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- YesTO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13566, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CUTTING DOWN $20 GOLD CERTIFICATES INTO $10 DENOMINATIONS AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE HOUSE AND AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DEPOSIT ALL MONEY INCLUDING CUSTOM RECEIPTS WITH NATIONAL BANK DEPOSITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 4511-1)HR13566 · 1907-03-02
- NoTHAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 25745, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908, AND CONCUR IN SAME SAID SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE BLACK SANDS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTRIC SMELTING OF IRON ORE TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, THE SUM OF $25,000. (P. 4478-1)HR25745 · 1907-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 249, (34 STAT 1282, 3/4/07), PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL BANK IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P. 4583-2)S6249 · 1907-03-02
- NoTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT NO. 22 TO H.R. 25745, (34 STAT 1295, 3/4/07), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908. WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE INCREASING OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM $5,000 TO $125,000 FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF SILVER COIN BY REGISTERED MAIL OR OTHERWISE. (P. 4468-1)HR25745 · 1907-03-02
- YesTO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF CHAIR, WHICH DECISION RULED THAT THE PROPOSAL TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT AFTER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION HAS BEEN ORDERED OR A MOTION TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT HAS BEEN MADE, IS NOT IN ORDER, THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WAS MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 13566. (P. 4512-1, 4512-2)HR13566 · 1907-03-02
- NoTO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13566, (34 STAT 1289, 3/4/07), AMENDING THE NATL. BANKING ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT CUTS DOWN $20.00 GOLD CERTIFICATES INTO $10.00 DENOMINATIONS INSTEAD OF $5 DENOMINATIONS AS PROVIDED BY THE HOUSE, AND AUTHORIZES THE SEC. OF THE TREAS. TO DEPOSIT ALL MONEY INCLUDING CUSTOM RECEIPTS WITH THE NATL. BANK DEPOSITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 4511-1)HR13566 · 1907-03-02
- NoTO AMEND S. 6147, AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN CERTAIN STREET RAILWAY TRACKS WITHIN THE DIST. OF COL., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE RATE OF FARE FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR PASSAGE OVER ANY AND ALL STREET RAILWAY LINES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE CENTS, GOOD FOR ONE CONTINUOUS TRANSPORTATION OF ONE PASSENGER OVER THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE LINE OF STREET RAILWAY COMPANY OVER WHICH TICKETS ARE SOLD. (P. 4509-2)S6147 · 1907-03-02
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 24815, (34 STAT 1256, 3/4/07), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1908, WHICH AMENDMENT PRROVIDES FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR THE SURVEY AND REPORT ON THE APPALACHIAN AND WHITE MOUNTAIN WATER SHEDS. (P. 4483-2, 4489-1)HR24815 · 1907-03-02
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 5133, PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELLERS UPON RAILROADS BY LIMITING THE HOURS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES THEREON, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE WORKING HOURS OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. (P. 4619-2)S5133 · 1907-03-02
- AbstainedTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 24640 (34 STAT 1406, APP 3/4/1907), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1908, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO INQUIRE INTO THE EFFECT OF A REDUCTION OF THE PRESENT PENSION AGENCIES TO ONE SUCH AGENCY; THIS PROVISION NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE RIGHT OR POWER OF THE PRES. IN RESPECT TO THE REDUCTION OR CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING PENSION AGENCIES. (P. 4603-2, 4604-1, 4608-2)HR24640 · 1907-03-02
- NoTO AMEND S. 529, BY SUBSTITUTING AN AMENDMENT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES RELATING TO THE NAVAL RESERVE FORCE. (P. 4372-1)S529 · 1907-03-01
- NoTO PASS S. 529. (P. 4377-2)S529 · 1907-03-01
- NoTO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 529 WAS REJECTED. (P. 4373-2)S529 · 1907-03-01
- NoTO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 529 FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES. (P. 4277-1)S529 · 1907-03-01
- YesTO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE WHEREBY THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 529 WAS REJECTED. (P. 4373-2)S529 · 1907-03-01
- NoTO ORDER THE THIRD READING OF S. 529. (P. 4376-2)S529 · 1907-03-01
- YesTO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 22543, GRANTING CERTAIN LANDS TO PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA, FOR PARK, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4303)HRE22543 · 1907-02-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 24746, PROVIDING FOR FREE EVENING LECTURES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1476-2)HR24746 · 1907-01-28
