Alfred B. Kittredge

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 235, (APP. 3-3-09), REQUESTING PRESIDENT OF U.S. TO RENEW NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA AND SECURE BY TREATY OR OTHERWISE, UNIFROMITY OF TREATMENT AND PROTECTION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS HOLDING LEGAL PASSPORTS OF THE U.S., WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $150,000 TO PAY EXPENSE OF HOLDING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS BY PEOPLE OF NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 28059, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910.

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY THE RESOLUTION DEALING WITH RELATIONS BETWEEN CONGRESS AND EXECUTIVE DEPTS. STATING THAT ANY PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, PAPERS, OR RECORDS ON THE FILES OF ANY DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT RELATING TO ANY SUBJECT OVER WHICH CONGRESS HAS ANY AUTHORITY IS SUBJECT TO THE CALL AND INSPECTION OF THE SENATE. (P. 3739-2)

TO LAY ASIDE, TEMPORARIALY, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF MORNING BUSINESS, THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2982, (APP. 3-4-09, 35 STAT. L. 1169), A BILL CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE PENAL LAWS OF THE U.S. (P. 3601-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 28167, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL GRANTING ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC BUILDING ACTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS S. 8899, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF WARS OTHER THAN THE CIVIL WAR AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT RELATIVES OF SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 3611-1,3612-2)

TO TABLE S. RES. 306, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 8462, A BILL PROHIBITING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF ANY WHITE PERSON TO A NEGRO IN THE D.OF C. OR IN ANY U.S. TERRITORY, AND MAKING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH MARRIAGE, IF ANY, INCAPABLE OF INHERITANCE AND MAKING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. (P. 3483-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2982, (APP. 3-4-09, 35 STAT. 1169), A BILL CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE PENAL LAWS OF THE U.S.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 27053, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM $38,8986,000 TO $3,160,000.

TO DECIDE POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 27053, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ELIMINATE FROM ALL FOREST RESERVES IN COLORADO AND IDAHO ALL SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LAND NON-TIMBERED, AND TO RESTORE THESE NON-TIMBERED LANDS TO LOCATION AND PURCHASE UNDER U.S. LAWS, AND DIRECTING THE AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TO REPORT ON FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1909, OR EARLIER, THE QUANTITY OF NON-TIMBERED LANDS. (P. 3251-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 27523, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND DIPLOMATIC SERVICE FOR YEAR ENDING 6/30/1909, BY PROVIDING $400,000, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BLDG AND GROUNDS OR OF A SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A BLDG THEREON, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, FRANCE FOR THE USE OF THE EMBASSY, AND FOR THE RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR AND FOR ITS FURNISHINGS, IF NECESSARY, OR OTHERWISE ADAPTING IT TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

TO AMEND S. 5729, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL CORRECTING THE RECORDS AND AUTHORIZING THE REENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN BELONGING TO CO'S., B, C, AND D, OF THE 20TH INFANTRY, WHO WERE DISCHARGED WITHOUT HONOR UNDER SPECIAL ORDERS, #266 WAR DEPT., NOV. 9, 1906, AND RESTORING ALL RIGHTS WHICH THE MEN HAD BEEN DEPRIVED OF BY PROVIDING THAT ANY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR PRIVATE, WHO WAS ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ENLISTMENT, AND HAS RE-ENLISTED SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE ENLISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS DISCHARGE, AND HE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALLOWANCES AND OTHER RIGHTS ACCORDING TO HIS RANK, FROM SAID DATE OF DISCHARGE. (P. 2947-1)

TO AMEND IN COMM. OF THE WHOLE H.R. 27054, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FROM $250,000 TO $400,000 FOR PURCHASE OF LAND IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF., AT A PORT CALLED SAN PIEDRO, AND USE SAME FOR FORTIFICATION AND DEFENSE. (P. 233-2)

TO PASS S. 5729, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL CORRECTING THE RECORD AND AUTHORIZING THE REENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN BELONGING TO COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 20TH INFANTRY, WHO WERE DISCHARGED WITHOUT HONOR UNDER SPECIAL ORDER #266 WAR DEPT., NOV. 9, 1906, AND RESTORATION OF ALL RIGHTS OF WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN DEPRIVED.

