A Bill to prevent either House of Congress from disposing of ^any portion of^ the contingent fund except by joint resolution of the two Houses
Be it enacted &c
That from and after the passage of this act, neither House of Congress shall dispose of any portion of the contingent fund of their respective Houses ^bodies^ except by virtue of a joint resolution of the two Houses.

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A Bill to prevent either House of Congress from disposing of any portion of the contingent fund except by joint resolution of the two Houses
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No 654
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H. Cobb
43. HR. Engrossed.
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on [motion?]
read HR & ordered to be engd
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H R. 654
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A Bill To prevent either Ho. of Congress from disposing of any portion of the Contingent fund except by joint Resl of the two Houses.
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Decr 11. 1848
Introduced on leave by Mr H. Cobb, read twice & ordered to be Engrossed.
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H.R. Passd
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Handwritten Document, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 362: Records of the United States House of Representatives, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the House, 1847-1849, NAB ,