Frank B. Kellogg

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 14222 (42 STAT. 1511, 3/4/1923), A BILL AMENDING THE TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT. (P.5274-2)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 454, RELATIVE TO THE ADHERENCE BY THE UNITED STATES TO THE PROTOCOL OF DECEMBER 16, 1920, ACCEPTING THE ADJOINING STATUTE OF THE PERMANENT COURT OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE. (P.5273-2)

TO AMEND SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MOTION TO POSTPONE DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION THE CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN F. MC GEE TO BE U. S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA, BY PROVIDING THAT CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION BE POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW, MARCH 3, 1923. (P.5125-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION OF JOHN F. MC GEE. (P.5125-2)

TO AGREE THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE NOMINATION OF JOHN F. MC GEE. (P.5126-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 8086, BY ADDING A PROVISION AMENDING SUBDIVISION 2 OF SECTION 5 OF THE COTTON FUTURES ACTS, APPROVED AUGUST 11, 1916, SO AS TO CLASSIFY CONTRACTS FOR COTTON AS A, B, AND C. (P.4984-2, 4985-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 8086, BY SUBSTITUTING FOR THE AMENDMENT DECLARING THAT FILLED MILK IS AN ADULTERATED ARTICLE OF FOOD, INJURIOUS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, A PROVISION ADDING TO THE SECTION MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO SHIP OR DELIVER FOR SHIPMENT FILLED MILK, THE WORDS, "WHICH IS DELETERIOUS OR CONTAINS ANY DELETERIOUS CONSTITUENT, OR WHICH CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR NATURAL MILK WITHOUT BEING SO PLAINLY MARKED OR LABELED TO DISTINGUISH IT FROM SUCH ARTICLE." (P.4982-2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, H. R. 8086, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT FILLED MILK AS DEFINED IN THE BILL, IS AN ADULTERATED ARTICLE OF FOOD, IS INJURIOUS TO THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, AND THE SALE OF SUCH CONSTITUTES A FRAUD. (P.4982-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, H.R. 12817.

TO CONSIDER H. R. 8086 (42 STAT. 1486, 3/4/1923), A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE SHIPMENT OF FILLED MILK IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P.4852-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION OF MR. JONES OF WASHINGTON TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817. (P.4476-1)

TO CONSIDER H. R. 12817. (P.4476-2)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12817. (P.4267-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12817. (P.4187-2)

TO DIRECT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO USE NECESSARY MEANS TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817. (P.4106-2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 12 3'CLOCK TOMORROW, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12817. (P.4109-2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 12 O'CLOCK TOMORROW, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817. (P.4110-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION OF MR. LADD, RELATING TO H. R. 12817, A BILL TO AND SUPPLEMENT THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1920. (P.3953-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817.

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 5020 (42 STAT. 1485, 3/4/1923), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SALE BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ACQUIRED FOR A SCHOOL SITE, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INVESTIGATE THE RATES CHARGED BY OWNERS OF TAXICABS. (P.3826-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14254 (42 STAT. 1325, 2/27/1923), A BILL AMENDING THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A COMMISSION AUTHORIZED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO REFUND OR CONVERT OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS HELD BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", APPROVED FEBRUARY 9, 1922, BY PROVIDING THAT INTEREST IS TO BE PAYABLE UPON UNPAID BALANCES ON DECEMBER 15 AND JUNE 15 OF EACH YEAR AT A RATE WHICH WILL BE THE AVERAGE RATE OF INTEREST PAID BY THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SAME YEAR UPON BONDS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES SINCE APRIL 15, 1917, AND STILL OUTSTANDING. (P.3785-1)

TO PASS H. R. 14254 (42 STAT, 1325, 2/27/1923), A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A COMMISSION AUTHORIZED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO REFUND OR CONVERT OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS HELD BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", APPROVED FEBRUARY 9, 1922. (P.3787-1)