TO AMEND H.R. 27054, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENCE FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATION FROM $250,000 TO $400,000 FOR PURCHASE OF LAND IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF., AT A PORT CALLED SAN PIEDRO, FOR USE AS A FORTIFICATION AND COAST DEFENSE. (P. 2934-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 26203, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR PAYMENT TO INVALIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910, BY RETAINING PRESENT PENSION AGENCIES AND NOT CONSOLIDATING THEM INTO ONE AGENCY AT WASHINGTON, D.C. (P. 2679)

TO AMEND H.R. 26394 (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1910, BY AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AUXILIARY SHIPS NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $9 MILLION.

TO AMEND H.R. 26394, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION MADE FOR MARINE CORPS SHALL BE USED UNLESS OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN SERVE ON BOARD BATTLESHIPS AND CRUISERS AND UPON SUCH OTHER VESSELS OF THE NAVY AS PRESIDENT MAY DIRECT IN DETACHMENTS OF NOT LESS THAN 8% OF THE STRENGTH OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF THE NAVY ON SAID VESSEL. (P. 2543-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. (P. 1463-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY REDUCING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT FROM $100,000 TO $75,000 A YEAR, INCLUDING TRAVELING AND SIMILAR EXPENSES. (P. 1293-2)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 117, CENTENARY OF BIRTH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, BY APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR SURVEY, PLANS, AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTING A NAT'L HIGHWAY CALLED "LINCOLN WAY" FROM WASH. TO THE BATTLEFIELD OF GETTYSBURG, AS A MEMORIAL TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN. (P. 1291-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE, OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AT $8,000 A YEAR. (P. 1225-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY REDUCING PROPOSED SALARY OF 29 CIRCUIT JUDGES FROM $10,000 TO $8,000 A YEAR. (P. 1207-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY FIXING THE SALARY OF THE DISTRICT COURT JUDGES AT $9,000 A YEAR. (P. 1208-2)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE U.S. ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO TELL THE SENATE WHETHER THE PRESIDENT ORDERED THE INVESTIGATION IN REGARD TO VARIOUS PRESS DISPATCHES ON THE PURCHASE OF THE PANAMA CANAL, UNDER WHAT STATUTES PROCEEDINGS WERE BEGUN, AND BY WHAT RIGHT AND AUTHORITY THE FEDERAL COURTS ARE BEING USED. (P. 1020-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464 BY PROVIDING $5,000 FOR UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF CARRIAGE AND HORSE FOR USE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (P. 1084-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. SHALL BE $75,000 A YEAR, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE TRAVELING EXPENSES. (P. 1092-2,1093-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY APPROPRIATING $100,000 A YEAR AFTER MAR. 3, 1909, FOR THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. (P. 1096-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R.23464, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AFTER MAR. 3, 1909, SHALL BE $15,000 A YEAR INSTEAD OF $20,000. (P. 1039-1)

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 23464, (APP. 3-3-1909), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TO $20,000 A YEAR AFTER MARCH 3, 1909, IS OUT OR ORDER. (P. 1038-1,2)

TO AMEND H.R. 23464, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE BE INCREASED FROM $12,000 TO $15,000 PER YEAR, AFTER MAR. 3, 1909. (P. 1040-1,2,1039-1,2)

TO AMEND H.R. 16954, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING OF THE U.S. CENSUS, BY EXTENDING CIVIL SERVICE COVERAGE TO ADDITIONAL CLERKS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT MESSENGERS, ASSIST. MESSENGERS, WATCHMEN, UNSKILLED LABORERS, AND CHARWOMEN. (P. 642-1)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE SENATE WHETHER THE PRESIDENT WAS AUTHORIZED TO PERMIT THE ABSORPTION OF THE TENNESSEE COAL AND IRON CO., BY THE U.S. STEEL CORPORATION AS SEEN IN THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT IN REPORT TO SENATE RES. 240 DURING THE PRESENT SESSION. (P. 624-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 21871. (P. 7105-1)

TO PASS H.R. 21871, (APP. 5-30-08, 35 STAT. L. 546), A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS.

