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1913Today
- Left – right
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- Libertarian – authoritarian
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Every vote
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 11267, (6/30/1932, 47 STAT. L. 399), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1933, BY AUTHORIZING THAT REDUCTIONS ON COMPENSATION OR SALARIES OVER $2,500 SHALL NOT OPERATE TO REDUCE SUCH COMPENSATIONS OR SALARIES BELOW THE EXEMPTION OF $2,500 AS FIXED IN THIS SECTION. (P. 11948-2, 11958-1, JP. 548-1)HR11267 · 1932-06-04
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 10236, BY LEVYING A TAX ON INCOMES COMMENCING WITH $4,000 ETC. (P. 11588-1,2, 11589-1)HR10236 · 1932-05-31
- NoTO AMEND S. 935 (47 STAT. 70, 3/23/1932), A BILL AMENDING THE JUDICIAL CODE AND DEFINING AND LIMITING THE JURISDICTION OF COURTS SITTING IN EQUITY, BY PROVIDING THAT EMPLOYEES SHALL BE FREE TO ASSOCIATE WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES TO FORM UNIONS AND CHOOSE REPRESENTATIVES TO NEGOTIATE WITH EMPLOYERS THE TERMS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. (P. 4762-2)S935 · 1932-02-26
- NoTO AMEND S. 3045, BY PROVIDING PLANS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR RELIEF PROGRAMS. (P. 4036-1, JP. 240-1)S3045 · 1932-02-16
- YesTO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT S. J. RES. 49, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY THE CREATION OF CORPORATION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES AT AND NEAR MUSCLE SHOALS IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. (P. 7098-1)SJR49 · 1931-03-03
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF EUGENE MEYER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD.1931-02-25
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON 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. 5346-2)SJR49 · 1931-02-23
- YesTO PASS THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 14246 (2-23-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932. (P. 5464-2,5465-1)HR14246 · 1931-02-20
- YesTO 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
- NoTO CONSIDER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 16415, (P.L. 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. (P. 5127-2)HR16415 · 1931-02-17
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF CLAUDE L. DRAPER OF WYOMING, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 22, 1932.1931-02-04
- NoTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE O. SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.1931-02-04
- NoTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION MARCEL GARSOUD, OF LOU&SIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 22, 1932.1931-02-04
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 15593, BY STRIKING-OUT THE PROVISO THAT NONE OF THE MONEY APPROPRIATED IN THIS ACT SHALL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF OLEOMARGARINE OR BUTTER SUBSTITUTES FOR USE WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. OTHERWISE THAN FOR COOKING PURPOSES. (P. 3573-2,3575-1)HR15593 · 1931-01-30
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 16110, (P.L. 719, 2-23-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE AND JUSTICE AND FOR THE JUDICIARY, AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932, BY ELIMINAT-ING THE $125,000 APPROPRIATION, TO BE USED BY REPRESENTAT-IVES IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE. (P. 3604-1)HR16110 · 1931-01-30
- YesTO SUSPEND PARAGRAPH 3 OF RULE XVI IN ORDER THAT AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15593 MAY BE SUBMITTED. THE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO SUPPLY ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE GOVERNMENT PLANTS AT MUSCLE SHOALS TO ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES AT NOT TO EXCEED 4 MILLS PER KILLOWATT-HOUR UNDER CONTRACTS RUNNING FROM YEAR TO YEAR ONLY. (P. 3476-1)HR15593 · 1931-01-29
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 15593, BY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO MAKE 20,000,000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE DISTRESSED PEOPLE. (P. 3478-1)HR15593 · 1931-01-29
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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 INGREDIENTSHR15593 · 1931-01-28
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO RECOMMIT THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE O. SMITH MARCEL GARSOUD, AND CLAUDE L. DRAPER TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE.1931-01-23
