Charles R. Evans

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 15934, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE RETIREMENT ACT OF MAY 22, 1920. (P. 4474-2)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #60 TO THE AMENDMENT H.R. 15422, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS, DAMS, POWER HOUSES OF NITRATE, PLANT APPROPRIATING THEREFOR $10,000,000. (P. 4502-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15943, AND THE SENATE AMENDMENTS #18,#23,#104,#105, PROVIDING THAT THE APPROPRIATION BE INCREASED FROM $72,678,659.00 TO $77,839,300 FOR PAY OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF THE LINE AND STAFF OF THE ARMY. (P. 4470-1)

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT AND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING PENDING CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JAMES WICKERSHAM AGAINST CHARLES A. SULZER AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS #3. (P. 4189-1)

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT HEREIN. (P. 4193-1)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE 66TH CONGRESS FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN SAID CONGRESS. (P. 4190-2)

TO INSIST ON THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES APPROPRIATION FROM $360,000 TO $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE SEEDS. (P. 4079-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 14461, A BILL LIMITING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. BY HAVING THE HOUSE AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT RELATING TO PROTECTION OF THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. BY TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION FOR 15 MONTHS BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1921, AND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PERSONS WHO MAY COME TO THE U.S. AS IMMIGRANTS WILL BE ABOUT 443,200. (P. 3966-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AMOUNT FROM $7,100,000 TO $7,500,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION ACT. (P. 3991-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED RESOLUTION TO H.RES. 389, PERTAINING TO ENGAGING AN ARTIST OF REPUTATION TO PORTRAY AN OIL PAINTING OF THE LATE HON. THEODORE N. POMEROY, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IN THE 40 CONGRESS, AND TO PLACE SAID PORTRAIT IN THE SPEAKERS LOBBY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED "ONE DOLLAR." (P. 3891-1,2,3892-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #14, TO H.R. 15441, (0 3-1-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO REDUCING FROM $1,500,000, TO $1,250,000, APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AIRPLANE MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., VIA CHICAGO, ILL. AND OMAHA, NEB. INCLUDING NECESSARY INCIDENTAL EXPENSES AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL. (P. 3794-2)

TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENTS' VETO, H.R. 517, (0 3-2-21), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DRAINAGE OF INDIAN ALLOTMENTS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, APPROVED MARCH 27, 1914, (38 STAT. 310, PUBLIC 77). (P. 3791-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #42, TO H.R. 15962, (0 3-1-21), WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES APPROPRIATIONS OF $123,569.03, TO PAY CLAIM OF H.B. BLANKS, LEVEE CONTRACTOR PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, BEFORE PAYING SAID SUMS, SHALL REQUIRE SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. (P. 3642-1,3708-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #43, TO H.R. 15962, (0 APP. 3-1-21), WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $15,561.23, TO PAY CLAIM OF ESTATE OF GEORGE F. RAMSEY, LEVEE CONTRACTOR, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, BEFORE PAYING SAID SUMS, SHALL REQUIRE SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. (P. 3642-1,3710-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15441, (0 3-1-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT SPECIAL DELIVERY MATTER SHALL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIAL MESSENGER FROM THE POST OFFICE IN TOWN RECEIVED. (P. 3721-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15962, WHICH AMENDMENT #41, MAKES APPROPRIATION OF $204,307.98, TO PAY CLAIM OF ROACH, STANSELL, LAWRENCE BROS. AND CO., FOR LOSSES DUE TO RISE OF MATERIAL COSTS DURING THE WAR OVER WHICH THEY HAD NO CONTROL. (P. 3642-1,3705-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE CONFEREES, THEIR CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE PERSONNEL AND SALARIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY, INVENTIONS, PATENTS AND PATENT RIGHTS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SECTION 11 OF THE REPORT (WHICH IS SECTION 9 OF THE SENATE BILL) GIVING THE PRIVILEGE TO ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT THOSE FROM THE PATENT OFFICE, TO BE GRANTED PATENTS AND PATENT RIGHTS, IN THEIR OWN NAMES. (P. 3264-1,3268-2)

