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William H. McMaster
Member of the State Senate of South Dakota · Republican Party · United States

William H. McMaster

730 votes cast since 1925. Votes with the Republican Party 35% of the time.

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1925Today
Now
Left – right
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Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote

  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 255, A BILL FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND WELFARE OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS. (P. 6907-1)
    S255 · 1931-03-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 16836, (P. 867, 3-4-31), A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ENTITLED " AN ACT DEFINING BUTTER, ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REGULATION OF THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION, AND EXPORTATION OF OLEOMARGARINE, " APPROVED AUG. 2, 1886, AS AMENDED. (P. 6704-2)
    HR16836 · 1931-03-02
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 16836, (P. 867, 3-4-31), A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT DEFINING BUTTER, ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION, AND EXPORTATION OF OLEOMARGARINE," APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1886, AS AMENDED. (P. 6684,6685)
    HR16836 · 1931-03-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H.R. 17054, (46 ST.CHAPTER 318, 2-27-31), A BILL TO INCREASE THE LOAN BASIS OF ADJUSTED CERTIFICATES.
    HR17054 · 1931-02-27
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 17163 (46ST.-1552,-3-4-31) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1931, AND JUNE 30, 1932, BY PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE JUDGEMENT OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF THE POCONO PINES ASSEMBLY HOTEL CO., AS CERTIFIED TO THE CONGRESS IN THE REPORT EMBODIED IN THE SENATE DOCUMENT NO. 244, 71ST CONGRESS, 3RD. SESSION. (P. 5945-2)
    HR17163 · 1931-02-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 16969, (P.L. 745, 2-28-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FROM $238600,000 TO $31,100,000 TO REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED. (P. 5613-2)
    HR16969 · 1931-02-21
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 17054,(46 STAT-CHAP. 318, 2-27-31), A BILL TO INCREASE THE LOAN BASIS OF ADJUSTED SERVICE CERTIFICATES.
    HR17054 · 1931-02-19
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 14675 (P.L. 666, 2-14-31), DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1932. (P. 4205)
    HR14675 · 1931-02-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 6603, (P. 672, 2-17-31), A BILL TO PROVIDE A SHORTER WORK WEEK FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES. (P. 4458-1)
    HR6603 · 1931-02-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 16415, (P. 720, 2-23-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, BY DENYING THE FARM BOARD THE RIGHT TO EXPEND OR LOAN TO ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION MONEYS APPROPRIATED FOR PURPOSES OF FUTURE DELIVERY OF MARGINAL TRANSACTIONS; HOWEVER NOT PREVENTING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS AS ARE NECESSARY IN THE PROTECTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES OR FOOD PRODUCTS THEREOF ALREADY PURCHASED BY THE FEDERAL FARM BOARD. (P. 4297-2,4308-1,4308-2)
    HR16415 · 1931-02-09
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 16297, (46-STAT-1164, 2-16-31), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND ACT AMENDATORY THEREOF," BY ELIMINATING SECTION 3 WHICH PROVIDES THAT PUBLIC BUILDING CONTRACT MAY BE ENTERED INTO BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING 5% EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATED LIMIT OF COST. (P. 4239-1,2)
    HR16297 · 1931-02-07
    No
  • TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 14246 (P.L. 716, 2-23-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, WHICH REPORT RECOMMENDS CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND AGREEING TO STRIKE OUT THE APPROPRIATION OF $750,000, WHICH WOULD HAVE PROVIDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AIR-MAIL ROUTE FROM ST. PAUL TO PUGET SOUND. (P. 4017-1)
    HR14246 · 1931-02-05
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO S. 3344 WAS REJECTED. S. 3344 IS A BILL SUPPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ONLY PHYSICIANS HOLDING A PERMIT SHALL ISSUE LIQUOR PERSCRIPTIONS. (P. 3762)
    S3344 · 1931-02-02
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 15593, (2-23-31), BY PROVIDING THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER THIS BILL SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING IN CIVIL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ETC. (P. 3460-2)
    HR15593 · 1931-01-29
    No
  • TO SUSPEND PARAGRAPH 3 OF RULE XVI IN ORDER TO SUBMIT AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15593, THE AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO STATES, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES OR CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS OPERATING WITHOUT PROFIT THE SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER GENERATED AT WILSON DAM. (P. 3385-1)
    HR15593 · 1931-01-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND PARAGRAPH 3 OF RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE AND ALLOW AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15593. THE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE SEC. OF WAR TO LEASE THE NITRATE PLANT FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZER AND ITS INGREDIENTS
    HR15593 · 1931-01-28
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO ALLOW AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15593, (P.L. 718, 2-23-31), A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NONMILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932. (P. 3369-1)
    HR15593 · 1931-01-28
    Yes
  • TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, S. 3344, A BILL TO SUPPLEMENT THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND REPORT.
    S3344 · 1931-01-26
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE O. SMITH MARCEL GARSOUD, AND CLAUDE L. DRAPER TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE.
    1931-01-23
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER S. 3344, A BILL SUPPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    S3344 · 1931-01-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14675, (P.L. 666, 2-14-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, BY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION TO THE RED CROSS ONLY IF THAT ORGANIZATION FAILS TO RAISE $10,000,000 BY VOLUNTARY INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION BY FEB. 9, 1931. (P. 2563-1)
    HR14675 · 1931-01-19
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14675, (P.L. 666, 2-14-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, BY APPROPRIATING $25,000,000 TO GIVE ASSISTANCE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF PERSONS WHO ARE DESERVING OF AND ENTITLED TO RELIEF; SAID APPROPRIATION TO GO TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF.
    HR14675 · 1931-01-19
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 4750, (P.L. 746, 2-28-31), A BILL PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO CERTAIN NAVAL VESSELS.
    S4750 · 1931-01-16
    No
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF EDGAR B. BROSSARD OF UTAH, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES TARIFF COMMISSION.
    1931-01-13
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE EXECUTIVE CLERK HAS DIRECTED TO PLACE ON THE EXECUTIVE CALENDAR THE NAMES OF GEORGE OTIS SMITH, MARCEL GARSOUD, AND CLAUDE L. DRAPER.
    1931-01-10
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 255, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS.
    S255 · 1931-01-10
    Yes
  • TO RECALL THE RESOLUTION OF CONFIRMATION AS REGARDS GEORGE OTIS SMITH.
    1931-01-09
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE OTIS SMITH. AS A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.
    1931-01-09
    Yes
  • TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A MOTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO RETAIN THE NOTIFICATION OF CONFIRMATION OF MR. SMITH AS A MEMBER OF FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION IS DEBATABLE.
    1931-01-05
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM THEIR AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO H.R. 14804. (P. 1029-2,1021-2)
    HR14804 · 1930-12-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 255, A BILL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISIONS FOR A CHILDRENS' BUREAU AND GIVING THE APPROPRIATION TO THE STATES OUTRIGHT WITHOUT REQUIRING THE STATES TO MATCH IT. (P. 1037-1)
    S255 · 1930-12-18
    No
  • TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 14804, SAID AMENDMENTS APPROPRIATING $116,000,000 TO BE DIVIDED AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT. (P. 952-2)
    HR14804 · 1930-12-17
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 255 TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. S. 255 IS A BILL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS. THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT CARRIED INSTRUCTIONS TO HOLD FURTHER HEARINGS ON THE BILL, SINCE HEARINGS WERE DENIED TO SEVERAL REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS. (P. 949-1)
    S255 · 1930-12-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14804, (P.L. 550, 12-20-30), A BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION ON CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1931, BY INCREASING WAGES PAYABLE IN CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EQUAL THE HIGHEST STANDARD PREVAILING IN THE COMMUNITY, AND TO ELIMINATE THE 90 DAYS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT. (P. 565-1, 566-2)
    HR14804 · 1930-12-11
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14804, BY PROVIDING THAT STATES REIMBURSE THE U.S. ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION. (P. 575-2)
    HR14804 · 1930-12-11
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 14804, BY APPROPRIATING $80,000,000 TO THE STATES ON FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY STATE AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INCREASE OF EMPLOYMENT. (P. 509-1)
    HR14804 · 1930-12-11
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10288, A BILL FOR THE REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION OF PERSON IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE BY MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 175-2)
    HR10288 · 1930-12-04
