Jerome F. Donovan

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND BRING UP AND PASS H.R. 15275, A BILL IMPOSING TEMPORARY DUTIES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO MEET PRESENT EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 4518-2)

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 SUSPEND THE RULES, AND BRING UP FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF S. 1551, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 3, 1891, INCORPORATING THE NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF AMERICA. (P. 4342-2)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE H. OF R. FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, WHO IS NOW OCCUPYING THE SEAT MADE VACANT BY THE DEATH OF SULZER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4192-1)

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 RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS, HAVING DIED AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, HAVING BEEN ELECTED A DELEGATE BY SPECIAL ELECTION AND HAVING BEEN SWORN IN AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. ON JULY 1, 1920, IS ENTITLED TO RETAIN HIS SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4191-1)

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 RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #115, AND AGREE TO SUCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (APP. 3-3-21), AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL, FOR FISCAL ENDING JUNE 30, 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES FROM $5,000,000 TO $2,000,000 THE APPROPRIATION TO PURCHASE SEED GRAIN FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN AREAS OF THE U.S. AND DECREASES FROM $300.00 TO $200.00 THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE LOANED TO ANY ONE FARMER. (P. 4087-1)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $2500.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1922, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF $240.00 PER ANNUM. (P. 3998-283999-1,4003-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO STOP DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE MAIN QUESTION RELATING TO THE VARIOUS PENDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 15543. (P. 4005-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 697, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA THAT THE HOUSE DO NOT SEAT PATRICK MCLANE AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. AS HE WAS NOT ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-1)

TO RECOMMIT REPORT #1 TO COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE TALLY SHEETS AND REGISTRATION LISTS IN THE 32 BOXES IMPOUNDED BY COURT ORDER. (P. 3909-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 698, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, THAT THE HOUSE DO SEAT JOHN R. FARR AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS HE WAS DULY ELECTED FROM THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 15836, (41 STAT 1145, APP. 2-26-21), A BILL AMENDING THE 1920 TRANSPORTATION ACT. (P. 2736-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H.RES. 625, PERTAINING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF CAMP FUNSTON, THE REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION REGARDING SAME TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, AND PENDING THIS, NOTHING SHOULD BE DONE TO WRECK OR ABANDON THE CAMP. (P. 2747-1)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 440 (41 STAT 1098, 2-7-21), OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO CEASE ENLISTING MEN IN THE REGULAR ARMY, EXCEPT THOSE WHO ALREADY SERVED 2 OR MORE ENLISTMENTS THEREIN. (P. 2684-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF JAMES V. MCCLINTOC (D-OKLA), FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE CHAPLAIN READ PRAYERS DESPITE LACK OF QUORUM. (P. 2592-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, (3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS A PROVISION FOR THE FOLLOWING: TO ASSAYER IN CHARGE OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ASSAY OFFICE, $1800; WORKMAN AND OTHER EMPLOYEES $1500; CONTINGENT EXPENSES, $600 TOTALLING $3900 IN ALL. (P. 1334-1,1428-1)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 212, (41 STAT 1084, 1-4-21), OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, DIRECTING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 949-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 382, (3-2-21), SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS WAR LAWS, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION MAKING AN EXCEPTION OF THE ACT APPROVED AUG. 10, 1917, RELATING TO ENCOURAGING THE PRODUCTION, CONSERVING THE SUPPLY, AND CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND FUEL. (P. 292-2,295-1)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 382, (3-2-21), SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF WAR LAWS, ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS. (P. 303-1)

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 PASS H.R. 13264, (0 APP. 12-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF A MEDAL OF MERIT TO THE PERSONNEL OF THE MERCHANT MARINE OF THE U.S.A. (P. 95-1)

TO PASS H.R. 9783, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, A BILL PROVIDING A NATIONAL BUDGET SYSTEM, AND FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS. (P. 8613-1,2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10378, (41 STAT 988, 6-5-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, TO REPEAL CERTAIN EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, REGULATION AND USE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. (P. 8608)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING AGREEING TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10378, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, TO REPEAL CERTAIN EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, REGULATION AND USE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. (P. 8608)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H.J.RES. 373, REPEALING WAR EMERGENCY ACTS. (P. 8412-2,JP. 507)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT S.J.RES. 191, CREATING A JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 8433)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 14338, (41 STAT 1045, 6-5-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE RECLASSIFICATION OF POST OFFICE SALARIES AND PERSONNEL ON AN EQUITABLE BASIS. (P. 8381)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 579, CALLING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 324, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RULES OF THE HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL BUDGET. (P. 8107)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 324, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RULES OF THE HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL BUDGET. (P. 8120)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 13931, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 8040)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM CHAIR'S DECISION THAT IT IS ALWAYS IN ORDER TO CALL UP FOR CONSIDERATION A REPORT FROM THE COMM. ON RULES, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMM. MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE. (P. 7924)

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 AGREE TO H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), A BILL AMENDING THE 1916 ACT RELATIVE TO NATIONAL DEFENSE. (P. 7813, 23, 7844)

TO RECONSIDER AND PASS H.J.RES. 327, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APR. 6, 1917, BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE U.S. PERMITTING IN CONDITIONS THE RESUMPTION OF RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH GERMANY.

