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More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightJohn J. McSwain
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1921Today
- Left – right
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- Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12455 (P.A. 848), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.HR12455 · 1936-06-20
- YesTO ADOPT HOUSE RES. 559 WHICH PROVIDES THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION H.R. 12455 SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING BEEN ENGROSSED AND READ A THIRD TIME AND THE HOUSE WILL IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO VOTE UPON THE BILL.HRE559 · 1936-06-20
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3251, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE TO FIRST-, SECOND-, AND THIRD-CLASS POSTMASTERS, WITH AMENDMENTS AGREED UPON.HR3251 · 1936-06-19
- YesTO PASS S. 4020 (P.A. 780), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AS A SITE FOR A NAVAL AIR STATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NAVAL AIR STATION.S4020 · 1936-06-19
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11581, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT FORBIDS EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHOSE SALARIES ARE $2,400 OR MORE PER ANNUM AND ARE ENGAGED IN ANY OUTSIDE PROFESSION FROM RECEIVING FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THIS ACR, WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH DOES NOT FORBID PAYMENT OF THE SALARY FROM THE FUNDS AND RAISES THE AMOUNT FROM $2,400 TO $3,500.HR11581 · 1936-06-15
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11581 (P.A. 762), A BILL WHICH RAISES TO $5,700,000 THE FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EXPENSES, SO AS PROVIDED THAT THE AMOUNT WILL BE $4,200,000.HR11581 · 1936-06-15
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11418 (P.A. 637), BY WHICH AN APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 BE MADE TO SEA-FOOD INSPECTORS WITHOUT DESIGNATING THE APPROPRIATION AS A REVOLVING FUND.HR11418 · 1936-05-29
- NoTO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11418, THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1937, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAN AN APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 BE MADE TO SEA-FOOD INSPECTORS TO SERVE AS AN INITIAL REVOLVING FUND.HR11418 · 1936-05-29
- YesTO PASS S. 3398, A BILL ESTABLISHING AIR CORPS TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN COLORADO.S3398 · 1936-05-22
- YesTO PASS S. 3531 (P.A. 678), A BILL AMENDING THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT FOR THE CONTROL OF FLOODS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES . . ." APPROVED ON MAY 15, 1928, BY OPENING THE WAY FOR NEW RESERVOIRS AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI.S3531 · 1936-05-22
- NoTO STRIKE TITLE XIV - (S. 1328. FOR THE RELIEF OF THE SNARE & TRUST CO., NOW FREDERICK SNORE CORPORATION) FROM H.R. 11214.HR11214 · 1936-05-19
- NoTO STRIKE TITLE IX - (H.R. 5150. FOR THE RELIEF OF ALIXANDER E. KOVNER) FROM H.R. 11214.HR11214 · 1936-05-19
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS NO. 48 AND 52 TO H.R. 10919 (P.A. 761), THE TREASURY-POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATION BILL, 1937.HR10919 · 1936-05-14
- NoTO PASS H.R. 2066, A BILL TO LIQUIDATE AND REFINANCE EXISTING AGRICULTURAL INDEBTEDNESS.HR2066 · 1936-05-13
- NoTO REMOVE FROM THE RECORD REMARKS THAT WERE INSERTED BY REP. MARTIN OF COLORADO, WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE HOUSE.HRE509 · 1936-05-11
- NoTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 123, RESOLVING THAT UPON THE RESOLUTION'S ADOPTION A SPECIAL ORDER BE CREATED BY THE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2066, A BILL TO LIQUIDATE AND REFINANCE EXISTING AGRICULTURAL INDIBTEDNESS, AND WHICH HAS REMAINED IN THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE FOR 30 OR MORE DAYS WITHOUT ANY ACTION.HRE123 · 1936-05-11
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 12624, DEFICIENCY BILL OF 1936, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY PROVIDING DIRECT RELIEF IN THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND D.C., BY APPROPRIATING $1,425,000,000.HR12624 · 1936-05-11
- YesTO PASS H.R. 12624 (P.A. 739), THE DEFICIENCY BILL OF 1936.HR12624 · 1936-05-11
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11035 (P.A. 598), WAR DEPT. APPROPRIATION BILL, 1937, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE APPROPRIATION GIVEN TO THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS OF WHICH NOT MORE THAN $6,000,000 CAN BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION.HR11035 · 1936-05-06
