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William Henry Draper
US House · Republican Party · United States

William Henry Draper

893 votes cast since 1901. Votes with the Republican Party 92% of the time.

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  • TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL, BY LIMITING THE APPROPRIATION FOR GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT SAN FRANCISCO TO $750,000 INSTEAD OF $1,000,000 AS PROPOSED. (P.4786)
    1913-03-03
    Yes
  • TO APPROVE FIRST PART OF RESOLUTION TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL, THAT THE MANAGERS OF THE HOUSE SHOULD AGREE IN CONFERENCE TO A PROPOSITION INVOLVING A GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT THE EXPOSITION AT SAN FRANCISCO, PROVIDED, THE AMOUNT OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE DOES NOT EXCEED $1,000,000. (P.4788-1, 4787-2)
    1913-03-03
    Yes
  • TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON H. R. 28858 (37 STAT. 912, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1913 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO AGREE IN CONFERENCE TO THE SUBSTANCE OF SENATE AMENDMENT #1, INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT FROM $6,000 TO $7,500 PER ANNUM. (P.4616)
    HR28858 · 1913-03-02
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #26 AND CONCUR IN SAME WITH AMENDMENT TO H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO WEIGH THE MAILS ON RAILROAD ROUTES FOR 30 DAYS IN ORDER TO PROMULGATE RATES DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PARCEL POST SYSTEM, AND ALSO THE CLAUSE DISCONTINUING SECOND CLASS MATTER BEING TRANSPORTED BY FAST FREIGHT. (P.4461-1)
    HR27148 · 1913-03-01
    No
  • TO PASS OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, S. 4043 (37 STAT. 699, 3/1/1913), A BILL DIVESTING INTOXICATING LIQUORS OF THEIR INTERSTATE CHARACTER IN CERTAIN CASES. (P.4434)
    S4043 · 1913-03-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE BILL FROM SPEAKERS TABLE, DISAGREE TO SENATE'S AMENDMENTS AND ASK FOR CONFERENCE ON H. R. 28283 (37 STAT. 828, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4329-2)
    HR28283 · 1913-02-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES, DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, DISAGREE TO ALL OTHER SENATE AMENDMENTS AND SEND BILL TO CONFERENCE, ON H. R. 28499 (37 STAT. 938, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4346-1)
    HR28499 · 1913-02-28
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 28858 (37 STAT. 912, 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1913 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS ADJUDGED TO BE UNDER SECTARIAN CONTROL FOR 1913.
    HR28858 · 1913-02-27
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING CONFEREES ON H.R. 28766, A BILL RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 196, WHICH AMENDMENT PROHIBITS AUTHORIZATION OF ANY CONTRACTS FOR THE ERECTION OF POST OFFICE BUILDINGS IN ANY DISTRICT UNTIL ITS RECIEPTS ARE MORE THAN $10,000 PER ANNUM. (P.4247-2, 4348-1)
    1913-02-27
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 28812 (37 STAT. 891, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT IN THE PURCHASE OF POWDER FROM THE INDIAN HEAD INDIANA POWDER FACTORY, THAT FACTORY SHALL OPERATE ON A MAXIMUM CAPACITY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMY. (P.3853)
    HR28812 · 1913-02-26
    No
  • TO PASS, OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, S. 3175, A BILL REGULATING THE IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P.3410)
    S3175 · 1913-02-19
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 4356, A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS. (P.3410)
    S4356 · 1913-02-19
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 PENSION APPROPRIATIONS BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE, "THAT FROM AND AFTER 7/1/1913 NO PENSION SHALL BE PAID TO A NOW-RESIDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE U. S. EXCEPT FOR ACTUAL DISABILITIES INCURRED IN SERVICE."
    HR28730 · 1913-02-18
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1914. (P.3362)
    HR28730 · 1913-02-18
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION TO LIMIT TO 2 1/2 HOURS THE DEBATE ON H. R. 27876, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U. S. IN THE PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION. (P.3048)
    HR27876 · 1913-02-12
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH PROCEEDINGS UNDER CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. OF APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P.3043-2)
    1913-02-12
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P.3047)
    1913-02-12
    No
  • TO TABLE A MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE TO THREE HOURS ON H. R. 27876. (P.3049)
    HR27876 · 1913-02-12
    Yes
  • TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY FOR TODAY. (P.2608)
    1913-02-05
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 28180 (37 STAT. 801, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT CLAUSE "IMPROVING INLAND WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK VA. TO BEAUFORT, N. C. (P.2147)
    HR28180 · 1913-01-28
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3175. (P.2016, 2017, 1725)
    S3175 · 1913-01-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 23669, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF TOWN SITES IN CONNECTION WITH RECLAMATION PROJECTS. (P.1573)
    HR23669 · 1913-01-24
    Yes
  • TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL.