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. RES. 335, PROVIDING THAT THE CLAIM OF JAMES J. DAVIS TO A SEAT IN THE U.S. SENATE BE REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE INVESTIGATING SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES. (P. 31-2)
    SRE335 · 1930-12-02
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY, PROVIDING THAT AS A CONDITION TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING TREATY BY THE U.S. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT HERE-AFTER THE HIGH CONTRACTING PARTIES IN BOTH TIMES OF PEACE AND OF WAR WILL RESPECT THE RIGHT OF ALL NEUTRALS TO THE ABSOLUTE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS OUTSIDE OF TERRITORIAL WATERS; AND IT FURTHER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND ALL OF SAID HIGH CONSTRACT PARTIES WILL GUARANTEE AMONG THEMSELVES, AND AS FAR AS THEY CAN TO OTHER NATIONS, THE NATURAL RIGHTS OF ALL NEUTRAL NATIONS AND THEIR NATIONALS TO SHIP THEIR GOODS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE ON THE HIGH SEAS, IN TIMES OF PEACE AND OF WAR, TO AND FROM ALL NATIONS, BELLIGERENTS OR NEUTRALS, WITHOUT INTERFENCE OR MOLESTATION OR INJURY AND BEFORE THIS RATIFICATION BECOMES EFFECTIVE THIS RESERVATION WILL BE AGREED TO IN WRITING BY EACH OF THE OTHER SIGNATORIES TO SAID TREATY.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO PASS A RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY, PROVIDING THAT IN RATIFYING SAID TREATY THE SENATE DOES SO WITH THE DISTINCT AND EXPLICIT UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE ARE NO SECRET FILES, DOCUMENTS, LETTERS UNDERSTANDINGS, OR AGREEMENTS WHICH IN ANY WAY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, MODIFY, CHANGE, ADD TO, OR TAKE AWAY FROM ANY OF THE STIPULATIONS AGREEMENTS, OR STATEMENTS IN SAID TREATY AND THAT THE SENATE RATIFIES SAID TREATY WITH THE DISTINCT AND EXPLICIT UNDERSTANDING THAT, EXCEPTING THE AGREMENT BROUGHT ABOUT THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF NOTES BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF U.S., GREAT BRITAIN AND JAPAN HAVING REFERENCE TO ARTICLE XIX, THERE IS NO AGREEMENT, SECRET OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BETWEEN ANY OF THE PARTIES TO SAID TREATY AS TO ANY CONSTRUCTION THAT SHALL HEREAFTER BE FIVEN TO ANY STATEMENT OR PROVISION CONTAINED THEREIN.
    1930-07-21
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY, PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN ARTICLE XV SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN INTENTION UPON THE PART OF THE U.S.A. TO ABANDON OR DEPART FROM ITS POLICY TO CONSIDER CRUISERS AS CONSISTING OF BUT ONE CATEGORY, ANYTHING IN SAID TREATY TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY, PROVIDING THAT IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT, NOT WITHSTANDING THE DATES MENTIONED IN ARTICLE XVIII, THE U.S. MAY CONSTRUCT AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE LIFE OF THE TREATY THE THREE CRUISERS IN SAID ARTICLES REFFERED TO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN SAID ARTICLE OR IN SAID TREATY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS REQUIRING THE U.S. TO CONSTRUCT THREE CRUISERS AT THE TIMES MENTIONED IN SAID ARTICLE; BUT THE SIXTEENTH UNIT OR THE EIGHTEENTH UNIT OF CRUISERS THEREIN REFERRED TO, OR ALL OF THEM, MAY BE CONSTRUCTED AT ANY TIME BY THE U.S. AFTER RATIFICATION OF THIS TREATY.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY, PROVIDING THAT IF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XXI SHALL BE INVOKED BY EITHER OF THE OTHER CONSTRACTING PARTIES DURING THE TERM OF SAID TREATY, AND THEREUNDER EITHER CONSTRUCTS ADDITIONAL TONNAGE WITHIN ANY OF THE CATEGORIES MENTIONED IN SAID TREATY, THE U.S. SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CONSTRUCT CRUISERS IN EITHER OR BOTH CATEGORIES AS THE U.S. MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE LIMITES OF THE TONNAGE SPECIFIED BY THE PARTY INVOKING SAID ARTICLE XXI.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY, PROVIDING THAT THIS TREATY SHALL BE NULL AND VOID IF AND WHEN THE U.S. ENTERS THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS BY ADHERING TO THE PROTOCAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO A RESERVATION TO LONDON NAVAL TREATY PROVIDING THAT IN RATIFYING SAID TREATY THE UNITED STATES DOES SO WITH THE EXPLICIT UNDERSTANDING THAT THE U.S. CONTEMPLATES THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION BY DEC. 31, 1936, OF CERTAIN CRUISERS AND OF ALL AIRCRAFT CARRIERS DESTROYERS AND SUBMARINES WHICH IT IS ENTITLED TO CONSTRUCT UNDER THE TERM OF SAID TREATY.