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11768, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE RIO GRANDE CANALIZATION PROJECT.HR11768 · 1936-05-04
- YesTO PASS H.R. 12395 (P.A. 740), THE REVENUE BILL OF 1936.HR12395 · 1936-04-29
- NoTO STRIKE TITLE XIII -- (H.R. 3737, FOR THE RELIEF OF GEORGE L. STONE), FROM H.R. 8524.HR8524 · 1936-04-22
- YesTO AGREE TO H. RES. 490, A RESOLUTION ADMONISHING ZIONCHECK FOR ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK OUT OF ORDER AND INDULGING IN PERSONALITIES ON APRIL 17, 1936, AND EXPUNGING HIS REMARKS FROM THE RECORD.HR490 · 1936-04-20
- YesTO APPROVE H. RES. 489, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11563.HRE489 · 1936-04-17
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 475, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S.J.R. 234, A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO EMPLOY COUNSEL.HRE475 · 1936-04-15
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 234, A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE INVESTIGATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO EMPLOY COUNSEL.SJR234 · 1936-04-15
- YesTO PASS H.R. 12037 (P.A. 534), A BILL PERMITTING COMPACTS AND AGREEMENTS AMONG TOBACCO-PRODUCING STATES.HR12037 · 1936-04-08
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 476, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12037, A BILL RELATING TO COMPACTS AND AGREEMENTS AMONG TOBACCO-PRODUCING STATES.HRE476 · 1936-04-07
- YesTO PASS S. 3424 (P.A. 484), A BILL CONTINUING THE ELECTRIC HOME AND FARM AUTHORITY UNTIL FEBRUARY, 1937.S3424 · 1936-03-25
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 461, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 3424, A BILL CONTINUING ELECTRIC HOME AND FARM AUTHORITY UNTIL FEB., 1937.HRE461 · 1936-03-25
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO H.R. 9863 (P.A. 479), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BOARDS, WHICH AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $470,000,000 TO PERMIT THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO OPERATE UNDER THE SOIL CONSERVATION ACT.HR9863 · 1936-03-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 8236, AN OMNIBUS BILL ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR, FOR THE RELIEF OF SUNDRY CLAIMANTS.HR8236 · 1936-03-17
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON HOUSE RES. 447, RESOLVING THAT THE EXPENSES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AUTHORIZED BY H. RES. 443 INTO OLD-AGE PENSION SCHEMES, SHOULD NOT EXCEED $50,000.HRE447 · 1936-03-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 11365 (P.A. 510), A BILL RELATING TO THE FILING OF COPIES OF INCOME TAX RETURNS.HR11365 · 1936-03-10
- YesTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 11563, A BILL DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE HOUSING CONDITION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR11563 · 1936-03-09
- YesTO TABLE H. RES. 426, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FURNICH THE HOUSE WITH THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL PRODUCERS RECEIVING PAYMENTS OF MORE THAN $2,000 UNDER THE AAA.HRE426 · 1936-03-02
- NoTO PASS H.R. 11047, A BILL RELATING TO TAXATION OF SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, CAPITAL NOTES, AND DEBENTURES OF BANKS WHILE OWNED BY THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION.HR11047 · 1936-02-25
- NoTO RECOMMIT S. 3780 (P.A. 461), A BILL PROVIDING FOR CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES BY TEMPORARY FEDERAL AID TO FARMERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY LIMITING PAYMENT TO $2,000 FOR ANY ONE PRODUCER IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR.S3780 · 1936-02-21
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 491 (P. RES. 74), A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING AND AMENDING PUBLIC RES. NO. 67 (NEUTRALITY), 74TH CONG. BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHEN A STATE OF WAR EXISTS BETWEEN COUNTRIES EXCEPT IN REGARD TO OFFENSES COMMITTED BEFORE MAY 1, 1937.HJR491 · 1936-02-17
- YesTO VOTE ON TWO AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 11035, THE WAR DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, 1937; ONE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICERS RESERVE CORPS ON ACTIVE DUTY FROM $6,589,383 TO $8,474,195 AND ANOTHER EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF INDIVIDUALS QUALIFYING FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE APPROPRIATION.HR11035 · 1936-02-14
- NoTO OVERIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 4178, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURERS SALES COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.HR4178 · 1936-02-11