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT, BY ADDING ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. THE FIRST INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSED BY JONES, LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS FOR, AND LIMITS THE NUMBER OF, ENLISTED MEN; THE AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY BLANTON DOES THE SAME FOR OFFICERS. H.R. 15943, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1922. (P. 2797-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 15836, (41 STAT 1145, APP. 2-26-21), A BILL AMENDING THE 1920 TRANSPORTATION ACT, BY PROVIDING THAT I.C.C. SHALL MAKE ESTIMATES FOR SETTLEMENT OF R.R. EXPRESS AND CARRIER CLAIMS, AND WHEN SUCH ESTIMATES ARE AGREEABLT TO THE CARRIERS, THEY SHALL BE DEEMED "PRIMA FACIE" BUT NOT CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE CORRECT, IN LIEU OF MAKING SUCH ESTIMATES "BINDING." (P. 2815-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 15873, A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR FEDERAL AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF POST ROADS. (P. 2741-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15935, (3-1-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P. 148,149,150,2379,2380,2381)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15901, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO CIVIL WAR VETERANS, THEIR WIDOWS OR CHILDREN, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THE PAYMENT OF $50 MONTHLY TO JAMES B. MULFORD LATE OF CO.B., 79TH REG., OHIO, VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, BECAUSE HE CONTRACTED COLD AND COULD NOT PASS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, ALTHO HE DID SERVE 74 DAYS, AND THROUGH THE FAULT OF HIS CAPTAIN WAS NOT MUSTERED INTO SERVICE. (P. 2160-1)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION IN ORDER TO FURTHER CONSIDER H.R. 14498. (P. 1676-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14498, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM 483 TO 435. (P. 1679-2, JP. 116-1)

TO PASS H.R. 15275, A BILL IMPOSING TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO MEET PRESENT EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 669-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TAKING UP FOR CONSIDERATION AND GOVERNING THE DEBATE OF S. 3477, A BILL INCREASING WITHOUT EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS, THE OPPORTUNITIES OF PEOPLE TO ACQUIRE RURAL HOMESTEADS. (P. 602-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 15275, A BILL RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 596, 594)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 212, (41 STAT 1084, 1-4-21), A BILL DIRECTING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 542-2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO THE CONFERENCE, ON H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE FORCE OF THE PATENT OFFICE AND REGULATING SALARIES THEREOF, TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS #1-TO-#48, REDUCING THE SALARIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE PERSONNEL, BECAUSE LIVING EXPENSES HAVE BEEN CUT BY 20%. (P. 355-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS BY THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE SUSPENSION PERIOD FROM 2 YEARS TO 14 MONTHS, TO BEGIN WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT. (P. 285-1)

TO PASS H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS. (P. 286-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 14157, A BILL RELATING TO THE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION OF WORLD WAR VETERANS. (P. 7930)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 327, RELATING TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE PEACE TREATY WITH GERMANY. (P. 7429)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, THE WAR RISK INSURANCE BUREAU BILL, H.R. 13558, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT, ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE BILL ESTABLISHING 14 REGIONAL OFFICES AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 48 SUB-OFFICES, ALSO TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH OFFICES, FROM $1,000,000 TO $500,000; ALSO TO AUTHORIZE BUREAU TO ESTABLISH THESE 48 SUB-OFFICES WHICH ARE TO BE USED IN HANDLING INSURANCE. (P. 7357 7382)

