the Charter of the Alexandria and Washington Railroad,” passed March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

    Ch. CCL · 14 Stat. 248 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

27. An Act to authorize the Extension, Construction, and Use by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company of a Railroad from between Knoxville and the Monocacy Junction into and within the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCLI · 14 Stat. 250 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

28. An Act to change the port of Entry in Puget’s Sound.

    Ch. CCLII · 14 Stat. 250 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

29. An Act to grade East Capitol Street and establish Lincoln Square.

    Ch. CCLIII · 14 Stat. 251 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

30. An Act in Relation to the unlawful Tapping of Government Water Pipes.

    Ch. CCLIV · 14 Stat. 251 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

31. An Act to authorise the Entry and Clearance of Vessels at the Port of Calais, Maine.

    Ch. CCLV · 14 Stat. 251 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

32. Joint Resolution in Regard to Rations of Union Soldiers held as Prisoners of War.

    Resolution 74 · 14 Stat. 364 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

33. Joint Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Buildings to employ three additional Watchmen in the Smithsonian Grounds.

    Resolution 76 · 14 Stat. 365 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

34. A Resolution to authorize the Purchase for the Library of Congress of the Law Library of James L. Petigru, of South Carolina.

    Resolution 77 · 14 Stat. 365 · July 25, 1866 · Original text

35. An Act for the Relief of the Owners of the British Vessel Magicienne.

    Ch. CCLVI · 14 Stat. 601 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

36. An Act for the Relief of Thomas W. Stevens.

    Ch. CCLVII · 14 Stat. 602 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

37. An Act for the Relief of Alois Klaus.

    Ch. CCLVIII · 14 Stat. 602 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

38. An Act for the Relief of James P. Johnson.

    Ch. CCLIX · 14 Stat. 602 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

39. An Act for the Relief of Daniel Winslow.

    Ch. CCLX · 14 Stat. 602 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

40. An Act for the Relief of Mrs. Eleanor C. Ransom.

    Ch. CCLXI · 14 Stat. 602 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

41. A Resolution to refer the Claim of the Administrator of Richard W. Meade, deceased, to the Court of Claims.

    Resolution 78 · 14 Stat. 611 · July 25, 1866 · Private law · Original text

42. An Act granting the Right of Way to Ditch and Canal Owners over the Public Lands, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCLXII · 14 Stat. 251 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

43. An Act to authorize “The Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River Tidewater Canal Company” to enter the District of Columbia, and extend their Canal to the Anacostia River at any Point above Benning’s Bridge.

    Ch. CCLXIII · 14 Stat. 253 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

44. An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Certificates of Registry, or Enrolment and License, to certain Vessels.

    Ch. CCLXIV · 14 Stat. 255 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

45. An Act to authorize the Issue of certain Bonds in Denominations greater than One Thousand Dollars.

    Ch. CCLXV · 14 Stat. 255 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

46. An Act to establish certain Post-Roads.

    Ch. CCLXVII · 14 Stat. 255 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

47. An Act to establish certain Post-Roads.

    Ch. CCLXVII · 14 Stat. 280 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

48. An Act in Relation to the Appointment of Clerks to the Courts of Washington Territory.

    Ch. CCLXVIII · 14 Stat. 288 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

49. An Act to provide for and to regulate the Weighing of Exports, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCLXIX · 14 Stat. 289 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

50. An Act granting Lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the Construction of a southern Branch of the Union Pacific Railway and Telegraph, from Fort Riley, Kansas, to Fort Smith, Arkansas.

    Ch. CCLXX · 14 Stat. 289 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

51. A Resolution manifesting the Sense of Congress towards the Officers and Seamen of the Vessels, and others, engaged in the Rescue of the Officers and Soldiers of the Army, the Passengers, and the Officers and Crew of the Steamship San Francisco, from perishing with the Wreck of that Vessel.

    Resolution 79 · 14 Stat. 365 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

52. A Resolution to authorize the Use of certain Plates of the United States Exploring Expedition by the Navy Department.

