Where they stand
More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightSam D. McReynolds
Their own votesTheir party label (Dem)
1923Today
- Left – right
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- Libertarian – authoritarian
- +0.17
Every vote
- AbstainedFOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5238, A BILL TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR5238 · 1939-07-10
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 306, WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS.HJR306 · 1939-06-30
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3325.HR3325 · 1939-06-30
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3325. THE MAJOR CHANGES INCORPORATED INTO H.R. 3325 BY THE SENATE WERE THE STRIKING OF THE PROVISION WHICH CONTINUED THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO DEVALUE THE DOLLAR, AND THE ADDITION OF PROVISIONS WHICH (1) INCREASED THE PRICE OF DOMESTIC SILVER AND (2) BANNED FURTHER PURCHASES OF FOREIGN SILVER.HR3325 · 1939-06-30
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.J. RES. 306, NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1939, BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT OF ARMS FROM THE U.S. TO ANY OF THE BELLIGERENTS NAMED WHEN, UNDER SECTION 1(A) OF THE NEUTRALITY ACT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARES THE EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF WAR OR BELLIGERENCE AMONG 2 OR MORE NATIONS.HJR306 · 1939-06-30
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 306, WHICH REVISES THE NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1937 IN SEVERAL MAJOR WAYS: IT REPEALS THE ARMS EMBARGO OF THE 1937 ACT, AND IT ALSO INCORPORATES THE CASH-AND-CARRY PROGRAM FOR ARMS PURCHASING AND SHIPMENT INTO THE ACT. IT CONTINUES THE PROVISIONS OF THE 1937 NEUTRALITY ACT WHICH RELATE TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON AMERICAN CITIZENS DURING FOREIGN WARS, AND WHICH REGULATE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY DURING WAR SITUATIONS.HJR306 · 1939-06-30
- AbstainedTO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 233, DISPOSITION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3325, A BILL DEALING WITH THE STABILIZATION FUND AND ALTERATION OF WEIGHT OF THE DOLLAR.HRE233 · 1939-06-28
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 233, DISPOSITION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3325.HRE233 · 1939-06-28
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5610: APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR, 1940, THAT THE HOUSE INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1, WHICH INCREASES THE FEDERAL GRANT TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1940 FROM $5 MILLION TO $7,750,000.HR5610 · 1939-06-27
- AbstainedFOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6316, A BILL CONCERNING THE SALE OF MILK IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR6316 · 1939-06-26
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6791- SUPPLEMENTAL MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL YR. 1940, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTION BY APPROXIMATELY $37 MILLION.HR6791 · 1939-06-22
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5269, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, 1940.HR5269 · 1939-06-22
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 6851, THE REVENUE BILL OF 1939.HR6851 · 1939-06-19
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 6851, THE REVENUE BILL, 1939, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS "THAT ALL PROVISIONS IN THE BILL RELATING TO PROPOSED TAX REDUCTIONS BE MADE RETROACTIVE TO DEC. 31, 1938, INSTEAD OF THE ORIGINAL DATE OF DEC. 31, 1939.HR6851 · 1939-06-19
- AbstainedTO PASS H.J. RES. 326, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WORK RELIEF AND PUBLIC WORKS, 1940.HJR326 · 1939-06-16
- NoTO AMEND S. 1796- BILL TO AMEND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ACT OF 1933, BY LIMITING THE AUTHORITY AND POWERS OF THE T.V.A. IN A NUMBER OF WAYS. AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS, IT PROHIBITS T.V.A. CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT EXPLICIT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL, IT RESTRICTS THE TERRITORY IN WHICH T.V.A. MAY FUNCTION TO THE IMMEDIATE AREAS AROUND THE TENNESSEE RIVER, AND IT REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF MONEY IN BONDS WHICH T.V.A. MAY HAVE OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME BY MORE THAN $35 MILLION (TO ABOUT $60 MILLION IN ALLOWABLE BOND DEBTS).S1796 · 1939-06-13
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6577, A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY REDUCING EXEMPTIONS ON THE INCOME TAX FOR WASHINGTON D.C.'S RESIDENTS FROM $10,000 TO $2,000.HR6577 · 1939-06-12
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 6635, A BILL TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. THE BILL, IN PART, EXTENDS AND LIBERALIZES SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND DEPENDENT PARENTS, LOWERS THE OLD-AGE INSURANCE, TAX PAID BY WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS FROM 1.33 PER CENT OF INCOME TO 1 PERCENT, AND INCREASES OLD-AGE INSURANCE FROM $30 TO $40 PER MONTH.HR6635 · 1939-06-10
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AS PASS S.J. RES. 118, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A F.D.R. LIBRARY IN HYDE PARK, NEW YORK.SJR118 · 1939-06-05