TO MAKE S. 5729 (APP. 3-3-09), A SPECIAL ORDER FOR DEC. 16, 1908. S. 5729 IS A BILL CORRECTING THE RECORDS AND AUTHORIZING RE-ENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO A MOTION POSTPONING CONSIDERATION OF S. 5729 (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL CORRECTING RECORDS AND AUTHORIZING RE-ENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO MAKE THE BILL THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR SATURDAY MAY 16, INSTEAD OF DEC. 16, 1908.

TO AMEND H.R. 20471, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED FOUR, INSTEAD OF TWO, FIRST CLASS BATTLE SHIPS. (P. 5290-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, WHENEVER HE DEEMS BUSINESS CONDITIONS REQUIRE IT, TO DEPOSIT $500,000,000 IN BANKS DESIGNATED AS DEPOSTIORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY TO BE APPORTIONED AMONG SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO PROPULATION AND TO THE BANKS IN PORPORTION TO THEIR CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, AND ALSO TO ISSUE NOTES SECURED TO THE EXTENT OF THE ABOVE AMOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5 TO $10,000, SAID NOTES PROPOSING ALL THE LEGAL QUALITIES OF U.S. NOTES NOW OUTSTANDING. (P. 4021-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY PROVIDING THAT ONE HALF OF ALL TAXES PAID BY NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS BASED ON NOTES IN CIRCULATION BE SET APART IN THE U.S. TREASURY, AS A PERMANENT FUND TERMED, "DEPOSITORS FUND", TO BE PAID TO ALL DEPOSITORS EXCEPT THE U.S. IN EVENT OF INSOLVENCY. (P. 4003-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY SHALL IMMEDIATELY CAUSE TO BE PREPARED, U.S. NOTES TO THE EXTENT OF $500,000,000 AND THESE NOTES SHALL POSSESS ALL LEGAL QUALITY OF U.S. NOTES NOW OUTSTANDING AND SHALL BE IN AMOUNT OF $5 TO $10,000 IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT ONE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT; I.E., TO SECURE GOV'T. NOTES IN PLACE OF BANK NOTES. (P. 4023-1)

TO PASS S. 3023. (P. 4024-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY INCREASING FROM ONE TO TWO PER CENT THE INTEREST TO BE PAID BY ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS DESIGNATED AS REGULAR DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY AND RECEIVING SPECIAL AND REGULAR DEPOSITS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY OF PUBLIC MONEY, SUCH INTEREST TO BE BASED UPON THE MONTHLY AVERAGE OF DEPOSITS. (P. 3961-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY INCLUDING THE BONDS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AS SECURITY FOR GOV'T. DEPOSITS. (P. 3965-2)

TO TAKE BILL H.R. 480, (34 STAT. 5), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC OCEANS, FROM THE COMMITTEE ON INTER-OCEANIC CANALS AND REFER IT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 289)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34 STAT 1415, 3-4-07), WHICH PROVIDES A SCHEDULE FOR THE REGULATION OF HOURS OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

TO CONSIDER BILL H.R. 9329, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED FEB. 28, 1903, PROVIDING FOR A UNION STATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34, STAT 935, 3-4-07), PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELERS ON RAILROADS BY LIMITING THE HOURS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYERS. (P. 4435-1,2)

