Courtesy of Library of Congress, Journal from the U.S. Senate, between 1850 and 1864
Description
The Journal of the U.S. Senate of the United States is a record of all proceedings in the chamber. Throughout the decade leading up to the Civil War, members of Iowa’s congressional delegation presented petitions from the state regarding slavery.
Full Transcript of Entries in the U.S. Senate Journal
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from May 21, 1850
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from June 8, 1850
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from March 7, 1854
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from January 17, 1862
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from February 20, 1862
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from December 18, 1863
- Transcribed Excerpt from U.S. Senate Journal from February 23, 1864
Source-Dependent Question
- Using evidence from the text, describe how Iowa’s interest regarding the issue of slavery changed and/or stayed the same from 1850-1864. How do the dates correspond to national events?
Citation Information
Journal from the U.S. Senate, between 1850 and 1864. Courtesy of Library of Congress