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More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightJames A. Gallivan
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1913Today
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Every vote
- YesTO PASS H.R. 279, (APP. 12-13-28), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1867 TO INCORPORATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR279 · 1928-03-29
- YesTO PASS H.RES. 149, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 279, (APP. 12-13-1928), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1867, WHICH ACT PROVIDED TO INCORPORATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR149 · 1928-03-29
- NoTO AMEND S. 231, (45 STAT. 373, APP. 3-28-28), A BILL CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERAL RADIO COMMISSION UNDER THE RADIO ACT OF 1927, BY REQUIRING THE LICENSING AUTHORITY TO MAKE EQUAL ALLOCATIONS AMONG DIFFERENT STATES AND TERRITORIES ACCORDING TO POPULATION. (P. 4589-1)S2317 · 1928-03-12
- YesTO PASS S.J.RES. 47, A BILL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FIXING THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERMS OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND FIXING THE TIME OF THE ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS.SJR47 · 1928-03-09
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10635.HR10635 · 1928-02-15
- YesTO RECOMMIT H.R. 10635 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED HEREIN FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT MAY BE USED IN PREPARATION OR ISSUE OF ANY PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OR USE OF ANY INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL KNOWN TO BE DENATURED BY ANY DEADLY POISONOUS DRUG. (P. 3070)HR10635 · 1928-02-15
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 10286 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD A SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION TO TRANSPORT ARMED FORCES TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY. (P. 2850-1,2)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 10286 (P. 181, APP. 3-23-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1929, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE ORGANIZED RESERVE, TO TRAIN MORE OFFICERS. (P. 2647-2, 2648-2)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 10286, BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL AND THE CONDUCTING OF NATIONAL MATCHES. (P. 2849-2, 2850-1)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY H.R. 6491, (45 STAT. 253, APP. 3-9-28), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF AN ACT TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING LAWS AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS OF TRADE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPEAL THE PROVISION PERMITTING INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES IN BANKS, WHICH ARE NOT IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPETITION WITH EACH OTHER. (P. 2338-1, 2339-1)HR6491 · 1928-02-01
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 9481, (45 STAT. 573, APP. 5-16-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OFFICES FOR FISCAL 1929, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SHIPPING BOARD. (P. 1974-2, 1975-1)HR9481 · 1928-01-24
- NoTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH SUSTAINED THE POINT OF ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF MR. GARRETT, TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE S. RES. 52, CONCERNING A REVISION OF TARIFF SCHEDULES, AND REFER SAME TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, WAS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 1603-2)SR52 · 1928-01-17
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 483, (P. 5, APP. 11-13-28), AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE LANDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AS SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS.HR483 · 1928-01-09
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 1, BY FORBIDDING THE MAKING OF A CONSOLIDATED TAX RETURN FOR AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS. (P. 715-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 1, (45 STAT. 791, APP. 5-29-28), A BILL TO REDUCE AND EQUALIZE TAXATION AND PROVIDE REVENUE, BY PROVIDING A GRADUATED TAX ON CORPORATIONS WITH NET INCOMES UNDER $15,000. (P. 714-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 1 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. (P. 716-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 1, SO AS TO REPEAL SEC. 600 (1) OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1926, THEREBY ELIMINATING A TAX ON AUTOMOBILES. (P. 650-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- YesTO PASS H.R. 1. (P. 717-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- YesTO ELECT A SPEAKER FOR THE 70TH HOUSE; NICHOLAS LONGWORTH (REP) VERSUS FINIS J. GARRETT (DEM.). VOTES FOR LONGWORTH ARE CODED 2, FOR GARRETT, 1.1927-12-05
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 1, QUESTIONING THE RIGHT OF JAMES M. BECK OF PENNSYLVANIA TO BE SWORN IN, ON THE GROUNDS HE WAS NOT AN INHABITANT OF PENNSYLVANIA AT THE TIME OF HIS ELECTION.HRE1 · 1927-12-05
