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TO STRIKE FROM THE RECORD THE WORDS OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ARKANSAS "THE DEVOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA TO THE TRUTH IS SO NOTORIOUS THAT I SHALL NOT REPLY." (P. 4913)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 2812, ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING THE MINING OF COAL PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 4482 4488)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 541 RELATING TO THE REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY MADE ABOUT THE 1ST DAY OF OCT. 1918 AS THE RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES OF MALFEASANCE AGAINST CERTAIN ARMY OFFICERS. (P. 4348)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 16136, AMENDING THE LIBERTY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4343)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 16136, (40 STAT-1309, MAR. 3, 1919), AMENDING THE VICTORY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTIONS AMENDING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION. (P. 4335 4293)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13274, PROVIDING RELIEF IN CASES OF CONTRACTS CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918. (P. 4266)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 15796, (40 STAT-1348, MAR. 4, 1919), ENABLING THE PRESIDENT TO CARRY OUT THE PRICE GUARANTEES MADE TO PRODUCERS OF WHEAT OF THE CROPS OF 1918 AND 1919 AND TO PROTECT THE U.S. AGAINST UNDUE ENHANCEMENT OF ITS LIABILITIES. (P. 4051)

TO PASS H. R. 16020, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WHILE UNDER FEDERAL CONTRACT, FOR THE JOINT COMPENSATION OF THEIR OWNER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3937)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 13308, (40 STAT-1189, FEB. 2, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH DEFINES RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 3789 3773)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 593, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FUTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 5279, AUTHORIZING THE RESUMPTION OF VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT IN THE REGULAR ARMY AND PROVIDING THAT SAID BILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 3710-10 3718-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2812, ENCOURAGING THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 3690)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 13274, VALIDATING CERTAIN WAR CONTRACTS AND PROVIDING RELIEF WHERE FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, TO THE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, AND CREATING A WAR CONTRACTS APPEALS AMMENDMENT. (P. 3361)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 15339, BY PROVIDING THAT "ENROLLED MEN SO TRANSFERRED SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE SAME PAY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND ALLOWANCES IN ALL RESPECTS AS NOW PROVIDED BY LAW FOR MEN REGULARLY DISCHARGED AND REENLISTED IMMEDIATELY UPON EXPIRATION OF THEIR FULL FOUR YEARS ENLISTMENT IN THE REGULAR NAVY OR MARINE CORPS." (P. 3170)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 566, BEING A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION FROM COMM. ON RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 15539 AND PROVIDING THAT AFTER ADOPTION OF THE RULE IT IS IN ORDER TO CONSIDER NEW LEGISLATION IN THE BILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE GENERAL RULES OF THE HOUSE. (P. 3141-2)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 15539. (P. 3172

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TAKE UP BILL H. R. 15539, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3035)

TO CONSIDER BILL H. R. 15539, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 2821-2)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 13274, (40 STAT-1272, MAR. 2, 1919), PROVIDING RELIEF WHEN FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, BUT IF AGGREEMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, THE SEC. OF WAR IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE SUCH NON-COMPLIANCE.

TO AMEND BILL H. RES. 506, PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE PAID OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO EACH OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTERS OF DEBATE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCLUDES IN THE INCREASE OF COMPENSATION, THE OFFICIAL STENOGRAPHER TO THE COMMITTEES.

TO PASS H. R. 15219, (40 STAT-1174, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF U.S. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 2545)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, H.R. 15018, A BILL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WHICH INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REPORT THE SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT NO MONEY APPROPRIATED BE USED TO PAY THE SALARY OR COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN EXCESS OF THE SALARY THEY ARE RECEIVING. (P. 2526-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12863, (40 STAT-1057, FEB. 24, 1919), PROVIDING FOR REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A TAX OF 100% UPON ALL CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $500 TO ELECTIONS AT WHICH ANY FEDERAL OFFICES IS TO BE ELECTED OR NOMINATED EXCEPT CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMITED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW TO MAKE GREATER CONTRIBUTIONS. (P. 778)

TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE, WITH AN AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING THAT THE TAX OF 100% ON ANY AMOUNT EXCEEDING $500 CONTRIBUTED BY ANYONE FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES DURING 1918, APPLY TO FUTURE PAYMENTS INSTEAD OF OPERATING RETROACTIVELY. (P. 2462-1,2)

TO PASS H. R. 13879, GRANTING A PENSION TO EDITH CAROW ROOSEVELT. (P. 2049)

TO AMEND H. R. 14746, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "EXCLUDING OIL AND GAS LEASES" FROM THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR UNCONTESTED LEASES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR FOR APPROVAL, BECAUSE THE INSPECTORS OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT MAKE INVESTIGATIONS OF SUCH LEASES AND IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THEM IN THE PROHIBITION. (P. 2007 2008)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 504, MAKING IN ORDER AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 14516, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICES, AND GOVERNING ITS DEBATE, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO CONSTRUCT EMBASSIES IN CONSULATES IN CAPITAL CITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. (P. 1818)

TO PASS H. R. 13440, TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION AND CONTROL OVER BATTLE MOUNTAIN SANATARIUM, THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR FOR USE FOR ARMY HOSPITAL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD OF EXIGENCES DUE TO THE PRESENT WAR.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS BILL H. R. 13708, (40 STAT-1161, FEB. 25, 1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY, AS MAY BE DETERMINED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT AS NECESSARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT, THAT $100,000 BE APPROPRIATED TO BE EXPENDED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS. (P. 1392)

TO PASS H.R. 13708 (40 STAT 1161, 2/25/1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY AS NECESSARY. (P. 1919-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, H. R. 13462, (40 STAT-1275, MAR. 2, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK SAME WITH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $12,000,000. (P. 1336)

TO PASS H. R. 13462, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 1338)

TO PASS H. R. 13274, (40 STAT-1274, MAR. 2, 1919), PROVIDING RELIEF WHERE FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW. (P. 1213)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, H. RES. 492, REFERING THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JAMES WICKERSHAM VERSUS CHAS. A. SUTZER TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND SAID COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ON SAME BEFORE FEBRUARY 10, 1919. (P. 1106 1054)

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 492, RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WICKERSHAM AGAINST SULZER, PROVIDING THAT CHAS. SULZER WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALASKA, AND THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS DULY ELECTED AS A DELEGATE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA. (P. 1107)

TO PASS S. 3220, (40 STAT-1154, FEB. 25, 1919), AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO MAKE INVESTIAGTIONS THROUGH THE BUREAU OF MINES, OF LIGNITE COALS AND PEAT TO DETERMINE THE PRACTICALITY OF THEIR UTILIZATION AS A FUEL AND IN PRODUCING COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS. (P. 119)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 3646, (40 STAT-1206, FEB. 28, 1919), GRANTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. (P. 539)

TO PASS H. R. 12001. (P. 433)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 152, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES TO INSERT THE CLAUSE "THAT THE MINIMUM COMPENSATION OF ANY PERSON EMPLOYED AS A TEACHER IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN $1.200. (P. 10731-2 10714)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TO FURTHER CONSIDER H. R. 11945, ENABLING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT, DURING FISCAL YEAR 1919, THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 10667 10670)

TO PASS H. R. 12863. (P. 10547)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12863. (P. 10408)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER H.R. 12863. (P. 10146)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO FURTHER CONSIDER H. R. 12863. (P. 10092)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WATER POWER S. 1419, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE FOR SECTION 14, PROVIDING THAT UPON 2 YEARS NOTICE THE U.S. COMMISSION BE AUTHORIZED UPON EXPIRATION OF ANY LICENSE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR PROCEEDINGS IN U. S. DISTRICT COURTS, IN DISTRICTS AFFECTED, AT ACTUAL REASONABLE COST, ALL SUCH PROJECTS UNDER SUCH LICENSES, TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSETS AND WATER RIGHTS AND PROPERTIES OF SUCH LICENCES.