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6075, BILL TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR ESPIONAGE. TO PROVIDE THAT ADVOCATING THE OVERTHROW OF THE GOVERNMENT IS A FEDERAL CRIME.HR6075 · 1939-06-05
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 6466, "THE TOWNSEND PLAN."HR6466 · 1939-06-01
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6261, OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL FOR RELIEF OF SUNDRY CLAIMANTS, BY STRIKING OUT THAT PORTION OF THE BILL WHICH CARRIES OUT FINDINGS OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS AND REWARDS $165,000 TO THE UNION COMPANY FOR UNPAID GOVERNMENT DEBTS RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NAVAL VESSELS IN 1898.HR6261 · 1939-05-25
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6261, OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL, BY DENYING PAYMENT OF PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES TO A CERTAIN NELL MULLEN.HR6261 · 1939-05-25
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 1842, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN VESSELS FOR COAST GUARD AND GOEDETIC SURVEY.S1842 · 1939-05-24
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 201, A RESOLUTION TO PLACE H.R. 5269 (DEPT. OF APPROPRIATIONS BILL) IN CONFERENCE.HRE201 · 1939-05-23
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 1369, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR THE COAST GUARD.S1369 · 1939-05-23
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 6392, APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPTS. OF STATE, JUSTICE AND COMMERCE FOR FISCAL 1940, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK WITH THE PROVISION THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED THEREIN ARE TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING ANY FOREIGN DAIRY OR OTHER COMPETITIVE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT PRODUCED IN THE U.S. IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO MEET DOMESTIC NEEDS.HR6392 · 1939-05-19
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6392- APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPTS. OF STATE, JUSTICE AND COMMERCE FOR FISCAL 1940, BY APPROPRIATING $225,000 FOR SALARIES IN CONNECTION WITH CARRYING OUT THE RECIPROCAL TRADE PROGRAM.HR6392 · 1939-05-19
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6264, A BILL AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, BY ELIMINATING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE TOMBIGBEE AND TENNESSEE RIVERS.HR6264 · 1939-05-18
- AbstainedTO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE FROM H.R. 6182, THE OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF SUNDRY ALIENS.HR6182 · 1939-05-16
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 6260, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS BY $50 MILLION.HR6260 · 1939-05-15
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6260, APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL FUNCTIONS OF WAR DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1940, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR RIVER AND HARBOR WORK FROM $71,000,000 TO $96,000,000.HR6260 · 1939-05-10
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 6260, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR GENERAL WORK ON FLOOD CONTROL FROM $110 MILLION TO $133 MILLION, AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR WORK ON FLOOD CONTROL ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES FROM $37 MILLION TO $39 MILLION.HR6260 · 1939-05-10
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 6149, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1940.HR6149 · 1939-05-08
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 5643, A BILL WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS, INVESTS THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF APPEALS WITH ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO REVIEW THE ORDER OF DETENTION OF ANY ALIEN ORDERED DEPORTED FROM THE U.S. WHOSE DEPORTATION DOES NOT OCCUR WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE WARRANT OF DEPORTATION BECOMES FINAL.HR5643 · 1939-05-05
- AbstainedTO PASS H. CON. RES. 19- ANNOUNCING CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF GOV'T REORGANIZATION PLAN NUMBER 1.HCR19 · 1939-05-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5452, A BILL PROVIDING BENEFITS FOR WORLD WAR VETERANS.HR5452 · 1939-05-01
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4492, TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1940, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 34 TO H.R. 4492, WITH AND AMENDMENT, SO THAT NO MORE THAN 3/4 OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWINE BE EXPENDED IN THE PURCHASE OF FOREIGN-MADE TWINE.HR4492 · 1939-04-27
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5219- SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL OF 1939, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 17, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 TOWARD THE ERADICATION OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE.HR5219 · 1939-04-27