    Resolution 80 · 14 Stat. 366 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

53. A Resolution for the Benefit of the Illinois Soldiers’ College and Military Academy.

    Resolution 81 · 14 Stat. 366 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

54. A Resolution authorizing the Payment of certain Claims against the late Territory of Nevada.

    Resolution 82 · 14 Stat. 366 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

55. A Resolution to provide for Codifying the Laws relating to the Customs.

    Resolution 83 · 14 Stat. 367 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

56. A Resolution providing for the Examination of the Accounts of the State of Massachusetts for Moneys expended during the Warfor Coast Defence.

    Resolution 84 · 14 Stat. 367 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

57. A Resolution granting the Right of Way through Military Reserves to the Union Pacific Railroad Company and its Branches.

    Resolution 85 · 14 Stat. 367 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

58. Joint Resolution amendatory of a Joint Resolution entitled “A Resolution respecting Bounties to Colored Soldiers, and the Pensions, Bounties, and Allowances to their Heirs,” approved June 15, 1866.

    Resolution 86 · 14 Stat. 367 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

59. Joint Resolution for the Relief of certain Officers of the Army.

    Resolution 87 · 14 Stat. 368 · July 26, 1866 · Original text

60. An Act for the Relief of W. B. Kelley.

    Ch. CCLXXI · 14 Stat. 603 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

61. An Act granting a Pension to Mrs. Nancy A. Stocks.

    Ch. CCLXXII · 14 Stat. 603 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

62. An Act granting a Pension to Drusey A. Layman.

    Ch. CCLXXIII · 14 Stat. 603 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

63. An Act granting a Pension to John Pyle.

    Ch. CCLXXIV · 14 Stat. 603 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

64. An Act granting a Pension to Abraham Lansing.

    Ch. CCLXXV · 14 Stat. 603 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

65. An Act to extend the Time of Letters Patent issued to Thaddeus Hyatt.

    Ch. CCLXXVI · 14 Stat. 604 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

66. A Resolution for the Relief of Sergeant Milton McKinnon.

    Resolution 88 · 14 Stat. 611 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

67. A Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to audit and settle the Accounts of Caleb T. Fay and William Y. Patch, late Assessor and Collector of Internal Revenue at San Francisco.

    Resolution 89 · 14 Stat. 612 · July 26, 1866 · Private law · Original text

68. An Act to incorporate the Washington Temperance Society of the City of Washington, District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCLXXVII · 14 Stat. 291 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

69. An Act granting Lands to aid in the Construction of a Railroad and Telegraph Line from the States of Missouri and Arkansas to the Pacific Coast.

    Ch. CCLXXVIII · 14 Stat. 292 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

70. An Act to incorporate the General Hospital of the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCLXXIX · 14 Stat. 299 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

71. An Act in Relation to the District Courts of the United States in the States of California and Louisiana.

    Ch. CCLXXX · 14 Stat. 299 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

72. An Act to authorize the Use in Post Offices of Weights of the Denomination of Grains.

    Ch. CCLXXXI · 14 Stat. 301 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

73. An Act to authorize, the Refunding of certain Taxes.

    Ch. CCLXXXII · 14 Stat. 301 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

74. An Act amendatory of Section thirteen of an Act entitled “Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide internal Revenue to support the Government, to pay Interest on the Public Debt, and for other Purposes,’ approved June 30, 1864,” approved March 3, 1865.

    Ch. CCLXXXIII · 14 Stat. 301 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

75. An Act to amend the Acts relating to Officers employed in the Examination of imported Merchandise in the District of New York, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCLXXXIV · 14 Stat. 302 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

76. An Act for the Relief of Sufferers by Fire at Portland.

    Ch. CCLXXXV · 14 Stat. 304 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

77. An Act to prevent the Wearing of Sheath Knives by American Seamen.

    Ch. CCLXXXVI · 14 Stat. 304 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

78. An Act to further regulate the Printing of public Documents, and the Purchase of Paper for the public Printing.

    Ch. CCLXXXVII · 14 Stat. 305 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

79. An Act for the Removal of Causes in certain Cases from State Courts.

    Ch. CCLXXXVIII · 14 Stat. 306 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

80. An Act authorizing the Reimbursement to the Territory of Nebraska of certain Expenses incurred in repelling Indian Hostilit[i]es.