    1930-07-21
    No
  • TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AND HE IS HEREBY, REQUESTED IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITHE THE PUBLIC INTEREST, TO SUBMIT TO THE SENATE, WITH SUCH RECOMENDATION AS HE MAY MAKE RESPECTING THEIR USE, ALL LETEERS, CABLEGRAMS, MINUTES, MEMORANDA, INSTRUCTIONS AND DISPATCHES AND ALL RECORDS FILES AND OTHER INFORMATION TOUCHING THE NEGOTIATIONS OF SAID LONDON NAVAL TREATY TO THE END THAT THE SENATE MAY BE ABLE TO DO AND PERFORM ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ADVISING AND CONSENTING TO AND RATIFYING SUCH TREATY OR REJECTING SAME.
    1930-07-10
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. RES. 320 PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE, AND HE IS HEREBY, REQUESTED TO SUBMIT TO THE SENATE, WITH SUCH RECOMMENDATION AS HE MAY HAVE RESPECTING THEIR USE, ALL LETTERS, CABLEGRAMS, MINUTES, MEMORANDA, INSTRUCTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS OF THE LONDON NAVAL TREATY LIMITATIONS RESPECTING AND REDUCTION OF NAVAL ARMAMENT, SIGNED AT LONDON, APRIL 22, 1930, TO THE END THAT THE SENATE MAY BE ABLE TO DO AND PERFORM ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ADVISING AND CONSENTING TO AND RATIFYING SUCH TREATY. THE AMENDMENT ADDS THE CLAUSE "IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC INTEREST."
    1930-07-10
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 13174. (P. 12196-2,19197-1)
    HR13174 · 1930-07-01
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. RES. 303, RELATING TO THE SALE OF POWER GENERATED BY THE GOVERNMENT POWER PLANT AT WELSON DAN. (P. 11764-1)
    SRE303 · 1930-06-26
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER H.R. 12902, (46-STAT-860, 7-3-30), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN SPECIFIED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1930, AND PRIOR YEARS, ALSO TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1930 AND. 1931. (P. 11674-2)
    HR12902 · 1930-06-25
    No
  • TO PASS S. RES. 299, RELATING TO THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TOWARD THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 11556-1811555-2)
    SRE299 · 1930-06-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 10386, A BILL TO AMEND WORLD WAR VETERANS ACT 1924, AS AMENDED. (P. 11494-2)
    HR10386 · 1930-06-23
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 11781, (46-STAT-918, 7-3-30), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, BY PROPOSING CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS WATERWAY FOR DIVERSION OF NEEDED WATER FROM THE GREAT LAKES. (P. 10640-2)
    HR11781 · 1930-06-19
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT TWO REPORTS OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 2667 (46-STAT-590, 6-17-30), A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE, TO REGULATE COMMERCE WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TO ENCOURAGE THE INDUSTRIES OF THE U.S., AND TO PROTECT AMERICAN LABOR. (P. 10276,10290)
    HR2667 · 1930-06-13
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 1133, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF THE ACT ENTITLED, " AN ACT FOR PREVENTING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR TRANSPORTATION OF ADULTRATED OR MISBRANDED OR POISONOUS, OR DELETERIOUS FOODS, DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND LIQUORS AND FOR REGULATING TRAFFIC THEREIN", BY HAVING GOVERNMENT ISSUE REGULATIONS GOVERNING MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL SO THAT NO INGREDIENTS DESTRUCTIVE TO HUMAN LIFE WILL BE CONTAINED THEREIN. (P. 10166-2)
    S1133 · 1930-06-06
    No
  • TO CONSIDER H.R. 10960, (46-STAT-854, 7-3-30), A BILL TO AMEND THE LAW RELATIVE TO THE CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION OF MARRIED WOMEN. (P. 10174-2)
    HR10960 · 1930-06-06
    Yes
  • TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, S. 476, (6-3-30), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND NURSES OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, THE PHILLIPPINE INSURRECTION, OR THE CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION. (P. 9868-2)
    S476 · 1930-06-02
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 6. (P. 9558-2)
    HR6 · 1930-05-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6, BY REDUCING THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE FROM 10 TO 5 CENTS PER POUND, TO BE PAID BY THE MANUFACTURER THEREOF. (P. 9556-2)
