John F. Finerty

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE, FOR PURPOSE OF SUSTAINING REFUSAL OF A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 2528)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 2530 (23 STAT 434-MAR. 03, 1885), A BILL AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT ON THE RETIRED LIST OF THE ARMY. (P. 2566)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE TO DETERMINE IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT. (P. 2528)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE TO DETERMINE IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT. (P. 2527)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF A COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT BENJAMIN T. FREDERICK, AND NOT JAMES WILSON, WAS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE FROM FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF IOWA, AND IS ENTITLED TO BE SWORN IN AS A HOUSE MEMBER.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8239 REDUCING LIMIT OF REPAIRS TO WOODEN WARSHIPS FROM 30% TO 20% OF THEIR ESTIMATED COST WHEN NEW. (P. 2399)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8239 ELIMINATING $400,000 APPROPRIATION FOR COMPLETION OF WARSHIP, "NEW YORKER," ON GROUNDS THAT IT IS OF OBSOLETE DESIGN. (P. 2404)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE CALL OF THE HOUSE WAS ORDERED, MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF BENJAMIN FREDERICK VS. JAMES WILSON OF IOWA. (P. 2416)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN INAUGURAL CEREMONIES MARCH 04, 1885, BECAUSE THE ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE HAS NOT GIVEN THE HOUSE ITS PROPER PLACE. (P. 2406, 2410)

TO PASS H.R. 8256. (P. 2256)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8256 APPROPRIATING $300,000 FOR DEBTS AND AWARDS OF THE INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION AT NEW ORLEANS, TO BE DISBURSED BY SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (P. 2249)

TO AMEND H.R. 8256 BY ELIMINATING A $300,000 APPROPRIATION FOR USE OF WORLD'S INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION AT NEW ORLEANS. (P. 2250)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8280, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2261)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISPENSE WITH THE THIRD READING OF THE ENGROSSED BILL, H.R. 8256. (P. 2255)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE H.R. 7004 AND REFER IT WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR CONSIDERATION AND FURTHER AMENDMENTS. (P. 2209)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8255. (P. 2150)

TO ADJOURN BECAUSE OF THE LATE HOUR, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 8130. (P. 2173)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8130 ELIMINATING A $75,000 APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUING SURVEYS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM SOUTH PASS TO ITS HEADWATERS, BY THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION, WAS REJECTED. (P. 2159)

TO TABLE A MOTION CENSURING REMARKS OF REPRESENTATIVE GIBSON AS IN VIOLATION OF HOUSE RULES, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 8130. (P. 2172)

TO CONCUR AN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO H.R. 8130 ELIMINATING A $75,000 APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUING SURVEYS OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM SOUTH PASS TO ITS HEADWATERS BY MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. (P. 1923)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO CONSIDER GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 2091)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 2055)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS, H.R. 7655 (23 STAT 680-MAR. 03, 1885), A BILL GRANTING INCREASE OF PENSION TO WIDOW OF MAJOR THOMAS T. THORNBURGH, LATE OF THE U. S. ARMY. (P. 1958)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (J.P. 608)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 2511, A BILL RELATING TO CLAIM AGENTS AND ATTORNEYS IN PENSION CASES. (J.P. 606)

TO PASS H.R. 8179. (P. 1821)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 2169, A BILL PLACING ULYSSES S. GRANT, FORMER GENERAL OF THE ARMY, UPON THE RETIRED LIST. (P. 575)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO H.R. 8138 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR INLAND TRANSPORTATION BY STAR ROUTES FROM $5,700,000 TO $5, 900,000. &. 1592)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO H.R. 8138 (28 STAT 385, 3/3/85), THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL, INCREASING APPROPRIATION FOR LETTER CARRIERS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES OF FREE-DELIVERY FROM $4,100,000 TO $4,535,000. (P. 1542)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO H.R. 8138, ELIMINATING A $600,000 APPROPRIATION FOR TRANSPORTING MAIL IN U. S. SHIPS BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER COUNTRIES OR BETWEEN U. S. PORTS DURING FISCAL YEAR. (P. 1645-2, 1684)

TO PASS H.R. 8138. (J.P. 562)

TO TABLE, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT, THE PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT, WHEREAS THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE HAVE MET AND DECLARED GROVER CLEVELAND PRESIDENT-ELECT AND THOMAS A. HENDRICKS VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THE HOUSE CONSIDERS NO FURTHER DECLARATION OF FACTS NECESSARY, AND A PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WINNER IRRELEVANT AND SUPERFLUOUS BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION STATES THAT PERSON WITH LARGEST NUMBER OF VOTES SHALL BE PRESIDENT, SAME APPLYING TO VICE PRESIDENT THUS ATTEMPTING NOT TO SET A PRECEDENT BY HAVING CONGRESS MEET TO DECLARE THE WINNERS.