TO ADJOURN MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817, A BILL TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1920. (P.3787-2)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 418 (42 STAT. 1371, 2/28/1923), AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND THE PUBLIC SPACES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE USE OF TENTS, COTS, HOSPITAL APPLIANCES, FLAGS AND DECORATIONS IN SAID PLACES BY THE ALMAR TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1923 SHRINE COMMITTEE, INC., BY ADDING A PROVISION TAKING FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE OF WASHINGTON, D. C., THE POWER TO FIX RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE CHARTERS AND TO LIMIT THE PASSENGERS FARE TO 5 CENTS PER PASSENGER, AND COMPEL THE RATE OF 6 TICKETS FOR 25 CENTS. (P.3631-2, 3632-1)

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURNS TODAY IT DO SO UNTIL MONDAY 11 O'CLOCK. (P.3384-2)

TO AMEND S. 4287, BY PROHIBITING A REGIONAL BANK FROM CHARGING AN ASSOCIATE BANK MORE THAN 5%, AND THE SAME RESTRICTION TO APPLY AS BETWEEN FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS IN REDISCOUNTING THEIR DISCOUNTED PAPER. (P.2874-2)

TO PASS S. 4287. (P.1348-2)

TO AMEND S. 4287, BY PROVIDING THAT THE TIME BE EXTENDED ON FEDERAL RESERVE TRANSACTIONS, OR NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS OF EXCHANGE ISSUED OR DRAWN FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES OR BASED UPON LIVE-STOCK AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS FROM NINE (9) TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS. (P.2894-1)

TO AMEND S. 4287, BY CREATING A NEW BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE FARM CREDIT BOARD, WITH POWERS OVER INTERMEDIATE CREDITS ANALOGOUS TO THOSE EXERCISED BY THE FARM LOAN BANK OVER RURAL CREDIT FACILITIES, NOW UNDER THE LAW WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE FARM LOAN BOARD. (P.2878-1,2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, HOLDING THE REMARKS OF SENATOR HEFLIN OUT OF ORDER, WHICH DECISION WAS APPEALED FROM BY SENATOR ROBINSON DURING DISCUSSION OF WAR DEBT OF GREAT BRITAIN. (P.2833-2)

TO RECOMMIT S. 4287 TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND INSURANCE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER IT IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER BILLS PROPERLY PROVIDING FOR THE AGRICULTURAL NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY. (P.2776-2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 12 O'CLOCK TOMORROW, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 4287, TO PROVIDE CREDIT FACILITIES FOR THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVE-STOCK INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES; TO AMEND THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT; AND TO AMEND THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT. (P.2707-1)

TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY TO REPORT BACK WITHIN 5 DAYS S. 4427, A BILL REPEALING THE ACT APPROVED APRIL 13, 1920, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO AMEND THE ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 23, 1913, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT". (P.2654-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR AS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, APPEALED FROM BY JAMES W. J. WADSWORTH (R-N.Y.), THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13660, IS NOT IN ORDER; WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PRESENT THE APPROPRIATION BECOMING AVAILABLE UNTIL THE RATE OF FARE OF RAILWAYS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BE FIXED AT 5 CENTS FOR A PASSENGER OR 6 TICKETS FOR 25 CENTS. (P.2362-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13660, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES; $26.00 PER MONTH FOR AN AUTOMOBILE, AND $13.00 PER MONTH FOR A MOTOR CYCLE, USED IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES. (P. 2364-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13660 (42 STAT. 1327, 2/28/1923), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES $343,750 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC GROUNDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INCLUDING FOREMEN, GARDENERS, MECHANICS, LABORERS, OFFICE RENT, REPAIR, AND OPERATION OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE MOTOR PROPELLED PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES, AND THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR EXCHANGE, AND OPERATION OF MOTOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES FOR DIVISION MEN FOR MAINTAINING SPECIAL PORTIONS OF PARKS FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS $20,000; FOR OPERATION, CARE, AND REPAIR OF PUMPS FOR OPERATION OF THREE FOUNTAINS ON THE UNION STATION PLAZA $4,000; FOR PURIFICATION AND CARE OF WATERS OF TIDAL BASIN, AND OPERATION OF THE BATHHOUSE AND BEACH $12,000. (P.23072)