- YesTO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO MAKE IN ORDER THE CALLING UP OF BILLS REPORTED FROM VARIOUS COMMITTEE, NOW ON THE CALENDAR OF THE HOUSE; THAT IS, COMMITTEES ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, NAVAL, INDIAN (EXCEPT SUCH AS PROPOSE TO CONFER JURISDICTION ON THE COURT OF CLAIMS), THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS, MERCHANT MARINE FISHERIES, PENNSIONS AND INVALID PENSIONS. (P. 9543, 9545)1906-06-28
- NoTO ADOPT H.RES. 623, SUSPENDING RULE TWO FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION, WHICH RULE REQUIRES THAT CONFERENCE REPORTS, AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS, MUST BE PRINTED IN THE "RECORD" IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, EXCEPT ON EITHER OF THE SIX DAYS PRECEDING THE END OF A SESSION. (P. 9561)HRE623 · 1906-06-28
- NoTO ADOPT H.RES. 614, MAKING IT IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 20403, THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1906, WHICH AMENDMENT, PREVIOUSLY RULED OUT ON THE GROUND IT WAS NEW LEGISLATION, PRROPOSED TO LEGALIZE THE TARIFF IMPOSED BY PRESIDENT MC KINLEY DURNG THE SPANISHAMERICAN WAR, AND LEGALIZED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS MAR. 2, 1902, BUT WHICH ACT WAS HELD BY THE SUPREME COURT NOT TO EXTEND TO THE LEGALIZATION OF ALL THE DUTIES THAT HAD BEEN COLLECTED FROM THE TIME OF THE EXECUTIVE ORDER UNTIL PASSAGE OF THE ACT.HR614 · 1906-06-27
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON S. 88 (34 STAT 768, 6/30/06), THE PURE FOODS AND DRUGS BILL. (P. 8837)S88 · 1906-06-20
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND BRING UP FOR PASSAGE H.R. 20123, PROVIDING $25,000 PER YEAR FOR THE TRAVELING EXPENSES OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8809-13HR20123 · 1906-06-20
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 577, APPOINTNG CONFEREES ON BILL H.R. 12987, TO ENLARGE THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, AND TO REGULATE RAILWAY RATES. (P. 8340-2)HRE577 · 1906-06-12
- NoTO ADOPT H.RES. 577, APPOINTING CONFEREES ON H.R. 12987, TO ENLARGE THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, AND TO REGULATE RAILWAY RATES. (P. 8345)HRE577 · 1906-06-12
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, H.R. 4464 (34 STAT 314, 6/29/06), PROVIDING TO CLASSIFY THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATION OF $1400 PER YEAR, FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHIEF CLERK. (P. 8281-2)HR4464 · 1906-06-11
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT H.R. 16953, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1907, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE AND A CONFERENCE THEREON BE REQUESTED. (P. 7674-2)HRE16953 · 1906-05-31
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 19264, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1907. (P. 7667)HR19264 · 1906-05-31
- AbstainedTO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT H.R. 16953, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1907, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE AND A CONFERENCE OF BOTH HOUSES THEREON BE REQUESTED. (P. 7678-2)HR16953 · 1906-05-31
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 18502 (34 STAT 234, 6/11/06), EMPOWERING THE SECRETARY OF WAR UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE OF WHARVES, PIERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES ON LANDS UNDERLYING HARBOR AREAS AND NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND BODIES OF WATER IN OR SURROUNDING PUERTO RICO AND ISLANDS AJACENT THERETO, AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE OF BOTH HOUSES TO CONSIDER FURTHER THESE AMENDMENTS. (P. 7665)HR18502 · 1906-05-31
- YesTO NONCONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 16472 (34 STAT 389, 6/14/06), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1907, AND TO ASK FOR A CONFERENCE OF BOTH HOUSES TO CONSIDER THE SENATE AMENDMENTS OBJECTED TO BY THE HOUSE. (P. 7666)HR16472 · 1906-05-31
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL AND THE AMENDMENT STRIKING OUT IN JOURNAL ALL REFERENCE TO THE ARREST OF MEMBERS ON YESTERDAY. (P. 7624-11906-05-29
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF YESTERDAY.1906-05-29
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 19264 (34 STAT 286, 6/16/06), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1907. (P. 7627)HR19264 · 1906-05-29
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON S. 1243 (34 STAT 219, 6/8/06), AND ITS AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING FOR COMPULSORY EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7584-1)S1243 · 1906-05-28
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF BILLS ON THE CALENDAR, REPORTED FROM THE D. C. COMMITTEE. (P. 7570-1)1906-05-28
- YesTO PASS S. 5561 (34 STAT 214, 6/6/06), RELATING TO THE MASONIC MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN D. C. (P. 7567)S5561 · 1906-05-25