TO REFER H.R. 12731 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT REGISTRANTS WHO ON THE DATE FIXED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR REGISTRATION ARE OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS AND NOT OVER 19 YEARS SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE 18 CLASS AND SHALL BE DRAFTED FOR SERVICE SUBSEQUENT TO REGISTRANTS IN CLASS ONE OF THE AGE OF 19 YEARS AND OVER 19 YEARS. (P. 9505-2 9506)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 12731. (P. 9506)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL H. R. 12731, (40 STAT-955, AUGUST 31, 1918), AMENDING THE ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S., APPROVED MAY 18, 1917."

TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1919, THE PRESIDENT'S OBJECTIONS TO THE BILL BEING THAT LEGISLATIVE PRICE PROVISIONS SHOULD NOT BE ADMINISTERED IN A WAY ADVANTAGIOUS TO PRODUCERS OR CONSUMERS. (P. 9049-2 9105)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE WATERS "APPROVED JUNE 21, 1906, AS AMENDED BY ACT APPROVED JUNE 23, 1910," TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATERWAYS FOR USE OF INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 9035-1)

TO PASS BILL S. 4444, (40 STAT-903, JULY 16, 1918), GRANTING PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN WHO SERVED IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN, PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION OR IN CHINA. (P. 8925)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919.

TO HAVE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS 1 AND 2 TO H. R. 10069, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS AND RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDMENTS INCREASING THE SAID APPROPRIATION FOR MOBILE HARBOR AND BAR. (P. 8705-2)

TO PASS BILL H. J. RES. 309, (40 STAT-904, JULY 16, 1918), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT, IN TIME OF WAR, TO SUPERVISE OR TAKE POSSESSION AND ASSUME CONTROL OF ANY TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, MARINE CABLE, OR RADIO SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS OR ANY PART THEREOF AND TO OPERATE THE SAME IN SUCH MANNER AS MAY BE NEEDFUL OR DESIRABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR, AND TO PROVIDE JUST COMPENSATION THEREFOR. (P. 8669 8735)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON CENSUS BILL H. R. 11984, PROVIDING FOR THE FOURTEENTH AND SUBSEQUENT DECENNIAL CENSUSES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT ELEMINATING THE CLAUSE GIVING THE SEC. OF COMMERCE, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENSUS, AUTHORITY TO APPOINT SUPERVISORS, THEREBY GIVING THIS AUTHORITY TO THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8664-2)

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREENMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 11692, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, AND CONCUR IN SAID AMENDMENT, WHUCH PROVIDES TO APPROPRIATE A SUFFICIENT SUM TO PAY 1/2 OF THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OUT OF THE TREASURY AND 1/2 OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT; MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES OF THE FISCAL YEAR. (P. 8643-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 309, (40 STAT-904, JULY 16, 1918), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT IN TIME OF WAR, TO SUPERVISE OR TAKE POSSESSION AND ASSUME CONTROL OF ANY TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, MARINE CABLE, OR RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE DURATION OF WAR, AND TO PROVIDE JUST COMPENSATION THEREFORE. (P. 8648)

TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, BILL H. R. 10358 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919. (P. 8577-1)

TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, H. R. 7237. (P. 8517-2)

TO TABLE H. RES. 399, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS AND MACHINERY FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR THE TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH LIQUORS. (P. 8357-1)

FOR A RECAPITULATION OF THE VOTE ADOPTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919.

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE, AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10854, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1919, WHICH ELIMINATES A CLAUSE PROHIBITING ANY PART OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PAYING ANY PREMIUMS OR BONUS OR CASH AWARD TO ANY EMPLOYEES, IN ADDITION TO HIS REGULAR WAGES FOR SPEEDING UP NAVAL PRODUCTION. (P. 8381-1 8382)

TO PASS S. 2104, (40 STAT-739, JULY 2, 1918), AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4402-4404-4414 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S. (P. 8336 8315)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING BILL H. R. 10358, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919. (P. 8312-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 394, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE U.S. FUEL ADMINISTRATION RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY OF COAL TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS. (P. 8137)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10854, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR PREMIUMS, BONUSES, CASH AWARDS OTHER THAN REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR ECONOMY IN OPERATION OF ANY GOVERNMENT PLANT. (P. 8016 8023)

