James P. Maher

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 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 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. 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 SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 13931, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 8040)

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 PASS H.RES. 552, AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE AND UNINTERRUPTED CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13931, A BILL RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS OF PRODUCE AND FARM PRODUCTS, ALLOWING 2 HOURS OF GERMANE DEBATE ON SAME. (P. 7850)

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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF DEBATE AND BRING TO IMMEDIATE VOTE, H.R. 14197, A BILL TO AMEND THE PERSONAL SERVICE CORPORATION PROVISIONS OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1918. (P. 7766)

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 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 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 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 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 PASS H.J.RES. 327. (P. 5480-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 327, TO COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW BILL REPEALING ALL ACTS OF CONGRESS WHICH WERE TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR OR A SPECIFIED PERIOD THEREAFTER. (P. 5479-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 511, MAKING IN ORDER THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 327, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APRIL 1917, BETWEEN IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S. (P. 5336-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8038, (41 STAT 1148, 2-27-21), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4 OF THE ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT, EXTENDING ITS PROVISIONS TO PORTO RICO, TO THE COMM. ON BANKING, AND CURRENCY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE "THAT NO MEMBER OF A LOCAL FARM-LOAN ASSOCIATION NOR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. NOR ANY FEDERAL FUND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, MASS., SHALL BE LIABLE ON ANY LOANS MADE IN PORTO RICO OR BONDS ISSUED ON SAID LOANS. (P. 5306-1)

TO PASS H.R. 12260, (4-23-20), AN ACT TO INCREASE THE REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5020-1)

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 AMEND THE 1921 NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL H.R. 13108, (APP. 6-4-1920), BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION TO ANY SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE OR MANAGER OVER EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S., WHILE SUCH SUPERVISING EMPLOYEE OR MANAGER MAKES OR CAUSES TO BE MADE STOP WATCH OR DEVICE TIMING STUDY OF ANY U.S. JOB BETWEEN STARTING AND COMPLETION THEREOF, NOR SHALL ANY PART OF SAID APPROPRIATION BE PAID AS PREMIMUM OR BONUS IN ADDITION TO REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR EFFICIENCY OR ECONOMY OPERATING SUGGESTIONS ACTUALLY PROVING TO BE SO IN ANY GOVERNMENT JOB. (P. 4766-67)

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 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 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)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9065, (41 STAT 570, 4-20-20), A BILL AMENDING THE 1916 FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT. (P. 3759-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 2, (41 STAT 982, 6-5-1920), A BILL AUTHORIZING PENSIONS TO VETERANS OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION AND THE CHINESE RELIEF EXPEDITION, AS SAID BILL WAS AMENDED.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12046, (3-6-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 3637)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 22, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12046, WHICH AMENDMENT REPEALS THE FOLLOWING: 7 - MAR. 3, 1919 ACT FOR VETERAN'S HOSPITALS; THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 1919(PUBLIC ACT NO. 5, 66TH CONGRESS); AND THE PROVISION IN THE 1920 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION ACT COVERING COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, WHICH DIRECTS THE ACQUISITION OF SPEEDWAY HOSPITAL AT BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THE COMPLETION THEREOF; THE SENATE AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDED FOR A NEW HOSPITAL IN COOK COUNTY, ILL., IN GOVERNMENT OWNED, OR TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE U.S., AT A COST, WHICH IS TO BE LIMITED TO $3.5 MILLION. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT FURTHER LIMITS THIS FIGURE TO $3.0 MILLION.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #34 TO H.R. 12046, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES $3,000,000 FOR ESSENTIAL REPAIR OF SHIPS OF THE LINE CONSTANTLY IN USE DURING WAR. (P. 3648-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE ADOPT THE REPORT. (P. 3316)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE. (P. 3303-2,3315)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 448, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGED REPORT #586, AND DECLARING THAT DURING THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11960, A BILL PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DIPLOMATIC ANC CONSULAR SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER ANY SECTION OF THE BILL AS REPORTED, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OF POINT OF ORDER, AND TO INSERT IN ANY PART OF THE BILL ANY PROVISION REPORTED AS PART OF SAME, BUT HERETOFORE RULED OUT BY POINT OF ORDER, SUCH INSERTION TO BE ON MOTION AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, AND PASS H.R. 11927, (APP. 5-18-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD, THROUGH TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION. (P. 1959)

TO PASS H.RES. 445, DECLARING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE SPEAKER SHALL RECOGNIZE THE MEMBER IN CHARGE OF BILL, H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THRU TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION, AND TO PERMIT SUCH MEMBER TO MOVE TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND MOVE THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL, THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING. (P. 1953)

TO RECOMMIT THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL H.R. 11892, (APP. 6-5-1920), TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH A NEW SECTION APPROPRIATING $5,000,000, TO BE SPENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SEC. OF WAR AND THE SUPERVISION OF CHIEF ENGINEERS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS FOR WORK ON VARIOUS SPECIFIED PROJECTS.

TO PASS H.R. 11578, (4-24-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1921. (P. 1600)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 248, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF DSM'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 428, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF D.S.M.'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO PASS H.R. 7158, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1465)

TO PASS H.RES. 434, DECLARING THE INELIGIBILITY OF VICTOR L. BERGER, REPRESENTATIVE - ELECT FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ON THE GROUND THAT HE VIOLATED THE LAWS OF THE U.S. BY GAINING AID TO THE ENEMIES OF THE U.S. DURING THE WORLD WAR, AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASONS. (P. 1339)

TO AMEND H.R. 11368, (2-14-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR FISCAL 1921, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF TRAFFIC IN INTOXICATING LIQUOR AMONG THE INDIANS. (P. 1183-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9369, (41 STAT 585, APP. 5-1-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE REVISION AND EQUALIZATION OF RATES OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINE, WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS, OF CIVIL WAR, AS AMENDED. (P. 1060)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE UPON WHAT AUTHORITY OF LAW HE HAS FIXED THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA SUGAR ON THE PLANTATION AT 17 CENTS PER LB. FOR YELLOW CLAREFIED AND 18 CENTS PER LB. FOR PLANTATION GRANULATED. (P. 830)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS S. 3284, (APP. 12-31-1919), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL WELFARE BY CONTINUING THE U.S. SUGAR EQUALIZATION BOARD UNTIL 12-31-1920, AS AMENDED.

