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Michael E. Driscoll
US House · Republican Party · United States

Michael E. Driscoll

916 votes cast since 1899. Votes with the Republican Party 85% of the time.

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  • TO PASS OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, H. R. 28775, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1914. (P.4852)
    HR28775 · 1913-03-04
    No
  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL, BY LIMITING THE APPROPRIATION FOR GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT SAN FRANCISCO TO $750,000 INSTEAD OF $1,000,000 AS PROPOSED. (P.4786)
    1913-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT #46 TO H.R. 28812 (37 STAT. 891, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE BUILDING OF TWO BATTLESHIPS INSTEAD OF ONE. (P. 4808)
    HR28812 · 1913-03-03
    Yes
  • TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON H. R. 28858 (37 STAT. 912, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1913 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO AGREE IN CONFERENCE TO THE SUBSTANCE OF SENATE AMENDMENT #1, INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT FROM $6,000 TO $7,500 PER ANNUM. (P.4616)
    HR28858 · 1913-03-02
    Abstained
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #26 AND CONCUR IN SAME WITH AMENDMENT TO H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO WEIGH THE MAILS ON RAILROAD ROUTES FOR 30 DAYS IN ORDER TO PROMULGATE RATES DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PARCEL POST SYSTEM, AND ALSO THE CLAUSE DISCONTINUING SECOND CLASS MATTER BEING TRANSPORTED BY FAST FREIGHT. (P.4461-1)
    HR27148 · 1913-03-01
    No
  • TO PASS OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, S. 4043 (37 STAT. 699, 3/1/1913), A BILL DIVESTING INTOXICATING LIQUORS OF THEIR INTERSTATE CHARACTER IN CERTAIN CASES. (P.4434)
    S4043 · 1913-03-01
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 5382, A BILL RELATING TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, PROVIDING AN EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND COMPENSATIONS FOR ACCIDENTAL INJURIES RESULTING IN DISABILITY OR DEATH, TO EMPLOYEES OF COMMON CARRIERS BY RAILROAD ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    S5382 · 1913-03-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE BILL FROM SPEAKERS TABLE, DISAGREE TO SENATE'S AMENDMENTS AND ASK FOR CONFERENCE ON H. R. 28283 (37 STAT. 828, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4329-2)
    HR28283 · 1913-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES, DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, DISAGREE TO ALL OTHER SENATE AMENDMENTS AND SEND BILL TO CONFERENCE, ON H. R. 28499 (37 STAT. 938, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4346-1)
    HR28499 · 1913-02-28
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING CONFEREES ON H.R. 28766, A BILL RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 196, WHICH AMENDMENT PROHIBITS AUTHORIZATION OF ANY CONTRACTS FOR THE ERECTION OF POST OFFICE BUILDINGS IN ANY DISTRICT UNTIL ITS RECIEPTS ARE MORE THAN $10,000 PER ANNUM. (P.4247-2, 4348-1)
    1913-02-27
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 28812 (37 STAT. 891, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT IN THE PURCHASE OF POWDER FROM THE INDIAN HEAD INDIANA POWDER FACTORY, THAT FACTORY SHALL OPERATE ON A MAXIMUM CAPACITY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMY. (P.3853)
    HR28812 · 1913-02-26
    Abstained
  • TO AMEND H. J. RES. 398, A RESOLUTION EMPOWERING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO REVOKE LICENSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, BY PROVIDING A PENALTY OF $25.00 FOR EACH OFFENCE AND THAT ANYONE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATION MAY CONTINUE AT SUCH HOTEL FREE OF CHARGE DURING THE TIME HE REMAINS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSECUTING HIS COMPLAINT. (P.3807)
    HJR398 · 1913-02-24
    No
  • TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H. R. 28812 (37 STAT. 891, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.3622)
    HR28812 · 1913-02-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS, OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, S. 3175, A BILL REGULATING THE IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P.3410)
    S3175 · 1913-02-19
    No
  • TO TABLE S. 4356, A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS. (P.3410)
    S4356 · 1913-02-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 PENSION APPROPRIATIONS BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE, "THAT FROM AND AFTER 7/1/1913 NO PENSION SHALL BE PAID TO A NOW-RESIDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE U. S. EXCEPT FOR ACTUAL DISABILITIES INCURRED IN SERVICE."