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO PASS S. 255, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS.S255 · 1931-01-10
- YesTO RECALL THE RESOLUTION OF CONFIRMATION AS REGARDS GEORGE OTIS SMITH.1931-01-09
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE OTIS SMITH. AS A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.1931-01-09
- YesTO 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
- NoTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 14246, (2-23-31), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1932. (P. 1119-1)HR14246 · 1930-12-20
- NoTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF FRANK R. MCNINCH.1930-12-20
- YesTO ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF MARCEL GARSOUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.1930-12-20
- NoTO RECEDE FROM THEIR AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO H.R. 14804. (P. 1029-2,1021-2)HR14804 · 1930-12-18
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 13174, (46-STAT-991, 7-3-30), A BILL TO AMEND WORLD WAR VETERANS ACT 1924, AS AMENDED.HR13174 · 1930-07-03
- NoTO AGREE TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #12 TO H.R. 12902, (46-STAT-860,7-3-30), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1930 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1930 AND JUNE 30, 1931, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000.00 FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION. (P. 12386-1)HR12902 · 1930-07-03
- YesTO RECESS UNTIL 12 O'CLOCK MONDAY NEXT. (P. 12409-2)1930-07-03
- NoTO PASS H. CON. RES. 44, THAT THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS SHALL ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF JULY 1930, AND THAT WHEN THEY ADJOURN ON SAID DAY THEY STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.HCR44 · 1930-07-03
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 10288, A BILL TO REGULATE THE TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE BY MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION. (P. 12292-2)HR10288 · 1930-07-02
- NoTO DIRECT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO BRING IN ABSENTEES, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10288. (P. 12303-1)HR10288 · 1930-07-02
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10288, BY PROVIDING THAT NO CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR ACQUISITION OF CONTROL SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER THE SECTION IF ONE OR MORE OF THE CORPORATIONS INVOLVED IS ENGAGED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS BY RAILROAD. (P. 12297-1,12298-1)HR10288 · 1930-07-02
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 13174, BY PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN DISEASES OF VETERANS CONTRACTED PRIOR TO THEIR DISCHARGE OR RESIGNATION FROM THE SERVICE, WHETHER SUCH DISEASE WAS THE RESULT OF MISCONDUCT OR NOT. (P. 12195-1,2)HR13174 · 1930-07-01
- YesTO PASS H.R. 13174. (P. 12196-2,19197-1)HR13174 · 1930-07-01
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 13174, (46-STAT-991, 7-3-30), A BILL TO AMEND THE WORLD WAR VETERANS ACT 1924 AS AMENDED, BY PROPOSING TO INCREASE VETERANS DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (P. 12189-2)HR13174 · 1930-07-01
- NoTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 6, (46-STAT-1022, 7-10-30), A BILL TO AMEND DEFINITION OF OLEOMARGARINE CONTAINER IN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT DEFINING BUTTER ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REQULATING MANUFACTURE SALE, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF OLEOMARGARINE APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1886 AS AMENDED." (P. 11898-2)HR6 · 1930-06-29
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 12902, BY INCREASING THE EXPENDITURE FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION LAWS FOR 1931 FROM $50,000 AND UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF APPROPRIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO $250,000.00 AND UNEXPENDED BALANCE. (P. 11808-2)HR12902 · 1930-06-27
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE AGREED TO THE AMENDMENT OF MR. JONES TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12902. (P. 11895-1)HR12902 · 1930-06-27
