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March 1, 1837
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The House of Representatives, by a vote of 102 to 70, resolved it inexpedient to further prosecute the inquiry into Reuben M. Whitney's alleged contempt and discharged him from custody late Monday evening. Mr. Wise declined to vote until clarifying his own status in the prosecution.
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Discharge of Reuben M. Whitney.—By a resort to the "previous question," late on Monday evening, it was resolved, (102 to 70) "That it is inexpedient to prosecute further the inquiry into the alleged contempt of R. M. Whitney, against the authority of this House, and that said Whitney be now discharged from custody."— He was discharged accordingly. Mr. Wise, when his name was called, said, "Mr. Speaker, I will not vote on this question, until I ascertain whether I am discharged from this prosecution."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Reuben Whitney
House Discharge
Contempt Inquiry
Previous Question
Mr Wise
What entities or persons were involved?
Reuben M. Whitney
Mr. Wise
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Late On Monday Evening
Key Persons
Reuben M. Whitney
Mr. Wise
Outcome
whitney discharged from custody by vote of 102 to 70; mr. wise abstained from voting
Event Details
The House resolved via the previous question that it was inexpedient to continue the inquiry into Whitney's alleged contempt against the House's authority and ordered his discharge from custody.