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Edward W. Saunders
US House · Democratic Party · United States

Edward W. Saunders

995 votes cast since 1906. Votes with the Democratic Party 84% of the time.

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1905Today
Now
Left – right
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Libertarian – authoritarian
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  • TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF H.RES. 470, DIRECTING THAT ALL WORLD WAR VETERANS LEGISLATION, EXCEPT THAT CONCERNING THE REGULAR ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT CONCERNING DISABILITY INCURRED IN SAID WAR, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. (P. 3522-2,3523-1)
    HRE470 · 1920-02-26
    No
  • 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)
    HR10453 · 1920-02-21
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR10453 · 1920-02-21
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 305, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES CLARK AS A SPECIAL MESSENGER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DOORKEEPER, AT $125 PER MONTH SALARY, OUT OF CONTINGENT HOUSE FUNDS, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR. (P. 3013)
    HRE305 · 1920-02-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY REDUCING FROM $510,000 TO $410,000, THE APPROPRIATION FOR INVESTIGATING, CONTROLLING AND ERADICATING HOG CHOLERA, BY GIVING DEMONSTRATIONS, FORMING ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATING WITH FARMERS, ASSOCIATIONS, STATE OR COUNTY AUTHORITIES; THE SHIPMENT OF ANTI-TOXIN, AND FURTHER ALLOWING $29,520 FOR THE RESEARCH WORK FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE SPREADING OF THIS DISEASE. (P. 2910-2)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-14
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 TO ENABLE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO COMBAT THE EUROPEAN CORN BORER IN MASS, N.Y. AND OTHER STATES, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF THIS INSECT IN THOSE STATES, AND ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S., AND TO COVER EXPENSES OF RENT AND LABOR FOR SAME IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES. (P. 2806-1,2912-1)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-14
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12272, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $125,000 TO $101,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS OF INSECTS AND VERMIN DESTRUCTIVE OF AND INJURIOUS TO SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS. (P. 2912-2)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-14
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12272, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES, TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES, FOR EMPLOYEES, OUT OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, ENGAGED IN FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, THE APPROPRIATION THEREFORE TO BE RAISED FROM $168,076 TO $234,040. (P. 2914-1,2)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 12272. (P. 2915)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE IN CONNECTION WITH S. 2775, (41 STAT 437, 2-25-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 2702)
    S2775 · 1920-02-10
    Yes
  • TO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD THE FOLLOWING WORDS: "I WANT A MAN WHEN HE ATTACKS ANYBODY TO ATTACK HIM TO HIS FACE AND NOT STEAL INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT, BEHIND HIS BACK", UTTERED BY JOHN I. NOLAN (R-CALIF.), A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920)., A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1921. (P. 2670)
    HR12272 · 1920-02-09
    Yes
  • 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.
    HRE448 · 1920-01-26
    No
  • 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)
    HRE445 · 1920-01-23
    No
  • 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.
    HR11892 · 1920-01-22
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS, H.R. 11449, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ANY ONE WHO SERVED WITH THE U.S. FORCES IN ANY WAR, WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION, OR DIED OF WOUNDS OR DISEASE BECAUSE OF SUCH SERVICE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED, AND HIS DECEDENTS, WIDOW OR FORMER WIDOW SHALL HAVE A PENSIONABLE STATUS ON THAT ACCOUNT, THE RECOMMITMENT TO BE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SAID COMMITTEE TO REPORT THE BILL BACK WITH AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT DESERTION BY SUCH DECEDENT SHALL VITIATE THE PENSION RIGHTS OF HIS WIDOW OR FORMER WIDOW. (P. 1858)
    HR11449 · 1920-01-21
    Yes
  • TO GRANT PERMISSION TO EDWARD J. KING, (R. ILL) TO READ TELEGRAM FROM PRESIDENT OF ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR, TO THE HOUSE EXPRESSING OBJECTION TO AMENDING THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL H.R. 8819, IN VIEW OF PRESENT DAY INDUSTRIAL UNREST AND GENERAL LABOR SITUATION.