TO AMEND H.R. 13558, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE FACILITIES AND SERVICE OF THE BUREAU OF WAR RISK INSURANCE, AND OF FURTHER AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT AS AMENDED, BY ELIMINATING SECTION ONE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 14 STATE AGENCIES FOR PENSIONS, THEREBY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF USELESS EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING A SAVING TO THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 7366-1,2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFERENCE TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL, H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), WHICH AMENDMENT LEFT THE DISPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BY EACH STATE AS TO ITS STATUS QUO, UNDER THE CONSTITUTION , AND THAT NO CHANGE IS TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL ENABLED BY INDEPENDENT STATE LEGISLATION. (P. 7265-2,7299-1)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY H.J.RES. 351, (41 STAT L. 627, 5-26-1920), PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED JAN. 8, 1918, AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE FARM LOAN ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, BE EXTENDED TO THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 1920 AND 1921, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE DURING SUCH FISCAL YEARS ANY BONDS HE MIGHT HAVE PURCHASED UNDER THE TERMS OF SAID ACT DURING THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 1918 AND 1919, SUCH INSTRUCTIONS BEING THAT SAID COMMITTEE RETURN SAID RESOLUTION WITH AN AMENDMENT EXTENDING FROM MARCH 1, 1920 TO MARCH 1, 1921, THE TIME LIMIT DURING WHICH SUCH SECRETARY MIGHT PURCHASE BONDS AGAINST LOANS, IN ORDER TO ENABLE HIM TO CONTINUE PURCHASING SUCH BONDS DURING THE JURISDENCY, IN THE SUPREME COURT, OF THE LITIGATION REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SAID ACT. (P. 7257-2,7237-1)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11960, (6-4-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR 1921. (P. 6707-2,7168-1,7668-2,7175)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE AND CONSIDER H.R. 14063, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE REGULAR ARMY AND NAVY AND CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF WARS OTHER THAN THE CIVIL WAR, AND TO WIDOWS OF SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 7057)

TO PASS H.R. 12610, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1921.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #116 TO H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR ASCERTAINING AND APPRAISING TIMBER ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS FROM $105,000.00 TO $80,000.00 AND ELIMINATES THE PROVISO THAT $25,000.00 MAY BE USED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE FEES PAID UPON WESTERN RANGES ARE SUFFICIENT, WHICH WILL BE MADE THE BASIS OF THE CHARGE FOR GRAZING PERMITS UPON SUCH FORESTS OR RANGES. (P. 7004-1)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 12350, A BILL TO FIX STANDARDS FOR HAMPER'S ROUND STOVE BASKETS, AND SPLIT BASKETS FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD BOX FOR APPLES. (P. 6939)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3184, (41 STAT 1063, 6-10-20), A BILL TO CREATE A FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWERS, THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ENABLE THE COMM. TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION AND TO FURTHER INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENTS #36 AND TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT #44. (P. 6537)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3184, (41 STAT 1063, 6-10-20), A BILL TO CREATE A FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWERS, AND THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 6538)

TO PASS H.R. 6221, (41 STAT 1097, 2-6-21), A BILL CONFERRING JURISDICTION ON THE COURT OF CLAIMS TO HEAR, DETERMINE AND RENDER JUDGEMENT IN THE OSAGE CIVILIZATION FUNDS CLAIM OF THE OSAGE INDIANS AGAINST THE U.S. (P. 6479)

TO RECOMMIT S. 1699, (41 STAT 614, 5-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED CIFIL SERVICE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON REFORM IN THE CIVIL SERVICE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES, "THAT NONE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL APPLY TO AND NONE OF ITS BENEFITS SHALL BE RECEIVED OR ENJOYED BY ANY PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER OF ANY ASSOCIATION, SOCIETY OR ORGANIZATION OR UNION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHICH IS AFFILIATED WITH ORGANIZED LABOR. (P. 6379)

TO PASS S. 1699, (41 STAT 614, 5-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE. (P. 6381)

TO APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH DECIDED THAT MR. PLATT'S MOTION FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON THE FINAL PASSAGE OF H.R. 13138, (41 STAT 626, 5-26-20), WAS IN ORDER, H.R. 13138, IS A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF AN ACT ENTITLED AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 5946)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13677, (5-8-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY A DEFICIENCY IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL CONTROL OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 5903)

TO PASS H.R. 13229, (41 STAT 987, 6-5-20), A BILL TO ESTABLISH IN THE DEPT. OF LABOR A BUREAU TO BE KNOWN AS THE WOMEN'S BUREAU. (P. 5873)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 517, PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE IN THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 515. (P. 5615-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.RES. 515 TO SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT SPECIFYING ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS WHICH, IN THE JUDGMENT OF SAID COMMITTEE, SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION CAMPS AND CANTONMENTS AND REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INSTITUTE INVESTIGATION EITHER BY GRAND JURY OR OTHERWISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEGINNING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SUCH PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS. (P. 5619-2)