TO TABLE, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT, A MOTION THAT JOURNAL BE CORRECTED TO READ THAT REPRESENTATIVE JOHN D. WHITE OF KENTUCKY HAD VOLUNTARILY TAKEN HIS SEAT RATHER THAN IMPLY THAT HE TOOK HIS SEAT UNDER CONSTRAINT OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. (P. 1496)

TO TABLE, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT, MOTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF FIVE TO DECIDE ACCURACY OF JOURNAL REPORT ON SEATING OF JOHN D. WHITE OF KENTUCKY, AND THE DEPUTY SERGEANT-AT ARMS. (P. 1499-1500)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1419)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 8130, IN ORDER TO BRING TO A VOTE THE MOTION TO LIMIT TO THREE HOURS DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO THE ABOVE BILL. (P. 1222)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF RULES, BY INCREASING FROM 30 MINUTES TO ONE HOUR THE TIME FOR DAILY CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON ANY CALENDARS OF HOUSE OR SPEAKER'S TABLE, UNLESS OBJECTED TO BY FIVE MEMBERS, AND LIMITING THE DEBATE TO TEN MINUTES. (P. 1174)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO RULES, FOR PURPOSE OF TERMINATING DEBATE ON SAME. (P. 1175)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO RULES; FOR THE PURPOSE OF TERMINATING DEBATE ON SAME. (P. 1175)

TO ADJOURN BECAUSE OF APPARENT LACK OF QUORUM, MADE DURING DEBATE ON RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF RULES. (P. 1177)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1339 (23 STAT 305-FEB. 14, 1885), A BILL INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT PITTSBUTGH, PA. (P. 1169)

TO AMEND A MOTION RECOMMITTING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES, WITH INSTRUCTION TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT AFTER READING OF THE JOURNAL IT SHALL BE IN ORDER THAT THE HOUSE GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT THE NAMES OF HOUSE MEMBERS BE PLACED IN A BOX AND DRAWN THEREFROM AS PROVIDED IN RULE 32, FOR DRAWING OF SEATS AND NUMBER TO BE DESIGNATED BY SAID DRAWING. (P. 1171-28 &. 1172-1)

TO ADJOURN BECAUSE OF APPARENT LACK OF QUORUM, MADE DURING DEBATE ON RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO RULES. (P. 1179)

TO ADJOURN BECAUSE OF APPARENT LACK OF QUORUM, MADE DURING DEBATE ON RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO RULES. (P. 1178)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO RULES, FOR PURPOSE OF TERMINATING DEBATE ON SAME. (P. 1177)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO BRING TO A VOTE, THE RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES PROVIDING FOR DAILY PERIOD OF 30 MINUTES, AFTER APPROVAL OF JOURNAL, FOR CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON ANY CALENDARS OF HOUSE OR SPEAKER'S TABLE, UNLESS OBJECTED TO BY FIVE MEMBERS, DEBATE LIMITED TO TEN MINUTES.

TO AMEND H.R. 1347, A BILL PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION FOR NICHOLAS J. BIGLEY FOR LOSS OF STEAMER AND COAL AT MEMPHIS, TENN., IN FEBRUARY, 1863, BY PROVIDING A $21,211.40 APPROPRIATION TO BIGLEY FOR LOSS OF HIS COAL. (P. 1105)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7366, A BILL PROVIDING TO CARRY INTO EFFECT A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U. S. AND MEXICO SIGNED JANUARY 20, 1883. (P. 1059)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 8130. (P. 1056-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO TRANSMIT TO THE HOUSE A COPY OF RECENT APPEAL OF FITZ-JOHN PORTER, TOGETHER WITH ACCOMPANYING PAPERS. (P. 1037)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6408, A BILL PROVIDING TO FORFEIT LANDS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM MARQUETTE TO ONTONAGON IN SAID STATE.

