William Thomas Bland

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 15934, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE RETIREMENT ACT OF MAY 22, 1920. (P. 4474-2)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #60 TO THE AMENDMENT H.R. 15422, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS, DAMS, POWER HOUSES OF NITRATE, PLANT APPROPRIATING THEREFOR $10,000,000. (P. 4502-2)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND BRING UP AND PASS H.R. 15275, A BILL IMPOSING TEMPORARY DUTIES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO MEET PRESENT EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 4518-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15943, AND THE SENATE AMENDMENTS #18,#23,#104,#105, PROVIDING THAT THE APPROPRIATION BE INCREASED FROM $72,678,659.00 TO $77,839,300 FOR PAY OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF THE LINE AND STAFF OF THE ARMY. (P. 4470-1)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #18 TO H.R. 15943, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FROM $72,678,659 TO $83,000,000 IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SUPPORT AN ARMY OF 175,000 ENLISTED MEN. (P. 4322-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MAIN QUESTION ON H.J.RES. 382, (0 APP. 3-2-21), DECLARING THAT CERTAIN ACTS OF CONGRESS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THE WAR HAD ENDED AND THE PRESENT OR EXISTING EMERGENCY EXPIRED. (P. 4206-1,2)

TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKERS' TABLE THE BILL S. 5023, (3-3-21), PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF CEDAR ROAD, BETWEEN QUINCY STREET AND SHEPHERD STREET, N.W., IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4201-1)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE H. OF R. FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, WHO IS NOW OCCUPYING THE SEAT MADE VACANT BY THE DEATH OF SULZER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4192-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 382, (0 APP. 3-2-21), DECLARING THAT CERTAIN ACTS OF CONGRESS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THE WAR HAD ENDED AND THE PRESENT OR EXISTING EMERGENCY EXPIRED, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO EXISTING EMERGENCIES PREVIOUSLY PRESCRIBED AS WAR MEASURES. (P. 4206-1,2)

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT AND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING PENDING CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JAMES WICKERSHAM AGAINST CHARLES A. SULZER AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS #3. (P. 4189-1)

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS, HAVING DIED AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, HAVING BEEN ELECTED A DELEGATE BY SPECIAL ELECTION AND HAVING BEEN SWORN IN AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. ON JULY 1, 1920, IS ENTITLED TO RETAIN HIS SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4191-1)

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT HEREIN. (P. 4193-1)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE 66TH CONGRESS FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN SAID CONGRESS. (P. 4190-2)

TO INSIST ON THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES APPROPRIATION FROM $360,000 TO $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE SEEDS. (P. 4079-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 14461, A BILL LIMITING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. BY HAVING THE HOUSE AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT RELATING TO PROTECTION OF THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. BY TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION FOR 15 MONTHS BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1921, AND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PERSONS WHO MAY COME TO THE U.S. AS IMMIGRANTS WILL BE ABOUT 443,200. (P. 3966-1)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $2500.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1922, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF $240.00 PER ANNUM. (P. 3998-283999-1,4003-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO STOP DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE MAIN QUESTION RELATING TO THE VARIOUS PENDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 15543. (P. 4005-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AMOUNT FROM $7,100,000 TO $7,500,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION ACT. (P. 3991-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15275, A BILL IMPOSING TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO MEET PRESENT EMERGENCIES, TO PROVIDE REVENUE, ETC. (P. 3973-1,3974-1,2,3975-1)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #113, TO H.R. 15543, (APP. 3-3-27), WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. RECEIVING SALARIES OF $2,500,000 PER ANNUM OR LESS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF $240,00 PER ANNUM. (P. 3997-1,2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 697, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA THAT THE HOUSE DO NOT SEAT PATRICK MCLANE AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. AS HE WAS NOT ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-1)

TO RECOMMIT REPORT #1 TO COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE TALLY SHEETS AND REGISTRATION LISTS IN THE 32 BOXES IMPOUNDED BY COURT ORDER. (P. 3909-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED RESOLUTION TO H.RES. 389, PERTAINING TO ENGAGING AN ARTIST OF REPUTATION TO PORTRAY AN OIL PAINTING OF THE LATE HON. THEODORE N. POMEROY, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IN THE 40 CONGRESS, AND TO PLACE SAID PORTRAIT IN THE SPEAKERS LOBBY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED "ONE DOLLAR." (P. 3891-1,2,3892-2)