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 48442 (34 STAT 316, 6/20/06), FIXING AND REGULATING THE SALARIES OF TEACHERS, OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A BOARD OF NINE MEMBERS, WHO HAVE BEEN FIVE YEARS RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT, AND WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS EACH, BY SUPREME COURT JUDGES OF THE DISTRICT. (P. 6903)HR18442 · 1906-05-15
- YesTHAT THE HOUSE APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF FRIDAY, MAY 11. (P. 6838)1906-05-14
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 18750, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1907. (P. 6573)HR18750 · 1906-05-08
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT THE ORDER, THAT H.R. 17984, PROVIDING A CODE OF PENAL LAWS FOR THE UNITED STATES, BE MADE A SPECIAL CONTINUING ORDER AT EVENING SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE, WHENEVER IT TAKES A RECESS BY VOTE FROM THE USUAL HOUR OF ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 8 P.M., SAID EVENING SESSION NOT TO CONTINUE AFTER 10--30 P.M. (P. 6464-2)HR17984 · 1906-05-07
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS, H.R. 16953 (34 STAT 467, 6/26/06), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1907, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK, ELIMINATING THE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR RAILWAY SUBSIDY. (P. 5251)HR16953 · 1906-04-13
- YesTO PASS H.R. 14316, PROVIDING TO FURTHER ENLARGE THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE. (P. 4706)HR14316 · 1906-04-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 15266 (34 STAT 215, 6/7/06), PROVIDING TO AMEND EXISTING LAWS RELATING TO THE FORTIFICATION OF PURE SWEET WINES. (P. 4608)HR15266 · 1906-04-02
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES, AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT AND PASS H.R. 15266, AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE FORTIFICATION OF PURE SWEET WINES. (P. 4608-2)HR15266 · 1906-04-02
- NoTO ORDER THE PRREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 372 (34 STAT 2678 6/16/06), THAT H.R. 12737, ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TERRITORY TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT, AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION, BE TAKEN FROM SPEAKER'S TABLE, WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENTS DISAGREED TO, AND CONFERENCE ASKED WITH THE SENATE ON SAID AMENDMENTS, CONFEREES TO BE APPOINTED BY SPEAKER.HRE372 · 1906-03-22
- NoTO ADOPT H.RES. 372, PROVIDING THAT H.R. 12707, ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TERRITORY TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT, AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION, BE TAKEN FROM SPEAKER'S TABLE, WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENTS DISAGREED TO, AND CONFERENCE ASKED WITH SENATE ON SAID AMENDMENTS.HRE372 · 1906-03-22
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 15744, BY SPECIFYING THAT AFTER OCT. 12, 1906, WHEN SAID OFFICE SHALL BECOME VACANT, IT SHALL CEASE AND TERMINATE. (P. 3933-2)HR15744 · 1906-03-16
- YesTO PASS H.R. 14396. (P. 3069)HR14396 · 1906-02-27
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 14396. (P. 3069)HR14396 · 1906-02-27
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND SET A DEFINITE TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14396, PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL. (P. 2697)HR14396 · 1906-02-19
- YesTO TABLE H.R. 8133, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE INFLICTION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UPON ALL MALE PERSONS CONVICTED OF BEATING THEIR WIVES. (P. 2452)HR8133 · 1906-02-12
- YesTO PASS H.R. 12987 (34 STAT 584, 6/29/06), AMENDING THE ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE, APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887, AND ALL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF, AND TO ENLARGE THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. (P. 2303)HR12987 · 1906-02-08
- NoTO PASS H.R. 12707 WHICH ENABLES THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND THE INDIAN TERRITORY TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION. (P. 1587)HR12707 · 1906-01-25
- NoTO ADOPT H.RES. 192, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND WHILE H.R. 12707 (34 STAT 267, 6/16/06), FOR THE ADMISSION OF OKLAHOMA INTO THE UNION, IS PENDING IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, SAID COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER SAID BILL UNTIL THURSDAY NEXT AT 3 P.M. AND WITHOUT FURTHER DEBATE OR APPEAL A VOTE SHALL THEN BE TAKEN ON ITS PASSAGE. (P. 1499)HRE192 · 1906-01-24
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 192, WHICH SPECIFIES THAT AFTER READING OF THE JOURNAL EVERY DAY, THE HOUSE SHALL RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1270, ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TERRITORY TO ORGANIZE A GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED TO TO THE UNION. (P. 1506)HRE192 · 1906-01-24
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 406, MAKING PROVISIONS TO SECURE TO THE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS FREE TRADE WITH THE BALANCE OF THE DOMAIN OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1162)HR406 · 1906-01-16