TO PASS H.RES. 552, AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE AND UNINTERRUPTED CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13931, A BILL RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS OF PRODUCE AND FARM PRODUCTS, ALLOWING 2 HOURS OF GERMANE DEBATE ON SAME. (P. 7850)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14197, A BILL TO AMEND THE PERSONAL SERVICE CORPORATION PROVISIONS OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1918. (P. 7750)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 14198, A BILL AMENDING AND SIMPLIFYING THE 1918 REVENUE ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SAME BY ELIMINATING SECTION 3 THEREOF, WHICH SECTION DESCRIBES "EXTRAORDINARY INCOME" AS BEING DERIVED FROM PERSONAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR PAY DURING PERIOD OF 3 YEARS (AFTER DEC. 31, 1919), AND PROFITS FROM SALE OF CAPITAL STOCK ACQUIRED MORE THAN 3 YEARS PRIOR TO SUCH SALE, ALL PROPER DEDUCTIONS TO BE ALLOWED. (P. 7740)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF DEBATE AND BRING TO IMMEDIATE VOTE, H.R. 14197, A BILL TO AMEND THE PERSONAL SERVICE CORPORATION PROVISIONS OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1918. (P. 7766)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 179, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARMY TRANSPORTS BY TEAMS, INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT, REPRESENTING THE U.S. IN OLYMPIC GAMES, AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. (P. 7490)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF H.RES. 536, CALLING FOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13627, AMENDING THE ACT WHICH AUTHORIZED THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH HOSPITAL AND SANATARIUM FACILITIES TO DISABLED VETERANS, BY ESTABLISHING A HOSPITAL FOR SUCH PURPOSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7434-2)

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 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 ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12350, A BILL TO FIX STANDARDS FOR HAMPER'S ROUND STOVE BASKETS AND SPLINT BASKETS FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD BOX FOR APPLES. (P. 6254)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 2890, (41 STAT 751, 6-4-20), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOTMENT OF LANDS OF THE CROW TRIBE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRIBAL FUNDS. (P. 5991)

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 RECOMMIT H.R. 13587, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1921, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK, WITH AN AMENDMENT, "THAT NO PART OF THE FUNDS HEREIN APPROPRIATED SHALL BE EXPENDED IN PAYMENT OF THE SALARY OF ANY OFFICER OF THE ARMY OF U.S. WHO SHALL ISSUE OR CAUSE TO BE ISSUED AN ORDER PREVENTING SOCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF SAID ARMY WHILE ON MILITARY DUTY, WHEN SUCH ORDER WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR GENERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER, PROVIDED FURTHER," THUS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO AN OFFICER WHO SHALL HAVE ACTED IN OBEDIENCE TO THE MANDATE OF HIS SUPERIOR. (P. 5759)

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 RECOMMIT H.R. 8038, (41 STAT 1148, 2-27-21), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4 OF THE ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT, EXTENDING ITS PROVISIONS TO PORTO RICO, TO THE COMM. ON BANKING, AND CURRENCY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE "THAT NO MEMBER OF A LOCAL FARM-LOAN ASSOCIATION NOR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. NOR ANY FEDERAL FUND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, MASS., SHALL BE LIABLE ON ANY LOANS MADE IN PORTO RICO OR BONDS ISSUED ON SAID LOANS. (P. 5306-1)

TO PASS H.R. 12260, (4-23-20), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5020-1)

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 AMEND H.R. 12260, (4-23-20), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE ACT WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ONE YEAR INSTEAD OF TWO YEARS. (P. 5025-1)

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 AMEND THE 1921 NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL H.R. 13108, (APP. 6-4-1920), BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION TO ANY SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE OR MANAGER OVER EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S., WHILE SUCH SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE OR MANAGER MAKES OR CAUSES TO BE MADE STOP WATCH OR DEVICE TIMING STUDY OF ANY U.S. JOB BETWEEN STARTING AND COMPLETION THEREOF, NOR SHALL ANY PART OF SAID APPROPRIATION BE PAID AS PREMIMUM OR BONUS IN ADDITION TO REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR EFFICIENCY OR ECONOMY OPERATING SUGGESTIONS ACTUALLY PROVING TO BE SO IN ANY GOVERNMENT JOB. (P. 4766-67)

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 ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 499, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERING H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THROUGH THE TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUSES OR INCREASED COMPENSATION; AND THE SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO; AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REQUESTED BY THE SENATE; AND THAT SPEAKER APPOINT SUCH CONFEREES WITHOUT INTERVENING MOTION.

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 PASS H.R. 12724, A BILL DECLARING LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY A HOLIDAY IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 448-1)

TO AMEND S. 2085, (45 STAT 537, 3-30-20), RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS AND OTHER NAVIGABLE WORKS, BY ELIMINATING IN SECTION 7 THEREOF THE WORDS "AS TO CAUSES OF ACTION ACCRUING WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF ANY STATE", THUS PREVENTING THE TAKING AWAY FROM ANY COURT THE JURISDICTION CONFERRED UPON IT BY ANY OF THE STATES. (P. 4482-1,4485-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 12954, (APP. 3-30-1920), A BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO, SUFFERING FOR WANT OF FOOD. (P. 4353)

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

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE FORCE AND SALARIES OF PATENT OFFICE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PATENTS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE ALL SALARIES AS NOW REPORTED IN THE BILL. (P. 3929, 3930)

TO RECOMMIT THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, H.R. 12610, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT, REPEALING PROHIBITION AS OF JULY 1ST 1920. (P. 3867)

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 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 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 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 PASS H.R. 11578, (4-24-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1921. (P. 1600)

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)