    1920-01-20
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, H.R. 10074, (41 STAT 1310, APP. 3-3-1921), A BILL TO ENLARGE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND REGULATING APPEALS FROM SAID COURT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SAID COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF DAMAGES FROM $2000 - TO $1000, IN ACTIONS BASED ON CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING, ASSULT AND BATTERY, SLANDER, LIBEL, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND BREACH OF PROMISE TO MARRY, AND ENABLING THE COMMITTEE TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT MATTER. (P. 1622)
    HR10074 · 1920-01-17
    No
  • 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)
    HRE428 · 1920-01-13
    No
  • 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)
    HRE428 · 1920-01-13
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 7158, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1465)
    HR7158 · 1920-01-12
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR11368 · 1920-01-09
    No
  • 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.
    S3284 · 1919-12-16
    Yes
  • 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)
    HRE416 · 1919-12-15
    No
  • 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)
    HR8819 · 1919-12-13
    Yes
  • TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 557)
    1919-12-13
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR8819 · 1919-12-13
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 558)
    1919-12-13
    No
  • 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)
    HR9755 · 1919-12-08
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR10453 · 1919-11-17
    No
  • 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)
    HR10453 · 1919-11-17
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 10453. (P. 8691-2)
    HR10453 · 1919-11-17
    Yes
  • 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)
    HRE331 · 1919-10-10
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6810 TO THE CONFEREES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #31 PERMITTING OFFICERS NAMED TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS. (P. 6689-2)
    HR6810 · 1919-10-10
    No
  • TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6810. (P. 6686,9)
    HR6810 · 1919-10-10
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.RES. 327, AUTHORIZING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4438, A BILL PROMOTING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN THE INDUSTRY OR OTHERWISE. (P. 6644-2)
    HRE327 · 1919-10-09
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 5218. (P. 6532-1)
    HR5218 · 1919-10-07
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5218 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SPECIFY THE RATE OF DUTIES TO BE PAID ON MAGNESITE ORES AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF IN THE U.S. (P. 6528-2)
    HR5218 · 1919-10-07
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 5348, A BILL RELATING TO PAYMENT OF CLAIM TO MRS. THOMAS MCGOVERN IN THE AMOUNT OF $5.000.00 FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED TO HER HUSBAND THOMAS MCGOVERN, WHO WAS STRUCK BY A GOVERNMENT TRUCK DRIVEN BY AN ENLISTED SOLDIER OF THE U.S. ARMY. (P. 6363-2,6364-1,4946-1)
    HR5348 · 1919-10-04
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6413, A BILL GRANTING CLARA KANE, DEPENDENT PARENT OF WILLIAM A. YENCER, LATE CIVIL EMPLOYEE, KILLED AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AT THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD THE SUM OF $549.12, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ELIMINATING THE SUM OF $549.12, MAKING A REDUCTION OF $69.12, THEREBY GRANTING THE SUM OF $480.00 INSTEAD OF $549.12. (P. 6343-1)
    HR6413 · 1919-10-03
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 7015, A BILL GOVERNING THE TOLLS TO BE PAID AT THE PANAMA CANAL. (P. 6229-2)
    HR7015 · 1919-10-01
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 9521, A BILL PREVENTING HOARDING AND DETERIORATION OF AND DECEPTION WITH RESPECT TO COLD STORAGE FOODS, AND REGULATING THEIR SHIPMENT IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 6149-1)
    HR9521 · 1919-09-30
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8078 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P. 6011-1,2)
    HR8078 · 1919-09-26
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 8078. (P. 6012-1,2)
    HR8078 · 1919-09-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 8078, A BILL REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF COAL-BAR PRODUCTS, PROMOTING THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF IN THE U.S. AND AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED 9-8-1916, TO INCREASE THE REVENUE, BY PROVIDING THAT THE LICENSING FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ANY DYE NOT MADE IN THIS COUNTRY OR WHERE THE DEMAND EXCEEDS THE PRESENT PRODUCTION OF SOME DYES, BE MADE BY THE U.S. TARIFF COMMISSION, INSTEAD OF BY "A DYE LICENSING COMMISSION." (P. 5992-2,5993-1)
    HR8078 · 1919-09-26
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO H.RES. 304, REQUESTING A CONFERENCE ON H.R. 8624, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND FUEL. (P. 5723-2)
    HR8624 · 1919-09-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 9205, (11-4-19), A BILL APPROPRIATING TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1920, AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, BY ELIMINATING A PROVISION WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY PART OF THIS APPROPRIATION FOR PROSECUTING FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS. (P. 5666-1,2)
    HR9205 · 1919-09-20
    No
  • TO ALLOW MR. NOLAN TO READ THE DOCUMENT IN WHICH REP. THOMAS L. BLANTON IS ACCUSED OF ANTAGONIZING THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BY UNETHICAL METHODS, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.RES. 225, DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO REPORT CERTAIN FACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTIGATION OF THOMAS J. MOONEY AND OTHERS TO THE HOUSE.