TO PASS H. R. 11939 (42 STAT. 1499, 3/4/1923), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5219 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.2219-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 13696 (42 STAT. 1227, 2/13/1923), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND FOR SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924, BY PROVIDING THAT NO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE U. S. SHIPPING BOARD OR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION SHALL BE PAID A SALARY OR COMPENSATION AT A RATE PER ANNUM IN EXCESS OF $11,000 EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: SIX AT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 EACH AND TWO AT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 EACH. (P.2169-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13696, BY ELIMINATING ITEMS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND MOTOR-PROPELLED PASSENGER CARRYING VEHICLES FROM THE EXPENSES OF THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF OCTOBER 6, 1917. (P.2169-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 13696, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION FROM $50,000,000 TO $30,000,000, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924. (P.2148-1)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY ELIMINATING "READILY MARKETABLE" AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS UNDER CLAUSE (C) DEALING WITH NON-PERISHABLE PRODUCTS FOR WHICH WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS OR LIKE DOCUMENTS ARE PLEDGED AT TIME OF DISCOUNT, PURCHASE, OR ACCEPTANCE. (P.1995-1)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY SUBSTITUTING FOR THE LEGAL STATE RATE OF INTEREST ON AGRICULTURAL LOANS, NOT IN EXCESS OF 3% MORE THAN BEING CHARGED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH SUCH OBLIGATION IS BY ITS TERMS MADE PAYABLE. (P.1995-2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY MAKING ACCEPTABLE AN ADDITIONAL CLASS OF SECURITY BY THE BANKS CREATED TO FACILITATE AGRICULTURAL PURSUITS, MORTGAGES UPON REAL ESTATE IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING 50% OF THE VALUE. (P.1987-2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY ADDING AT THE END OF THE BILL A NEW SECTION 304, PROVIDING THAT THE SECOND SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 5 OF THE COTTON FUTURES ACTS "APPROVED AUGUST 11, 1916, IS AMENDED TO CLASSIFY CONTRACTS FOR COTTON AS A, B, AND C. (P.1879-1,2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY LEGALIZING COOPERATIVE ACTION AMONG MEMBERS OF FARM LOAN ASSOCIATIONS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY FORM STATE OR NATIONAL UNIONS FOR THEIR GENERAL WELFARE, AND TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THEIR SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE FROM GENERAL FUNDS, NOT IN EXCESS OF $25.00 ANNUALLY, TO CONTINUE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS OF ANY FEDERAL LAND BANK, UNTIL SUCH SUBSCRIPTIONS EQUAL THAT OF THE GOVERNMENTS STOCK HOLDINGS, AND WHEN THEY EQUAL THAT OF THE GOVERNMENTS, THE FARM LOAN BOARD IS TO PROCEED WITH PERMANENT ORGANIZATIONS ACCORDING TO LAW. (P. 1928-2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY PROVIDING TO PROHIBIT LOANS IN EXCESS OF $10,000 BY ANY FEDERAL LAND BANK, TO ANY ONE BORROWER, UNLESS SUCH BANK, AT THE TIME OF CLOSING SUCH LOAN, HAVE FUNDS ON HAND AND AVAILABLE FOR LENDING SUFFICIENT TO MEET ALL APPROVED APPLICATIONS PENDING IN SAID BANKS, AND QUALIFIED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH ACT ON SAID LOANS. (P.1875-1)

TO AMEND S. 4280 (42 STAT. 1454, 3/4/1823), A BILL TO PROVIDE CREDIT FACILITIES FOR THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES; TO AMEND THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT; TO AMEND THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT; TO EXTEND AND STABILIZE THE MARKET FOR UNITED STATES BONDS AND OTHER SECURITIES; AND TO PROVIDE FISCAL AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION CAN MAKE LOANS TO INTERESTS HERE AND ABROAD, WHERE PURCHASES ARE MADE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN THIS COUNTRY, SUCH AS CORN, WHEAT, COTTON AND WOOL, AND WHEREVER SUFFICIENT SECURITY MAY BE GIVEN. (P.1807-1)

TO PASS S. 214, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24 OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CODIFY, REVISE, AND AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY," APPROVED MARCH 3, 1911, WHICH PROVIDES TO EXTEND TO $50,000 FROM $10,000 SUITS ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (P.1171-2, 1174-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION OF PIERCE BUTLER TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.813-1)