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 3325, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE POWERS RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION FUND AND THE ALTERATION OF THE WEIGHT OF THE DOLLAR MAY BE EXERCISED, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON COINAGE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. THE COMMITTEE IS INSTRUCTED TO REPORT H.R. 3325 BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH ALL OF SECTION NUMBER 3, DEALING WITH THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO DEVALUE THE GOLD CONTENT OF THE DOLLAR, REMOVED FROM THE BILL.HR3325 · 1939-04-21
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 5379, A BILL WHICH EXEMPTS AN OHIO DRUG FIRM FROM SECT. 503 (B) OF THE FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT OF 1938, COMPELLING MAIL-ORDER DRUG FIRMS TO CEASE PRESCRIBING MEDICINE BY MAKING A DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THE MAILS.HR5379 · 1939-04-20
- AbstainedTO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 165, AN OPEN RULE PROVIDING 7 HOURS OF DEBATE ON H.R. 3325, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH POWERS RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION FUND AND THE WEIGHT OF THE DOLLAR MAY BE EXERCISED.HRE165 · 1939-04-18
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 5324, A BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, BY REQUIRING THAT THE VALUE OF PIECES OF PROPERTY WHOSE MORTGAGES ARE COVERED BY FEDERAL INSURANCE POLICIES BE ESTABLISHED AT THE TIME OF FIRST APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE RATHER THAN AT ANY LATER DATE.HR5324 · 1939-04-12
- AbstainedTO PASS H.J. RES. 246, A BILL MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR WORK RELIEF FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1939.HJR246 · 1939-03-31
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 5269- AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL, 1940, BY APPROPRIATING $250,000,000 FOR PARITY PAYMENTS (EQUAL TO THE APPROPRIATION OF 1938) AND STIPULATING THAT NO ONE PERSON OR FIRM IS TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $2,500 IN PARITY PAYMENTS, FURTHER, NO MORE THAN 75 PER CENT OF PARITY IS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THESE GOVERMENTAL PAYMENTS.HR5269 · 1939-03-28
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 130, DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO UNDERTAKE A "THOROUGH" INVESTIGATION OF THE WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS BY IT.HRE30 · 1939-03-27
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 5219, SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL OF 1939, BY STRIKING THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF $18,000 TO THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU WHICH WAS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR A "CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN IN A DEMOCRACY."HR5219 · 1939-03-22
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 4852- INTERIOR DEPT. APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL 1940.HR4852 · 1939-03-20
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 4852- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL YEAR 1940, BY PROVIDING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, IN SPONSORING HOUSING PROJECTS, SHALL NOT SPEND MORE THAN $3500 PER FAMILY HOUSED.HR4852 · 1939-03-20
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 113, INVESTIGATION OF THE MILK INDUSTRY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HRE113 · 1939-03-13
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3743. APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT BUREAUS AND OFFICES, 1940, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 17 WHICH ELIMINATES ALL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RE-ENLISTMENT BONUSES IN THE ARMED SERVICES.HR3743 · 1939-03-09
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2866- FIRST DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL OF 1939, TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 23 TO H.R. 2866, AND CONCUR THEREIN WITH ANOTHER AMENDMENT, THEREBY AGREEING TO AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,500,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BUILDING IN WASHINGTON WHICH COULD BE USED BY THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS.HR2866 · 1939-03-09
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4425.HR4425 · 1939-03-08
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4425, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR REORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, BY PROHIBITING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION PLAN IF, WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE PRESENTATION OF THE PLAN TO CONGRESS, EITHER THE HOUSE OR THE SENATE STATES THAT IT IS NOT IN FAVOR OF THE REORGANIZATION PLAN.HR4425 · 1939-03-08
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4425 TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT THE REORGANIZATION SPECIFIED IN THE PLAN SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS HAVE SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO EVERY DETAIL OF THE PLAN.HR4425 · 1939-03-08
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3743, APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND INDEPENDENT OFFICES, 1941.HR3743 · 1939-03-01