    HR28730 · 1913-02-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1914. (P.3362)
    HR28730 · 1913-02-18
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO LIMIT TO 2 1/2 HOURS THE DEBATE ON H. R. 27876, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U. S. IN THE PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION. (P.3048)
    HR27876 · 1913-02-12
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH PROCEEDINGS UNDER CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. OF APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P.3043-2)
    1913-02-12
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P.3047)
    1913-02-12
    No
  • TO TABLE A MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE TO THREE HOURS ON H. R. 27876. (P.3049)
    HR27876 · 1913-02-12
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 519, A RESOLUTION THAT ALL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY IN MAKING THE INVESTIGATION NOT EXCEEDING $25,000, IN ADDITION TO THAT AUTHORIZED BY H. RES. 465, BE PAID OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND. (P.3018)
    HRE519 · 1913-02-11
    No
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 779, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FROM THE PRESIDENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EXEMPTION OF AMERICAN IMPORTERS OF MANILA HEMP FROM PAYMENT OF THE EXPORT TAX THEREON. (P.2925)
    HRE779 · 1913-02-10
    Abstained
  • TO PASS H. R. 17593, A BILL RELATING TO INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS. (P.2762)
    HR17593 · 1913-02-08
    Abstained
  • TO AMEND H. R. 17593, A BILL RELATING TO INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS, BY PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION OR DELIVERY OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS. (P.2866)
    HR17593 · 1913-02-08
    Abstained
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 818, A RESOLUTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 17593 WITH COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND TO SET UP RULES FOR SAID CONSIDERATION. (P.2784)
    HRE818 · 1913-02-08
    Abstained
  • TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY FOR TODAY. (P.2608)
    1913-02-05
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 28180 (37 STAT. 801, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT CLAUSE "IMPROVING INLAND WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK VA. TO BEAUFORT, N. C. (P.2147)
    HR28180 · 1913-01-28
    Abstained
  • TO PASS H. R. 23669, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF TOWN SITES IN CONNECTION WITH RECLAMATION PROJECTS. (P.1573)
    HR23669 · 1913-01-24
    Abstained
  • TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL.
    1913-01-23
    No
  • TO TABLE MOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL IN FULL. (P.1922)
    1913-01-23
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL. (P.1923)
    1913-01-23
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 27941 (37 STAT. 704, APP. 3/2/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 ARMY APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED IN PAYMENT FOR HEAT AND LIGHT FOR QUARTERS OF OFFICERS WHO RECEIVE COMMUTATION OF QUARTERS. (P.1852)
    HR27941 · 1913-01-21
    No
  • TO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 21532, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION. (P.1809)
    1913-01-20
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULE AND PASS H. R. 21532, A BILL INCORPORATING THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION. (P.1810)
    HR21532 · 1913-01-20
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3175. (P.1682-2)
    S3175 · 1913-01-17
    Abstained
  • TO PASS S. 3175, "AN ACT REGULATING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES."
    S3175 · 1912-12-18
    Abstained
  • TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY FOR THIS DAY AND ALLOW OTHER BUSINESS. (P.859)
    1912-12-18
    Abstained
  • TO AMEND THE MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE ON S. 3974 (37 STAT. 647 APP. 2/19/1912), A BILL INCREASING THE LIMIT OF COST OF THE U. S. PUBLIC BUILDING AT DENVER, COLO., BY INCREASING THE LIMIT OF GENERAL DEBATE TO 30 MINUTES INSTEAD OF 15 MINUTES. (P.734)
    S3974 · 1912-12-16
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 752, A RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 3175, WITH AMENDMENTS REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION. (P.650)
    HRE752 · 1912-12-14
    No
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 743, THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT GEORGE R. MC LEAN, THE CONTESTANT, WAS ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 62ND CONGRESS FROM THE ELEVENTH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT.
