C. Frederick Pracht

TO PASS H.R. 5564, A BILL TO FREEZE SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAX AT 1%.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2051, WAR MOBILIZATION AND RECONVERSION ACT OF 1944, TO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL PAY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WORKERS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2051, WAR MOBILIZATION AND RECONVERSION ACT OF 1944, TO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH GRANTS TO EVERY CIVILIAN EMPLOYED IN ESSENTIAL WAR INDUSTRIES, $200 FOR TRANSPORTATION BACK HOME OR TO ANOTHER JOB.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5125, SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL ACT OF 1944.

TO PASS H.RES. 593, OPEN RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4901.

TO PASS H.RES. 422, AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS THAT THE REGULATION OF THE INSURANCE BUSINESS REMAINS IN STATE CONTROL AND THAT THE RELEVANT ACTS OF 1890 AND 1914 AS AMENDED BE NOT APPLICABLE TO THAT BUSINESS.

TO RECOMMIT H.RES. 422, AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS THAT REGULATION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS STAY UNDER STATE CONTROL.

TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 4219, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE PILOTS IN THE ARMY AIR FORCE.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4183, WAR DEPARTMENT CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4443, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE GUAYULE RUBBER PROJECT.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4443, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH STRIKES OUT A PROHIBITION OF PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITY ON THE PART OF AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ADMINISTRATION AGENTS, AND STRIKES OUT THE PROVISION DENYING SALARY TO AAA PERSONNEL WHO DEMAND PARTICIPATION IN AAA PROGRAMS AS A CONDITION FOR DRAFT DEFERMENT.

TO PASS S. 1718, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF WAR CONTRACTS CLAIMS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4443, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ERADICATION OF BARBERRY.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4443, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT, PROVIDING SALARY INCREASES FOR VETERNARIANS AND INSPECTORS IN THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND THE MEAT INSPECTION SERVICE, RESPECTIVELY.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4204, DEPTS OF STATE, JUSTICE AND COMMERCE APPROPRIATIONS, THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR A CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4414, LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT, WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR CLERICAL PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE JUDICIARY.

TO PASS H.R. 4967, MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, 1945.

TO AMEND H.R. 4941, EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY PRICE CONTROL ACT OF 1942 AND THE STABILIZATION ACT OF OCT. 2, 1942, BY PROVIDING THAT IN THE SETTING OF PARITY PRICES FOR CRUDE OIL, CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE NECESSITY OF EXPLORING FOR THE OIL.

TO AMEND H.R. 4941, EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY PRICE CONTROL ACT OF 1942 AND THE STABILIZATION ACT OF OCT. 2, 1942, BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES RELATING TO COURT PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF COMPLAINT; TRIAL, AND REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO OR AGAINST THE REGULATIONS OF SAID ACT.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1767, SERVICEMEN'S READJUSTMENT ACT OF 1944.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.J.RES. 133, EXTENDING TIME LIMIT FOR PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN WAR CRIMES.

TO RECOMMIT WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS, H.RES. 283, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR 1 YEAR, IN WHICH WAR CRIMES MAY BE PROSECUTED.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 283, A BILL EXTENDING FOR 1 YEAR, THE TIME IN WHICH WAR CRIMES MAY BE PROSECUTED.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4204, DEPTS, OF STATE, JUSTICE AND COMMERCE APPROPRIATION BILL, 1945, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR A CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE.

TO PASS H.R. 4937, WHICH MAKES APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEFENSE AID (LEND-LEASE) FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U.S. IN THE WORK OF THE U.N. RELIEF AND REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION

TO AMEND H.R. 4937, FOREIGN ECONOMIC ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS, 1945, BY ADDING THE RESTRICTION THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS THEREIN APPROPRIATED SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY NATION WHOSE TROOPS HAVE NOT BEEN ENGAGED IN ACTUAL BATTLE PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESENT WAR.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4070, INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION BILL, TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH REQUIRES AGENCIES WHICH HAVE EXISTED FOR MORE THAN A YEAR TO SUBMIT A BUDGET BEFORE THEY CAN RECEIVE FUNDS. THE HOUSE CONCURS IN THE AMENDMENT WITH A FURTHER AMENDMENT MAKING CUT-OFF DATE JAN. 1, 1945.

TO PASS H.R. 1117, PROVIDING RETIREMENT PAY FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE PANAMA CANAL.