TO PASS H.R. 24043, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TIMBER ON CERTAIN LANDS RESERVED FOR THE USE OF THE MENOMINEE INDIANS, REGULATING THE DISPOSAL OF DEAD-WOOD AND THE MANUFACTURE OF LUMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR; APPROPRIATING $7500 TO SAID DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO BE REIMBURSED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE TIMBER. (P. 4559-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL 9:00 P.M., MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 529. (P. 4433-1)

THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 24640, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1406), RELATING TO INVALID PENSIONS AND OTHER PENSIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1908, WHICH AMENDMENT CONTINUES ALL LOCAL PENSION AGENCIES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PENSIONERS AND INSTEAD OF CONFINING THEM TO WASHINGTON, D.C. (P. 4415-1,2)

THAT SENATE TAKE RECESS TILL 7:30 P.M. (P. 4433-2)

TO POSPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 8:00 THIS EVENING INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4431-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 6:00 INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4432-2)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 24816, (3-2-07, 34 STAT. 1250), AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCOHOL FROM BOND, BY ASSIGNING A STOREKEEPER TO SUPERVISE OPERATIONS OF STILLS AND DISTILLERIES, AND BY GIVING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES TO SMALL DISTILLERIES AND PROMOTING THE USE (TAX FREE) OF ALCOHOL IN ART AND INDUSTRIES. (P. 4345-2)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 24861, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCHOL FROM BOND.

TO AMEND H.R. 13566, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1289), A BILL TO AMEND THE CURRENCY ACT AND THE NATIONAL BANKING ACT BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DESIGNATE NAT'L BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AS DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY UPON RECEIPT OF PROPER SECURITY AND TO PAY INTEREST ON MONEY DEPOSITED AS THE SECRETARY MAY PRESCRIBE, BUT NOT LESS THAN 2% PER ANNUM UPON THE AVERAGE DAILY BALANCE OF SUCH DEPOSITS; DEPOSITS TO BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE STATES OF THE UNION SO THAT ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY MAY HAVE THE BENEFIT FROM SUCH DEPOSITS. (P. 3434-1,2, 3975-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 13566, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS RECEIVING DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC MONIES SHALL PAY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT INTEREST OF NOT LESS THAN 2% ANNUALLY ON AVERAGE DAILY DEPOSITS. (P. 3897)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 13566. (P. 2742)

TO ADOPT THE SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SIGNED AT SANTO DOMINGO CITY ON FEB. 8, 1907, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF THE U.S. IN THE COLLECTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CUSTOMS RESERVES OF THE REPUBLIC.

TO PASS BILL S. 6249.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, (34 STAT. 1282, 3-4-07), PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTRUAL BANK IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REGULATE THE MUTUAL IMPOSITION OF DUTIES AND INTERNAL REVENUE TAX IN THE COMMERCE BETWEEN U.S. AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P. 3895-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, WHICH AMENDMENT ASSERTS THE DETERMINATION OF U.S. TO LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLANDS TO THEIR PEOPLE AS SOON AS A STABLE, INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT, SHALL HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. (P. 3896)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT CONCURRING THEREIN, REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH. (P. 3429)

TO ADOPT THE S.RES. THAT REED SMOOT A SENATOR FROM UTAH BE EXPELLED FROM THE SENATE OF THE U.S.

TO AMEND THE S. RES. PROVIDING THAT REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH, SO THAT AS AMENDED IT WOULD REQUIRE THE CONCURRENCE OF 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT TO DENY SMOOT HIS SEAT. (P. 3417-2,3428-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 24815, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1256), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY INCREASING THE SALARY OF CHIEF OF BUREAU OF FOREST SERVICE FROM $3,500 TO $5,000, DUE TO INCREASE IN DUTIES. (P. 2954-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 4403, (34 STAT. 898, 2-20-07), AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. APPROVED MAR. 3, 1903, THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR BEING THAT NOTHING CAN TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE CONCURRENCE IN A CONFERENCE REPORT, SO THAT THE RESOLUTION WHICH STATED THAT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE SENATE ON BILL S. 4403 BE INSTRUCTED TO PRESENT TO THE CONFEREES OF THE HOUSE AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE LABORERS AND COOLIES FROM THE U.S., WAS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 3099-1)