    HRE743 · 1912-12-12
    No
  • TO ADOPT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RESOLUTION THAT CHARLES C. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE THE 62ND HOUSE, SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING THAT THE CASE OF MCLEAN AGAINST BOWMAN SHOULD BE DISMISSED FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION. (P. 550)
    1912-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 687, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CHARLES P. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 62ND CONGRESS FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P.551)
    HRE687 · 1912-12-12
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER AND PASS, OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H. R. 26321, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.11479)
    HR26321 · 1912-08-21
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE REPORT #1217 OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H. R. 24565 (37 STAT. 328, APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.11392)
    HR24565 · 1912-08-20
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 102, H. R. 24565 (37 STAT. 328 APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED 2 FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIPS AT A COST OF $7,425,000 EACH. (P.11172-1, 11177-2, 11178-1)
    HR24565 · 1912-08-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, H. R. 21279, INSTRUCTING COMMITTEE TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 118, SAID AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ESTABLISH AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL-POST EMBRACING FOURTH-CLASS MAIL MATTER, AND GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF THE EXPERIMENT. (P.11090-1,2)
    HR21279 · 1912-08-16
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, H. R. 21279, DIRECTING COMMITTEE TO REPORT AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL POST, GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF SAID EXPERIMENT. (P.11089)
    HR21279 · 1912-08-16
    Yes
  • TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, S. 4862, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO SUPPLIED LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING THE CORBETT TUNNEL OF THE SHOSHONE IRREGATION PROJECT. (P. 11120)
    S4862 · 1912-08-16
    No
  • TO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 24023, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.11025)
    HR24023 · 1912-08-15
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 2, TO H. R. 17595, A BILL CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE A REQUIREMENT ON THE PRESIDENT THAT HE MAKE PUBLIC ALL ENDORSEMENTS MADE ON BEHALF OF ANY APPLICANT BEFORE HE APPOINTS HIM AS JUDGE OF ANY DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, OR THE SUPREME COURT. (P.11037)
    HR17595 · 1912-08-15
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S VETO MESSAGE ON H.R. 18642, WHICH DECISION RULED THAT ACTION ON THE VETO MESSAGE TOOK PRECEDENCE OVER CALENDAR WEDNESDAY. (P.10936)
    HR18642 · 1912-08-14
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER AND PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 18642. (P.10931)
    HR18642 · 1912-08-14
    No
  • TO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10850)
    HR22195 · 1912-08-13
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 666, A RESOLUTION DECLARING PATRICK F. GILL, AND NOT THERON E. CATLIN, DULY ELECTED TO THE 62ND CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT, MISSOURI. (P.10748)
    HRE666 · 1912-08-12
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE IN CONFERENCE ON H. R. 24023, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.10484)
    HR24023 · 1912-08-08
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 669, A RESOLUTION SETTING ASIDE THE HOURS BETWEEN 8 AND 11 IN THE EVENINGS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON VIOLATIONS OF THE ANTI-TRUST ACT. (P.10304)
    HRE669 · 1912-08-06
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 642, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THAT PORTION OF H. R. 25970, A BILL SUPPLYING DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATION MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1912, AS RELATES TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS ON SCHOFIELD MILITARY RESERVATION, HAWAII. (P.10313)
    HR25970 · 1912-08-06
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE FOR H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10153)
    HR22195 · 1912-08-03
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, WHICH SUBSTITUTE ESTABLISHES A NEW SCHEDULE OF DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, RAISING DUTIES ON ALL ITEMS. (P.10115)
    HR25034 · 1912-08-02
    Abstained
  • TO PASS H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON. (P.10117)
    HR25034 · 1912-08-02
    Abstained
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 183 TO H. R. 25069, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $300,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ANTITRUST LAWS, INCLUDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 FOR THE SALARIES OF NECESSARY EMPLOYEES AT THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT. (P.10037)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 116 TO H. R. 25069, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $300,000 FOR EXTRA CLERKS FOR SPECIAL WORK IN THE PENSION BUREAU, WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR. (P.10033)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 25069 (37 STAT. 417, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $225,000 FOR STUDYING INFORMATION ON TARIFF QUESTIONS. (P.10032)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 18956, A BILL MAKING ARMY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.8108)
    HR18956 · 1912-06-13
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 18642, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE ACT (APP. 7/26/1911), PROMOTING RECIPROCAL TRADE RELATIONS WITH CANADA; WHICH HOUSE AMENDMENT REPEALS THEREFROM THE PROVISION LEVYING A DUTY OF $2 PER TON ON PAPER IMPORTED FROM CANADA. (P.7933-2)
    HR18642 · 1912-06-10
    No
  • TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 18642, WHICH REPEALS THE ACT APPROVED JULY 26, 1911, PROMOTING RECIPROCAL TRADE RELATIONS WITH CANADA, AND LEVY A DUTY OF $2.00 PER TON ON PAPER INPORTED FROM CANADA. (P.7924-2)
    HR18642 · 1912-06-10
    Yes
  • TO SET ASIDE CALENDAR WEDNESDAY IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 25069, A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.7715)
    1912-06-05
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 475.