TO PASS A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION TO H.RES. 696, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF HENRY H. BODENSTAB AGAINST VICTOR L. BERGER, THAT HENRY H. BODENSTAB WAS DULY ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN TO THE 66TH CONGRESS ON DEC. 19, 1919 AND THAT HE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS SUCH REPRESENTATIVE. (P. 3888-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #143, TO H.R. 15422, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $225,000, TO ENABLE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO DEVELOP THE WELFARE OF THE WAGE EARNERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPROVE THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS. (P. 3881-2)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #49, TO H.R. 15422, (0 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES APPROPRIATION FROM $363,000, TO $345,720, BEING PART OF COST ON MASONRY APPROACHES AND TERRACE AROUND THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL INCLUDING OTHER EXPENSES. (P. 3820-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 698, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, THAT THE HOUSE DO SEAT JOHN R. FARR AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS HE WAS DULY ELECTED FROM THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-2)

TO PASS H.R. 15275, A BILL IMPOSING TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO MEET PRESENT EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 669-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TAKING UP FOR CONSIDERATION AND GOVERNING THE DEBATE OF S. 3477, A BILL INCREASING WITHOUT EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS, THE OPPORTUNITIES OF PEOPLE TO ACQUIRE RURAL HOMESTEADS. (P. 602-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 15275, A BILL RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 596, 594)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 212, (41 STAT 1084, 1-4-21), A BILL DIRECTING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 542-2)

TO PASS H.R. 13402, (2-24-21), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR EXPERIMENTAL VINEYARDS NEAR FRESNO AND OAKVILLE, CALIF. (P. 394-2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO THE CONFERENCE, ON H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE FORCE OF THE PATENT OFFICE AND REGULATING SALARIES THEREOF, TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS #1-TO-#48, REDUCING THE SALARIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE PERSONNEL, BECAUSE LIVING EXPENSES HAVE BEEN CUT BY 20%. (P. 355-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 382, (3-2-21), SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS WAR LAWS, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION MAKING AN EXCEPTION OF THE ACT APPROVED AUG. 10, 1917, RELATING TO ENCOURAGING THE PRODUCTION, CONSERVING THE SUPPLY, AND CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND FUEL. (P. 292-2,295-1)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 382, (3-2-21), SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF WAR LAWS, ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS. (P. 303-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS BY THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE SUSPENSION PERIOD FROM 2 YEARS TO 14 MONTHS, TO BEGIN WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT. (P. 285-1)

TO PASS H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS. (P. 286-1)

TO PASS H.R. 9783, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, A BILL PROVIDING A NATIONAL BUDGET SYSTEM, AND FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS. (P. 8613-1,2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10378, (41 STAT 988, 6-5-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, TO REPEAL CERTAIN EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, REGULATION AND USE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. (P. 8608)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING AGREEING TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10378, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, TO REPEAL CERTAIN EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, REGULATION AND USE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. (P. 8608)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H.J.RES. 373, REPEALING WAR EMERGENCY ACTS. (P. 8412-2,JP. 507)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT S.J.RES. 191, CREATING A JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 8433)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 14338, (41 STAT 1045, 6-5-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE RECLASSIFICATION OF POST OFFICE SALARIES AND PERSONNEL ON AN EQUITABLE BASIS. (P. 8381)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 579, CALLING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 324, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RULES OF THE HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL BUDGET. (P. 8107)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 324, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RULES OF THE HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL BUDGET. (P. 8120)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM CHAIR'S DECISION THAT IT IS ALWAYS IN ORDER TO CALL UP FOR CONSIDERATION A REPORT FROM THE COMM. ON RULES, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMM. MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE. (P. 7924)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 14157, A BILL RELATING TO THE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION OF WORLD WAR VETERANS. (P. 7930)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), A BILL AMENDING THE 1916 ACT RELATIVE TO NATIONAL DEFENSE. (P. 7813, 23, 7844)

TO RECONSIDER AND PASS H.J.RES. 327, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APR. 6, 1917, BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE U.S. PERMITTING IN CONDITIONS THE RESUMPTION OF RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH GERMANY.

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14197, A BILL TO AMEND THE PERSONAL SERVICE CORPORATION PROVISIONS OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1918. (P. 7750)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 14198, A BILL AMENDING AND SIMPLIFYING THE 1918 REVENUE ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SAME BY ELIMINATING SECTION 3 THEREOF, WHICH SECTION DESCRIBES "EXTRAORDINARY INCOME" AS BEING DERIVED FROM PERSONAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR PAY DURING PERIOD OF 3 YEARS (AFTER DEC. 31, 1919), AND PROFITS FROM SALE OF CAPITAL STOCK ACQUIRED MORE THAN 3 YEARS PRIOR TO SUCH SALE, ALL PROPER DEDUCTIONS TO BE ALLOWED. (P. 7740)