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2868: DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1939, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 10 WHICH PROVIDES $5 MILLION IN EMERGENCY AID TO AREAS IN NEW ENGLAND STRUCK BY A HURRICANE, INSTEAD OF THE $3 MILLION ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE BY THE HOUSE.HR2868 · 1939-03-01
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2868: DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1939, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 23 WHICH REVOKES AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,500,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS.HR2868 · 1939-03-01
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4492, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY AND POST OFFICE, TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMM. WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CUT THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RARE AND FOREIGN COINS, AND TO ADD A PROVISION FORBIDDING THE PURCHASE OF FOREIGN SILVER.HR4492 · 1939-02-28
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 4278, NAVAL AVIATION FACILITIES BILL, BY REMOVING FROM H.R. 4278 THE PROVISION THAT $5 MILLION IS TO BE SPENT TOWARD THE FORTIFICATION OF GUAM FOR DEFENSIVE PURPOSES.HR4278 · 1939-02-22
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 4011, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AND COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.HR4011 · 1939-02-21
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4011, A BILL PROVIDING FOR EXTENSION OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AND THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, TO THE COMM. ON BANKING AND CURRENCY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM LENDING MORE THAN $5 MILLION ANNUALLY TO ANY COUNTRY OUTSIDE THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS, AND BY PROHIBITING THE BANK FROM MAKING LOANS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS IF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH LOANS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ARMAMENTS.HR4011 · 1939-02-21
- AbstainedTO PASS 3791, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE.HR3791 · 1939-02-15
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 3790, THE PUBLIC SALARY TAX ACT, A BILL WHICH SUBJECTS ALL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES TO THE INCOME TAX. PREVIOUSLY, MOST PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS HAD BEEN EXEMPT.HR3790 · 1939-02-09
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 3790, THE PUBLIC SALARY TAX ACT OF 1939, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE TITLE I, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE INCOME TAX.HR3790 · 1939-02-09
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 26, A RESOLUTION TO PERMIT HUAC TO CONTINUE FOR ONE YEAR ITS PROBE INTO UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES AND PROPOGANDA.HRE26 · 1939-02-03
- AbstainedCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 83, A BILL MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR WORK RELIEF AND RELIEF, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH STRIKES OUT THE PROVISION IN THE BILL EQUALIZING WAGES PAID BY THE W.P.A. IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY FOR SIMILAR TYPES OF WORK.HJR83 · 1939-02-02
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 2762, A BILL FOR THE CODIFICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS.HR2762 · 1939-01-25
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 2868, THE FIRST DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, 1939, BY STRIKING A PROVISION OF $3,500,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND ERECTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE CENSUS BUREAU.HR2868 · 1939-01-23
- AbstainedTO PASS H.J. RES. 83, A RESOLUTION MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR WORK RELIEF AND DIRECT RELIEF.HJR83 · 1939-01-13
- YesELECTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WILLIAM BANKHEAD (D) VERSUS JOSEPH MARTIN (R).1939-01-03
- YesTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H. R. 10530, (P. A. 643), WHICH EXTENDS FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS THE 31/2% INTEREST RATE ON CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND BANK LOANS, AND PROVIDES FOR A 4% INTEREST RATE ON LAND BANK COMMISIONERS LOANS UNTIL JULY 15, 1940. (P. 6926, COL. 1).HR10530 · 1938-06-15
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 92, AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGATIONS THAT A MONOPOLY OR MONOPOLIES EXIST IN RADIO BROADCASTING. (P. 9313, COL. 2).HR92 · 1938-06-14
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H. J. RES. 679, (P. RES. 122), TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $212 MILLION TO CARRY INTO EFFECT SEC. NO. 303 OF THE AGRICULTURAL ACT OF 1938, FOR STABILIZING FARM PRICES. (P. 9280, COL. 1).HJR679 · 1938-06-14
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2475, (P. A. 718), THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. (P. 9246, COL. 2).S2475 · 1938-06-14
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. J. RES. 679, (P. RES. 122), THE EMERGENCY RELIEF AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL.HJR679 · 1938-06-14
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. CON. RES. 31, ESTABLISHING A JOINT COMMITTEE ON FORESTRY.SCR31 · 1938-06-11