    1912-06-01
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE DURING DEBATE ON H. J. RES. 204, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS, AND THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT.
    1912-06-01
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CHANGING PRESENT TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS AND GIVING CONGRESS POWER TO NAME THE PRESIDENT OR VICE-PRESIDENT IN CASE OF DEATH OF ELECTED PRESIDENT.
    HRE475 · 1912-06-01
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION CHANGING THE TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS, AND FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY CONGRESS OF AN INTERIM PRESIDENT IN CASE OF THE DEATH OR DISABILITY OF THE ONE ELECTED. (P.7476)
    HRE475 · 1912-05-31
    No
  • TO CLOSE DEBATE IN ONE HOUR AND A HALF ON H. R. 17260 (37 STAT. 68, APP. 2/25/1913), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF MINES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, APPROVED 5/16/1910. (P.7388)
    HR17260 · 1912-05-29
    Abstained
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 24563 (37 STAT. 328, APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS SO AS TO INCREASE THE NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIP, ITS COST NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION DOLLARS. (P.7355)
    HR24563 · 1912-05-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 319 (37 STAT. 634, 5/30/1912), A BILL SUPPLYING DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENT EXPENSES FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE FOR 1912, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISO FROM THE AMENDMENT FORBIDDDING ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION OF $55,000 FOR CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND EXPENSES, FROM BEING USED TO PAY FOR TELEGRAMS SENT BY REPRESENTATIVES, DELEGATES, AND COMMISSIONERS IN CONGRESS. (P.7100)
    HJR319 · 1912-05-24
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS H. R. 21969 (37 STAT. 560, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR OPENING MAINTAINING, PROTECTING, AND OPERATING THE PANAMA CANAL, AND THE SANITATION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE, SO IT WILL BE AMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE TO FORBID ANY RAILROAD TO HOLD STOCK OR INTEREST IN ANY SHIP USING THE CANAL. (P.7020)
    HR21969 · 1912-05-23
    No
  • TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF H. R. 21969 (37 STAT. 560, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR OPENING, MAINTAINING, PROTECTING, AND OPERATING THE PANAMA CANAL, AND THE SANITATION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESCRIBE, AND FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE, THE TOLLS, WHICH MAY BE BASED UPON GROSS OR NET REGISTERED TONNAGE, EXEMPTING FROM TOLLS VESSELS ENGAGED IN COASTWISE TRADE OF THE U. S., AND EXTENDING THE TOLL TO PANAMIAN WARSHIPS. (P.6904-1, 6913-2)
    HR21969 · 1912-05-23
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 17756, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TEMPORARILY PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES, (APP. 7/1/1902), TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFAIRS, TO BE AMENDED SO IT WILL PREVENT ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF FRIAR LANDS ANY CORPORATION MAY HOLD. (P.6522)
    HR17756 · 1912-05-22
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES H. R. 18041, (37 STAT. 243, APP. 8/1/1912), A BILL GRANTING A STREET RAILWAY FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, HANAN COUNTY, TERRITORY OF HAWAII, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT RESTRICTING THE AMOUNT OF STOCK TO BE ISSUED, TO 115%. (P.6824-2)
    HR18041 · 1912-05-20
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 17756, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT APPROVED 7/1/1902, ENTITLED, "AN ACT TEMPORARILY TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," BY PROVIDING THAT ANY CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE PERMITTED TO PURCHASE LANDS FROM THE PHILLIPPINE GOVERNMENT SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS ACT AS HEREBY AMENDED.
    HR17756 · 1912-05-15
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 23635 (36 STAT. 1087, APP. 3/3/1911), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. (P.6415)
    HR23635 · 1912-05-14
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 520, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 23635, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT CODIFYING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY AND LIMITING DEBATE TO 3 HOURS. (P.6414-1)
    HRE520 · 1912-05-14
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 21486, A BILL TO REGULATE THE GRANTING OF RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS.