    HR6 · 1930-05-26
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT OF MR. BLAINE TO H.R. 6. (P. 9444, 9555)
    HR6 · 1930-05-26
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6 TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. (P. 9446-1)
    HR6 · 1930-05-23
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE PASSED S. RES. 206, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE TO FURNISH THE SENATE CERTAIN INFORMATION RESPECTING AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS SINCE MAY 20, 1926. (P. 9414-2)
    SRE206 · 1930-05-23
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6, BY EXCLUDING FROM THE TAX LEVY PREPARATIONS MADE OF "OIL COMPOUNDS." (P. 9443-2)
    HR6 · 1930-05-23
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6, (46 STAT. 1022, 7-10-30), A BILL TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF OLEOMARGARINE CONTAINED IN THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT DEFINING BUTTER, ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF OLEOMARGARINE", APPROVED, AUG. 2, 1886, BY EQUALIZING THE TAX ON COLORED AND UNCOLORED OLEOMARGARINE AT 10 CENTS PER POUND. UNCOLORED AND ARTIFICIALLY COLORED MARGARINE WAS TAXED AT 1/4 CENT PER POUND HERETOFORE. (P. 9439-1,2)
    HR6 · 1930-05-23
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. J. RES. 161, SUSPENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATIONS OR UNIFICATIONS OF RAILWAY PROPERTIES. (P. 9199-1)
    SJR161 · 1930-05-20
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE FIRST PROVISION OF S. RES. 273, RELIEVING THE SENATE CONFEREES ON THE TARIFF BILL FROM THEIR PROMISE RELATING TO SEPARATE VOTES IN THE SENATE ON THE DEBENTURE AND FLEXIBLE PROVISION ITEMS. THE FIRST PROVISION OF S. RES. 270, RELATES TO THE EXPORT DEBENTURE. (P. 9116-2)
    SRE273 · 1930-05-19
    No
  • TO PASS THE SECOND PROVISION OF S. RES. 273, RELIEVING THE SENATE MAJORITY CONFEREES ON THE TARIFF BILL FROM THEIR PROMISE RELATIVE TO SEPARATE VOTES IN THE SENATE ON THE DEBENTURE AND FLEXIBLE TARIFF PROVISION ITEMS. THE SECOND PROVISION RELATES TO THE FLEXIBLE PROVISION ITEM. (THE VICE-PRESIDENT VOTED YES TO BREAK THE TIE.) (P. 9137-2)
    SRE273 · 1930-05-19
    No
  • TO PASS S. RES. 206, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE TO FURNISH THE SENATE CERTAIN INFORMATION RESPECTING AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS SINCE MAY 20, 1926. (P. 9043-2)
    SRE206 · 1930-05-16
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. RES. 227, AMENDING THE SENATE RULES SO AS TO ABOLISH PROCEEDINGS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS, AND TREATIES FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES. (P. 8974-2)
    SRE227 · 1930-05-16
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 8574, 746 STAT. 427, 5-27-3-), A BILL TO TRANSFER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CERTAIN FUNCTIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT, AND TO CREATE A BUREAU OF PROHIBITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BY ELIMINATING METHYL ALCHOL FROM THE DEFINITION OF "DENATURING MATERIAL." (P. 8916-1)
    HR8574 · 1930-05-14
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 8574, (46 STAT. 427, 5-27-30), A BILL TO TRANSFER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CERTAIN FUNCTIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT AND TO CREATE A BUREAU OF PROHIBITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BY GIVING EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY ON ALCOHOL PERMITS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THEREBY ELIMINATING JOINT ACTION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. (P. 8911-1)
    HR8574 · 1930-05-14
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE RECOMMITTING S. 51 TO THE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. S. 51 IS A BILL TO SUBJECT CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS BORN IN COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TO THE QUOTA UNDER THE IMMIGRATION LAW. (P. 8841-1)
    S51 · 1930-05-13
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 3060, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND FOR COOPERATION OF THE STATES IN THE PROMOTION OF SUCH SYSTEM. (P. 8748-2)
    S3060 · 1930-05-12
    Yes
  • TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN J. PARKER AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT.