TO PROCEED TO THE HOUSE CALENDAR FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF LAND-GRANT FORFEITURE BILLS. (P. 1044-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 180, A BILL PROVIDING TO DECLARE FORFEITED CERTAIN LANDS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN GRANTED TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROADS, AND TO ENFORCE SAME BY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS. (P. 1045)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER REVENUE BILLS, AND WITH A VIEW OF TAKING UP THE MEXICAN TREATY. (P. 1042-2, 1043)

TO PASS H.R. 8120 (23-STAT-356-APP. MAR. 03, 1885, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1886. (P. 1034)

TO PASS H.R. 8039 (23-STAT-310-FEB. 25, 1885), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, ENDING JUNE 30, 1886. (P. 1021)

TO ADJOURN THE HOUSE. (P. 992)

TO ADJOURN THE HOUSE. (P. 993)

TO PASS H.R. 8030 (23-STAT-353-MAR. 03, 1885), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, ENDING JUNE 30, 1886. (P.991)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 988)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE SENATE HAS THE POWER TO ORIGINATE REVENUE BILLS APPROPRIATING MONEY OUT OF PUBLIC TREASURY AND REPORT ITS OPINION TO THE HOUSE, AT ITS EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. (P. 948-2 961)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 964)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE, BY WHICH THE HOUSE TABLED A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY BE DIRECTED TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE SENATE HAS POWER TO ORIGINATE REVENUE BILLS APPROPRIATING MONEY OUT OF PUBLIC TREASURY, AND REPORTS ITS OPINION, TO THE HOUSE, AT ITS EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. (P. 961)

TO PASS H.R. 7970 (23-STAT-362-MAR. 03, 1885), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES, FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1886. (P. 938)

TO ADJOURN THE HOUSE OUT OF RESPECT TO THE LATE HENRY B. ANTHONY, SENATOR FROM RHODE ISLAND. (P. 843)

TO ADJOURN OUT OF RESPECT TO THE LATE HENRY B. ANTHONY, SENATOR FROM RHODE ISLAND. (P. 844)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 343, A BILL MAKING PROVISION FOR EXERCISE OF THE JURISDICTION CONFERRED UPON THE UNITED STATES IN PLACES OUT OF THEIR TERRITORY AND DOMINION; AND TO REPEAL THE REVISED STATUTE FROM SECTION 4083 TO 4130, INCLUSIVE. (P. 835 AND 842)

TO PASS H.R. 7857 (23-STAT-322-FEB. 25, 1885), A BILL PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1886. (P. 820)

TO ADJOURN THE HOUSE. (P. 740-741)

TO PASS S. 1820, A BILL PROVIDING TO ASCERTAIN THE CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOILATION COMMITTED BY THE FRENCH PRIOR TO JULY 31, 1801. P. 712)

TO PASS H.R. 2263 (23 STAT 685-MAR. 03, 1885), A BILL PROVIDING FOR RELIEF OF THE STATE NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. (P. 679)

TO PASS H.R. 7874 (23 STAT-287-A.. JAN. 30, 1885), A BILL MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1885.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES ADJOURN ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1884, THEY STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 1885. (P. 284)

TO ADJOURN THE HOUSE. (P. 298)

TO PASS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MAKING IT A PENAL OFFENCE TO CHARGE UNREASONABLE RATES; TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST SHIPPERS, PROHIBITING ANY RAILROAD FROM CHARGING MORE FOR A SHORT HAUL THAN FOR A LONGER ONE, AND REGULATING ALL INTERSTATE COMMERCE; FOR H.R. 5461, A BILL REGULATING INTER-STATE COMMERCE AND PROHIBITING UNJUST DISCRIMINATION BY COMMON CARRIERS. (P. 166)

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACTION ON A REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 261)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7232, A BILL PROHIBITING THE ISSUING OF TREASURY NOTES OF DENOMINATIONS LESS THAN FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF ONE, TWO AND FIVE DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATES. (P. 257-260)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885, AFTER READING OF JOURNAL, BE SET APART FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1155, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CIRCULATING NOTES TO NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AND H.R. 5043, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INVEST LAWFUL MONEY DEPOSITED IN TREASURY IN TRUST BY NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THEIR CIRCULATING NOTES. (P. 253-256)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1457, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (P. 264)