- YesTO PASS S. 3934 (P.A. 433), A BILL REPEALING THE KERR TOBACCO ACT, BANKHEAD COTTON ACT OF 1934 AND THE POTATO ACT OF 1935.S3934 · 1936-02-05
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 164, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO INVITE FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SACIFIC EXPOSITION OF 1938, AT LOS ANGELES.HJR164 · 1936-02-03
- YesTO ORDER A SECOND TO THE MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J.R. 164, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INVITE FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PACIFIC EXPOSITION OF 1938 AT LOS ANGELES.HJR164 · 1936-02-03
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10630 (P.A. 741), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1937, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES IN D.C. FROM $493,770 TO $25,000.HR10630 · 1936-01-31
- YesTO PASS H. 9870 OVER THE OBJECTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT.HR9870 · 1936-01-24
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 401, PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9870 WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NON-NEGOTIABLE BONDS TO BE DELIVERED TO IN LIEU OF ADJUSTED-SERVICE CERTIFICATES.HRE401 · 1936-01-22
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 9863 (P.A. 479), THE INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION BILL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE TARIFF COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES FROM $941,000 TO $763,000.HR9863 · 1936-01-17
- YesTO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS FROM FURTHER COMSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 1, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO VETERANS OF THE FACE VALUE OF THEIR ADJUSTED-SERVICE CERTIFICATES.HR1 · 1936-01-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 9870.HR9870 · 1936-01-10
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 9870 (P.A. 425), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF W. W. ADJUSTED SERVICE CERTIFICATES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, CALLING FOR AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING PAYMENT FROM UNEXPENDED BALANCES RATHER THAN APPROPRIATING FUNDS.HR9870 · 1936-01-10
- YesTO RETURN TO THE SENATE, PER THEIR REQUEST, H.C.R. 38, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.1935-08-24
- NoTO AMEND S. 3286 (P.A. 335), A BILL ABOLISHING THE OATH REQUIRED OF CUSTOMS AND INTERNAL-REVENUE EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF COMPENSATION, BY STRIKING OUT THE PROVISION ALLOWING THE CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION OF CUSTOMS AND INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICIALS TO BE OPEN TO INVESTIGATION.S3286 · 1935-08-24
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 3140, A BILL PROVIDING THAT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PUERTO RICO UNDER THE EMERGENCY RELIEF APPROPRIATION ACT OF 1935 MAY BE EXPENDED FOR PERMANENT REHABILITATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.S3140 · 1935-08-24
- NoTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S.J.R. 175 (P.R. 66), RESOLVING THAT SEC. 5 OF THE INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION ACT, 1934, AS AMENDED, BE AMENDED BY EXTENDING FROM OCT. 31, 1935, TO MAR. 31, 1936, THE PRESIDENT'S POWER TO ENTER INTO AND HAVE CONTROL OVER HIS CONTRACTS.SJR175 · 1935-08-24
- YesTO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8974.HR8974 · 1935-08-24
- YesTO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2796.S2796 · 1935-08-24
- YesTO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT FOR H.R. 8870 (P.A. 401), A BILL TO FURTHER PROTECT THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINE, AND MALT BEVERAGES, TO REGULATE INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, AND TO ENFORCE THE POSTAL LAWS.HR8870 · 1935-08-24
- NoTO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9100.HR9100 · 1935-08-23
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 362, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RES. 350, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION TO CONTINUE TO STAY THE DEPORTATION IN THE CASES OF ALIENS OF GOOD CHARACTER IN WHICH DEPORTATIONS WOULD RESULT IN UNDUE HARDSHIP.HR362 · 1935-08-23
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 350, A RESOLUTION TO STAY THE DEPORTATION OF SOME 2,600 HARDSHIP CASES OF ALIENS TECHNICALLY SUBJECT TO DEPORTATION BUT WHOSE DEPORTATION INVOLVES THE SEPARATION OF MANY FAMILIES.HRE350 · 1935-08-23