- AbstainedTO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTING FOR THE BILL H.R. 406, SECURING TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS FREE TRADE WITH THE BALANCE OF THE DOMAIN OF THE UNITED STATES, A PROVISION THAT ALL GOODS AND MERCHANDISE OF ANY KIND FROM ANY OF THE ISLANDS BE FREE FROM DUTY, AND THAT ALL CONFLICTING LAWS BE REPEALED, BUT NO ACTS WOULD BE CONSTRUED TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF THE TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, ENTERED INTO AT PARIS, DEC. 10, 1898 AND CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE, FEB. 6, 1899.HR406 · 1906-01-16
- NoTO AMEND H.RES. 32, PROTESTING AGAINST SEATING ANTHONY MICHALEK AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ILL.; BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS, AND SUBSTITUTING THAT THE RESOLUTION BE REFERRED BY THE SPEAKER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE, WHEN APPOINTED. (P. 109)HRE32 · 1905-12-05
- YesTO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE FOR THE 59TH CONGRESS. VOTES FOR J. G. CANNON (R) ARE CODED "2", AND VOTES FOR J. S. WILLIAMS (D) ARE CODED "1".1905-12-04
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 8, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 59TH CONGRESS BE ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 59TH CONGRESS, INCLUDING THE STANDING ORDERS OF MAR. 8, AND MAR. 14, 1900. (P. 43)HRE8 · 1905-12-04
- NoTO TABLE H.R. 531, PROVIDING THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL INFORM THE HOUSE WHAT STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY HIM TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE SAID ARMOR-PLATE TRUST SHALL BE PROSECUTED FOR VIOLATION OF THE UNITED STATES ANTITRUST LAW OF JULY 2, 1890, OR OTHER UNITED STATE STATUTE AGAINST TRUST AND COMBINES IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE. (P. 4021-1)HRE531 · 1905-03-02
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 33 TO H.R. 18467, (33 STAT-1092, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1906, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO INQUIRE AS TO THE COST OF ARMOR PLATE AND OF ARMOR PLANT AND REPORT FINDINGS TO CONGRESS, THE HOUSE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF INQUIRY CONSISTING OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE-GENERAL OF THE NAVY, THE ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY, ONE EXPERIENCED NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR, ONE EXPERIENCED NAVAL INSPECTOR OF ARMOR PLATE, AND ONE MACHINIST, FIRST CLASS, EXPERIENCED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR PLATE. (P. 3876-2 3879-1 3877-1)HR18467 · 1905-03-02
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 19203, (33 STAT-1046, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL PROVIDING FOR CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN NATION, THE FIRST PERMANENT SETTLEMENT OF ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE ON THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, BY THE HOLDING OF AN INTERNATIONAL NAVAL MARINE AND MILITARY CELEBRATION IN THE VICINITY OF JAMESTOWN ON THE WATERS OF HAMPTON ROADS IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, TO PROVIDE FOR A SUITABLE AND PERMANENT COMMEMORATION OF THIS EVENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR SAME. (P. 3889-2)HR19203 · 1905-03-02
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 33 TO H.R. 18467, (33 STAT-1092, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1906, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO INQUIRE THOROUGHLY AS TO THE COST ARMOR PLATE, AND OF ARMOR PLANT AND TO REPORT FINDINGS TO CONGRESS. (P. 3876-2 3884-1)HR18467 · 1905-03-02
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 19150, (33 STAT-214, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1904, AND PRIOR YEARS, BY PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $190,000 TO PAY THE MILEAGE DUE SENATORS, MEMBERS AND DELEGATES FOR ATTENDANCE UPON THE 2ND SESSION, 58TH CONGRESS. (P. 3811-1)HR19150 · 1905-03-01
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS, H.R. 18464, A BILL AMENDING THE HOMESTEAD LAWS, RELATING TO CERTAIN UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNRESERVED LANDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (P. 3774-1)HR18464 · 1905-03-01
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, H.R. 18965, (33 STA 928, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL REVIVING AND AMENDING THE TARIFF LAWS OF THE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO FORTH-WITH REPORT A BILL PROVIDING THAT COTTON AND COTTON MANUFACTURE, AND LEATHER MANUFACTURES, WHEAT, FLOUR, RICE, MEATS AND FISH SHALL BE IMPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES FREE OF DUTY AND THESE ARTICLES PLACED ON THE FREE LIST FOR THE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS. (P. 2993-1 3005-2)HR18965 · 1905-02-21
- YesTO PASS H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL. (P. 2205)HR18588 · 1905-02-09
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 18588, A BILL TO SUPPLEMENT AND AMEND THE ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887, BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR PROVIDING THAT AFTER COMPLANT AGAINST A "GIVENRATE" THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION MAY DECLARE A NEW RATE TO THE EFFECTIVE IN 20 DAYS, ALSO TO REQUIRE CARRIERS TO APPORTION THE ADJUSTED RATE WITHIN 20 DAYS, UNDER A PENALTY OF $5000 FINE. (P. 2192-1,2 2192-2)HR18588 · 1905-02-09
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 484, ORDER FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL, AND AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE," APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887. (P. 1947-1,2)HRE484 · 1905-02-06
- AbstainedTO PASS H.RES. 484, ORDER FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL, SUPPLIMENTING AND AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE", APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887. (P. 1947-1,2)HRE484 · 1905-02-06
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 17994, (33 STAT-1016, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL RATIFYING AND AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIANS RESIDING ON THE SHOSHONE OR WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF WYOMING, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CARRYING SAME INTO EFFECT. (P.1940-1)HR17994 · 1905-02-06
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13481, A BILL RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE AGREEMENT OF THE INDIANS RESIDING ON THE SHOSHONE OR WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, IN THE STATE OF WYOMING, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM THE BILL THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE INDIANS TO SELL THIS RESERVATION. (P. 5806-2, 5809-3, 5808-2)HR13481 · 1904-04-28
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 2263, (33 STAT 518, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL REQUIRING THE EMPLOYMENT OF VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. (P. 5801-2)S2263 · 1904-04-27
- AbstainedTO DECIDE WHETHER THE MOTION OF MR. MONDELL TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13481, A BILL RATIFYING AND AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIANS RESIDING ON THE SHOSHONE OR WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF WYOMING, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME, SINCE HE, MR. FITZGERALD, DESIRES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, ON PENDING SENATE AMENDMENT, THE AMENDMENT IN QUESTION ELIMINATING THE PROVISION FOR FILING THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE INDIANS TO THE BILL. (P. 5806-2, 5808-2)HR13481 · 1904-04-27
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 337, PROVIDING THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION AND FOR 3 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE THEREOF, GENERAL LEAVE TO PRINT IN THE RECORD SHALL BE, AND IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 5778-2 5779-1)HRE357 · 1904-04-27
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES, S. 2263. (P. 580-2)S2263 · 1904-04-27
- AbstainedTO PASS S. 2263. (P. 5803-1)S2263 · 1904-04-27
- AbstainedTO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. WILLIAMS OF MISSISSIPPI FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, RULING THAT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT "HON. JOHN DALZELL (PA.) HAS CHARGED THAT HON. W.B. COCKRAN (N.Y.) HAS BEEN PAID MONEY BY A POLITICAL PARTY," MAY NOT BE ENTERTAINED AS A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. (P. 5751-1)1904-04-26
- AbstainedTO ADOPT H.R. 14416, (33 STAT 452, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1905. (P 5731-1 5732-1,2 5733-1 5738-1)HR14416 · 1904-04-26
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 282, PROVIDING THAT AT ANY TIME DURING THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION, THE BILL H.R. 7056, CREATING A COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE AS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 5255-1)HRE282 · 1904-04-21
- AbstainedTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 18 TO H.R. 12220, (33 STAT-324, APRIL 27, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1905, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT RELATES TO A NAVAL TRAINING STATION AT GREAT LAKES, AND AMEND THIS AMENDMENT BY PROVIDING THAT THE SITE FOR SAID NAVAL TRAINING STATION SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, BUT HE SHALL NOT PAY A SUM TO EXCEED $250 PER ACRE. (P. 5188-1)HR12220 · 1904-04-20
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4483, (33 STAT-314, APRIL 27, 1904), A BILL DECLARING THE TUNNELS UNDER THE CHICAGO RIVER AN OBSTRUCTION TO NAVIGATION, BY SPECIFYING THAT THIS LAW SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 1906, THIS BEING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNION TRACTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO. (P. 4876-2)HR4483 · 1904-04-14
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 319, ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14623, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED JULY 1, 1902, ARRANGING TO PROVIDE TEMPORARILY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.HRE319 · 1904-04-13
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 319, ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14623, AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARILY FOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REVENUE, A COINAGE SYSTEM, AND FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT.HRE319 · 1904-04-13
- NoTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO H.R. 10670 (33 STAT-259, APP. APRIL 23, 1904, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1905, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE SIGNAL CORPS OF THE ARMY, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THAT AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN. (P. 4112-2)HR10670 · 1904-04-01
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 14416 (33 STAT 452, 4/28/1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1905, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RENT OF OLD CUSTOM-HOUSE TO SERVE AS TEMPORARY QUARTERS FOR THE ACCOMODATIONS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT NEW YORK CITY. (P. 4075)HR14416 · 1904-03-31
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 14416, (33 STAT-452, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1905, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RENTAL OF OLD CUSTOM-HOUSE TO SERVE AS TEMPORARY QUARTERS FOR THE ACCOMODATIONS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AT NEW YORK CITY, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 4075-2)HR14416 · 1904-03-31
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 260, PROVIDING TO EXPUNGE FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD CERTAIN REMARKS OF HON. ROBERT BAKER OF NEW YORK, AS THESE REMARKS WERE CHARGES AGAINST A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE AND WERE NOT IN ORDER.HRE260 · 1904-03-21
- YesTO RECOMMIT H. RES. 41, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS TO REQUEST PAPERS RELATIVE TO AN INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT FROM THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO THAT THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL IS DIRECTLY REQUESTED, IN LIEU OF THE PHRASING AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE TO REQUEST SAID PAPERS. (P. 54-2)HRE41 · 1903-12-08
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 41, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS BE AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO SEND TO THE COMMITTEE ALL PAPERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECENT INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT. (P. 51-2 53-1)HRE41 · 1903-11-12
- NoTO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. WILLIAMS FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1921, A BILL TO CARRY INTO EFFECT A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, SIGNED DECEMBER 11, 1902, CHAIR RULING THAT ALL INCIDENTAL QUESTIONS OF ORDER, ARISING AFTER A MOTION IS MADE TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND PENDING SUCH MOTION, SHALL BE DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE. (P. 388-2)HR1921 · 1903-11-11
- YesTO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE VOTES FOR J.G. CANNON ARE CODED 2. VOTES FOR J.S. WILLIAMS ARE CODED 1.1903-11-09
- NoTO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE RULES OF THE 57TH CONGRESS BE ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE 58TH CONGRESS, AND THAT THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL ACTS AND EXPOSITION BE CONSTITUTED A STANDING COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF 15 MEMBERS, AND HAVE THE SAME JURISDICTION AS THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN THE 57TH CONGRESS. (P. 149-1)1903-11-09
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 387, PROVIDING THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION, H.R. 16228, A BILL FOR THE ISSUE AND CIRCULATION OF NATIONAL BANK NOTES, BE PRIVILEGED IN THE SAME MANNER AS BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE UNDER THE PRIVILEGE GIVING LEAVE TO REPORT AT ANY TIME. (P. 2271)HRE387 · 1903-02-16
- AbstainedTO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 16990 (32 STAT 1163, 3/3/03), POST OFFICE DEPT. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1904, BY ADDING THE INSTRUCTION THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK WITHOUT DELAY, AFTER ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION TO FACILITATE MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW ORLEANS. (P. 1711, 1713-14)HR16990 · 1903-02-05
- AbstainedTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 419, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE HOUSE PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 16458, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF SUITS IN EQUITY BROUGHT UNDER THE ACT OF JULY 2, 1890, ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO PROTECT TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES," AND AFTER DISPOSAL OF THE BILL, THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 17, REQUIRING CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO MAKE RETURNS, AND PROHIBITING REBATES, DISCRIMINATIONS, AND THE USE OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY COMPETITION. (P. 1743-1)HRE419 · 1903-02-05
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 7792 (32 STAT 1645, 2/19/03), A BILL CONCERNING THE CLAIM OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN L. YOUNG. (P. 1469-1)HR7792 · 1903-02-03
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 6830, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PAY TO THE HEIRS OF PETER JOHNSON, CERTAIN MONEY DUE HIM FOR CARRYING THE MAIL. (P. 1467-2)HR6830 · 1903-02-03
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