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Senate considers private relief for Theodore E. Elliot

Original title: An Act For the relief of Theodore E. Elliot.

federal legislation private relief bill Theodore E. Elliot

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Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported from the committee without amendment, and committed to a Committee of the whole House, to-morrow.Jan 29, 1851

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This bill provides a specific legislative remedy for Theodore E. Elliot as of January 1851.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Theodore E. Elliot

The individual is the named beneficiary of the proposed legislative relief.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Senate is considering a for Theodore E. Elliot. The measure has been reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs and is scheduled for consideration by a .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a private relief bill?

It is a bill introduced in Congress to provide a specific benefit or remedy to a named individual or entity, usually when standard legal or administrative processes have failed.

What does it mean that the bill was reported without amendment?

It means the committee reviewed the bill and decided to send it to the full chamber for a vote without making any changes to the original text.

Why It Matters

This bill provides a specific legislative remedy for Theodore E. Elliot as of January 1851.

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Historical use of private relief

The document highlights the 19th-century practice of using individual legislative acts to resolve personal claims against the government.

Theodore E. Elliot

Connected Entities

personTheodore E. Elliot“The individual named as the beneficiary of the relief bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Indian Affairs“The Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

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