    HRE225 · 1919-09-16
    Yes
  • TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9203, (41 STAT. 324, 10-29-19), A BILL PUNISHING THE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLES IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 5470-1)
    HR9203 · 1919-09-15
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5818 (41 STAT 387, 1015-20), A BILL RETIRING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BE DEPRIVED OF PENSION BENEFITS UNDER THIS ACT. (P. 4321-2,4322-1)
    HR5818 · 1919-08-26
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR3854 · 1919-08-19
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.RES. 78, RELATING TO EXPENDITURES IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT, BY REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO SELL SURPLUS FOODS REMAINING FROM THE WAR. (P. 3353-2)
    HRE78 · 1919-07-29
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.RES. 78. (P. 3353-2)
    HRE78 · 1919-07-29
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.RES. 78, BY UTILIZING THE PARCEL POST IN DISTRIBUTING WAR SURPLUS FOODS NOW IN THE HANDS OF OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT. (P. 3356-1)
    HRE78 · 1919-07-29
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 2452, (11-5-19), A BILL REIMBURSING CHARLES A. CAREY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS, $132.57, FOR LOSS OF PAY SUSTAINED WHILE DISCHARGING HIS DUTIES AS A LETTER-CARRIER. (P. 3167-1)
    HR2452 · 1919-07-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 180. (P. 3007-1,3009-2)
    S180 · 1919-07-25
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT S. 180, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTION TO REPORT A SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR, PROVIDING RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE TO SUFFERERS IN THE NEAR EAST, AND ASSISTING THEIR REPATRIATION, REHABILITATION, AND REESTABLISHMENT, BUT TERMINATING THE FRANCHISE OF THE CORPORATION TEN YEARS FROM THE VOTE OF THE APPROVAL OF THE ACT OF INCORPORATION. (P. 3152-1,2)
    S180 · 1919-07-25
    No
  • TO TABLE H.R. 2452, (11-5-19), REIMBURSING CHARLES A. CAREY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS, $132.57 FOR LOSS OF PAY ON ACCOUNT OF AN INJURY SUSTAINED WHILE DISCHARGING HIS DUTIES AS A LETTER-CARRIER. (P. 3166-1)
    HR2452 · 1919-07-25
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THIRD READING OF S. 180. (P. 3007-1,3113-1)
    S180 · 1919-07-24
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO H.RES. 171, PROVIDING FOR INVESTIGATION OF CONTRACTS, LEASES, EXPENDITURES, RECEIPTS, AND ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS OF THE SAID U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, THE EMERGENCY FLEET CORP AND ANY OTHER CORPORATIONS FIRMS INDIVIDUALS OR AGENCY IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH OR CONTROLLED OR REGULATED BY THE SAID BOARD ON EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION. (P. 3105-1)
    HR171 · 1919-07-24
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 180, (8-6-19), A BILL INCORPORATING NEAR EAST RELIEF (A CORPORATION FORMED TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING IN THE NEAR EAST). (P. 3112-1)
    S180 · 1919-07-24
    Yes
  • TO TABLE S. 180. (P. 3113-2)
    S180 · 1919-07-24
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 6810. (P. 3005-1)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-22
    Yes
  • 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)
    1919-07-22
    No
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 3014-1)
    1919-07-22
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 5726, A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. (P. 3006-1)
    HR5726 · 1919-07-22
    No
  • 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)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-22
    No
  • 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)
    S180 · 1919-07-22
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    Yes
  • 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)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    No
  • 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)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    No
  • 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)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND CONSIDER H.R. 7413, (41 STAT 163, 7-24-19) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 2832-2)
    1919-07-18
    No
  • TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 7413, (41 STAT 163, 7-24-19), BY ELIMINATING A RIDER REPEALING DAYLIGHT SAVING, ON THE GROUND SUCH REPEAL IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE ESCH BILL, H.R. 3854. (P. 2848-2,2832-2,2844-1)
    HR7413 · 1919-07-18
    No
  • 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.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    Yes
