Thomas Jefferson presents his sixth annual message to Congress, which discusses the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The House of Representatives report on the “Explorations of the Western Waters of the United States,” by Lewis and Clark.

The House of Representatives introduces a resolution “That a Committee be appointed to inquire what compensation ought to be made to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their brave companions, for their late services in exploring the western waters, to report by bill, or otherwise.”  (Note: William Clark’s name is consistently misspelled in congressional documents by adding an “e” to the end)

The House of Representatives introduces “A Bill Making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

The House of Representatives receive communications on “Gratuities to the Officers and Men in the Expedition to the Pacific Ocean, under Lewis and Clarke [sic].”

The House of Representatives introduces a bill "Respecting claims to land in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana."

The House of Representatives reports with amendments "a bill making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

The House of Representatives debates “the bill making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

The House of Representatives passes "a bill respecting claims to land in the Territories of Orleans and Louisiana."

Thomas Jefferson sends a message to the Senate nominating Meriwether Lewis to be governor of the Territory of Louisiana and promoting William Clark to the rank of lieutenant colonel, in the 2d Regiment of Infantry.

The House of Representatives reads a third time and passes as amended “the bill making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

The Senate passes as amended "An act regulating claims to land in the Territories of Orleans and Louisiana."

The Senate agrees to the nomination of Meriwether Lewis to be governor of the Territory of Louisiana. The Senate votes and rejects the promotion of William Clark to the rank of lieutenant colonel.

The Senate reads a second time and reports without amendment “An act making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

The House of Representatives agrees to the Senate amendments to "An act respecting claims to land in the Territories of Orleans and Louisiana."

The Senate passes “An act making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

Thomas Jefferson signs into law “An Act making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic], and their companions.”

Thomas Jefferson signs into law "An Act respecting claims to land in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana."