Alexander Monroe Dockery

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 55 TO H.R. 12122, (30 STAT 1024, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1900, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT ARMOR-PLATE FACTORY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETORY OF THE NAVY, SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR BE UNWILLING TO FURNISH BATTLESHIP ARMOR PLATE AT THE PRICE FIXED BY THIS BILL.

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4936, (30 STAT 1161, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MARCH 3, 1883; COMPROMISE MEASURE APPROPRIATES OVER $3,000,000 FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CLAIMS. (P. 2657-1)

TO CONSIDER THE H.RES. DECLARING THAT JOHN R. BROWN WAS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND CLAUDE SWANSON WAS NOT.

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 12122 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1024), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATION FOR 1900, SO IT WILL BE REPORTED WITH AN AMENDMENT RAISING THE MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE PAID FOR BATTLESHIP ARMOR-PLATE FROM $445, TO $545 PER TON.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12125, (30 STAT 993, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE TREATY OF PARIS WITH SPAIN, OF DEC. 10, 1898.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10500, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF SAMUEL TEWKSBURY, DECEASED.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1074), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS, TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008, (30 STAT 1074, APP. MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT. NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND GROUNDS, H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

TO PASS H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1273, (30 STAT 839, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT ALTONA, PA., AND APPROPRIATING MONEY THEREFOR.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND 3RD READING OF H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEBRASKA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11770, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN NURSES IN THE ARMY MILITARY HOSPITAL.

TO ADJOURN.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH OFFENSIVE REMARKS OF MR. HAWLEY WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE RECORD.

TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN WORDS FROM THE RECORD, DELETING A CHARGE MADE BY MR. HAWLEY AGAINST THE COMM. OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, ACCUSING THAT COMM. OF REFUSING TO ADMIT HIM TO THE COMM. ROOM AND DENYING HIM PERMISSION TO SPEAK TO THE CHAIRMAN. (P. 1433)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY, SO A SUBSTITUTE BILL WILL BE REPORTED, DECREASING PERSONNEL OF THE ARMY TO 30,000 MEN, INSTEAD OF 100,000 AS PROPOSED BY PRESENT BILL, AND PROVIDE FOR 50,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR COLONIAL SERVICE. (JP. 119-1,2, 120-1,2,121-1)

TO PASS H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U. S. (JP. 97-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN, OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U.S. (JP. 97-2)

TO PASS H.R. 2683, (30 STAT 840, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL ESTABLISHING A LIGHT-HOUSE AND FOG SIGNAL AT OR NEAR POINT ARGNELLS, CALIFORNIA. (JP. 84-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10403, (30 STAT 1004, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U.S.; AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, AND 22, AND SUBSTITUTE THERE FOR NEW SECTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SHALL BE SELECTED.

TO AGREE IN THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11414, (APP. FEB. 24, 1899, 30 STAT 846), A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES, CERTAIN CLERICAL POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TOTALING $91,340, AND ELIMINATES ALSO ITEM OF $7,000 FOR TRAVELING EXPENSES. (JP. 60-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4080, (30 STAT 768, DEC. 21, 1898), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURES AT PHILADELPHIA, BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF EXPORT TRADE. (JP. 41-2)

TO PASS H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (JP. 38-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 112, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION LAW. (JP. 31-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7130, AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE, BY MAKING IT ILLEGAL UNDER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO ISSUE TICKETS BY ANY R.R. CO. OR OTHER COMMON CARRIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING TRANSFERRED. (JP. 21)

TO PASS H.R. 7130, AN ACT REGULATING COMMERCE.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 3277, (30 STAT 571, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MILITARY STOREKEEPER IN THE ARMY. (P. 6492-1)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1035, (30 STAT 544, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (P. 6426-2)

TO PASS H.R. 10474, A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF ELEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. NO QUORUM.