- AbstainedTO PASS S. J. RES. 152 (3/4/27), AMENDING SUBDIVISIONS (B) AND (C) OF SECTION 11 OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924 AS AMENDED.SJR152 · 1927-03-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 718, A BILL AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TO BE EXTENDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 7 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 1, 1911 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ENABLE ANY STATE TO COOPERATE WITH ANY STATE OR STATES, OR WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE WATERSHEDS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND TO APPOINT A COMMISSION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVING THE NAVIGABILITY OF NAVIGABLE RIVERS," AS AMENDED. (J.P.401-1)S718 · 1927-03-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 17378, A BILL FOR APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS.HR17378 · 1927-03-02
- NoTO PASS H. R. 17130, A BILL TO CONSERVE THE REVENUES FROM MEDICINAL SPIRITS AND PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF SUCH SPIRITS, TO PREVENT THE EVASION OF TAXES. (J.P.373-1, 2)HR17130 · 1927-03-01
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 16507 (3/2/27), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE LIMIT IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN NAVAL VESSELS.HR16507 · 1927-02-28
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 25 TO H. R. 15641 (3/2/27), NAVY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1928, WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR SHIP-BUILDING; AND PROVIDING THAT $450,000 SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR BUILDING OF THREE SCOUT CRUISERS.HR15641 · 1927-02-24
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 432 PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17130, A BILL TO CONSERVE THE REVENUES FROM MEDICINAL SPIRITS AND PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF SUCH SPIRITS AND TO PREVENT THE EVASION OF TAXES.HRE432 · 1927-02-22
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 46, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THE TREATIES RELATING TO CHINESE TARIFF AUTONOMY, EXTRATERRITORIALITY, AND OTHER MATTERS, IF ANY, IN CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE U. S. OF AMERICA UPON AN EQUAL AND RECIPROCAL BASIS.HCR46 · 1927-02-21
- AbstainedTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 1640 (3/4/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL ARBORETUM.S1640 · 1927-02-19
- YesTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 4808, TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD.1927-02-17
- NoTO PASS S. 4808, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPENATION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.S4808 · 1927-02-17
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, S. 4808, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THAT COMMITTEE TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P.279, 280, 281)S4808 · 1927-02-17
- YesTO HAVE HOUSE INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS AND TO PROVIDE URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927, WHICH AMENDMENT NO. 10 REFERS TO REFUND OF TAXES PER REVENUE ACTS OF 1918, 1921, 1924 ON CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.HR16462 · 1927-02-10
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 405, PROVIDING THAT UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 15474, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.HRE405 · 1927-02-09
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4663, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AS SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS, WITH AMENDMENTS. (P.3199-1)S4663 · 1927-02-07
- YesTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927.HR16462 · 1927-02-04
- YesTO PASS H. J. RES. 73 AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF OVERLAND COMMUNICATIONS ON THE SEWARD PENINSULA, ALASKA.HJR73 · 1927-02-02
- YesTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 16800 (3/2/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1928.HR16800 · 1927-02-01
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 26 TO H. R. 2 (44 STAT. 1224, 2/25/27), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS, APP. NOV. 7, 1918; WITH AN AMENDMENT SPECIFYING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ASSOCIATION MAY RETAIN OR ESTABLISH BRANCH OFFICES. (P.2164, 2165)HR2 · 1927-01-24
- YesTO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927.HR16462 · 1927-01-21
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 11325 (44 ST. 1086, 2/12/27) A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF UNITED STATES SUFFERING INJURIES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, APPROVED SEPT. 7, 1916, AND ACTS IN AMENDMENT THEREOF.HR11326 · 1927-01-17
- YesTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 11616 (44 ST. 1010, 1/21/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS.HR11616 · 1927-01-13
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H. R. 15641 (3/2/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1928, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS FROM $13,750,000 TO $14,200,000, OF WHICH SUM $450,000 SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAST THREE OF THE EIGHT SCOUT CRUISERS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 2 OF THE ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1924.HR15641 · 1927-01-07
