Lincoln introduces his insolvent debtor relief bill. He reports bill to incorporate Beardstown and Sangamon Canal Co. He votes nay on amendment to Illinois and Michigan Canal Act, which passes 28 to 27.House Journal.

Lincoln, Brown of McLean, and Pace of Jefferson are appointed committee to consider Tazewell County road petition. He votes nay on Senate resolution for expunging U.S. Senate's censure of President Jackson for his removal of public funds from Bank of U.S.House Journal.

Lincoln, for committee appointed December 9, 1835, reports "act to relocate a part of the state road, leading from Springfield to Lewistown." On his motion, Beardstown and Sangamon Canal Co. bill is read third time and referred to committee of Hunter of Bond, Craig of Union, and himself.House Journal; Photocopy.

Lincoln votes with majority to engross and read third time Illinois and Michigan Canal bill, which passes.House Journal.

[Supreme Court convenes and remains in session until January 16, 1836.Record.]

Lincoln expresses disapproval of increase in House membership in accordance with 1835 state census. He votes against lower population total for each House member.House Journal.

Lincoln suggests member of House for each 8,500 of population, and sees his motion defeated. He votes nay on motion to read third time bill "supplemental to an act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the State of Illinois, in Springfield."House Journal.

[Lincoln's name does not appear on two roll calls.]

[Lincoln's name does not appear on four roll calls.]