TO PASS H.R. 2539, A BILL WHICH PERMITS CONTAINERS OF DISTILLED SPIRITS IN BONDED WAREHOUSE TO BE COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO PASS S. 1767, THE SERVICEMAN'S READJUSTMENT ACT OF 1944, A BILL WHICH DECLARES VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TO BE AN ESSENTIAL WAR AGENCY, FURTHER PROVIDES FOR VETERANS' HOSPITALIZATION AFTER WAR, AND ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR WAR INJURY CLAIMS.

TO PASS H.RES. 521, CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE SEIZURE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROPERTY OF MONTGOMERY WARD CO., TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT SUCH SEIZURE WAS AUTHORIZED BY LAW.

TO PASS H.R. 4646, SIMPLIFYING THE PREPARATION OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS.

TO PASS H.R. 4254, A BILL TO EXTEND THE LEND-LEASE ACT ACT OF 1941 FOR ONE YEAR.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4115 WHICH GIVES HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS, THEIR WIDOWS AND THE WIVES OF DISABLED VETERANS, WHO THEMSELVES ARE NOT QUALIFIED, PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT WHERE FEDERAL FUNDS ARE DISBURSED.

TO PASS H.R. 4559, NAVY APPROPRIATIONS, 1945.

TO AMEND H.R. 4443, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN H.R. 4443 SHALL BE USED TO REIMBURSE ANY PERSON WHO PERSONALLY OR BY LETTER DEMANDS THAT A FARMER JOIN THE TRIPLE A PROGRAM AS A CONDITION OF DRAFT DEFERMENT OR FOR THE GRANTING OF A PRIORITY CERTIFICATE FOR ANY RATIONED COMMODITY.

TO AMEND H.R. 3961, THE RIVERS AND HARBOR BILL. THE AMENDMENT CONCERNS THE TOMBIGBEE INLAND WATERWAYS.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J.RES. 192, PROVIDING FOR U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE U.N. RELIEF AND REHABILITATION AGENCY.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1285, THE SOLDIERS VOTING BILL, WHICH, AS FINALLY PASSED, PROVIDES A FEDERAL BALLOT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO PASS H. RES. 166, AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION OF CONDIDITIONS OF INDIANS WITH A VIEW TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION IS NECESSARY.

TO AMEND H.R. 4346, FIRST DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, BY STRIKING A PARAGRAPH OVJECTED OBJECTED TO AS MAKING LEGISLATION IN AN APPROPRIATIONS.

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 3687, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1944.

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 3477, EXTENDING LIFE OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3477, THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, WHICH PROLONGS THE LIFE OF CERTAIN CCC PROGRAMS BEYOND THE TERMINATION SPECIFIED IN THE HOUSE-PASSED BILL, EXCLUDES CERTAIN ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS FROM RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSIDY PAYMENTS, AND PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT MAKING OF PARITY PAYMENTS.

TO PASS H.R. 2801, A BILL TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.

TO PASS H.R. 4133, TREASURY AND POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS, 1945.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4133, TREASURY AND POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1945, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, TREASURER'S OFFICE, AND BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.

TO PASS S. 1285, SOLDIERS VOTING BILL, WHICH PROVIDES A METHOD BY WHICH MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING OVERSEAS MAY AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A POST CARD APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS FROM THEIR STATES 82 DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION OF 1944.

TO RECOMMIT S. 1285, THE SOLDIERS VOTING BILL, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBSTITUTE THE "WORLEY BILL", WHICH PROVIDES THAT A FEDERAL BALLOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ISSUED TO EACH SOLDIER SERVING OVERSEAS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 412, AN OPEN RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1285, THE SOLDIERS VOTING BILL.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1543, A BILL PROVIDING MUSTERING OUT PAY FOR CERTAIN ARMED SERVICE VETERANS.

TO AMEND H.J.R. 192 PROVIDING FOR U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND REHABILITATION AGENCY, BY PROVIDING THAT THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT RATHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, OR ANY OTHER EXECUTIVE AGENCY, SHALL ADMINISTER U.S. PARTICIPATION IN U.N.R.R.A.

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 192, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO LOWER THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATED TO U.N.R.R.A. FROM $1.35 BILLION TO $700 MILLION.

TO PASS H.J. RES. 192.

TO PASS S. 1543, A BILL PROVIDING THAT UPON DISCHARGE EACH MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES SHALL RECEIVE $100 - $300 "MUSTERING-OUT PAY" WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3598, TO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR WATER CONSERVATION AND UTILITY PROJECTS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3598, TO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT WHEN FUNDS FOR A CERTAIN WAR OR NAVY DEPT. PROJECT ARE NOT NEEDED, THEY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED FOR USE ELSEWHERE WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL. SECOND, IT PROVIDES THAT THE BUREAU OF THE BUDGET MAY NOT IMPOUND FUNDS FROM ANY PROJECT WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL CONSENT. ALSO, IT PREVENTS ANY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY FROM PLACING PROJECT FUNDS IN A RESERVE, STATUS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3598, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT, WHICH RE-INSERTS AN APPROPRIATION TO W.P.A. FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 2887 TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY.