- YesTO PASS A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION REGARDING S. 2796, PUBLICUTILITY HOLDING-COMPANY BILL, INSTRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE AT THE CONFERENCE ON DISAGREEING VOTES TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENTS STATING THAT IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE COMMISSION AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1938, TO ORDER HOLDING COMPANIES TO COMPLY WITH SUCH ACTION AS THE COMMISSION DEEMS NECESSARY.1935-08-22
- YesTO PASS H.R. 8455.S8455 · 1935-08-22
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 349, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8455, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS FOR FLOOD CONTROL.HRE349 · 1935-08-22
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8632.HR8632 · 1935-08-21
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 1968, A BILL AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PAYMENT TO CERTAIN BANDS OF UTE INDIANS IN THE STATE OF UTAH FOR CERTAIN COAL LANDS.S1968 · 1935-08-21
- AbstainedTO STRIKE TITLE V -- TO CARRY OUT THE FINDINGS OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS IN THE CLAIM OF THE MORSE DRY DOCK AND REPAIR CO., FROM H.R. 8060.HR8060 · 1935-08-20
- NoTO PASS H.R. 7499, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OR FORMER OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY LOST, DAMAGED, OR DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE EARTHQUAKE WHICH OCCURRED AT MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, ON MARCH 31, 1931, AS A PART OF H.R. 8108, AN OMNIBUS BILL.HR7499 · 1935-08-20
- YesTO STRIKE H.R. 3662, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN CLAIMANTS WHO SUFFERRED LOSS BY FIRE IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DURING OCTOBER, 1918, FROM H.R. 8060.HR8060 · 1935-08-20
- YesTO STRIKE H.R. 4086, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF ELLIS DUKE ALSO KNOWN AS "ELIAS DUKE", FROM H.R. 8060.HR8060 · 1935-08-20
- NoTO STRIKE H.R. 2936, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF J.H. TAYLOR & SON, FROM H.R. 8060, AN OMNIBUS BILL.HR8060 · 1935-08-20
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 8108, AN OMNIBUS BILL, BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT FOR THE CLAIMS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURERS SALES CO. OF AMERICA, INC., FROM $968,748.12 TO $500,000.HR8108 · 1935-08-20
- YesTO AMEND A MOTION TO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT 71 TO H.R. 6732 (P.A. 409), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE GRAND COULEE DAM ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SENATE AMENDMENT REINSTATED AUTHORIZATION FOR THE GRAND COULEE DAM; MR. MANSFIELD'S AMENDMENT THERETO WOULD ELIMINATE THAT AUTHORIZATION, AND MR HILL'S MOTION IS TO AGAIN REINSTATE THE GRAND COULEE DAM AUTHORIZATION.HR6732 · 1935-08-19
- NoTO PASS H.R. 9100.HR9100 · 1935-08-19
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9070 (P.A. 411), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BRIDGES AND TO EXTEND THE TIMES FOR COMMENCING AND/OR COMPLETING THE CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS AS AMENDED.HR9070 · 1935-08-19
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 343, RESOLVING THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9100, A BILL STABILIZING THE BITUMINOUS COAL-MINING INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING ITS INTERSTATE COMMERCE.HRE343 · 1935-08-16
- AbstainedTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8492 (P.A. 320), A BILL AMENDING THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT, SAID AMENDMENT ADDING POTATOES TO THE ACT'S PROVISIONSHR8492 · 1935-08-14
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 739 (P.A. 291), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL MONUMENT ON THE SITE OF FORT STANWIX, IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.S739 · 1935-08-14
- YesTO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 350 PROVIDING THAT $75,000, OR AS MUCH THERE AS MAY BE NECESSARY BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE THIRD WORLD POWER CONFERENCE, AND REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL 6-30-37.HJR350 · 1935-08-13
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 350.HJR350 · 1935-08-13
- YesTO ADOPT H. RES. 308, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 350 (P.R. 58), A RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRES. TO EXTEND AN INVITATION TO THE WORLD POWER CONFERENCE TO HOLD THE THIRD WORLD POWER CONFERENCE IN THE U. S.HJR350 · 1935-08-13
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4665 (P.A. 283), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN CERTAIN JUDGESHIPS.HR4665 · 1935-08-08