    HR21486 · 1912-05-14
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H. J. RES. 39 (37 STAT. 646, APP. 5/15/1912), A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT SENATORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVERAL STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CONGRESS SHALL NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS OF U. S. SENATORS WITHIN VARIOUS STATE OR AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICERS OR USE U. S. MARSHALLS OR TROOPS OF U. S. AT POLLS DURING SAID ELECTION. (P.6366)
    HJR39 · 1912-05-13
    No
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 39 (37 STAT. 646, 5/15/1912), PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT SENATORS BE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVERAL STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT LEAVES IN THE CONSTITUTION THE POWER PROVIDING THAT THE STATES SHALL FIX THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTORS THAT CHOSE THE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURES INSTEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; IT ALSO PRESERVES THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO FILL VACANCIES BY ELECTION AS THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE MAY DIRECT. (P.6351-1)
    HJR39 · 1912-05-13
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS #251 AND #252 TO H. R. 17681, (37 STAT. 139, APP. 6/26/1912), A BILL MAKING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913; WHICH AMENDMENTS APPROPRIATE $250,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND $150,000 FOR NEW COLORED K STREET HIGH SCHOOL. (P.6371)
    HRE17681 · 1912-05-13
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING ALL LAWS OR PARTS THEREOF AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COINAGE MINTS AND CITIES, EMPLOYEES, DUTIES AND SALARIES TO BE PAID AT ASSAY OFFICES AT DESIGNATED CITIES, AND TO INSERT SPECIFIC DESIGNATED CITIES. (P.6165, 6232-2)
    HR24023 · 1912-05-10
    Abstained
  • TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE THAT ANY PERSON SEPARATED FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE UNDER THIS PROVISION, SHALL SOLICIT ENDORSEMENT FOR REAPPOINTMENT THROUGH ANY MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT. (P.6192, 6233-2)
    HR24023 · 1912-05-10
    Abstained
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 24016 (3 STAT. 1325, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL WAR AND CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONERS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SAME BY CHANGING RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEGRO SOLDIERS IN VETERAN HOMES. (P.6248-1)
    HR24016 · 1912-05-10
    Abstained
  • TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDING FOR A CHIEF OF BUREAU OF MANUFACTURES AND TRADE RELATIONS, A DIRECTOR OF THE CONSULAR SERVICE AND OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. (P.6231-2)
    HR24023 · 1912-05-10
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 17756, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT (APP. 7/1/1902) PROVIDING FOR THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE MAY HEREAFTER IMPOSE DIFFERENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO PERMIT THE PHILIPINO PEOPLE TO DISPOSE OF LANDS AS THEY SEE FIT. (P.6073-2)
    HR17756 · 1912-05-08
    Yes
  • TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION H. RES. 521, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 24023, A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AND MAKING IT IN ORDER TO CONSIDER ANY SECTION OF THE BILL AS REPORTED AND THE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. (P.5891-2)
    HRE521 · 1912-05-04
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION H. R. 521, CONTROLLING AND REGULATING THE PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 24023, A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P.5891-2)
    HRE521 · 1912-05-04
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 21279 (3 STAT. 539, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913 BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HIGHWAYS OF THE SEVERAL STATES AND THE CIVIL SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF. (P.5751-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 21279, BY PROHIBITING THE ENTERING OF NEWSPAPERS IN 2ND CLASS MAILS UNLESS THE NAME OF THE OFFICIALS AND STOCKHOLDERS BE PLAINLY PRINTED THEREON. (P.5152-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21279 TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SECTIONS AND REPORT BILL BACK SO AMENDED. (P.5474-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 20840, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR DEFICIENCIES IN THE FUNDS OF THE POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSIONS IN WASHINGTON D. C.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A REFERENDUM FOR ALL TAXPAYERS IN THE DISTRICT TO DECIDE WHETHER THEY WANT THE PROPOSED TAX LEVIED OR NOT. (P.5550-2)
    HR20840 · 1912-04-29
    Abstained
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 504, A RESOLUTION AMENDING H. RES. 429, PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BANKING AND CURRENCY CONDITION OF THE U. S., BY GIVING THE INQUIRING BODY MORE POWERS TO PERMIT A PROPER AND EFFECTIVE INVESTIGATION. (P.5336-1,2; 5337-1)
    HRE504 · 1912-04-25
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT ORDER #35, RELATING TO PRIVATE PENSION BILLS, AND PROVIDING THAT ON THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH DURING THIS SESSION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER FOR THE SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN ONE OR MORE MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS PRIVATE PENSION BILLS. (P.48291)
    1912-04-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 14094, A BILL PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND DECLARING VIOLATIONS OF SAME A FELONY, BY CHANGING THE PENALTY TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT MORE THAN 3 YEARS, OR BOTH. (P.4593-1, 4595-2)
    HR14094 · 1912-04-11
    Yes
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