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2887, A BILL CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 171, ALLOWING DUTY-FREE IMPORTATION FOR 90 DAYS, OF CERTAIN GRAINS AND OTHER PRODUCTS USED AS POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK FEED.

TO PASS H.R. 3477, A BILL TO CONTINUE THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION. H.R. 3477 FORBIDS FURTHER PAYMENT OF GENERAL CONSUMER SUBSIDIES OUT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS.

TO PASS H.R. 3377, A BILL INCREASING THE RATE OF PENSION TO WORLD WAR WETERANS FROM .40 TO $50 PER MONTH.

TO PASS H.R. 3356, A BILL INCREASING MONTHLY RATES OF COMPENSATION OR PENSION PAYABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR SERVICE-INCURRED DISABILITY AND TO WIDOWS AND CHILDREN.

TO PASS S. 1279, A BILL TO AMEND THE SERVICEMEN'S DEPENDENTS ALLOWANCE ACT BY LIBERALIZING FAMILY ALLOWANCES, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 15., A BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR MATERNITY AND INFANT CARE FOR SOLDIERS' WIVES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.CON.RES. 25, BY WHICH CONGRESS EXPRESSES ITSELF AS FAVORING THE CREATION OF APPROPRIATE INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY WITH ADEQUATE POWER TO MAINTAIN PEACE, AND THAT CONGRESS FAVORS U.S. PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ORGANIZATION.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2968, TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 33 AND TO CONCUR THEREIN WITH AN AMENDMENT. SENATE AMENDMENT NO.33 CONCERNS SENATE APPROVAL OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS TO POSITIONS OVER $4,500 PER YEAR. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT RAISE THE SALARY LIMIT TO $5,500 TO REQUIRE SENATE APPROVAL, AND ALLOWS PERSONS APPOINTED BETWEEN JUNE 30, 1943 AND NOV. 1, 1943 TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE LATTER DATE UNLESS THE SENATE, IN THE INTERIM REFUSES TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3030, THE SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1943, WHICH ALSO MAKES CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3030, SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH APPROPRIATES OVER $8 MILLION FOR THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN AIRPORT PROJECTS BY THE W.P.A.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2968, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT APPROPRIATIONS MADE IN H.R. 2968 MAY NOT PAY SALARIES OF PERSONS MAKING OVER $4,500 A YEAR, WHO HAVE NOT BEEN APPOINTED WITH ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2968, WAR AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECOMMIT TO CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO DISAGREE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION, AND REMOVING CERTAIN RESTRICITIONS PLACED ON THE OPA BY THE HOUSE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2968, TO INSIST ON DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT NO APPROPRIATION IN H.R. 2968 SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALARIES OF PERSONS MAKING MORE THAN $4,500 A YEAR, WHO HAVE NOT BEEN APPOINTED WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 2869, A BILL EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.

TO SEND H.R. 2869, A BILL EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, TO THE COMM. ON BANKING AND CURRENCY, TOGETHER WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S VETO MESSAGE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 2935, DEPT. OF LABOR, FEDERAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $45 MILLION FOR THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION, AND ALLOWING ALL YOUTHS BETWEEN AGES OF 16 AND 25 TO PARTICIPATE IN N.Y.A., RATHER THAN LIMITING THE PROGRAM TO "NEEDY" YOUTH.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2935, DEPT. OF LABOR, FEDERAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECOMMIT H.R. 2935 TO CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH STRIKES FROM THE BILL A PROHIBITION AGAINST REGULATIONS DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN PERSONS PRACTICING OBSTETRICS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2719, INTERIOR DEPT. APPROPRIATIONS, 1944, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR ON A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BONNEVILLE DAM ADMINISTRATION.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2481, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR EXPANSION OF THE CROP TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN INSURANCE PROGRAM.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2714, URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS, ONE OF WHICH DELETES THE HOUSE PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYING SALARIES OF THREE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO WERE SUSPECTED OF SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2481, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH DELETES THE HOUSE PROVISION LIMITING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ADMINISTRATION TO PAYMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SOIL-BUILDING AND WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2481, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH STRIKES OUT A HOUSE PROHIBITION AGAINST INCENTIVE PAYMENTS TO FARMERS, AND TO FURTHER AMEND THE AMENDMENT BY PROVIDING THAT INCENTIVE PAYMENTS MAY NOT BE GIVEN FOR MAJOR CROPS.