    1930-05-07
    No
  • TO AMEND S. 51, BY STRIKING OUT THE REPEAL OF THE NATIONAL ORIGINS CLAUSE. (P. 7613-2)
    S51 · 1930-04-24
    No
  • TO PASS S. J. RES. 49, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY THE CREATION OF A CORPORATION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES AT OR NEAR MUSCLE SHOALS IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. (P. 2060-2)
    SJR49 · 1930-04-04
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 2667 TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE COMMITTEE ELIMINATE SPECIFIED LINES. (P. 5973-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 2667.
    HR2667 · 1930-03-24
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY LIMITING THE DUTY ON TOYS TO 70% AD VALOREM RATHER THAN A COMBINATION RATE BASED ON WOOL, TIN OR OTHER COMPONENT PARTS OF THE TOYS. (P. 5914-2,5915-1,2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY REDUCING THE TARIFF RATE ON MATCHES, FROM 20 TO 12 CENTS PER GROSS, MAKING THE INCREASE 50% INSTEAD OF 250% OVER PRESENT LAW. (P. 5928-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY MAKING EQUAL THE TARIFF RATE ON PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MOTION PICTURE FILMS. (P. 5927-1,2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY STRIKING CERTAIN VEGETABLE OILS FROM THE FREE LIST. (P. 5942)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION OF AVOCADOS HAVING LESS THAN 8% FAT CONTENT BY WEIGHT AS DETERMINED BY CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. (P. 5949-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING THE TARIFF RATES ON FABRIC NOT IN CHIEF VALUE OF WOOL, WHICH CONTAIN 17% OR MORE OF WOOL. (P. 5897-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY STRIKING PETROLEUM AND REFINED PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM OFF THE FREE LIST. (P. 5945-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING THE TARIFF RATE ON PLAIN BASIC PAPER FOR USE IN PHOTOGRAPHY. (P. 5904-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY STRIKING "DEAD OR CREOSOTE OIL," AND ANTHRACENE OIL FROM THE FREE LIST. (P. 5932-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-22
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY PLACING A DUTY ON PINCERS OF 10 CENTS EACH AND 60% AD VALOREM. (P. 5814-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING THE TARIFF RATES ON JUTE IN ITS MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. (P. 5841-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY STRIKING OUT THE LINES 15 TO 23 INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 118 AND PROPOSING DUTY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED WOODS IN THE FORM OF VENEERS, 30% AD VALOREM, IN FORMS OF SAWED BOARDS, PLANKS, AND DEALS, 15% AD VALOREM. (P. 5815-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY DECREASING THE TARIFF RATE ON BLANKET OR BLANKET CLOTH. (P. 5833-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY PROPOSING A RATE OF $20.00 ON 2000 POUNDS OF BROOM CORN. (P. 5827-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING THE TARIFF ON WIRE NETTING OF VARIOUS SIZES. J.P. 231-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY MAKING THE DUTY ON CRUDE PETROLEUM AND FUEL PETROLEUM, 40 PER BARREL OF 42 GALLONS; NO DUTY TO S BE CHARGED ON SAME DURING PERIODS IN WHICH THE MARKET PRICE IS IN EXCESS OF $1.50 PER BARREL AT PLACE OF PRODUCTION. (P. 5609-2,5717-2,5718-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY PLACING CERTAIN KINDS OF BRICK ON THE FREE LIST. (P. 5802-1,2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY STRIKING OUT ON PAGE 49, BEGINNING IN LINE5, THE FOLLOWING: "720 SQUARE INCHES, 19CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT; ALL ABOVE THAT, 22 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT," AND IN LIEU THEREOF INSERTING," 1008 SQUARE INCHES, 17 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT; ALL ABOVE THAT, 19 3/4 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT." (P. 5788-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 26678 BY INCREASING THE TARIFF ON SEPARATE PIECES OF TABLEWARE, KITCHENWARE, AND UTENSILS. (P. 5791-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING TARIFF ON GRAPES TO 3 CENTS PER POUND BUT NOT LESS THAN 35% AD VALOREM. (P. 5832-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY INCREASING THE TARIFF ON GYPSUM. (P. 5801-2)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 2667, BY RESTORING THE DUTY ON TILES TO 1922 BASIS. (P. 5722-1)
    HR2667 · 1930-03-20
    Yes
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