TO HAVE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION ASCERTAIN THE VALUE OF PNEUMATIC MAIL TUBE SYSTEM OPERATING IN N.Y., BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS IN NOVEMBER, AND NOT IN JULY AS PRESCRIBED IN SENATE AMENDMENT. (P. 7761 7774)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 9959, (40 STAT-603, JUNE 10, 1918), AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN, SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR AND THE WAR WITH MEXICO, APPROVED JUNE 10, 1912, WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO INCREASE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS PENSIONS. (P. 7491-2)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 323, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY MESSENGERS IN CHARGE OF TELEPHONES. (P. 7162)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 11945, ENABLING THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT DURING FISCAL YEAR 1919 THE PURPOSES OF AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS," WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THE $6,100,000 APPROPRIATED BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE BUT FOR INCREASING FOOD PRODUCTS AND CONSERVATION OF FOOD. (P. 6868-1 6977)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 11945. (P. 6980)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 11945, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS WHICH PROVIDED FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTS, LIVESTOCK, HOME EXTENSION WORK AND THE ERADICATION OF PREDATORY ANIMALS. (P. 6979)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS BILL S. 3911, (40 STAT-558, MAY 22, 1918), TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. (P. 6816)

TO PASS BILL S. 3935 PROHIBITING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND IMPORTATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII DURING THE PERIOD OF THE WAR, EXCEPT AS HEREIN AFTER PROVIDED. (P. 6688 6741)

TO REFER BILL S. 3935, (40 STAT-560, MAY 23, 1918), PROHIBITING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND IMPORTATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII DURING THE PERIOD OF WAR, EXCEPT AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED, TO THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT REMOVING THE TWO YEAR LIMITATION REGARDING APPEAL. (P. 6739 6740)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 341, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION, DEBATE AND PASSAGE OF BILL H. R. 11945, RELATING TO FURTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF ITS PRODUCTS AND ENABLING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS THEREOF DURING FISCAL YEAR, 1919; THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING 3 HOURS DEBATE, TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BY THE OPPONENTS.

TO PASS BILL S. 3771, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO COORDINATE OR CONSOLIDATE EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES, IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND THE MORE EFFICIENT CONCENTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT.

TO RECEDE FROM THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10358, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY FIXING A MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS OF WORK PER DAY FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. (P. 3552-1 6439)

TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO BILL S. J. RES. 123, (40 STAT-554, MAY 16, 1928), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE U.S. FROM THE 1917 DRAFT ACT REGISTRANTS, WHICH AMENDMENT GIVES CREDIT TO THE SEVERAL STATES, TERITORIES AND D. OF C. ON THEIR QUOTAS, FOR THE MUMBERS OF ENLISTMENTS AND INDUCTIONS INTO THE ARMED SERVICE THE U.S. SINCE APRIL 1, 1917, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL GUARD. (P. 6291)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. J. RES. 124, (40 STAT-557, MAY 20, 1918), PROVIDING FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION OF MALE RESIDENTS OF U.S. WHO REACHED THE AGE OF 21, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DRAFT ACT OF MAY 18, 1917. (P. 6296)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 335, PROVIDING FOR 1 HOUR DEBATE ON BILL H. RES. 8938, (40 STAT-896, JULY 10, 1918), RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE OF GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES AT ATLANTA GA. PENITENTIARY, AND FOR THE COMPENSATION TO PRISONERS FOR THEIR LABOR.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS BILL H.R. 9959, (40 STAT-603, JUNE 10, 1918), AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN, SOLDIERS AND OFFICIALS WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR AND WAR WITH MEXICO, APPROVED MAY 11, 1912. (P. 6127)