TO DECIDE THE POINT OF ORDER IN REGARD TO BILL H.R. 22580, (34-STAT 1015, 3-1-07), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 22580, PROPOSING THAT ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1907, RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ALIENATING, ENCUMBERING OR LEASING OF LANDS, EXCEPT HOMESTEADS, OF ALL ALLOTEES OF INDIAN BLOOD IN INDIAN TERRITORY AND OF ALLOTTEES NOT OF INDIAN BLOOD BE REMOVED, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSED GENERAL LEGISLATION TO AMEND AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2414)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 15434, BY PROVIDING THAT PENDING APPEAL ON A WRIT OF ERROR, THE DEFENDANT MAY BE ADMITTED TO BAIL OR RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECORGNIZANCE, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, INSTEAD OF PERMITTING RELEASE OF DEFENDANTS ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE. (P. 2196)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 15434, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A DEFENDANT, PENDING APPELLATE PROCEEDING, MAY BE RELEASED ON BAIL OR ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, AT DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE. (P. 2195-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 15434, (34 ST. 1246, 3-2-07), REGULATING THE APPEALS IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, BY LIMITING THE RIGHT OF THE GOVERNMENT TO APPEAL ON QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SUFFICIENCY OF AN INDICTMENT, ONLY TO DECISIONS OR JUDGMENTS SUSTAINING A DEMURRER. (P. 2194-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE YEAR 1913 INSTEAD OF 1907 WILL BE THE TIME AT WHICH THE SALARY OF SENATORS, REPRESENATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO SHALL BE $7500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET SHALL BE $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH.

TO AMEND H.R. 21574, (34 STAT. 935, 2-26-07), APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES OF SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PUERTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH. (P. 1550-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, BY ADDING TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET TO $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH, A PROVISO WHICH READS, THAT THE INCREASED COMPENSATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND RESIDENT COMMISIONER FROM PORTO RICO, FOR THE TERM OR TERMS FOR WHICH EITHER HAS ALREADY BEEN ELECTED, OR SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE YEAR 1907, BUT SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH TERMS. (P. 1541-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSED, THAT IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE SENATE THE PRESIDENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND ARMY REGULATIONS IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR THE ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH COLORED INFANRTY, ON ACCOUNT OF OCCURRENCES AT BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG. 13-14-, 1906 AND SUBSEQUENTLY.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A RESOLUTION, WHICH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT STATED IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE SENATE THE RECENT ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B,C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY, WAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS AUTHORITY AND POWER AND A PROPER EXCERCISE THEREOF, RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO TAKE AND HAVE PRINTED TESTIMONY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASCERTAINING ALL THE FACTS WITH REFERENCE TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE TOWN OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG., 13-14-1906, AND TO SEND FOR PERSONS, PAPERS, AND TO ADMINISTER OATHS. IF DEEMED ADVISABLE THE EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO TO BE PAID FROM THE CONTIGENT FUND OF THE SENATE. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS MIGHT SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS IF IT DEEMED FURTHER TESTIMONY NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE FACTS IN CONNECTION WITH IN DISCHARGE OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY RAILWAY COMPANY WHOSE RAILROAD LIES WHOLLY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ONE STATE.