    Ch. CCLXXXIX · 14 Stat. 307 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

81. A Resolution to change the Place of holding the Terms of the Circuit Court for the District of West Virginia.

    Resolution 90 · 14 Stat. 369 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

82. A Resolution to provide for the Publication of the Official History of the Rebellion.

    Resolution 91 · 14 Stat. 369 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

83. A Resolution for the temporary Relief of the Sufferers by the late Fire in Portland, in the State of Maine.

    Resolution 92 · 14 Stat. 369 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

84. Joint Resolution to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish to each State one Set of the Standard Weights and Measures of the Metric System.

    Resolution 93 · 14 Stat. 369 · July 27, 1866 · Original text

85. An Act for the Relief of John Hastings, late Surveyor and Depository of Public Moneys at Pittsburg.

    Ch. CCXC · 14 Stat. 604 · July 27, 1866 · Private law · Original text

86. An Act to authorize Samuel Stevens, a Stockbridge Indian, to enter and purchase a certain Tract of Land in the Stockbridge Reservation, Wisconsin.

    Ch. CCXCI · 14 Stat. 604 · July 27, 1866 · Private law · Original text

87. An Act for the Relief of Mrs. Ann E. Smoot, Widow of Capt. Joseph Smoot.

    Ch. CCXCII · 14 Stat. 605 · July 27, 1866 · Private law · Original text

88. A Resolution for the Relief of Charles M. Blake.

    Resolution 94 · 14 Stat. 612 · July 27, 1866 · Private law · Original text

89. Joint Resolution for the Relief of Fontaine T. Fox, Jr.

    Resolution 95 · 14 Stat. 612 · July 27, 1866 · Private law · Original text

90. An Act to fix the Compensation of certain Collectors of Customs, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXCIII · 14 Stat. 308 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

91. An Act to prescribe the Mode of Settling the Accounts of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.

    Ch. CCXCIV · 14 Stat. 309 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

92. An Act for the Relief of the Trustees and Stewards of the Mission Church of the Wyandotte Indians.

    Ch. CCXCV · 14 Stat. 309 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

93. An Act making Appropriations for sundry Civil Expenses of the Government for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXCVI · 14 Stat. 310 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

94. An Act to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Service of the Fiscal Year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXCVII · 14 Stat. 324 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

95. An Act to protect the Revenue, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCXCVIII · 14 Stat. 328 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

96. An Act to increase and fix the Military Peace Establishment or the United States.

    Ch. CCXCIX · 14 Stat. 332 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

97. An Act to revive and extend the Provisions of “An act granting the Right of Way and making a Grant of Land to the States of Arkansas and Missouri, to aid in the Construction of a Railroad from a Point upon the Mississippi opposite the Mouth of the Ohio River, via Little Rock, to the Texas Boundary, near Pulton, in Arkansas, with Branches to Fort Smith and the Mississippi River,” approved February 9, 1853, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCC · 14 Stat. 338 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

98. An Act to authorize the Use of the Metric System of Weights and Measures.

    Ch. CCCI · 14 Stat. 339 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

99. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act making Appropriations for sundry Civil Expenses of the Government for the Year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-nine.

    Ch. CCCII · 14 Stat. 341 · July 28, 1866 · Original text

100. An Act authorizing the Payment of the Rewards offered by the President of the United States and the Officers of the War Department, in April and May, 1865, for the Capture of the Assissins of the late President, Abraham Lincoln, and the Secretary of State, Hon. William H. Seward.

     Ch. CCCIII · 14 Stat. 341 · July 28, 1866 · Original text