TO PASS BILL S. 3402 FIXING THE AGE LIMIT FOR CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY. (P. 6130)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT IN AN EMERGENCY FIX THE PRICE OF WHEAT PRODUCTS IN THE U.S. GUARANTEEING A CERTAIN PROFIT TO THE PRODUCERS THEREOF; THAT GUARANTEED PRICE OF 1918 WHEAT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ITS EQUIVALENT OF #2 NORTHERN SPRING WHEAT AT $2.50 PER BUSHEL, THE SAME TO BE BINDING UNTIL DEC. 1, 1919. (P. 5319)

TO PASS H. R. 10069. (P. 4933 5183)

TO PASS S. J. R. 123. (P. 5067 5069)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 123, (40 STAT-554, MAY 16, 1918), PROVIDING FOR THE INDUCTION INTO MILITARY SERVICE OF CERTAIN PERSONS REGISTERED UNDER THE DRAFT ACT OF MAY 18, 1917, BY PROVIDING THAT THE QUOTAS OF THE SEVERAL STATES, TERRITORIES AND THE D. OF C. HEREAFTER BE DETERMINED IN THE PROPORTION OF THE REGISTRANTS LIABLE TO SUCH SERVICE INCLUDING ALIENS WHO HAVE WAIVED ALL CLAIMS OF EXEMPTION.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. J. RES. 123 WHICH PROVIDES, THAT CREDIT SHALL BE GIVEN ON ITS QUOTAS TO EVERY STATE, TERRITORY, DISTRICT OR SUBDIVISION FOR THE NUMBER OF MEN WHO HAVE ENTERED THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF U.S. SINCE MAY 1, 1917, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO WERE IN FEDERAL SERVICE ON THAT DATE. AGREED TO. (P. 5059)

TO TABLE THE MOTION THAT H. RES. 296, REGARDING MAIL OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, BE REFFERED TO COMMITTEE OF FIVE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER. (P. 4977)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO DECLINE TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS FROM A.S. BURLESON, POSTMASTER GENERAL, AS PROVIDED FOR IN H. R. 296, REGARDING MAIL OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

TO AMEND S. 3863, PROVIDING QUARTERS OR COMMUTATION THEREOF TO COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN CERTAIN CASES, BY CHANGING SAME SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ACCOMODATIONS TO COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE U.S. ARMY, IN CONTINENTAL OR TERRITORIAL SERVICE IN KIND OR BY PROPER COMPENSATION WHERE ADEQUATE QUARTERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, THE ACT NOT TO REDUCE ALLOWANCES NOW AUTHORIZED. (P. 4819-1)

THAT THE HOUSE GO INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10069, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 4860)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 278, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 3994, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONDENMATION PROCEEDINGS OF LAND FOR MILITARY PURPOSES," APPROVED JULY 2, 1917. (P. 4584-1)

TO PASS S. 3994. (P. 4615)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS S. 3994, AND REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO ACQUIRE THE LAND BY CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR MILITARY AND AMMUNITION PURPOSES. (P. 344-2)

TO PASS H. R. 10205, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS. (P. 4551)

TO PASS H. R. 7795. (P. 4297)

TO AMEND H. R. 7795, WHICH APPROPRIATES $50,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEED GRAIN AND FEED FOR LIVE STOCK, TO BE SUPPLIED TO FARMERS AND STOCKMEN AND TO CREATE BOARDS IN THE RESPECTIVE STATES TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, AT THE NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS, MAKE A DETAILED REPORT REGARDING ALL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ACT. (P. 4296)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 281, FOR THE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF A BILL REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 7795, PROVIDING FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE AND AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FOOD, BY AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO CONTRACT WITH FARMERS IN CERTAIN AREAS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAIN THROUGH ADVANCES AND LOANS AND OTHERWISE, AND BY PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY MOBILIZATION OF FARM LABOR, WHICH SUBSTITUTE BILL APPROPRIATES $50,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEED GRAIN FOR LIVE STOCK, THE SAME TO BE SUPPLIED TO FARMERS AND STOCK MEN AND ALSO CREATES BOARDS IN THE SEVERAL STATES TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISION OF THE ACT.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO REPORT H. R. 7795 BACK ELIMINATING THE ENACTING CLAUSE. (P. 4178)