John Bragg

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTING REJECTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 337.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 162, WHICH IS FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS WHICH SHALL ALSO READ "AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF WILLIAM A. CHRISTIAN." (P. 1166-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP S. 547 (3-3-53), ENTITLED "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLAIMS OF WILLIAM HAZZARD WIGG, DECEASED, FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED DURING THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION."

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 337 (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1854. (P. 1140-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, PROVIDING TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN MILITARY ASYLUM AND TO PURCHASE A SUITABLE SITE WITH AN APPROPRIATION IN ADDITION TO THE SUM ALREADY APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MILITARY ASYLUM. (P. 1035-2,3)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A SURVEY OF A RAILROAD ROUTE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC COAST. (P. 1034-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATED FOR CERTAIN INSTALLATIONS IN MARYLAND. (P. 1033-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 336 (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1854, BY APPROPRIATING FOR THE DEFENSE OF SAN FRANCISCO. (P. 1033-3)

THAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 336, WHICH PROPOSED THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY PLACE OVER ANY OF THE ARMORIES A SUPERINTENDENT WHO DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ARMY.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PAY EXTRA COMPENSATION TO THE EMPLOYEES ABOUT THIS HOUSE AND CAPITOL. (P. 978-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 978-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO EXTRA COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES IN AND ABOUT THE CAPITOL. (P. 978-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 586 (3-3-53), A BILL RELATING TO PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS TO UNSURVEYED LANDS. (P. 883)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 547, (3-3-53), REGARDING THE CLAIM OF WILLIAM HAZARD WIGG, DECEASED, FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. (P. 853-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO CONSIDER H.R. 333, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1854.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO AID THE DIRECTORS OF THE WASHINGTON INFIRMARY TO ENLARGE THEIR ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SICK, TRANSIENT PAUPERS. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY PROVIDING THAT NEITHER THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, NOR ANY BUREAU THEREOF OTHER THAN THE PATENT OFFICE, SHALL BE LOCATED IN THE PATENT OFFICE BLDG., UNTIL DIRECTED BY LAW. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. (P. 757-2)

TO ELIMINATE THAT SECTION OF H.R. 337, WHICH APPROPRIATED THE SUM OF $200,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN BUILDING IN WASHINGTON FROM WILLIAM H. WINDER.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR SALARY AND OUTFIT OF A MINISTER TO CENTRAL AMERICA TO BE ACCREDITED TO SUCH ONE OR MORE GOVT'S., INCLUDING IN THAT NAME AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAY DESIGNATE. (P. 757-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR COMPLETION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT CINCINNATI. (P. 757-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT ST. LOUIS. (P. 757-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 574, A BILL RELATING TO THE REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY. (P. 758-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY STRIKING OUT THE ANNUAL REPAIRS APPROPRIATION OF THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE, AND INSERT "FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOT-WATER FURNACES, THE VENTILATION AND REPAIRS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION." (P. 758-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE UPON THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL H.R. 337, IN ONE HOUR AFTER THE COMM. SHALL AGAIN RESUME ITS CONSIDERATION.

TO TABLE S. 271 (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF LAWS RELATIVE TO COINAGE. (P. 630-2)

TO TABLE S. 271, (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF EXISTING LAWS RELATIVE TO THE HALF DOLLAR, QUARTER-DOLLAR, DIME, AND HALF-DIME. (P. 629-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 340, A BILL TO SETTLE THE CONFLICTING TITLES IN SWAMP LANDS. (P. 618-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 340, A BILL TO SETTLE THE CONFLICTING TITLES IN SWAMP LANDS.

TO ADJOURN, TILL TOMORROW AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. (P. 551-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF REPEALING THE NAVIGATION LAWS OF THE U.S., TO THE EXTENT OF THROWING OPEN THE COASTWISE TRADE TO THE FREE COMPETITION OF ALL NATIONS THAT SAID COMMITTEE REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE. (P. 53021)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR EVENING SESSIONS FOR THE HOUSE.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 31 (3-2-53), A BILL PROVIDING THAT IN ADDITION TO THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS USUALLY ORDERED BY EACH HOUSE THERE BE PRINTED EXTRA COPIES FOR THE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE. (P. 517-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-2)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13. (P. 513-2

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR DECLARING IN ORDER A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO WISCONSIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD OR CANAL. (P. 512-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 300, A BILL TO ADMIT RAILROAD IRON FREE OF DUTY. (P. 495-1)

TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO WISCONSIN FOR CON-STRUCTING A CANAL OR RAILROAD ACROSS THE STATE TO MICHIGAN. (P. 479-3)

TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL TO GRANT TO THE STATE OF WISCONSIN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND DONATION OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A CANAL OR RAILROAD ACROSS THE STATE TO THE PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN.