    1913-01-23
    No
  • TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL AND PROCEED WITH READING JOURNAL. (P.1920-2)
    1913-01-23
    Yes
  • TO TABLE MOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL IN FULL. (P.1922)
    1913-01-23
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO APPROVE READING OF JOURNAL. (P.1923)
    1913-01-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 27941 (37 STAT. 704, APP. 3/2/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 ARMY APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED IN PAYMENT FOR HEAT AND LIGHT FOR QUARTERS OF OFFICERS WHO RECEIVE COMMUTATION OF QUARTERS. (P.1852)
    HR27941 · 1913-01-21
    No
  • TO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 21532, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION. (P.1809)
    1913-01-20
    No
  • TO SUSPEND RULE AND PASS H. R. 21532, A BILL INCORPORATING THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION. (P.1810)
    HR21532 · 1913-01-20
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 3175 TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT THE FOLLOWING: "CITIZENS OR SUBJECTS OF ANY COUNTRY THAT ISSUES PENAL CERTIFICATES OR CERTIFICATES OF CHARACTER WHO DO NOT PRODUCE TO THE IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS SUCH A CERTIFICATE", AND REPORT BACK FORTHWITH. (P.1673-2)
    S3175 · 1913-01-17
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3175. (P.1682-2)
    S3175 · 1913-01-17
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AGREEING TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3175. (P.1686)
    S3175 · 1913-01-17
    Yes
  • TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3175.
    S3175 · 1913-01-17
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 20195, A BILL AMENDING THE NATURALIZATION LAW. (P.1579-1)
    HR20195 · 1913-01-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914 BY ANNULING THE EXECUTIVE ORDER PLACING ASSISTANT POSTMASTERS AND CLERKS OF SECOND CLASS POSTOFFICES AND 4TH CLASS POSTMASTERS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE. (P.1518)
    HR27148 · 1913-01-14
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914, BY INSERTING CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT "NO PART OF THE SUMS HEREIN PROVIDED FOR THE SALARIES OF POST-OFFICE INSPECTORS OR FOR PER DIEM ALLOWANCES TO SUCH INSPECTORS SHALL BE PAID OR ALLOWED TO THEM WHILE THEY MAY BE ENGAGED IN MAKING SELECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FOURTH-CLASS POSTMASTERS", AS A LIMITATION TO THE EXPENDITURE OF THE MONEY APPROPRIATED. (P.1517)
    HR27148 · 1913-01-14
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 27475 (37 STAT. 1400, 3/3/1913), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL WAR AND TO WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SAID SOLDIERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT GIVEN LIST OF NAMES AND REPORT BACK FORTHWITH. (P.1405-2)
    HR27475 · 1913-01-11
    No
  • TO AMEND PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE ON H.R. 27475 (37 STAT. 1400, 3/3/1913), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE IN PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF CIVIL WAR AND TO WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN SAID WAR, BY LIMITING THE TIME OF DEBATE TO TWO HOURS INSTEAD OF TEN MINUTES. (P. 1371)
    HR27475 · 1913-01-10
    No
  • TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914. (P.1358)
    HR27148 · 1913-01-10
    No
  • TO CONSIDER H. RES. 687, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CHARLES C. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 62ND CONGRESS FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P.384)
    HRE687 · 1912-12-10
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 17470, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF ANY OFFICER OR ENLISTED MAN WHO SERVED IN WAR WITH SPAIN OR PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK BILL WITH AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT NO WIDOW OR CHILD SHALL HAVE A PENSIONABLE STATUS UNLESS IT IS SHOWN THAT THE DECEASED HUSBAND OR FATHER WAS ACTUALLY ENGAGED IN AND EXPOSED TO DANGER IN ONE OR MORE BATTLES. (P.113)
    HR17470 · 1912-12-04
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 102, H. R. 24565 (37 STAT. 328 APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED 2 FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIPS AT A COST OF $7,425,000 EACH. (P.11172-1, 11177-2, 11178-1)
    HR24565 · 1912-08-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, H. R. 21279, INSTRUCTING COMMITTEE TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 118, SAID AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ESTABLISH AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL-POST EMBRACING FOURTH-CLASS MAIL MATTER, AND GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF THE EXPERIMENT. (P.11090-1,2)
    HR21279 · 1912-08-16
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, H. R. 21279, DIRECTING COMMITTEE TO REPORT AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL POST, GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF SAID EXPERIMENT. (P.11089)