TO REFER TO COMMITTEE ON RULES A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT PARTS OF TAYLOR'S SPEECH WHICH HE HAD PRINTED IN A COPY OF THE RECORD OF AUG. 01, 1884 DO NOT EMBRACE HIS REMARKS IN THE HOUSE BUT CONTAIN MATTERS REFLECTING UPON MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, AND HENCE THE ABOVE IS AN ABUSE OF THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE AND IS HEREBY DECLARED NOT TO BE A LEGITIMATE PART OF THE OFFICIAL DEBATE OF THE HOUSE. (P. 217)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE TO DETERMINE IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT TO PROCEED WITH H.R. 3962. (P. 6093-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7069 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF EXPENSE IN THE SENATE FROM $10,000 TO $34,000, AND ELIMINATING CLAUSE PROHIBITING USE OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLERICAL SERVICES TO CONGRESSMEN. (P. 6114-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6770 APPROPRIATING $250,000 TO BE SPENT UNDER THE PRESIDENT'S DIRECTION FOR THE SECRET SERVICE. (P. 6095-2, 6096-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5667, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE MEXICAN WAR, CONFINING THE SUBJECT MATTER TO THE MEXICAN, AND TO NO OTHER WAR. (P. 5981-2)

TO TABLE, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT, A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO CHARGES AGAINST W. H. ENGLISH FOR HIS CONDUCT IN THE ELECTION CONTEST OF W. H. ENGLISH VS. STANTON J. PEELE. (P. 5976-1)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CALL OF THE HOUSE AND SUSPEND PROCEEDINGS, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 5667 (P. 6001-1)

TO TAKE UP H.R. 3962 OVER THE OBJECTIONS OF MR. TOWNSHEND. (P. 5979-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON CONCURRENCE IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5667, PROVIDING THAT ANY OFFICER, ENLISTED MAN OR VETERAN'S WIDOW, EXCEPT VOLUNTARY CIVIL WAR REBELS, OF AGE 62 OR MORE, WHO BECOMES SUBJECT TO DISABILITY OR DEPENDENCY AND QUALIFIES FOR A PENSION, SHALL RECEIVE BENEFITS OF THIS ACT, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 5985-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5667, PROVIDING THAT ANY OFFICER, ENLISTED MAN OR VETERAN'S WIDOW, EXCEPT VOLUNTARY CIVIL WAR REBELS, OF AGE 62 OR MORE, WHO BECOME SUBJECT TO DISABILITY OR DEPENDENCY AND QUALIFIES FOR A PENSION, SHALL RECEIVE BENEFITS OF THIS ACT, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 5985-2)

TO CONSIDER BUSINESS ON SPEAKERS TABLE. (P. 5979-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH PROCEEDINGS UNDER ROLL CALL, SO AS NOT TO MAKE ENQUIRIES REGARDING REASONS FOR MEMBERS' ABSENCE, AND THUS NOT TO SUBJECT THEM TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. (P. 5990-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE TO DETERMINE IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 5667. (P. 5992-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR TO FIVE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7235 (23 STAT 236-JULY 07, 1884), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY THE DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1884, APPROPRIATING $5,130.64 FOR PAVING STREETS ADJACENT TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN DES MOINES, HARTFORD, JERSEY CITY AND TWO IN ST. LOUIS AND TO AGREE TO SAME WITH HOUSE AMENDMENT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL $870.85 FOR PAVING STREETS ADJACENT TO THE COURT HOUSE AND POST OFFICE AT SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. (P. 5994-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7069 APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $86,770 FOR VARIOUS EXPENSES OF THE SENATE, AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES OF THE SENATE FROM $10,000 TO $34,000.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE H.R. 5667, PROVIDING THAT ANY OFFICER, ENLISTED MAN OR VETERAN'S WIDOW, EXCEPT VOLUNTARY CIVIL WAR REBELS, OF AGE 62 OR MORE, WHO BECOMES SUBJECT TO DISABILITY OR DEPENDENCY AND QUALIFIES FOR A PENSION, SHALL RECEIVE BENEFITS OF THIS ACT, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 6000-2)

TO PROCEED WITH BILLS ON SPEAKER'S TABLE IN ORDER TO REACH THE MEXICAN PENSION BILL. (P. 5926-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7440 (23 STAT 158-JULY 05, 1884), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER DEFENCE WORKS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1885, BY REDUCING THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION FOR FORTIFICATION AND ARMAMENTS FROM $7,000,000 TO $3,070,000. (P. 5877)

TO PASS H.R. 7440 (23 STAT 158-JULY 05 1884), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER DEFENCE WORKS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1885, AS AMENDED. (P. 5743-1)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILLS ON SPEAKER'S TABLE RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (P. 5927-2)

TO PASS A MOTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER REVENUE BILLS. (P. 5924-1)