TO PASS H.RES. 416, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE TAKE UP FOR DEBATE HOUSE REPORT #487, FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE WAR DEPT. AND ALSO PRESCRIBING THAT DEBATE THEREON SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 4 HOURS, 1/2 OF WHICH WAS TO BE USED UP BY GRAHAM AND THE OTHER 1/2 BY MR. GARRETT FROM TENNESSEE. (P. 551,JP. 33)

TO PASS H.R. 8819, (2-28-20), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR YEAR ENDING 1920. (P. 550)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 555)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 557)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8819, A BILL TO AMEND THE 1920 ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT ABOVE BILL BACK IMMEDIATELY WITH AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $2,740,228 FOR PURCHASE OF DAYTON-WRIGHT PLANT AND REAL ESTATE AT DAYTON, OHIO, AND FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AS IS NECESSARY TO MAKE SAME SUITABLE FOR THE AIR SERVICE ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTAL STATION. (P. 548-2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 558)

TO PASS H.RES. 415, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8819, SEEKING TO REMOVE LIMITATIONS FOR THE PURCHASES OF LANDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY POSTS AND SEEKING TO AMEND THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1920. (P. 409-2,353-1)

TO PASS H.R. 9755, A BILL RELATING TO THE STANDARD OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR THE FOLLOWING; WHEAT-MILLI, CORNMILL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS FLOUR, HOMINY, GRITS, AND MEALS, AND ALL COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFFS. (P. 292)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF FEDERAL CONTROL OF RAILROADS AND SYSTEMS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO FURTHER AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887," BY PROVIDING THAT WHERE RAILROADS INSTALLED SAFETY DEVICES, UNDER ORDER OF I.C.C. ON ANY PORTION OF ITS ROADS, SUCH COMPLIANCE SHALL NOT RAISE A PRESUMPTION OF NEGLIGENCE AGAINST SUCH RAILROAD BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO INSTALL SUCH DEVICES ON ANY OTHER PORTION OF THEIR ROADS. (P. 8687-1,2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, THE RAILROAD BILL H.R. 10453, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT SECTION 207 WHICH GUARANTEES ALL RAILROADS A STANDARD RETURN OF PROFITS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEIR RETURN TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP. (P. 8452,8691)

TO PASS H.R. 10453. (P. 8691-2)

TO PASS H.RES. 331, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, HOUSE PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON H.R. 6810, A BILL PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION OF INTOXICATING BEVERAGES AND TO REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE, PRODUCTION, USE AND SALE OF HIGH PROOF BEVERAGES FOR OTHER THAN BEVERAGE PURPOSES AND TO INSURE AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. (P. 6681-1)

TO PASS H.R. 3854 (41 STAT 280, 8-20-1919) OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO. THE BILL REPEALS THE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS LAW. (P. 3980-1)

TO PASS H.R. 6810. (P. 3005-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 180, INCORPORATING NEAR EAST RELIEF (A CORPORATION FORMED TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING IN THE NEAR EAST). (P. 3011-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 3014-1)

TO PASS H.R. 5726, A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. (P. 3006-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6810 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK AT ONCE AMENDED TO EMBRACE CERTAIN CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID ACT. (P. 3004-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 183, (8-4-19), A BILL INCORPORATING NEAR EAST RELIEF (A CORPORATE BODY TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING IN THE NEAR EAST). (P. 3008-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY EMPOWERING STATE OFFICERS, WHO NOW HAVE POWER TO MAKE ARRESTS FOR FEDERAL VIOLATIONS, TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS UNDER SECTION 1014 OF THE U.S. REVISED STATUTES. (P. 2973-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEARCH WARRANTS AGAINST PRIVATE DWELLINGS, WHERE LIQUOR IS ILLEGALLY SOLD, NOT OCCUPIED OR CONNECTED WITH STORES, SALOONS, RESTAURANTS, BOARDING-HOUSES, OR HOTELS. (P. 2900-2,2975-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF A BOND OF FROM FIVE HUNDRED TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT PERSONS CONVICTED AND SERVING SENTENCES UNDER THIS ACT FROM SERVING AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS FOR FAILURE TO POST SUCH COND. (P. 2952-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6810, (41 STAT 305, 10-28-19), A BILL PROHIBITING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES; REGULATING THE PRODUCTION, USE, AND SALE OF NONBEVERAGE SPIRITS, AND INSURING AN AMPLE SUPPLY, AND THE PROMOTION OF, ALCOHOL FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FOR DEVELOPING FUEL, DYE, AND OTHER LAWFUL INDUSTRIES. (P. 2973-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7343, WITH AMENDED INSTRUCTIONS, PROVIDING THAT APPROPRIATIONS BE INCREASED TO $8,000,000, NO MORE THAN 18% OF WHICH MAY BE USED FOR SALARIES.

TO AMEND THE MOTION BY MR. BUCHANAN TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS H.R. 7343 (41 STAT 163, 7-19-19), THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE BUCHANAN INSTRUCTIONS WERE TO RAISE AAPPROPRIATION FROM $6,000,000 TO $12,000,000, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN 18% OF APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE USED TO PAY SALARIES. GOOD'S INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,500,000.

TO PASS H.R. 7343. (P. 2774-2)