Ordered, That the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and lay before him an attested copy of this proceeding, and that he notify the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
Thursday, April 19.
Resolved, That the President pro tempore of the Senate, as a member, retain his right to vote upon all questions.
Tuesday Evening, May 8.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House of Representatives, having completed the business before them, are about to adjourn.
In conformity to the resolution of the 4th instant, the President pro tempore adjourned the Senate to the first Monday in November next, being the time appointed by law for the next annual meeting of Congress.