TO PASS S. 582 (10 STAT. 153, 2-3-53), A BILL PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE HELD TO BAIL IN CIVIL CASES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 459-2,460-1)

TO TABLE ACTION ON THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE RELATING TO S. 477, (2-3-53), GRANTING OF PENSION TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. (P. 433-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 277, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DEPOSIT WITH THE SEVERAL STATES THE FOURTH INSTALMENT OF THE DEPOSITE OF THE PUBLIC MONEY DIRECTED TO BE MADE WITH SAID STATES BY THE ACT APPROVED 6-30-1836. (P. 425-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 335 (3-3-53), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, ENDING JUNE 30, 1853, BY PROVIDING THAT OUT OF THE APPROPRIATION MADE TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CENSUS SHALL BE ALLOWED A SALARY OF $3,000 PER ANNUMN, FROM THE TIME HIS SALARY AS SECRETARY OF THE CENSUS BOARD CEASES. (P. 431, 394-3)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344.

TO TABLE H.R. 344.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344. (P. 408-2)

TO REJECT H.R. 344, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A MINT IN NEW YORK.

TO SUSPEND RULES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP VARIOUS HOUSE APPROPRIATION BILLS ESPECIALLY H.R. 335, TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER TO MOVE TO CONSIDER S. 64, A BILL TO ASCERTAIN AND SATISFY CLAIMS OF AMERICANS FOR SPOILATIONS COMMITTED BY THE FRENCH.

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 64, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASCERTAINMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOLIATIONS COMMITTEE BY THE FRENCH. (P. 362-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 349-1)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 348-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WAS IN ORDER BEFORE CONSIDERING BUSINESS ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 348-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING A RESOLUTION TO GRANT PAY PER DIEM AND MILEAGE TO JOHN TALIAFERRO THE SAME AS THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE RECEIVE FROM COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 13TH CONGRESS TO AND INCLUDING THE SECOND OF AUG. 1813, AND FROM SECOND SESSION OF 13TH CONGRESS TO AND INCLUDING FEB. 17, 1814. (P. 332-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREAS., BE DIRECTED TO PAY TO CLARK MILLS, OUT OF THE MONEY IN THE TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED $15,000 DOLLARS, AS A COMPENSATION FOR THE EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF ANDREW JACKSON, RECENTLY ERECTED IN LAFAYETTE SQUARE, IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 327-3)

TO PASS H.R. 326 (2-26-53), A BILL TO PREVENT FRAUDS UPON THE TREASURY. (P. 301-1,2)

TO TABLE H.R. 326, (2-26-53), A BILL TO PREVENT FRAUDS UPON THE TREASURY OF THE U.S. (P. 296-3)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON S. 32, A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO THE WIDOW OF GENERAL NORTH. (P. 234-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 230-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT IT SHALL BE THE STANDING AND SPECIAL ORDER OF THIS HOUSE, AFTER TODAY, TO CALL THE COMMITTEE FOR REPORTS UNTIL ALL THE COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN ONCE CALLED BUT NO BILL OR RESOLUTION REPORTED UNDER THIS ORDER SHALL BE PUT ON ITS PASSAGE, UNLESS BY THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE HOUSE AND ANY BILL OBJECTED TO MAY BE WITH-DRAWN. (P. 179-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT IT SHALL BE THE STANDING AND SPECIAL ORDER TO CALL THE COMMITTEES FOR REPORTS UNTIL ALL CALLED, BUT NO RESOLUTIONS REPORTED SHALL BE PUT ON ITS PASSAGE UNLESS BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, AND ANY BILL OBJECTED TO MAY BE WITHDRAWN.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 178-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT THE REPORTERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BE DIRECTED HEREAFTER NOT TO REPORT IN THE THE HOUSE SPEECHES NOT MADE IN THE HOUSE UNLESS BY LEAVE OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STANDING AND SPECIAL ORDER OF THE HOUSE.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 30, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWO CLERKS AND ONE MESSENGER IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL TOMORROW 12 O'CLOCK M. (P. 164-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, SO THAT A CONGRESSMAN MAY MOVE THAT S. RES. 5 BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. S.RES. 5 AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO CONFER THE TITLE OF LT. GENERAL BY BREVET FOR EMINENT SERVICES.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT THERE BE PAID TO FRANCIS H. SMITH OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, $150 FOR HIS SERVICES IN REPORT-ING THE EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY RELATIVE TO THE CHARGES AGAINST THE HON. JOHN C. WATROUS, DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT TWO HUNDRED EXTRA COPIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS BE PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE HEAD OF EACH EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK BE DIRECTED TO PAY JOHN S. LITTELL HIS PER DIEM AND MILEAGE, FROM THE BEGINING OF CONGRESS (31ST) TO THE 11TH OF SEPT. 1850, THE CONTEST BETWEEN HIM AND JOHN ROBBINS JR, HAVING BEEN DECIDED ON THAT DAY.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO PAY HENDRICK B. WRIGHT CONTESTANT FROM PA., SAME PAY AND MILEAGE AS ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST SESSION OF 32ND CONGRESS TO JULY 2ND FOLLOWING INCLUSIVE, BEING THE DAY ON WHICH SAID CONTEST WAS DECIDED. (P. 136-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT STANDING COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BE CALLED THE GENERAL COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WHOSE DUTY IT SHALL BE TO REPORT A BILL AT EACH SESSION OF CONGRESS MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRIVATE CLAIMANTS.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF A STANDING COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO BE CALLED THE GENERAL COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WHOSE DUTY IT SHALL BE TO REPORT A BILL AT EACH SESSION OF CONGRESS MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENTS OF PRIVATE CLAIMANTS. (P. 96-1)

TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE, REV. JAMES GALLAGHER CODED 1, REV. L.F. MORGAN CODED 2, REV. R.R. GURLEY CODED 5, REV. R.W. CUSHMAN CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

THAT THE PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WHICH RELATES TO THE TARRIFF AND REVENUE FROM CUSTOMS, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON IMPORTS.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO COMPENSATE J.J. MALLOY, DOT AND HENRY MC LAUGHIN, PUBLIC FOLDERS - $2.00 PER DAY, DURING PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS. PROVIDED THIS DOES NOT CHANGE CHARACTER OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. (P. 2496-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW WILLIAM SPEIDEN 2 1/2 PER CENT UPON THE AMOUNT OF MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY HIM, ACTING AS PURSER TO THE U.S. FRIGATE CONGRESS AND AS PAYMASTER TO THE LAND FORCES ON THE COAST OF THE PACIFIC DURING THE MEXICAN WAR.

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO CONSIDER H.R. 316, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN U.S. FORTIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL 1853. (P. 2481-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 241, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1852, BY DECLAR-ING CERTAIN OHIO RIVER BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES, AND ESTABLISHED AS POST ROADS. (P. 2479-1,2480-1)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (CHAIR VOTED AFERMATIVE.)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT CLERK OF HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO ASCERTAIN THE EXPENSES OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE FOR THE 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PA., INCURRED, BY SITTING MEMBER AND CONTESTANT, AND PAY THE SAME OUT OF FUNDS OF THE HOUSE; AND THAT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY TO HENDRICK B. WRIGHT, THE SAME PER DIAM AND MILEAGE PAID TO MEMBERS, FROM FIRST DAY OF SESSION TO SECOND DAY OF JULY INCLUSIVE. (P. 2485-2)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 432, AN ACT MAKING APP-ROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN'S DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1853.

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2410-1,2472-1)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 314, (8-31-52), A BILL TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROUTES THROUGH STATES AND TERRITORIES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO VESSEL ARRIVING IN PORT SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BREAK BULK UNTIL ALL LETTERS ON BOARD ARE DELIVERED TO A POST OFFICE. (P. 2478-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR REMOVAL OF RAFT FROM THE RED RIVER. (P. 2411-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR A SURVEY OF THE FALLS OF THE OHIO RIVER, TO REPORT ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS OF ADDITIONAL OR IMPROVED CANALS. (P. 2412-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON, NEW ORLEANS, OPELOUSAS AND GREAT WESTERN RAILROADS COMPANIES.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE RULE UNDER WHICH A MEMBER MAY HAVE A PAPER READ MAY BE SUSPENDED, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TAKE UP AND REFER TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE H.R. 282 (8-30-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2410-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2409-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 282. (P. 2411-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 155, AN ACT GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND MAKING A GRANT OF LAND IN AID OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM THE WABASH TO THE MISSOURI RIVERS.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $90,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BELOW THE RAPIDS; $90,000 FOR REPAIRS OF DAM AT CUMBERLAND ISLAND; $40,000 EACH FOR MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS RIVERS; AND $150,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS OF TUG BOATS ETC., WHICH ARE USED ON THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO, MISSOURI AND OTHER WESTERN RIVERS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND DISPENSE WITH READING SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (P. 2416-1,2417-2)