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 4153 (1/5/27), A BILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENLARGING AND RELOCATING THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN. (P.784-1)S4153 · 1926-12-20
- YesTO PASS H. R. 15009, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS OF AMERICAN NATIONALS AGAINST GERMANY AND OF GERMAN NATIONALS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (P.730-1)HR15009 · 1926-12-18
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 327, INSTRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON PART OF THE HOUSE IN THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GEORGE W. ENGLISH TO APPEAR BEFORE THE SENATE.HRE327 · 1926-12-11
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 1035 (44 STAT. 835, 7/3/26), A BILL RELATING TO CONTEMPTS OF COURT FOR FAILURE TO OBEY SUBPOENA BY U.S. CITIZENS IN FOREIGN LANDS.S1035 · 1926-07-03
- AbstainedTO ADJOURN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK THE FOLLOWING DAY.1926-07-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 10277 (44 STAT. 8, 7/3/26), A BILL AMENDING WORLD WAR ADJUSTED COMPENSATION ACT.HR10277 · 1926-07-01
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, H. R. 11768 (44 STAT. 1101, 2/15/27), A BILL REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND CREAM INTO THE UNITED STATES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR NONAPPLIANCE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS REGARDING SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS TO SHIP CREAM AND MILK INTO STATES, IF THE GOVERNOR SHALL MAKE APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO THAT EFFECT. (P.12443-2)HR11768 · 1926-06-30
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 7893 (44 STAT. 802, 7/2/26), A BILL TO CREATE A DIVISION OF COOPERATIVE MARKETING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.HR7893 · 1926-06-30
- YesTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 10827 (7/2/26), A BILL TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CORPS OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.12255, 12256, 12257, 12258, 12259)HR10827 · 1926-06-29
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H. R. 13040 (7/3/26), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1926 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN FISCAL 1926, AND 1927, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT. (P.12253-2)HR13040 · 1926-06-29
- AbstainedTO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE INSIST ON THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO AMENDMENTS OF SENATE TO H. R. 2 (44 STAT. 1224, 2/25/27), A BILL AMENDING ACT ENTITLED:-"AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS," APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1918, AND RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENTS TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 26 AND AGREE TO SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CONDITIONS FROM WHICH NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS MAY ESTABLISH, RETAIN, MAINTAIN OR OPERATE BRANCHES. (P.11921-1)HR2 · 1926-06-24
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT S. 2868 (7/3/26), A BILL CONFERRING JURISDICTION UPON THE COURT OF CLAIMS TO HEAR, EXAMINE, ADJUDICATE AND RENDER JUDGMENT IN CLAIMS WHICH THE CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT LIMITING RECOVERY TO THE SUM OF $25,000.S2868 · 1926-06-23
- AbstainedTO REFER H. C. RES. 35 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CLOSE THE PRESENT SESSION BY ADJOURNING THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES ON THE 30TH. DAY OF JUNE, 1926 AT 5 O'CLOCK, P.M.. (P.11697)HCR35 · 1926-06-21
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, S. 481, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 8 OF AN ACT ENTITLED;-"AN ACT FOR PREVENTING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR TRANSPORTATION OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED OR POISONOUS OR DELETERIOUS FOODS, DRUGS, MEDICINES AND LIQUORS AND FOR REGULATING TRAFFIC THEREIN," APPROVED JUNE 30, 1906, AMENDED AUGUST 23, 1912, MARCH 3, 1913 AND JULY 24, 1919. (P.11332-1)S481 · 1926-06-17
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, S. 4152, A BILL AUTHORIZING OIL AND GAS MINING LEASES UPON UNALLOTED LANDS WITHIN EXECUTIVE-ORDER INDIAN RESERVATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND BY STRIKING-OUT THE NUMBER "5" IN LINE 21, PAGE 4, AND INSERT "12 1/2". (P.11396-2)S4152 · 1926-06-16
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 10821, A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL JUDGES, TO THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO AS TO STRIKE THE WORDS, "FROM THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, THREE." (P.10958-1)HR10821 · 1926-06-08
- YesTO PASS H. R. 10821, A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL JUDGES.HR10821 · 1926-06-08
- YesTO PASS H. R. 11616.HR11616 · 1926-06-04
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 11616 TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT, STRIKING OUT ALL OF SECTION 2. (P.10719-2)HR11616 · 1926-06-04
- AbstainedTO TABLE A MOTION BY MADDEN THAT CERTAIN WORDS REFERRING TO THE CHICAGO WATERWAY AS A STEAL BE STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 1930, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO READJUST THE TERMS OF CERTAIN SCREENWAGON CONTRACTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.10623)S1930 · 1926-06-03
- YesTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616.HR11616 · 1926-06-03
- YesTO PASS H. R. 11848, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (P.10537-2)HR11848 · 1926-06-02
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H. R. 9387 (44 STAT. 900, 7/3/26), A BILL REVISING THE BOUNDARY OF THE SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK IN CALIFORNIA AND CHANGING ITS NAME TO THE "ROOSEVELT-SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK," TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC LANDS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE WORD "ROOSEVELT" FROM THE NAME OF THE PARK. (P.10144, 10147-48)HR9387 · 1926-05-27
- YesTO PASS H. R. 5385, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ASPHALT, GILSINITE, ELATERATEN AND OTHER LIKE SUBSTANCES ON PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P.10132-2)HR5385 · 1926-05-26
- AbstainedTO PASS H. R. 6982, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 213 AND 215 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1909, (CRIMINAL CODE), RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND SECTIONS 3929, AND 4041, REVISED STATUTE, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSION OF FRAUDULENT DEVICES AND LOTTERY PARAPHERNALIA FROM THE MAILS. (P.10117-2)HR6982 · 1926-05-26
- AbstainedTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616 (P.560, 1/21/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.1926-05-22
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, THAT H. R. 11603, ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, BE REFERED TO THE COMM. ON AGRICULTURE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.HR11603 · 1926-05-21
- AbstainedTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 27 TO H. R. 7554 (5/21/26), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1927, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES IN ALL $18,835,288 INSTEAD OF $18,900,000 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT. (P.9378-1)HR7554 · 1926-05-13
- AbstainedTO CONSIDER H. R. 7181 (44 STAT. 717, 6/10/26), A BILL PROVIDING FOR EQUALIZATION OF PROMOTION OF OFFICERS OF THE STAFF CORPS OF THE NAVY WITH OFFICERS OF THE LINE. (P.9325-2)HR7181 · 1926-05-12
- NoTO TABLE APPEAL OF J. CHARLES LINTHICIUM, (D. MD. 4), FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE H. J. RES. 154 WAS NOT IMPROPERLY ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR, IT WAS NOT THEREFORE ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED AND THE MOTION TO TRANSFER THE JOINT RESOLUTION FROM THE PRIVATE CALENDAR TO THE UNION CALENDAR IS NOT A PRIVILEGED MOTION. H. J. RES. 154 AUTHORIZES THE EXPENDITURES OF CERTAIN FUNDS PAID TO THE U. S. BY THE PERSIAN GOVERNMENT. (P.8381-1)HJR154 · 1926-04-28
- AbstainedTO ADJOURN.1926-04-28
- NoTO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 5823 (2/26/27), A BILL AMENDING THE CODE OF LAW FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN RELATION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS. (P.8241-2)HR5823 · 1926-04-26
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 1039 (44 STAT. 662, 5/27/26), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES", APPROVED JULY 1, 1898.S1039 · 1926-04-17
- AbstainedTO PASS H. R. 9833 (44 STAT. 774, 6/28/26), A BILL AMENDING SECTION 6 OF THE ACT OF MAY 29, 1884, CREATING THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY, BY STRIKING OUT THE PROVISO IN SECTION 6 OF SAID ACT.HR9833 · 1926-04-14
- YesTO PASS H. R. 9690 (44 STAT. 764, 6/24/26), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT IN THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AND TO ADJUST AND DEFINE THE STATUS OF THE OPERATING PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (P.7308-2)HR9690 · 1926-04-12
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 41 (44 STAT. 568, 5/20/26), A BILL ENCOURAGING AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT IN COMMERCE. (P.7324, 7325, 7326)S41 · 1926-04-12
- YesTO DECIDE THE POINT OF ORDER, RAISED BY MR. SNELL, THAT THE MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMM. ON THE CENSUS FROM CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 111, PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES, IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL DOES NOT PRESENT A QUESTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PRIVILEGE. (P.7148-1)HR111 · 1926-04-08
- YesTO AMEND S. 2465 (44 STAT. 325, 4/26/26), A BILL TO AMEND "AN ACT TO REGULATE FOREIGN COMMERCE BY PROHIBITING THE ADMISSION IN THE UNITED STATES OF CERTAIN ADULTERATED GRAIN AND SEEDS UNFIT FOR SEEDLING PURPOSES," APPROVED AUGUST 24, 1912 AS AMENDED, BY INSERTING THE WORD "COTTON" AFTER THE WORD "ALFALFA".S2465 · 1926-04-06
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 8132 (44 STAT 382, 5/1/26), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, THE PHILLIPINE INSURRECTION OR THE CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION, TO CERTAIN MAIMED SOLDIERS, TO CERTAIN WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN AND AND HELPLESS CHILDREN OF SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P.6908-1, P.6909-2)HR8132 · 1926-04-05