CONFIRMATION OF PIERCE BUTLER AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT. (P.813-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13180 (42 STAT. 1087, 1/3/1923), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY RECEIVE COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF $7,500 PER ANNUM, AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH DUTIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECREATRY OF THE TREASURY AS PRESCRIBED BY HIM. (P. 332-2)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL TO SHOW WHO DELIVERED THE OPENING PRAYER, AND TO SET OUT PRAYER IN FULL. (P.393-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, APPEALED FROM BY OSCAR N. UNDERWOOD (D. ALA.), WHICH DECISION HELD THAT IT REQUIRES UNAMIMOUS CONSENT TO SUSPEND READING OF THE JOURNAL, AND THAT THE NEXT THING IN ORDER WAS THE READING OF SAID JOURNAL AND NOTHING ELSE WAS TO BE PROCEEDED WITH UNDER RULE 3 UNTIL IT HAD BEEN READ AND THAT THE MOTION OF MR. UNDERWOOD TO ADJOURN UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT WAS DILATORY. (P.16-1)

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT. (P.396-1, JP.16-2)

TO INSERT THE NAMES OF SENATORS IN THE JOURNAL WHO RESPONDED ON THE FIRST ROLL CALL OF THE SENATE YESTERDAY. (P.327-1)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL BY MAKING RECORD OF SENATORS' NAMES WHO WERE PRESENT AT VOTE ON 11/27/1922, INSTEAD OF STATING HOW MANY WERE PRESENT. (P.326-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, APPEALED FROM BY PAT HARRISON (MISS. D.), MADE DURING READING OF THE JOURNAL, WHICH DECISION HELD, THAT THE READING OF THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE INTERRUPTED BY A CALL FOR A QUORUM. (P.325-2)

TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE ADJOURN FOLLOWING ROLL CALL, SHOWING QUORUM PRESENT. (P.330-2)

TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE BE ADJOURNED, DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P.330-2)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL SO AS TO NAME THE PLACES IN NORTH DAKOTA FROM WHICH THE PETITIONS ASKING FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR THE STABILIZATION OF WHEAT PRICES CAME, SAID PETITIONS BEING PRESENTED BY MR. LADD. (P.331-2)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE H. J. RES. 270, BY ADDING INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE SENATE WITH ALL MATTERS STRICKEN FROM THE RESOLUTION EXCEPT THE AMENDMENT OF SENATOR BORAH APPORPRIATING $20,000,000, FOR RECLAMATION PURPOSES AND THE AMENDMENT OF SENATOR HARRISON (D. MISS9), PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL RAILROAD INSPECTORS. (P.287-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, H. J. RES. 270. (P.287-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 270, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ESTABLISH CREDIT WITH THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF 35 ADDITIONAL INSPECTORS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 17, 1911 TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELLERS ON RAILROADS AND APPROPRIATING $170,100 FOR THEIR SALARIES, SUBSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND ALLOWANCES. (P.117-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 12704 (9/22/1922), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1922 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEAR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY STRIKING OUT PROVISION IN BILL PROVIDING FOR A MIXED CLAIMS COMMISSION FOR ADJUSTING CLAIMS BY THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE CITIZENS AGAINST GERMANY. (P.130572)

TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H. R. 10874, A BILL TO PROVIDE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.12999-2)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 67, AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STRIKE FROM THE TARIFF BILL-H. R. 7456, THE WORD COCONUT APPEARING IN PARA. 1626, AS AGREED TO IN CONFERENCE, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING; AND FURTHER THAT IN THE ENROLLMENT OF THE SAID BILL THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BE AUTHORIZED TO INSERT THE PARAGRAPH, COTTON HAVING A STAPLE 1 3/8 INCHES OR MORE IN LENGTH 6 CENTS PER POUND. (P.12974-2)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 67 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STRIKE FROM THE TARIFF BILL-H. R. 7456, WORD COCONUTS APPEARING IN PARAGRAPH 1626 AS AGREED IN CONFERENCE, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING, THAT AFTER THE DUTY ON WHICH THE TARIFF ACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, FOR THREE MONTHS THERE SHALL NOT BE IMPORTED INTO THE U. S. ANY COTTON HAVING A STAPLE OF 1 3/8 INCHES OR MORE IN LENGTH. (P.12974-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 7456.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR; APPEALED FROM BY FURNIFOLD M. SIMMONS (D.-N. C.), MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 7456, WHICH DECISION OVERRULED THE POINT OF ORDER MADE BY SENATOR SIMMONS AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE GROUND THAT THE CONFEREES HAD EXCEEDED THEIR AUTHORITY IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO THE PRESIDENT TO PROCLAIM THE SO CALLED AMERICAN VALUATION. (P.12795-1)