TO AMEND S. 3451, A BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO WOODEN-SHIP-BUILDERS BY THE U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, ARISING OUT OF THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR, BY ELIMINATING THEREFROM SECTION 3 OF THE BILL, WHICH SECTION DENIES JURISDICTION IN U.S. COURTS FOR ANY CLAIM, ASKS THE SHIPPING BOARD IN DETERMINING LOSSES, TO CHARGE OWNERS WITH ALL USABLE AND SALVAGEABLE EQUIPMENT AND STOCK, AND TO MAKE USE OF EXISTING LAW, WHERE POSSIBLE, IN SETTLING CLAIM. (P. 7705)

TO AMEND H.R. 4438, (41 STAT 735, 6-2-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN INDUSTRY AND OTHERWISE, AND THEIR RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT, BY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SUMS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEARS, FOR THAT PURPOSE, FOR USE BY THE STATES; IN 1920, $500,000; IN 1921, $750,000; IN 1922, $1000,000, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THEREAFTER ANNUALLY $1000,000. (P. 7600-1,7593-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 4438, (41 STAT 735, 6-2-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN INDUSTRY AND OTHERWISE, AND THEIR RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT. (P. 7593)

TO RECEDE FROM THE REJECTION OF SENATE AMENDMENT #93 TO THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, H.R. 12272, (APP. 5-31-1920), AND TO CONCUR IN SAID AMENDMENT #93, WHICH ELIMINATED FROM THE BILL THE APPROPRIATION OF $239,416.00 FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE SEEDS. (P. 7535-1)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 179, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARMY TRANSPORTS BY TEAMS, INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT, REPRESENTING THE U.S. IN OLYMPIC GAMES, AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. (P. 7490)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF H.RES. 536, CALLING FOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13627, AMENDING THE ACT WHICH AUTHORIZED THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH HOSPITAL AND SANATARIUM FACILITIES TO DISABLED VETERANS, BY ESTABLISHING A HOSPITAL FOR SUCH PURPOSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7434-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 327, RELATING TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE PEACE TREATY WITH GERMANY. (P. 7429)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, THE WAR RISK INSURANCE BUREAU BILL, H.R. 13558, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT, ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE BILL ESTABLISHING 14 REGIONAL OFFICES AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 48 SUB-OFFICES, ALSO TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH OFFICES, FROM $1,000,000 TO $500,000; ALSO TO AUTHORIZE BUREAU TO ESTABLISH THESE 48 SUB-OFFICES WHICH ARE TO BE USED IN HANDLING INSURANCE. (P. 7357 7382)

TO AMEND H.R. 13558, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE FACILITIES AND SERVICE OF THE BUREAU OF WAR RISK INSURANCE, AND OF FURTHER AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT AS AMENDED, BY ELIMINATING SECTION ONE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 14 STATE AGENCIES FOR PENSIONS, THEREBY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF USELESS EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING A SAVING TO THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 7366-1,2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFERENCE TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL, H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), WHICH AMENDMENT LEFT THE DISPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BY EACH STATE AS TO ITS STATUS QUO, UNDER THE CONSTITUTION , AND THAT NO CHANGE IS TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL ENABLED BY INDEPENDENT STATE LEGISLATION. (P. 7265-2,7299-1)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY H.J.RES. 351, (41 STAT L. 627, 5-26-1920), PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED JAN. 8, 1918, AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE FARM LOAN ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, BE EXTENDED TO THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 1920 AND 1921, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE DURING SUCH FISCAL YEARS ANY BONDS HE MIGHT HAVE PURCHASED UNDER THE TERMS OF SAID ACT DURING THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 1918 AND 1919, SUCH INSTRUCTIONS BEING THAT SAID COMMITTEE RETURN SAID RESOLUTION WITH AN AMENDMENT EXTENDING FROM MARCH 1, 1920 TO MARCH 1, 1921, THE TIME LIMIT DURING WHICH SUCH SECRETARY MIGHT PURCHASE BONDS AGAINST LOANS, IN ORDER TO ENABLE HIM TO CONTINUE PURCHASING SUCH BONDS DURING THE JURISDENCY, IN THE SUPREME COURT, OF THE LITIGATION REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SAID ACT. (P. 7257-2,7237-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-20), AN ACT TO MAKE FURTHER AND MORE EFFECTUAL PROVISION FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE. (P. 7259)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11960, (6-4-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR 1921. (P. 6707-2,7168-1,7668-2,7175)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE AND CONSIDER H.R. 14063, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE REGULAR ARMY AND NAVY AND CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF WARS OTHER THAN THE CIVIL WAR, AND TO WIDOWS OF SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 7057)