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT NO. 80, TO H.R. 6897, (30 STAT 525, JUNE 30, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR 1899; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUNDATION FOR A BRIDGE ACROSS ROCK CREEK ON THE LINE OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE EXTENDED. (P. 6162-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 259 (JULY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 750), A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 6018-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 259 (30 STAT 750, JULY 7, 1898), A RESOLUTION PROVIDING "THAT THE U.S. WILL VIEW AS AN ACT OF HOSTILITY ANY ATTEMPT OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THAT THE U.S. GUARANTEES THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 5765-2, 5770, 6018-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10550. (P. 5759-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WILLIAM E. RYAN AND HENRY C. BREWSTER FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF N.Y. (P. 5760-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BUSINESS. (P. 5761-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10550, BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION FIXING PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT VOTING OR MAKING FRAUDULENT RETURNS. (P. 5697-1)

TO ADOPT AMENDED AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10550; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. THE RECORD READS TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF SAID BILL.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 10550. (P. 5696)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, JUNE 13, 1898), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES. (P. 5713-2)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 10550, (THE RECORD READS TO ADOPT AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE AND PROVIDES FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.)

TO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10550, A BILL ENABLING VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS DURING WAR WITH SPAIN TO VOTE AT CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS. (P. 5667-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION H.RES. 310, DECLARING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE TO NON-CONCUR IN GROSS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10100, AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS & MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 5566)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4168, (APP. JUNE 10, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL REVISING AND PERFECTING THE CLASSIFICATION OF LETTERS OF PATENT AND PRINTING PUBLICATIONS OF THE PATENT OFFICE. (P. 5569-2)

TO PASS H.R. 10253, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1349), A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS RELATING TO DISTILLED SPIRITS. (P. 5237-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 1424 (30 STAT 1460, JUNE 10, 1898) A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO RICHARD T. SELTZER. (P. 5303)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10378, (MAY 31, 1898, 30 STAT. 422), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, AND FOR OTHER OBJECTS, FOR 1898. (P. 5234-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10293, (JUNE 18, 1898, 30 STAT 478), A BILL INCORPORATING THE EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS RAILROAD CO. IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5121-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10294, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1377), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF WHARF PROPERTY AND CERTAIN PUBLIC SPACES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY REMOVING FENCE AROUND BOTANICAL GARDENS, THEREBY MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. (P. 5120-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 372, (APP. JUNE 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 424), A BILL CONCERNING CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THEIR EMPLOYEES; WHICH AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL, SET UP METHODS OF SELECTING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND DEALING WITH THEM IN SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES. (P. 5046)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 5057)

TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2219, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF ISAAC TICE AND OTHERS. (P. 4941-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 237, (MAY 24, 1898, 30 STAT 744), A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS. (P. 4937-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 5, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF SENATORS. (P. 4809-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1133, (MAY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 1431), A BILL PAYING THE RICHMOND LOCOMOTIVE AND MACHINE WORKS ITS CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AND LOSSES INCURRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARMED BATTLESHIP "TEXAS". (P. 4529)

TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH INCOME TAX BILL ADDED. (P. 4457-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE. (P. 4263)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT WM. A. YOUNG WAS ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND THAT RICHARD A. WISE WAS NOT ELECTED, FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. (P. 4251)

TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS #3 THE ELECTION CASE OF RICHARD WISE AGAINST WM. A. YOUNG FOR A SEAT IN THE HOUSE FROM 2ND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, WHICH ELECTION WAS HELD NOV. 1896, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE ALL BALLOTS CAST AND REPORT BACK AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT RICHARD A. WISE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 2ND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND THAT WM. A. YOUNG, THE SITTING MEMBER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT. (P. 4250-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED THAT PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED TO A SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS AND CARMACK WAS ELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4199)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, DECLARING THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED AND THAT W.E. CARMACH WAS ELECTED AND IS ENTITLED TO SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4198-1)

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE WHICH REJECTED CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 4168-1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE REJECTED CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 4168-1)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT E.W. CARMACH WAS NOT ELECTED A MEMBER OF THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE, AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO SEAT HE NOW HOLDS, AND THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS ELECTED. (P. 4167-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS, TO H.J.RES. 233, WHICH AMENDMENTS RECOGNIZE CUBA AS A INDEPENDENT STATE AND ELIMINATE "REPUBLIC" FROM TITLE. (P. 4041)