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF S. 796, A BILL CONCERNING THE USE AND OPERATION OF WAR PLANTS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 2481, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS WHICH INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM AND DELETE THE HOUSE PROVISION THAT THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM MAY NOT EXTEND ITS COMMITMENTS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 2481, WHICH INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR FUNDS TO BE LENT THRU THE R.F.C. AS PART OF THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2481: TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS TO AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ADMINISTRATION MAY BE USED ONLY FOR PAYMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SOIL-BUILDING AND WATER CONSTRUCTION MEASURES.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2481, DEPT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1944: TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ADMINISTRATION.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2409: A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIARY BRANCH, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDE $100,000 FOR PREPARATION OF A NEW EDITION OF THE U.S. CODE.

TO PASS H.R. 2996, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT, 1944.

TO AMEND H.R. 2968, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PRICE CONTROL OVER ANY FOOD COMMODITY WHICH HAS NOT YET REACHED PARITY, NOR FOR PRICE CONTROL OVER ANY COMMODITY WHICH IS NOT A NECESSITY.

TO AMEND H.R. 2968, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION FROM APPROXIMATELY $34.5 MILLION TO ABOUT $28.9 MILLION. IT ALSO PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF SUCH FUNDS IS TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE DOMESTIC OPERATIONS BRANCH OF THE OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION.

TO AMEND H.R. 2968, APPROPRIATION FOR WAR AGENCIES, 1944, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION FROM $165 MILLION TO $130 MILLION.

TO AMEND H.R. 2968, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATIONS IN H.R. 2968 BE USED TO PAY THE SALARY OF ANY OFFICIAL IN THE OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION WHOSE JOB IT IS TO SET PRICES IN AN INDUSTRY IF THAT OFFICIAL HAS NOT HAD AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IN THAT INDUSTRY.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1648, TREASURY AND POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS: TO FURTHER AMEND A SENATE AMENDMENT BY RESTORING A HOUSE-PASSED PROHIBITION AGAINST FREE POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR. 1648: TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO H.R. 1648 WITH AN AMENDMENT. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 DELETES FROM H.R. 1648 THE HOUSE PROVISION PROHIBITING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY APPROPRIATION IN THE BILL FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROVISION OF THE SILVER PURCHASE ACTS OF JUNE 19, 1934 & JULY 6, 1934. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT RESTORES THE DELETED PROVISIONS TO THE BILL.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2714, URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS BILL: TO AMEND H.R. 2714, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPT. AND OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES ARE, IN ADDITION TO DEPTS. OF WAR AND NAVY, NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROHIBITION EXPRESSED IN A SENATE AMENDMENT, AGAINST ANY DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS ALREADY RECEIVED MONEY RECEIVING FURTHER FUNDS UNDER THIS BILL.

TO AMEND S. 796, A BILL CONCERNING THE USE AND OPERATION OF WAR PLANTS IN PROSECUTION OF THE WAR. THIS AMENDMENT OUTLINES THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH LABOR DISPUTES MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER S. 796. AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS, STRIKES ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY BANNED, AS OPPOSED TO THE ORIGINAL BILL, BUT THEY MAY ONLY TAKE PLACE AT A PLANT BEING RUN UNDER GOV'T. AUTHORITY FOR WAR PRODUCTION AFTER THE SECRETARY OF LABOR HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE MAJORITY OF WORKERS, THRU A SECRET BALLOT, HAVE VOTED IN FAVOR OF A STRIKE.

TO PASS. S. 796, A BILL PROVIDING RULES FOR GOV'T OPERATION OF CERTAIN PLANTS, MINES, AND OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR, AND FOR PREVENTING STRIKES, LOCK-OUTS, AND STOPPAGES OF PRODUCTION. IN ADDITION, IT SPECIFIES THE POWERS OF THE WAR LABOR BOARD TO DEAL WITH LABOR DISPUTES UNDER THE ACT.

TO PASS H. RES. 234, RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 796, A BILL CONCERNING USE AND OPERATION BY THE U.S. OF CERTAIN PLANTS IN THE INTEREST OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R 2570, THE CURRENT TAX PAYMENT BILL, TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE BILL IS A COMPROMISE BETWEEN THE CARLSON AND ROBERTSONFORAND PROPOSALS.