TO PASS H.RES. 517, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 515, WHICH PROPOSED THAT CERTAIN HEARINGS AND A REPORT OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT BE REFERRED TO THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. (P. 5563-1)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 327. (P. 5480-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 327, TO COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW BILL REPEALING ALL ACTS OF CONGRESS WHICH WERE TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR OR A SPECIFIED PERIOD THEREAFTER. (P. 5479-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 511, MAKING IN ORDER THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 327, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APRIL 1917, BETWEEN IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S. (P. 5336-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13266, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISCAL ENDING 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR REPAIRS OF CERTAIN ROADS. (P. 5018-1)

TO PASS H.RES. 504, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $1,000 TO JOHN C. PUGH FOR EXTRA AND EXPERT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS DURING 1ST AND 2ND SESSION OF 66TH CONGRESS.

TO AMEND H.RES. 502, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND AS IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.R. 495, GIVING COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE SAID BOARD AND TO GIVE THEM ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY CLERKS AND INCUR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE PAID OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND OF HOUSE UPON APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS, BY ELIMINATING THE AUTHORITY GIVING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION RIGHT TO EMPLOY CLERICAL ASSISTANTS FOR THEIR INVESTIGATION OF THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. (P. 4922, JP. 286)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, AND AS SUCH PROCEED TO CONSIDER H.R. 13266, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1921. (P. 4883)

TO PASS H.RES. 495, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBPOENA PEOPLE AND PAPERS, ADMINISTER OATHS AND HOLD SESSION DURING SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 4649)

TO PASS H.RES. 413, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $150 PER MONTH FOR SERVICES TO ONE CLERK TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: EXPENDITURES, COMMERCE, AGRICULTURE, TREASURY, DEPT., RAILWAYS AND CANALS, FOR THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 66TH CONGRESS, THUS INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLERKS FROM ONE (FOR THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES) TO FIVE. (P. 4604)

TO AMEND THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), BY PROVIDING THEREIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, TO CONSIST OF 1 CHIEF WITH RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL, 250 OFFICERS GRADED COLONEL TO CAPTAIN, INCLUSIVE, 8000 ENLISTED MEN, CHARGED WITH CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS AND UTILITIES. (P. 4558)

TO PASS H.R. 12775. (P. 4560)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12775 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT FIXING THE ARMY ENLISTED PERSONNEL AT 185,000 MAXIMUM, 14000 OFFICERS MAXIMUM, AND THE GENERAL STAFF IN DIST OF COLUMBIA TO BE LIMITED TO 50 OFFICERS MAXIMUM. (P. 4559)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 483, PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE ON HOUSE REPORT #637. (P. 3931)

TO PASS H.RES. 469, RELATIVE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE PRICE OF SUGAR, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, OR SUBCOMMITTEE THEREOF, TO INQUIRE ON WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY THE ATTY. GENERAL OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES FIXED OR CONCURRED IN THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA CLARIFIED SUGAR AT 17 CENTS PER LB. (P.3882)

TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1921, H.R. 12610, BY HALTING THE ABOLISHING OF ALL OF THE SURVEYORS GENERAL OFFICES IN TWELVE STATES AND ONE TERRITORY, AND THE TRANSFERRING OF THEIR WORK AND JURISDICTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, BY RESTORING AND FIXING THE SALARIES OF SURVEYORS - GENERAL AND CLERKS, AND MAKING ALLOWANCES FOR GENERAL EXPENSES, FOR THESE AMOUNTS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND A TERRITORY: ALASKA, $18,820, ARIZONA, $22,000, CALIFORNIA, $17,750, COLORADO, $22,400, IDAHO, $15,560, N.M., $22,800, OREGON, $13,110, SOUTH DAKOTA, $5,300, UTAH, $17,750, WASHINGTON, $15,010, WYO., $14,040; ALSO, EXTENDING THE FUND CREATED BY THE ACT OF MAR. 2, 1895, (28 STAT PAGE 937), FOR OFFICE WORK IN THE SURVEYORS-GENERAL OFFICES, FOR ONE YEAR FROM JUNE 30, 1920, LIMITING AMOUNT TO $25,000. (P. 3593-2,3594-2)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9065, (41 STAT 570, 4-20-20), A BILL AMENDING THE 1916 FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT. (P. 3759-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 2, (41 STAT 982, 6-5-1920), A BILL AUTHORIZING PENSIONS TO VETERANS OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION AND THE CHINESE RELIEF EXPEDITION, AS SAID BILL WAS AMENDED.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12046, (3-6-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 3637)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 22, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12046, WHICH AMENDMENT REPEALS THE FOLLOWING: 7 - MAR. 3, 1919 ACT FOR VETERAN'S HOSPITALS; THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 1919(PUBLIC ACT NO. 5, 66TH CONGRESS); AND THE PROVISION IN THE 1920 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION ACT COVERING COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, WHICH DIRECTS THE ACQUISITION OF SPEEDWAY HOSPITAL AT BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THE COMPLETION THEREOF; THE SENATE AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDED FOR A NEW HOSPITAL IN COOK COUNTY, ILL., IN GOVERNMENT OWNED, OR TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE U.S., AT A COST, WHICH IS TO BE LIMITED TO $3.5 MILLION. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT FURTHER LIMITS THIS FIGURE TO $3.0 MILLION.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #34 TO H.R. 12046, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES $3,000,000 FOR ESSENTIAL REPAIR OF SHIPS OF THE LINE CONSTANTLY IN USE DURING WAR. (P. 3648-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 470, DIRECTING THAT ALL WORLD WAR VETERANS LEGISLATION, EXCEPT THAT CONCERNING THE REGULAR ESTABLISHMENT, AND DISABILITY INCURRED IN SAID WAR, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER SO TO REFER SUCH FUTURE BILLS. (P. 3527)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF H.RES. 470, DIRECTING THAT ALL WORLD WAR VETERANS LEGISLATION, EXCEPT THAT CONCERNING THE REGULAR ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT CONCERNING DISABILITY INCURRED IN SAID WAR, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. (P. 3522-2,3523-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE ADOPT THE REPORT. (P. 3316)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE. (P. 3303-2,3315)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 305, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES CLARK AS A SPECIAL MESSENGER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DOORKEEPER, AT $125 PER MONTH SALARY, OUT OF CONTINGENT HOUSE FUNDS, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR. (P. 3013)

TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY REDUCING FROM $510,000 TO $410,000, THE APPROPRIATION FOR INVESTIGATING, CONTROLLING AND ERADICATING HOG CHOLERA, BY GIVING DEMONSTRATIONS, FORMING ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATING WITH FARMERS, ASSOCIATIONS, STATE OR COUNTY AUTHORITIES; THE SHIPMENT OF ANTI-TOXIN, AND FURTHER ALLOWING $29,520 FOR THE RESEARCH WORK FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE SPREADING OF THIS DISEASE. (P. 2910-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 TO ENABLE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO COMBAT THE EUROPEAN CORN BORER IN MASS, N.Y. AND OTHER STATES, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF THIS INSECT IN THOSE STATES, AND ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S., AND TO COVER EXPENSES OF RENT AND LABOR FOR SAME IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES. (P. 2806-1,2912-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12272, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $125,000 TO $101,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS OF INSECTS AND VERMIN DESTRUCTIVE OF AND INJURIOUS TO SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS. (P. 2912-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12272, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES, TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES, FOR EMPLOYEES, OUT OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, ENGAGED IN FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, THE APPROPRIATION THEREFORE TO BE RAISED FROM $168,076 TO $234,040. (P. 2914-1,2)

TO PASS H.R. 12272. (P. 2915)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE IN CONNECTION WITH S. 2775, (41 STAT 437, 2-25-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 2702)