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 7438 (P.A. 295), A BILL AMENDING THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF CERTAIN BRIDGES ACROSS THE MONONGAHELA, ALLEGHENY, AND YOUGHIOGHENY RIVERS IN THE COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, PA.," PASSED ON JUNE 4, 1934, BY PROVIDING THAT NO TOLL OR OTHER CHARGE SHALL BE MADE FOR THE USE OF THE BRIDGES OR OF ANY APPROACHES TO THEM.HR7438 · 1935-08-05
- YesTO PASS H.R. 8974.HR8974 · 1935-08-05
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 2865 (P.A. 280), A BILL TO END THE JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE GEORGE ROGERS CLARK SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, APPROVED ON MAY 23, 1928, AND AMENDING IT BY CONTINUING THE COMMISSION FROM JUNE 30, 1935 TO JUNE 30, 1937.S2865 · 1935-08-05
- AbstainedTO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE APPOINTED UPON REQUEST OF THE SENATE FOR A CONFERENCE UPON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ON A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 2796 BE INSTRUCTED TO INSIST THE CONFERENCE BE HELD UNDER JUST AND FAIR CONDITIONS.1935-08-01
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 315, PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION H.R. 8974, A BILL PROVIDING REVENUE, EQUALIZE TAXATION, AND ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST SAID BILL ARE WAIVED.HRE315 · 1935-08-01
- AbstainedTO PASS A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION RESOLVING THAT HOUSE MANAGERS AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSES TO S. 2796, BE INSTRUCTED TO AGREE TO THE SENATE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 11.1935-08-01
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 1404, A BILL PROMOTING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE.S1404 · 1935-07-30
- YesTO PASS H.R. 7349, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT FOR THE CONTROL OF FLOODS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER."HR7349 · 1935-07-30
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 8870 (P.A. 401), THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND IT BY PROVIDING THAT NO IMPORTED MOLASSES SHALL BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ALCOHOL OR DISTILLED SPIRITS.HR8870 · 1935-07-24
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 2259 (P.A. 252), A BILL TO AMEND THE DIVORCE LAWS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.S2259 · 1935-07-22
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 348 (P.R. 63), A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF COINS AND CURRENCIES AND IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF GOLD-CLAUSE SECURITIES BY THE UNITES STATES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT THE PREAMBLE AND INSERT A NEW PREAMBLE, AND ALSO AMEND PAGE 3, LINE 24, BY ADDING A PROVISION RELATING TO DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT IN GOLD.HJR348 · 1935-07-18
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 348, A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF COINS AND CURRENCIES AND IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF GOLD-CLAUSE SECURITIES BY THE UNITED STATES.HJR348 · 1935-07-18
- AbstainedTO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5917, A BILL TO APPOINT AN ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.HR5917 · 1935-07-17
- AbstainedTO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7260, THE SOCIAL SECURITY BILL.HR7260 · 1935-07-17
- AbstainedTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS NOS. 17, 67, 83, AND 84 TO H.R. 7260 (P.A. 271), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE BY ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF FEDERAL OLD-AGE BENEFITS AND OTHER WELFARE SERVICES (I.E., SOCIAL SECURITY).HR7260 · 1935-07-17
- AbstainedTO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD REMARKS ABOUT PATMAN MADE BY FISH WHERE HE REFERRED TO PATMAN'S VOICE AS THAT OF JACOB'S, BUT HIS HANDS AS THOSE OF EXAU, DURING DISCUSSIONS OF H.J. RES. 300, A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PAY W. W. VETERANS THEIR ADJUSTED SERVICE CERTIFICATES ACCORDING TO THE PLAN LAID DOWN IN THE "VINSON BILL", WHICH IS PENDING BEFORE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.1935-07-16
- YesTO TABLE H.C. RES. 31 (P.R. 63), RESOLVING THAT THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS SHALL ADJOURN ON TUESDAY, THE 23RD DAY OF JULY, 1935, AND WHEN THEY ADJOURN ON SAID DAY THEY STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE. THIS ACTION RESULTED AFTER STEAGALL ASKED FOR PRIVILEGED STATUS TO BE GIVEN ON THURSDAY TO H.J. RES. 348 FOR GENERAL DEBATE.HCR31 · 1935-07-16
- NoTO ADJOURN THE HOUSE, THIS AFTER FISH REFUSED TO CONTINUE HIS SPEECH AFTER THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS MOTION MADE BY PATMAN ASKING THAT FISH'S REMARKS ABOUT PATMAN BE EXPUNGED FROM THE RECORD.1935-07-16
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