    HR21279 · 1912-08-16
    Yes
  • TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, S. 4862, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO SUPPLIED LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING THE CORBETT TUNNEL OF THE SHOSHONE IRREGATION PROJECT. (P. 11120)
    S4862 · 1912-08-16
    No
  • TO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 24023, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.11025)
    HR24023 · 1912-08-15
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 2, TO H. R. 17595, A BILL CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE A REQUIREMENT ON THE PRESIDENT THAT HE MAKE PUBLIC ALL ENDORSEMENTS MADE ON BEHALF OF ANY APPLICANT BEFORE HE APPOINTS HIM AS JUDGE OF ANY DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, OR THE SUPREME COURT. (P.11037)
    HR17595 · 1912-08-15
    Yes
  • TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S VETO MESSAGE ON H.R. 18642, WHICH DECISION RULED THAT ACTION ON THE VETO MESSAGE TOOK PRECEDENCE OVER CALENDAR WEDNESDAY. (P.10936)
    HR18642 · 1912-08-14
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER AND PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 18642. (P.10931)
    HR18642 · 1912-08-14
    No
  • TO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10850)
    HR22195 · 1912-08-13
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE FOR H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10153)
    HR22195 · 1912-08-03
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, WHICH SUBSTITUTE ESTABLISHES A NEW SCHEDULE OF DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, RAISING DUTIES ON ALL ITEMS. (P.10115)
    HR25034 · 1912-08-02
    Abstained
  • TO PASS H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON. (P.10117)
    HR25034 · 1912-08-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 183 TO H. R. 25069, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $300,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ANTITRUST LAWS, INCLUDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 FOR THE SALARIES OF NECESSARY EMPLOYEES AT THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT. (P.10037)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 116 TO H. R. 25069, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $300,000 FOR EXTRA CLERKS FOR SPECIAL WORK IN THE PENSION BUREAU, WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR. (P.10033)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 25069 (37 STAT. 417, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $225,000 FOR STUDYING INFORMATION ON TARIFF QUESTIONS. (P.10032)
    HR25069 · 1912-08-01
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 475.
    1912-06-01
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE DURING DEBATE ON H. J. RES. 204, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS, AND THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT.
    1912-06-01
    No
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CHANGING PRESENT TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS AND GIVING CONGRESS POWER TO NAME THE PRESIDENT OR VICE-PRESIDENT IN CASE OF DEATH OF ELECTED PRESIDENT.
    HRE475 · 1912-06-01
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION CHANGING THE TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS, AND FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY CONGRESS OF AN INTERIM PRESIDENT IN CASE OF THE DEATH OR DISABILITY OF THE ONE ELECTED. (P.7476)
    HRE475 · 1912-05-31
    No
  • TO CLOSE DEBATE IN ONE HOUR AND A HALF ON H. R. 17260 (37 STAT. 68, APP. 2/25/1913), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF MINES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, APPROVED 5/16/1910. (P.7388)
    HR17260 · 1912-05-29
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 24563 (37 STAT. 328, APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS SO AS TO INCREASE THE NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIP, ITS COST NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION DOLLARS. (P.7355)
    HR24563 · 1912-05-28
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 21279 (3 STAT. 539, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913 BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HIGHWAYS OF THE SEVERAL STATES AND THE CIVIL SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF. (P.5751-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 21279, BY PROHIBITING THE ENTERING OF NEWSPAPERS IN 2ND CLASS MAILS UNLESS THE NAME OF THE OFFICIALS AND STOCKHOLDERS BE PLAINLY PRINTED THEREON. (P.5152-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21279 TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SECTIONS AND REPORT BILL BACK SO AMENDED. (P.5474-2)
    HR21279 · 1912-05-02
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 20840, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR DEFICIENCIES IN THE FUNDS OF THE POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSIONS IN WASHINGTON D. C.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A REFERENDUM FOR ALL TAXPAYERS IN THE DISTRICT TO DECIDE WHETHER THEY WANT THE PROPOSED TAX LEVIED OR NOT. (P.5550-2)