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 12472 (9/21/1922), A BILL TO REGULATE THE DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF COAL AND OTHER FUEL BY DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND GRANTING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FEDERAL FUEL ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDING FOR THE DECLARATORY CAR SERVICE PRIORITIES IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE DURING THE PRESENT AND SUCCEEDING EMERGENCY, AND TO PREVENT EXTORTION IN THE SALE OF FUEL.

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 10874, IN WHICH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED SENATE RECEDE FROM ITS AMENDMENTS #1, #47, AND #68, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT FROM 2 TO 67 AND AGREE TO SAME, IN ORDER TO BRING TOGETHER THE MINDS OF BOTH HOUSES.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR APPEALED FROM BY SEN. HARRISON (D.-MISS.) MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10874 WHICH DECISION HELD THAT, THERE BEING NO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, THE CONFEREES APPOINTED BY THE HOUSE HAVING CEASED TO FUNCTION WHEN THE HOUSE ACTED UPON THE CONFERENCE REPORT, THE MOTION OF SENATOR HARRISON TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE CONFEREES WAS OUT OF ORDER. (P.12683-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 270, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ESTABLISH A CREDIT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA, BY ADDING AT THE END OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION A NEW SECTION RELATIVE TO AN APPROPRIATION OF $20,000,000 TO THE RECLAMATION FUND. (P.12382-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 270, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO ESTABLISH A CREDIT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA, BY STRIKING OUT THE PART WHICH PROPOSES TO ADVANCE TO THE LIBERIAN GOVERNMENT THE SUM OF $5,000,000. (P.12574-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 9103 (9/14/1922), A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGES FOR CERTAIN COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES; TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCES OF CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES COURTS, 20 AUTHORIZE THE DESIGNATION, ASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES OUTSIDE THEIR DISTRICTS.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12377 (9/21/1922), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE UNITED STATES COAL COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH QUESTIONS RELATING TO INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN COAL, BY ELIMINATING THE PART OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO "THE ADVISABILITY OR WISDOM OF NATIONALIZING THE COAL INDUSTRY". (P.12249-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12472 (9/21/1922), A BILL TO DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY TO EXIST IN THE PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF COAL AND OTHER FUEL, GRANTING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR THE DECLARATION OF CAR SERVICE PRIORITIES,IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE DURING THE PRESENT AND ANY SUCCEEDING EMERGENCY, AND TO PREVENT EXTORTION IN THE SALE OF FUEL. (P.12152-1,2)

TO PASS H. R. 10874.

TO AMEND H. R. 10874, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. (JP.418, 419)

TO AMEND H. R. 10874, IN NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE AS MODIFIED, BY PAYING TO THE VETERAN ONE HALF OF HIS ALLOTTED COMPENSATION WITHIN ONE YEAR AND THE REMAINING ONE HALF AT THE EXPIRATION OF FIVE YEARS, WITH 3 1/2 PER CENT INTEREST. (P. 11951-1, JP.414-417)

TO AMEND H. R. 10874, BY ADDING TO THE BILL A NEW SECTION, TO BE KNOWN AS TITLE 10, GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE A BOARD KNOWN AS THE AMERICAN WORLD WAR EDUCATION AND HOSPITAL BOARD CONSISTING OF 48 MEMBERS ONE FROM EACH STATE, ALL TO BE WORLD WAR VETERANS. (P. 11970-2, JP. 420-1)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10874, BY APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,819 TO ONE KATHLENE MC DONALD FOR CERTAIN LOSES SUSTAINED BY HER THROUGH THE BUILDING OF GOVERNMENT PROJECT. (P.11905-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 10874, BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE AS AN AMENDMENT ON P. 1, LINE 7, AFTER THE WORD "VETEREN" INSERT A COMMA, AND "EXCEPT IN TITLE VIII" ON P. 6, LINE 19 AFTER THE SEMI-COLON INSERT "OR" ON PAGE 6, LINE 21, AFTER THE SEMI-COLON STRIKE OUT AND DOWN TO LINE 23, AND INSERT IN LIEU THEREOF, TITLE LAND RECLAMATION. (P. 11908-1,2; JP.412,413)