TO PASS S. 5133. (P. 811-13)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROHIBITING AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ITS EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY, TO WORK LONGER THAN 16 HOURS CONSECUTIVELY, PRESCRIBING A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $100 FOR A VIOLATION THEREOF.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY LIMITING THE WORK OF ANY EMPLOYEE TO 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS EXCEPT WHEN HE IS PREVENTED FROM REACHING HIS TERMINAL DUE TO AN UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT, AN ACT OF GOD, OR RESULTING FROM CAUSE UNKNOWN TO CARRIER OR AGENT IN CHARGE OF SUCH EMPLOYEE AT THE TIME HE LEFT THE TERMINAL. (P. 892)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY RAILROAD IN THE U.S. TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ANY EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN THE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS TO REMAIN ON DUTY MORE THAN 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY; ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS MUST GET 10 HOURS REST BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK, ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING 16 HOURS IN ANY 24 HOURS, TO GET 8 HOURS REST WITHIN SUCH 24-HOUR PERIOD.

TO PASS BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO COVER TRAVELING EXPENSES OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8942)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. L. 454), PROVIDING TRAVELING EXPENSES FOR THE PRESIDENT WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1907. (P. 8934-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), PROVIDING PRESIDENT'S TRAVELING EXPENSES, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THESE EXPENSES TO "OFFICIAL BUSINESS" ONLY. (P. 8935)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL, S. 6191, (6-29-06, 34 STAT. L. 611), PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEALEVEL CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LOCK CANAL ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, OF THE TYPE PROPOSED BY THE MINORITY BOARD OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, JAN. 24, 1905. (P. 8857-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 6147, AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN CERTAIN TRACKS OF RAILWAYS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHICH AMENDMENT IMPOSES A FRANCHISE TAX, IN ADDITION TO TAXES ALREADY LEVIED, EQUAL TO 12% OF NET EARNINGS OF EVERY RAILWAY COMPANY OPERATING IN THE D.C., OR EQUAL TO 1 1/2% OF APPRAISED VALUE OF CORP., IN LIEU OF 12% PER ANNUM TAX. (P. 8698-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE AMOUNT OF DEBT CREATED BY THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF STOCK SUBSCRIBED FOR , AND SUCH BONDS SHALL NEITHER BE SOLD NOR PAID FOR AT A DISCOUNT OF MORE THAN 5% OF THE PAR VALUE. (P. 8676-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396. (P. 8676-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES IT THE DUTY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE FAIR VALUE OF SAID CANAL, WITH REFERENCE TO ITS PURCHASE BY THE U.S. (P. 8679)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 14396. (P. 8683)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ALL STOCKS AND BONDS SHOULD BE PAID FOR IN CASH AT A PRICE OF NOT LESS THAN 5% DISCOUNT FROM PAR; NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 8629)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL CO. MAY SET ASIDE A PORTION OF ITS NET EARNINGS AS A SINKING FUND FOR REDEMPTION OF ITS SECURITIES AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (P. 8627-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT FORBIDS ISSUANCE OF STOCKS OR BONDS UNTIL ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED TO SECRETARY OF WAR AND AUTHORIZED BY HIM. (P. 8627-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, (APP. 6-30-06, 34 STAT. L. 809), FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE ISSUE OF STOCKS AND BONDS FOR THE CANAL, THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AND THE PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENTS BY ANY OFFICER OF THE CANAL COMPANY TO BECOME LIABLE FOR DAMAGES AND TO IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERIOD OF FROM 2 TO 10 YEARS. (P. 8626-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 8973, (34 STAT. 451, 6-22-06), A BILL REGULATING THE LOANS BY NATIONAL BANKS, BY INCREASING THE THE BANK'S LIABILITY BY 10% BUT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL LIABILITIES OF THE CAPITAL STOCK TO 30% ON MONEY LOANED TO ANY BORROWER. (P. 8458,8460,8461)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL S. 3413, (APP. 6-29-06, 34 STAT. L. 607), PROVIDING FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN TRANSIT. (P. 8310)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL H.R. 1533, (APP. 6-21-06), APPROPRIATING FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1907. (P. 8264,8247-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 18750, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1907. (P. 7836)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY ALLOWING THE PURCHASE OF DOMESTIC ARTICLES IN FOREIGN MARKETS WHEN AVAILABLE THERE AT LOWER PRICES. (P. 7730-2)