    HR20840 · 1912-04-29
    No
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 504, A RESOLUTION AMENDING H. RES. 429, PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BANKING AND CURRENCY CONDITION OF THE U. S., BY GIVING THE INQUIRING BODY MORE POWERS TO PERMIT A PROPER AND EFFECTIVE INVESTIGATION. (P.5336-1,2; 5337-1)
    HRE504 · 1912-04-25
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 444, A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE TEMPORARILY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21279, A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4988-1, 2; 4989-1, 2; 4990)
    HRE444 · 1912-04-18
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE 8TH DIVISION OF THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR H. RES. 444, A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE HOUSE RULES TEMPORARILY FOR CONSIDERATION OF NEW LEGISLATION REGARDING H. R. 21279, A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913; WHICH 8TH PROPOSITION RELATES TO EXPRESS COMPANIES CONDEMNATION PROVISIONS AND MAKES THEM IN ORDER. (P.5007-2, 50081)
    1912-04-18
    No
  • TO ADOPT THE FINAL DIVISION OF THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR H. RES. 444, A RESOLUTION CONTROLLING THE PROCEDURE AND ORDER FOR CONSIDERING OF H. R. 21279 (37 STAT. 539, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913;WHICH PROPOSITION PROVIDES THAT NEWSPAPERS ENTERED IN THE U. S. MAILS SHALL HAVE PLAINLY PRINTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THE NAMES OF THE MANAGING EDITORS, PUBLISHERS, OWNERS AND STOCKHOLDERS OWNING STOCK OF PAR VALUE OF $500 OR MORE. (P.4990-1)
    1912-04-18
    No
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT ORDER #35, RELATING TO PRIVATE PENSION BILLS, AND PROVIDING THAT ON THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH DURING THIS SESSION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER FOR THE SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN ONE OR MORE MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS PRIVATE PENSION BILLS. (P.48291)
    1912-04-15
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 14094, A BILL PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND DECLARING VIOLATIONS OF SAME A FELONY, BY CHANGING THE PENALTY TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT MORE THAN 3 YEARS, OR BOTH. (P.4593-1, 4595-2)
    HR14094 · 1912-04-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 22043 (37 STAT. 238, APP. 7/27/1912), A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL AIDS TO NAVIGATION IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE, BY ELIMINATING FROM SECTION 2 OF THE PROVISIONS FOR THE 13TH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT, THE AUTHORITY TO SELL CLOTHING TO THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES AND TO FEED AND CLOTHE SHIPWRECKED PERSONS OUT OF APPROPRIATIONS ALLOWED. (P.4191-2, 4194-1)
    HR22043 · 1912-04-02
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 22195 (N.P.), A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.4141)
    HR22195 · 1912-04-01
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 22195 (N.P.), A BILL REDUCING THE TAX ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENT ELIMINATING ALL PARAGRAPHS OF SCHEDULE K OF SECTION 1 AND INSERTING IN PLACE THEREOF THE DUTIES ON WHICH ARE TO BE FIXED IN 2 CLASSES. (P.4139-2; 4140-1, 2)
    HR22195 · 1912-04-01
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 21597 (37 STAT. 1176, 6/19/1912), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL WAR AND CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF SAID WAR. (P.3755-2, 3765-1)
    HR21597 · 1912-03-21
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 21214, A BILL EXTENDING THE SPECIAL EXCISE TAX TO INDIVIDUALS AND CO-PARTNERSHIPS, AS WELL AS TO CORPORATIONS UNDER THE EXISTING LAW. (P.3637-1)
    HR21214 · 1912-03-19
    No
  • TO END GENERAL DEBATE ON H. R. 21213 IN 10 MINUTES. (P.3381-1)
    HR21213 · 1912-03-15
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 21213. (P.3457-1)
    HR21213 · 1912-03-15
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21213 (N.P.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BILL BACK AMENDED SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DUTCH STANDARD COLOR TEST, THE DIFFERENTIAL AN REFINED SUGAR, PROVIDE FOR TARIFF ON SUGAR THAT SHALL MEASURE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COST OF PRODUCTION AT HOME AND ABROAD, AND NOT CONFLICT WITH THE TERMS OF THE TREATY WITH CUBA. (P.3456-2)
    HR21213 · 1912-03-15
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21213, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE REVENUE, EQUALIZE DUTIES AND ENCOURAGE INDUSTRIES OF U. S. (P.3380-1)
    HR21213 · 1912-03-15
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 21230 (37 STAT. 1160, APP. 6/19/1912), A BILL GRANTING CIVIL WAR VETERANS, WIDOWS OF VETERANS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN CERTAIN PENSIONS. (P.2749-2)
    HR21230 · 1912-03-09