TO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD THE FOLLOWING WORDS: "I WANT A MAN WHEN HE ATTACKS ANYBODY TO ATTACK HIM TO HIS FACE AND NOT STEAL INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT, BEHIND HIS BACK", UTTERED BY JOHN I. NOLAN (R-CALIF.), A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920)., A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1921. (P. 2670)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 448, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGED REPORT #586, AND DECLARING THAT DURING THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11960, A BILL PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DIPLOMATIC ANC CONSULAR SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER ANY SECTION OF THE BILL AS REPORTED, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OF POINT OF ORDER, AND TO INSERT IN ANY PART OF THE BILL ANY PROVISION REPORTED AS PART OF SAME, BUT HERETOFORE RULED OUT BY POINT OF ORDER, SUCH INSERTION TO BE ON MOTION AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, AND PASS H.R. 11927, (APP. 5-18-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD, THROUGH TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION. (P. 1959)

TO PASS H.RES. 445, DECLARING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE SPEAKER SHALL RECOGNIZE THE MEMBER IN CHARGE OF BILL, H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THRU TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION, AND TO PERMIT SUCH MEMBER TO MOVE TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND MOVE THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL, THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING. (P. 1953)

TO RECOMMIT THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL H.R. 11892, (APP. 6-5-1920), TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH A NEW SECTION APPROPRIATING $5,000,000, TO BE SPENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SEC. OF WAR AND THE SUPERVISION OF CHIEF ENGINEERS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS FOR WORK ON VARIOUS SPECIFIED PROJECTS.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS, H.R. 11449, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ANY ONE WHO SERVED WITH THE U.S. FORCES IN ANY WAR, WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION, OR DIED OF WOUNDS OR DISEASE BECAUSE OF SUCH SERVICE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED, AND HIS DECEDENTS, WIDOW OR FORMER WIDOW SHALL HAVE A PENSIONABLE STATUS ON THAT ACCOUNT, THE RECOMMITMENT TO BE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SAID COMMITTEE TO REPORT THE BILL BACK WITH AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT DESERTION BY SUCH DECEDENT SHALL VITIATE THE PENSION RIGHTS OF HIS WIDOW OR FORMER WIDOW. (P. 1858)

TO GRANT PERMISSION TO EDWARD J. KING, (R. ILL) TO READ TELEGRAM FROM PRESIDENT OF ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR, TO THE HOUSE EXPRESSING OBJECTION TO AMENDING THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL H.R. 8819, IN VIEW OF PRESENT DAY INDUSTRIAL UNREST AND GENERAL LABOR SITUATION.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, H.R. 10074, (41 STAT 1310, APP. 3-3-1921), A BILL TO ENLARGE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND REGULATING APPEALS FROM SAID COURT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SAID COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF DAMAGES FROM $2000 - TO $1000, IN ACTIONS BASED ON CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING, ASSULT AND BATTERY, SLANDER, LIBEL, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND BREACH OF PROMISE TO MARRY, AND ENABLING THE COMMITTEE TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT MATTER. (P. 1622)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 248, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF DSM'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 428, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF D.S.M.'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO PASS H.R. 7158, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1465)

TO PASS H.RES. 434, DECLARING THE INELIGIBILITY OF VICTOR L. BERGER, REPRESENTATIVE - ELECT FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ON THE GROUND THAT HE VIOLATED THE LAWS OF THE U.S. BY GAINING AID TO THE ENEMIES OF THE U.S. DURING THE WORLD WAR, AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASONS. (P. 1339)

TO AMEND H.R. 11368, (2-14-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR FISCAL 1921, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF TRAFFIC IN INTOXICATING LIQUOR AMONG THE INDIANS. (P. 1183-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9369, (41 STAT 585, APP. 5-1-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE REVISION AND EQUALIZATION OF RATES OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINE, WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS, OF CIVIL WAR, AS AMENDED. (P. 1060)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE UPON WHAT AUTHORITY OF LAW HE HAS FIXED THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA SUGAR ON THE PLANTATION AT 17 CENTS PER LB. FOR YELLOW CLAREFIED AND 18 CENTS PER LB. FOR PLANTATION GRANULATED. (P. 830)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS S. 3284, (APP. 12-31-1919), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL WELFARE BY CONTINUING THE U.S. SUGAR EQUALIZATION BOARD UNTIL 12-31-1920, AS AMENDED.