TO PASS H.R. 12610, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1921.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #116 TO H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR ASCERTAINING AND APPRAISING TIMBER ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS FROM $105,000.00 TO $80,000.00 AND ELIMINATES THE PROVISO THAT $25,000.00 MAY BE USED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE FEES PAID UPON WESTERN RANGES ARE SUFFICIENT, WHICH WILL BE MADE THE BASIS OF THE CHARGE FOR GRAZING PERMITS UPON SUCH FORESTS OR RANGES. (P. 7004-1)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 12350, A BILL TO FIX STANDARDS FOR HAMPER'S ROUND STOVE BASKETS, AND SPLIT BASKETS FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD BOX FOR APPLES. (P. 6939)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 13870, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1921, TO COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO HOUSE, IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMM. TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION AND REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING "THAT A SUM NOT EXCEEDING $500,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR PERSONAL SERVICES IN THE CEMETERIAL DIVISION OFFICE OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WAR DEPARTMENT FOR COMPILING, RECORDING, TRANSMITTING DATA INCIDENT TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS REFERRED TO HEREIN. (P. 6891)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED TO H.R. 13870, (APP. 6-5-1920), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR, ENDING 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT AS AMENDED, PROVIDED FOR INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION OF $2357,000.00 TO $2,569,000.00 FOR COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES CLASSED AS OPERATIVES IN THE BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING. (P. 6644-2)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3184, (41 STAT 1063, 6-10-20), A BILL TO CREATE A FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWERS, THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ENABLE THE COMM. TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION AND TO FURTHER INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENTS #36 AND TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT #44. (P. 6537)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3184, (41 STAT 1063, 6-10-20), A BILL TO CREATE A FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWERS, AND THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 6538)

TO PASS H.R. 6221, (41 STAT 1097, 2-6-21), A BILL CONFERRING JURISDICTION ON THE COURT OF CLAIMS TO HEAR, DETERMINE AND RENDER JUDGEMENT IN THE OSAGE CIVILIZATION FUNDS CLAIM OF THE OSAGE INDIANS AGAINST THE U.S. (P. 6479)

TO RECOMMIT S. 1699, (41 STAT 614, 5-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED CIFIL SERVICE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON REFORM IN THE CIVIL SERVICE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES, "THAT NONE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL APPLY TO AND NONE OF ITS BENEFITS SHALL BE RECEIVED OR ENJOYED BY ANY PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER OF ANY ASSOCIATION, SOCIETY OR ORGANIZATION OR UNION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHICH IS AFFILIATED WITH ORGANIZED LABOR. (P. 6379)

TO PASS S. 1699, (41 STAT 614, 5-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE. (P. 6381)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12350, A BILL TO FIX STANDARDS FOR HAMPER'S ROUND STOVE BASKETS AND SPLINT BASKETS FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD BOX FOR APPLES. (P. 6254)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 2890, (41 STAT 751, 6-4-20), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOTMENT OF LANDS OF THE CROW TRIBE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRIBAL FUNDS. (P. 5991)

TO APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH DECIDED THAT MR. PLATT'S MOTION FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON THE FINAL PASSAGE OF H.R. 13138, (41 STAT 626, 5-26-20), WAS IN ORDER, H.R. 13138, IS A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF AN ACT ENTITLED AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 5946)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13677, (5-8-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY A DEFICIENCY IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL CONTROL OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 5903)

TO PASS H.R. 13229, (41 STAT 987, 6-5-20), A BILL TO ESTABLISH IN THE DEPT. OF LABOR A BUREAU TO BE KNOWN AS THE WOMEN'S BUREAU. (P. 5873)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 13587, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1921, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK, WITH AN AMENDMENT, "THAT NO PART OF THE FUNDS HEREIN APPROPRIATED SHALL BE EXPENDED IN PAYMENT OF THE SALARY OF ANY OFFICER OF THE ARMY OF U.S. WHO SHALL ISSUE OR CAUSE TO BE ISSUED AN ORDER PREVENTING SOCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF SAID ARMY WHILE ON MILITARY DUTY, WHEN SUCH ORDER WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR GENERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER, PROVIDED FURTHER," THUS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO AN OFFICER WHO SHALL HAVE ACTED IN OBEDIENCE TO THE MANDATE OF HIS SUPERIOR. (P. 5759)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13266, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISCAL ENDING 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR REPAIRS OF CERTAIN ROADS. (P. 5018-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 12260, (4-23-20), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE ACT WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ONE YEAR INSTEAD OF TWO YEARS. (P. 5025-1)

TO PASS H.RES. 504, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $1,000 TO JOHN C. PUGH FOR EXTRA AND EXPERT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS DURING 1ST AND 2ND SESSION OF 66TH CONGRESS.