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H. RES. 195, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF GEORGE W. ENGLISH, U. S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT COMMITTEE TAKE TESTIMONY OF CHARLES B. THOMAS AND ANY OTHER PERSON WHOSE EVIDENCE, IN THE OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE IS MATERIAL AND RELEVANT TO THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN THE RESOLUTION. (P.6733-2)HRE195 · 1926-04-01
- NoTO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 189, WHICH PROVIDES THAT H. R. 9341, EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927, BE TAKEN FROM SPEAKERS TABLE, SENATE AMENDMENTS DISAGREED TO, AND SENT TO CONFERENCE, WITH HOUSE MANAGERS AUTHORIZED TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 19. (P.6463-1)HRE189 · 1926-03-27
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION OF MR. MC DUFFIE THAT THE HOUSE INSTRUCT ITS MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO H. R. 9341, INDEPENDENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES APPROPRIATIONS. (P.6468-2)HRE189 · 1926-03-27
- NoTO AGREE TO SECOND PART OF H. RES. 189, PROVIDING THAT THE MANAGER ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE BE GIVEN SPECIFIC AUTHORITY, AS PROVIDED BY CLAUSE 2 OF RULE XX, TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE NO. 19 TO H. R. 9341 WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENT.HRE189 · 1926-03-27
- YesTO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO H. R. 9341, INDEPENDENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES APPROPRIATIONS. (P.6468-2)HRE189 · 1926-03-27
- AbstainedTO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 5823, A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAW FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN RELATION TO THE QUALIFICATION OF JURORS.HR5823 · 1926-03-22
- AbstainedTO AMEND H. R. 10198 (5/10/26), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL 1927, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN MADE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL BE USED FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF PUPILS WHO DWELL OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT. (P.5862-1)HR10198 · 1926-03-18
- AbstainedTO AMEND H. R. 9971 (42 STAT 1162, 2/23/27), A BILL REGULATING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT NO PERSON SHALL USE DEROGATORY LANGUAGE OVER THE RADIO, WHICH UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE CONSTITUTE SLANDER OR IF SUCH LANGUAGE WERE IN WRITING, CONSTITUTE LIBEL, AND PROVIDING FOR PUNISHMENT BY A FINE FROM $100 TO $1,000 OR IMPRISONMENT FOR 30 DAYS TO ONE YEAR. (P.5646-1)HR9971 · 1926-03-15
- YesTO RECOMMIT S. 1430, ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO THE COMM. ON THE D. C., WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE POWERS AND JURISDICTION VESTED BY CONGRESS IN THE MOTHER'S BOARD. (P.5302-1)S1430 · 1926-03-09
- YesTO PASS H. R. 9463 (44 ST. 577, 5/20/26), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMPT DISPOSITION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN CARRIERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES. (P.4777-1)HR9463 · 1926-03-01
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H. R. 1 (44 STAT 9, 2/26/26) A BILL REDUCING AND EQUALIZING TAXATION AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE.HR1 · 1926-02-23
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. J. RES. 153 (2/2/26), PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U. S. IN THE SESQUICENTENNIAL IN PHILADELPHIA, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND EXPOSITIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND BY STRIKING THAT PART OF SECTION 2 WHICH DECLARES AS A GOVERNMENT POLICY THAT NO PART OF THE DEFICIT WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE EXPENSE OF THE EXPOSITION SHALL BE COVERED BY ANY FUTURE APPROPRIATION. (P.4174, P.4175)HJR153 · 1926-02-17
- YesTO PASS H. J. RES. 153 (2/26/26), GIVING THE UNITED STATES THE AUTHORITY AND MEANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SESQUICENTENIAL CELEBRATION IN PHILADELPHIA.HJR153 · 1926-02-17
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 132 PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE, AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, CONSIDER H. J. RES. 153, PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION THEREFOR. (P.4094-1)HRE132 · 1926-02-16
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 6559 (44 STAT 630, 5/25/26), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AS AMENDED. (P.4041-1)HR6559 · 1926-02-15
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 6556 (4/28/26), A BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ARTIFICAL BATHING BEACHES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT; ON PAGE 2, LINE 2, AFTER THE WORD "SUM" INSERT THE FOLLOWING: WHOLLY OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR6556 · 1926-02-09
- AbstainedTO AMEND H. R. 8722 (3/3/26), A BILL MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1926, AND URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1926 AND 1927, SO AS TO APPROPRIATE $374,000 FOR THE OMAHA INDIANS IN NEBRASKA. (P.3472-1)HR8722 · 1926-02-06
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H. R. 2 (44 STAT 1224, 2/25/27), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS," APPROVED NOV. 7,1818, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING SECTION 8, WHICH AMENDS SECTION 5190 OF THE REVISED STATUTES. (P.3236-1)HR2 · 1926-02-04
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