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20182, A BILL AMENDING THE 1909 TARIFF ACT FOR REVENUE, EQUALIZING DUTIES AND ENCOURAGING INDUSTRIES IN THE U. S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENTS ELIMINATING FROM THE DUTIABLE LIST IN THE BILL CERTAIN NON COMPETITIVE CRUDE MATERIALS NOW ON THE FREE LIST. (P.2293-1,2)
    HR20182 · 1912-02-21
    Yes
  • TO LIMIT AND FINISH DEBATE IN ONE HALF HOUR, ON H.J.R. 178, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT MANEUVERING GROUNDS AT ANNISTON, ALA. (P. 2301-2)
    HJR178 · 1912-02-21
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 20182 (N.P.), A BILL AMENDING THE 1909 TARIFF ACT FOR REVENUE, EQUALIZING DUTIES AND ENCOURAGING INDUSTRIES IN THE U. S. (P.2294-2)
    HR20182 · 1912-02-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 18956 (N.P.), BY INCREASING THE TERM OF ENLISTMENTS FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS, AND ALL ENLISTMENTS WHICH ARE ACCOMPLISHED FIVE YEARS SHALL BE COUNTED AS AN ENLISTMENT PERIOD IN COMPUTING CONTINUEOUS PAY SERVICE. (P.2144-1, 2094-2)
    HR18956 · 1912-02-16
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 18956, A BILL MAKING ARMY APPROPRIATION FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ON AND AFTER 7/1/1912, THE U. S. CAVALRY BE REDUCED TO 10 REGIMENTS AND THAT THE OFFICERS THUS RENDERED SUPERNUMERARY BE RETAINED IN THE SERVICE AND ASSIGNED TO VACANCIES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE GRADES AS VACANCIES OCCUR. (P.2143-1)
    HR18956 · 1912-02-16
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 18956 (N.P.), TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT REPEALING THE AUTHORIZED INCREASES IN PAY TO OFFICERS AND MEN. (P.2145-1)
    HR18956 · 1912-02-16
    Yes
  • TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H. R. 16571 (37 STAT. 499, 8/24/1912), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN U. S., GREAT BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND JAPAN TO PREVENT AND PROTECT THE FUR SEAL AND SEA OTTER IN THE NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN, BY PROVIDING THAT SUCH AGREEMENT IS TO LAST FOR 5 YEARS. (P.20721, 2071-2)
    HR16571 · 1912-02-14
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8768 (37 STAT. 657, 2-4-1913), A BILL REGULATING MONEY LOANS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS OTHER THAN NATIONAL OR OTHER BANKS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT REDUCING THE INTEREST CHARGE OF SUCH LOANS FROM 2% TO 1% PER MONTH. (P. U967-1)
    HR8768 · 1912-02-12
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 8768 (37 STAT. 657, 2/4/1913), A BILL REGULATING SECURED MONEY LOANS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY PERSONS, FIRMS, OR CORPORATIONS OTHER THAN NATIONAL AND OTHER BANKS, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE INTEREST CHARGES OF SUCH LOANS FROM 2% TO 1% PER MONTH. (P.724-2)
    HR8768 · 1912-02-12
    No
  • TO ADOPT H. RES. 407, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 27, CLAUSE 4, REGARDING DISCHARGING A COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION, AND CONDITIONS FOR CALLING UP MOTIONS ENTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR. (P. 1690-1 1686-2)
    HRE407 · 1912-02-03
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. RES. 407, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF RULE 27, CLAUSE 4, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCHARGING A COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION, AND SET CONDITIONS FOR CALLING UP MOTIONS ENTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR. 7P. 1685-1)
    HRE407 · 1912-02-03
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 18185 (37 STAT. 311, 8/17/1912), A BILL FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM THE BILL "FROM AND AFTER 7/1/1912 NO PENSION SHALL BE PAID TO NON-RESIDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE U. S., EXCEPT FOR ACTUAL DISABILITIES INCURRED IN THE SERVICE". (P.1627-2)
    HR18985 · 1912-02-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 18985 (37 STAT. 311, 8/17/12), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1913.
    HR18985 · 1912-02-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 3024 (37 STAT. 61, 2/9/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF A BRIDGE ACROSS THE WEYMOUTH BACK RIVER, MASS.
    S3024 · 1912-01-31
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 12623 (37 STAT. 108, 5/9/1912), A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION, BY RESTRICTING THE CORPORATION FROM HOLDING ANY REALTY OTHER THAN FOR OFFICE AND DEPOSITORY PURPOSES.
    HR12623 · 1912-01-30
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 1618 (37 STAT. 63, 2/10/1912), A BILL AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6 OF THE ACT RELATING TO THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    HR1618 · 1912-01-30
    Yes
  • TO STRIKE OUT THE ENABLING CLAUSE OF H. R. 12623 (37 STAT. 108, 5/9/1912), A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION.
    HR12623 · 1912-01-30
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 18642.
    HR18642 · 1912-01-29
    No
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