TO AMEND H.RES. 502, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND AS IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.R. 495, GIVING COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE SAID BOARD AND TO GIVE THEM ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY CLERKS AND INCUR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE PAID OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND OF HOUSE UPON APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS, BY ELIMINATING THE AUTHORITY GIVING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION RIGHT TO EMPLOY CLERICAL ASSISTANTS FOR THEIR INVESTIGATION OF THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. (P. 4922, JP. 286)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, AND AS SUCH PROCEED TO CONSIDER H.R. 13266, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1921. (P. 4883)

TO PASS H.RES. 495, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBPOENA PEOPLE AND PAPERS, ADMINISTER OATHS AND HOLD SESSION DURING SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 4649)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 499, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERING H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THROUGH THE TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUSES OR INCREASED COMPENSATION; AND THE SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO; AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REQUESTED BY THE SENATE; AND THAT SPEAKER APPOINT SUCH CONFEREES WITHOUT INTERVENING MOTION.

TO PASS H.RES. 413, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $150 PER MONTH FOR SERVICES TO ONE CLERK TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: EXPENDITURES, COMMERCE, AGRICULTURE, TREASURY, DEPT., RAILWAYS AND CANALS, FOR THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 66TH CONGRESS, THUS INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLERKS FROM ONE (FOR THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES) TO FIVE. (P. 4604)

TO AMEND THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), BY PROVIDING THEREIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, TO CONSIST OF 1 CHIEF WITH RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL, 250 OFFICERS GRADED COLONEL TO CAPTAIN, INCLUSIVE, 8000 ENLISTED MEN, CHARGED WITH CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS AND UTILITIES. (P. 4558)

TO PASS H.R. 12775. (P. 4560)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12775 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT FIXING THE ARMY ENLISTED PERSONNEL AT 185,000 MAXIMUM, 14000 OFFICERS MAXIMUM, AND THE GENERAL STAFF IN DIST OF COLUMBIA TO BE LIMITED TO 50 OFFICERS MAXIMUM. (P. 4559)

TO AMEND S. 2085, (45 STAT 537, 3-30-20), RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS AND OTHER NAVIGABLE WORKS, BY ELIMINATING IN SECTION 7 THEREOF THE WORDS "AS TO CAUSES OF ACTION ACCRUING WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF ANY STATE", THUS PREVENTING THE TAKING AWAY FROM ANY COURT THE JURISDICTION CONFERRED UPON IT BY ANY OF THE STATES. (P. 4482-1,4485-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 12954, (APP. 3-30-1920), A BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO, SUFFERING FOR WANT OF FOOD. (P. 4353)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 483, PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE ON HOUSE REPORT #637. (P. 3931)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE FORCE AND SALARIES OF PATENT OFFICE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PATENTS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE ALL SALARIES AS NOW REPORTED IN THE BILL. (P. 3929, 3930)

TO RECOMMIT THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, H.R. 12610, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT, REPEALING PROHIBITION AS OF JULY 1ST 1920. (P. 3867)

TO PASS H.RES. 469, RELATIVE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE PRICE OF SUGAR, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, OR SUBCOMMITTEE THEREOF, TO INQUIRE ON WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY THE ATTY. GENERAL OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES FIXED OR CONCURRED IN THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA CLARIFIED SUGAR AT 17 CENTS PER LB. (P.3882)

TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1921, H.R. 12610, BY HALTING THE ABOLISHING OF ALL OF THE SURVEYORS GENERAL OFFICES IN TWELVE STATES AND ONE TERRITORY, AND THE TRANSFERRING OF THEIR WORK AND JURISDICTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, BY RESTORING AND FIXING THE SALARIES OF SURVEYORS - GENERAL AND CLERKS, AND MAKING ALLOWANCES FOR GENERAL EXPENSES, FOR THESE AMOUNTS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND A TERRITORY: ALASKA, $18,820, ARIZONA, $22,000, CALIFORNIA, $17,750, COLORADO, $22,400, IDAHO, $15,560, N.M., $22,800, OREGON, $13,110, SOUTH DAKOTA, $5,300, UTAH, $17,750, WASHINGTON, $15,010, WYO., $14,040; ALSO, EXTENDING THE FUND CREATED BY THE ACT OF MAR. 2, 1895, (28 STAT PAGE 937), FOR OFFICE WORK IN THE SURVEYORS-GENERAL OFFICES, FOR ONE YEAR FROM JUNE 30, 1920, LIMITING AMOUNT TO $25,000. (P. 3593-2,3594-2)