Mr. Cox (not being within the bar when his name was called) asked leave to vote.
Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, objected.
Mr. GARNETT:—Mr. Speaker, intending and desiring to express my abhorrence of these insidious propositions, conceived in fraud and born of cowardice, by giving a direct vote against them, yet from respect for the conference which reported them, I am willing to receive them, and therefore now vote "ay."
Mr. HARRIS, of Virginia:—I vote "ay," because I am in favor of the resolutions as a peace measure.
Mr. MAYNARD:—Believing these propositions eminently wise and just, I will let my vote stand in the affirmative.
Mr. BURNETT:—I hope the Chair will enforce the rules.
The SPEAKER:—I am trying to, all I can; and I hope gentlemen will keep their seats and preserve order.
Mr. DE JARNETTE:—I vote "ay," with the hope of having an opportunity to vote against the propositions of the Peace Conference.
Mr. BOTELER:—I vote "ay," to introduce these propositions, because I believe it to be my duty to do every thing, consistent with honor, to preserve the peace and save the Union of my country.
Mr. COX:—I desire to ask a question of the Chair.