TO CONSIDER CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9103 (9/14/1922), A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGES FOR CERTAIN COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCES OF CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, TO AUTHORIZE THE DESIGNATION, ASSIGNMENT, AND APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES OUTSIDE THEIR DISTRICTS. (P.11667-2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENTS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF WHOLE AS TO SECTIONS 315, 316, 317, AND 317A, WITH AMENDMENT BY SEN. SMOOT TO SECTION 315, WHICH MADE EFFECTIVE DATE OF DUTY IN COAL TAR PRODUCTS 15 DAYS INSTEAD OF 60 DAYS AFTER THE PROCLAMATION OF THE RESIDENT. (P.11596, 11600, JP.395-398)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, BY STRIKING OUT ON LINE 2, 40% AND INSERTING 35%; ON LINE 3, 50% AND INSERTING 40%; ON LINE 5, 55% AND INSERTING 45%. (P.11605-2)

TO ADJOURN UNTIL WEDNESDAY NEXT AT 12 O'CLOCK, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10874. (P.11636)

TO PASS H. R. 7456. (P.11626-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, BY STRIKING OUT FROM THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO SADDLES AND SADLERY, THE WORDS "VALUED AT MORE THAN 40 DOLLARS EACH", THEREBY TAKING OUT OF FREE LIST. (P.11610-1)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD TO THE HOUSE TEXT THE FOLLOWING, "NO FISH PACKED OR FROZEN IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM DUTY UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH". (P. 11613-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, BY REDUCING THE RATE OF DUTY, ON LACES AND EMBROIDERIES, FROM 90% AD VALOREM TO 75% AD VALOREM. (P.11609-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10874, A BILL PROVIDING ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR. (P.11636-1)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, WHICH AMENDMENT INSERTS IN THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, THE WORDS "OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURE". (P.116022, 11603-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 7456, BY SUBSTITUTING THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL RECOMMEND TO CONGRESS RATES OF DUTY ACCORDING TO THEIR FINDINGS LAID DOWN IN SPECIFIC RULES. (P.11615-1; JP.399-2, 1)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A DUTY ON WOVEN FABRICS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF 40% AD VALOREM, 50%, AND 55% AD VALOREM.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 7456, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES DUTIES ON CHLORIDE OR SALT IN BAGS ETC., TO 20 CENTS PER 100 LBS., AND IN BULK TO 16 CENTS PER 100 LBS. (P. 11550-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, BY REDUCING DUTY ON ALUMINUM WARE. (P. 11562-1, JP. 394-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456, BY INCREASING THE AD VALOREM RATE ON BICYCLES AND PARTS THEREOF, NOT INCLUDING TIRES, FROM 30% TO 45% AD VALOREM. (P.11562-2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM SEN. ROBINSON, IN ORDER TO PERMIT SENATE TO VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7456 OF SENATOR SUTHERLAND INCREASING RATE OF DUTY ON ENAMELED TABLEWARE FROM 30% TO 50%. (P.11561-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR APPEALED FROM BY JOSEPH T. ROBINSON (D. ARK.) MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 7456. MR. ROBINSON RAISES A QUESTION OF ORDER; THAT THE AMENDMENT OF SENATOR SUTHERLAND HAD BEEN REJECTED SINCE ALTHOUGH THE THEN OCCUPANT OF THE CHAIR, MR. BRANDEGEE, DID NOT PASS UPON THE QUESTIONS TO WHETHER THE AMENDMENT HAD BEEN AGREE TO, IT FOLLOWED AS A MATTER OF LAW THAT THE SUGGESTION THAT THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM BY THE CHAIR DID NOT VITIATE THE ACTION ALREADY TAKEN BY THE SENATE AND THAT THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT BEFORE THE SENATE. THE CHAIR OVERRULED THE POINT OF ORDER, AND HELD THAT THE QUESTION WAS UPON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT. (P.11560, 11561)