TO PASS H.R. 8349 (JUNE 4, 1898, 30 STAT 431), A BILL GRANTING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO RAILROAD COMPANIES CREATED BY LAWS OF THE U.S. AND OPERATING LINES IN INDIAN TERRITORY. (P. 4044-1)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR WITH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY RECOGNIZING CUBA AS A REPUBLIC. (P. 4056)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY GIVING RECOGNITION TO THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. (P. 4060)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J.RES. 233. (P. 4062-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER CLAIMS ON PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 3911-2)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 233 APR. 20, 1898, 30 STAT 738) DECLARING THAT THE PRESIDENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO INTERVENE AT ONCE TO STOP THE WAR IN CUBA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF SECURING PEACE AND ESTABLISHING A STABLE AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT AND EMPOWERING THE PRESIDENT TO USE U.S. LAND AND NAVAL FORCES. (P. 3815)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 233 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD THAT THE U.S. DOES HEREBY RECOGNIZE THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA. (P. 3819-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 233. (P. 3815)

TO PASS S. 1116, (APR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 1409), A BILL PAYING THE HEIRS OF THE LATE JOHN ROACH, DECEASED, $330,151.42, FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL, DOCKAGE AND DETENTION, AND OCCUPATION OF YARDS AND SHOPS FOR THE GUNBOATS, "CHICAGO," "BOSTON" AND "ATLANTA". (P. 3043, 3056, 3063)

TO ADOPT THE JOINT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, H.J.RES. 189 (JUNE 7, 1898, 30 STAT 447) AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., TO LOCATE A CAB SERVICE. (P. 3519-2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9378, (APP. MAY 4, 1898, 30 STAT 369) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR 1899; RULING OF CHAIR WAS THAT PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION WAS NOT A PRIVILEGED QUESTION; WHICH RESOLUTION PROCLAIMS THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA DESERVED TO BE FREE AND THE U.S. RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 4936, (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1161) A BILL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MAR. 3, 1883, BY ELIMINATING CLAIM FOR $217,236, BY THE HEIRS OF MRS. MARY ANN RANDOLPH CUSTIS LEE, OF FAIRFAX, COUNTY, VA. (P. 3323-2)

TO PASS H.R. 8927, (APP MAR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 273) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS. (P. 2602-1)

TO PASS S. 2323, (MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328), A BILL INCORPORATING COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY EXTENDING TO ALL RAILROAD COMPANIES THE PRESENT EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO CONTRACT, OWN, AND OPERATE CONNECTING OR INTERSECTING LINES AND TO INCREASE CAPITOL STOCK TO COVER COST OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. (P. 2563)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 2323, (APP. MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328) A BILL SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE ACT OF FEB. 9, 1821, INCORPORATING THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 8656, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND REQUIRING CERTAIN EXTENSIONS TO BE MADE TO THE LINES OF THE CAPITOL TRACTION COMPANY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2563)

TO TABLE H.R. 5359, A BILL AMENDING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATING TO SECOND CLASS MATTER. (P. 2447)

TO AMEND H.R. 8428, (APP FEB. 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 597) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1899, BY ENABLING THE SEC. OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ONE MONTH EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA WORK. (P. 2288)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. (P. 2186-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF S. 2739, A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A CHECK IN LIEU OF A LOST CHECK DRAWN BY BERNALD R. GREEN IN FAVOR OF FREDERICK MAC MONNIES AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 2024)

TO AMEND S. 1035, BY ELIMINATING ALL INVOLUNTARY FEATURES AND THE FEATURES RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. (P. 1945-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY S. 1035 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTS AND PROVISION FOR INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY EXCEPT THOSE BASED UPON ACTUAL FRAUD AND ADD PROVISION LIMITING LIFE OF ACT TO TWO YEARS. (P. 1945-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO S. 1035, (APP. JULY 1, 1898, 30 STAT 544), A BILL ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY IN THE U.S.; SAID AMENDMENT PLACING A TWO-YEAR TIME LIMIT UPON ENFORCEMENT OF ACT. (P. 1942-2)

TO PASS S. 1035.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 2196, (APP MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MCCHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TILL NEXT MONDAY. (P. 1637)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND, ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO. (P. 1631)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICH, (R), AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH RESOLUTION SEATS WILLIAM F. ALDRICH.

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICK (R) AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES TO SEAT T.S. PLOWMAN AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM SAID DISTRICT. (P. 1601)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CONSIDER GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1436)