- YesTO RECOMMIT H. R. 8176, A BILL PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING RETIREMENT PAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OF OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U. S. OTHER THAN OFFICERS OF THE REGULAR ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS, WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE U. S. DURING WW1, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO LIMIT PAYMENTS TO $106 PER MONTH AND TO DEBAR THOSE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED IF THEIR NET TAXABLE INCOME EXCEED $6,000. (P. 8894, COL. 1).HR521 · 1938-06-11
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 10238, (P. A. 644), TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS WHICH APPROPRIATE $25 MILLION INSTEAD OF $15 MILLION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FARM TENANT LOANS. (P. 8786, COL. 1).HR10238 · 1938-06-10
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 10238, (P. A. 644), THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1939, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH APPROPRIATES $1,800,000 FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE FOUR OF THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938. (P. 8768, COL. 1, P. 8778, COL. 2).HR10238 · 1938-06-10
- YesTO AGREE TO THE FIRST PROPOSITION IN H. RES. 482, ON THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF ALPHONSE ROY VS. ARTHUR B. JENKS, WHICH RESOLVES THAT ARTHUR B. JENKS WAS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE.HR482 · 1938-06-09
- YesTO AGREE TO THE SECOND PROPOSITION IN H. RES. 482, WHICH RESOLVES THAT ALPHONSE ROY IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE.5HR482 · 1938-06-09
- NoTO AMEND H. R. 10851, (P. A. 723), THE SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BY APPROPRIATING $3 MILLION FOR ARMY REENLISTMENT ALLOWANCES.HR10851 · 1938-06-08
- YesTO PASS H. R. 9873, THE FAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR9873 · 1938-05-25
- YesTO RECOMMIT S. 2475, (P. A. 718), THE WAGE AND HOUR BILL.S2475 · 1938-05-24
- NoTO PASS S. 2475, (P. A. 728), THE WAGE AND HOUR BILL.S2475 · 1938-05-24
- NoTO DISCHARGE COMM. ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 478, THE RULE FOR S. 2475, THE WAGE AND HOUR BILL.HR478 · 1938-05-23
- NoTO AMEND S. 3949, (P. A. 557), A BILL TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURE ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938, SO THAT CORN USED FOR SILAGE PURPOSES BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. (P. 7023, COL. 1).S3949 · 1938-05-20
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 9738, A BILL TO CREATE A CIVIL AERONAUTICS AUTHORITY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO TRANSFER REGULATORY POWERS OF BILL FROM CIVIL AERONAUTICS AUTHORITY TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.HR9738 · 1938-05-18
- AbstainedTO AMEND H. R. 9284, THE OMNIBUS WAR CLAIMS BILL, BY STRIKING TITLE SIX, FOR THE RELIEF OF STANLEY A. JERMAN.S1242 · 1938-05-17
- YesTO AMEND H. J. RES. 679, (P. RES. 122), THE EMERGENCY RELIEF AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL, BY APPROPRIATING $100 MILLION FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION LOANS.HJR679 · 1938-05-12
- YesTO PASS H. J. RES. 6793.HJR679 · 1938-05-12
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. J. RES. 679, (P. RES. 122), WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBSTITUTE A NEW TITLE I, LIMITING FUNDS TO $1.250 BILLION AND PROVIDING THAT FUNDS BE ALLOCATED TO STATES BY A FEDERAL RELIEF BOARD. (P. 6834, COL. 2) 3HJR679 · 1938-05-12
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 9682, (P. A. 554), THE REVENUE BILL FOR 1938.HR9682 · 1938-05-11
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 7084, (P. A. 775), A BILL TO REQUIRE ALL CABS FOR HIRE IN D. C. BE COMPELLED TO CARRY INSURANCE.HR7084 · 1938-05-09
- YesTO CONSIDER H. RES. 487, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERING S. 369., A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES FOR CERTAIN U. S. COURTS.HR487 · 1938-05-03
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 10193, (P. A. 145), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE TEMPORARY DETAIL OF CERTAIN U. S. EMPLOYEES TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS, BY STRIKING OUT PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS WHICH ARE CONSTRUED AS WHOLLY WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 6066, COL. 1).HR10193 · 1938-05-02
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 9621, (P. A. 497), INTERIOR DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1939, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR TO A SENATE AMENDMENT, WITH AN AMENDMENT, AND TRANSFER $29 MILLION FROM FEDERAL TREASURY RECEIVED FROM NAVAL OIL ROYALTIES INTO A REVOLVING FUND TO BE USED FOR RECLAMATION PURPOSES. (P. 5810, COL. 1).HR961 · 1938-04-26
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 8837, (P. A. 534), ON A MOTION TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS WHICH RAISE APPROPRIATIONS $2.7 MILLION AND PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM ON OR NEAR GILBERTSVILLE, KY. (P. 5735, COL. 2)HR8837 · 1938-04-25
- YesTO AMEND H. R. 10238, (P. A. 644), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 1939, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS TO AID TENANT FARMERS FROM $15 TO $25 MILLION. (P. 5442, COL 2)HR10238 · 1938-04-19
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