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 12902, (46-STAT-860,7-3-30), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN SPECIFIED APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1930, AND PRIOR YEARS, ALSO TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1930, AND 1931, BY INCREASING THE EXPENDITURE FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION LAWS FOR 1931 FROM $50,000 AND UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF APPROPRIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE TO $250,000. (P. 11808-2)HR12902 · 1930-06-27
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO PASS H.R. 10386, A BILL TO AMEND WORLD WAR VETERANS ACT 1924, AS AMENDED. (P. 11494-2)HR10386 · 1930-06-23
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO PASS H.R. 6. (P. 9558-2)HR6 · 1930-05-26
- YesTO 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
- YesTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT OF MR. BLAINE TO H.R. 6. (P. 9444, 9555)HR6 · 1930-05-26
- YesTO RECOMMIT H.R. 6 TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. (P. 9446-1)HR6 · 1930-05-23
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 6, BY EXCLUDING FROM THE TAX LEVY PREPARATIONS MADE OF "OIL COMPOUNDS." (P. 9443-2)HR6 · 1930-05-23
- YesTO 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
- NoTO PASS S.J. RES. 161, SUSPENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATIONS AND UNIFICATIONS OF RAILWAY PROPERTIES. (P. 9292-1,2)SJR161 · 1930-05-21
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO AMEND S. 51, A BILL TO SUBJECT CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS BORN IN COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TO THE QUOTA UNDER THE IMMIGRATION LAW, BY PLACING MEXICO UNDER THE SAME QUOTA AS EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. (P. 8842-1)S51 · 1930-05-13
- YesTO 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
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10813, (7-3-30) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1931, BY STRIKING OUT THE SECTION PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUITABLE BUILDINGS WITH NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AS A PRODUCE MARKET. (P. 8681-1)HR10813 · 1930-05-12
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10813, (7-3-30), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1931, BY APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE POWER NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH A VIEW TO ESTABLISHING MUNICIPALLY OWNED AND OPERATED POWER FACILITIES. (P. 8663-1)HR10813 · 1930-05-09
- NoTO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN J. PARKER AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT.1930-05-07
- NoTO RECOMMIT S. 51 TO THE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. (P. 7712-1)S51 · 1930-04-25
- YesTO AMEND S. 51, BY REDUCING THE IMMIGRATION QUOTA FROM EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO ABOUT 80,000 AND BY KEEPING OUT ABOUT 75,000 FROM MEXICO. (P. 7600-2)S51 · 1930-04-24
- YesTO AMEND S. 51, BY STRIKING OUT THE REPEAL OF THE NATIONAL ORIGINS CLAUSE. (P. 7613-2)S51 · 1930-04-24
- NoTO AMEND S. 51, BY PLACING CANADA UPON AN IMMIGRATION QUOTA. (P. 7531-2,7532-1)S51 · 1930-04-23
- NoTO AMEND S. 51, BY PERMITTING TEMPORARY ENTRY OF IMMIGRANTS OF COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN HEMPHISPHERE FOR AGRICULTURAL LABOR. (P. 7530-1)S51 · 1930-04-23
- YesTO RECOMMIT S. 51 TO COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. (P. 7533-2, 7534-1,2)S51 · 1930-04-23
- NoTO AMEND S. 51, BY SETTING UP QUOTAS ON IMMIGRATION FOR COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. (P. 7414-2,6617-1,2)S51 · 1930-04-22
- YesTO AMEND S. 51, BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 5, COVERING THE QUOTA OF MEXICO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1930 AND THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1931, IN ORDER TO PREVENT SUCH LARGE NUMBERS OF THEM COMING INTO THE COUNTRY WHEN SO MANY AMERICANS ARE UNEMPLOYED. (P. 7414-2)S51 · 1930-04-22
- NoTO AMEND S. 51, BY REPEALING THE NATIONAL ORIGINS PROVISIONS AND BY REDUCING IN NUMBER THE PERSONS ENTERING THE U.S. (P. 7057-2,7321)S51 · 1930-04-21
- YesTO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 51, A BILL TO SUBJECT CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS BORN IN COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TO THE QUOTA UNDER THE IMMIGRATION LAW, BY PERMITTING ONLY 40,000 IMMIGRANTS TO ENTER THE COUNTRY INSTEAD OF 120,000 AS PERMITTED UNDER MR. NORBECKS AMENDMENT. (P. 7318-1)S51 · 1930-04-21
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