  • 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.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    No
  • TO AMEND THE BUCHANAN MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7343 WITH INSTRUCTIONS, BY PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE OF APPROPRIATIONS IN BILL FROM $6,000,000 TO $8,000,000 INSTEAD OF $12,000,000.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 5726, A BILL FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S., BY PROVIDING THAT IN CONSTRUING WHAT COMPENSATION AN EMPLOYEE OF THE GOVERNMENT RECEIVES, THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION #7 OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACT AS "ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION", SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF HIS COMPENSATION. (P. 2331-1)
    HR5726 · 1919-07-16
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 2664-2)
    1919-07-15
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 3157, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 2551-1)
    HR3157 · 1919-07-14
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER TWENTY-ONE TO THE THIRD DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1919, AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS H.R. 3478, (7-11-19), WHICH AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE AND COMPLETE THE HOSPITAL AT BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZED AND APPROPRIATED FOR BY AN ACT TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL AND SANATORIUM FACILITIES FOR DISCHARGED SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND MARINES. (P. 1236-1,2253-2)
    HR3478 · 1919-07-01
    Yes
  • TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 4226, (7-11-19), WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO SHARE ONE-HALF OF THE EXPENSES OF ITS GOVERNMENTS' OPERATIONS FOR 1920; WITH THE U.S. TREASURY. (P. 1287-1)
    HR4226 · 1919-06-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 1213, (41 STAT 158, 7-11-19), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES OF THE U.S.," BY AUTHORIZING TO BE APPROPRIATED SIX MILLION DOLLARS OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO BE USED BY THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE PAYMENTS PRESCRIBED BY THE BILL AND FOR DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. (P. 1769-2)
    S1213 · 1919-06-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.R. 3854, (41 ST. 280, 8-20-19). (P. 1335-2)
    HR3854 · 1919-06-18
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3854, (41-STAT-280, 8-20-19), A BILL REPEALING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW. (P. 1304-1)
    HR3854 · 1919-06-18
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #21 TO H.R. 3478, (7-11-19), AND CONCUR IN THE SAME. H.R. 3478 IS A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1919 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS; THE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE AND COMPLETE IMMEDIATELY THE HOSPITAL AT BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, UNDER AN ACT AUTHORIZING, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR, HOSPITAL AND SANATORIUM FACILITIES FOR DISCHARGED SICK AND DISABLED VETERANS. (P. 1236-1)
    HR3478 · 1919-06-17
    No
  • TO PASS H.J.RES. 1, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION EXTENDING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN. (P. 78-2)
    HRE1 · 1919-05-21
    No
  • TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR F.H. GILLETT ARE CODED AS 2. VOTES FOR CHAMP CLARK ARE CODED AS 1.
    1919-05-19
    Yes
  • TO STRIKE FROM THE RECORD THE WORDS OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ARKANSAS "THE DEVOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA TO THE TRUTH IS SO NOTORIOUS THAT I SHALL NOT REPLY." (P. 4913)
    1919-03-03
    Yes
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4801)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4802)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE POINT OF ORDER IS OVER-RULED ON CONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE BY WHICH THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF Z. WEAVER AND J. BRITT TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE WAS CARRIED. (P. 4805)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO PASS AS AMENDED THE HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER BS. BRITT. (P. 4803)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO AMEND A RESOLUTION, BY AGRREING TO A SUBSTITUTE WHICH STATES THAT ZEBULON WEAVER WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH CONG. DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO RETAIN THE SEAT AND THAT JAMES J. BUTT WAS DULY ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT. (P. 4999)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO DECIDE WHETHER THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR OVER-RULING THE POINT OF RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT, SHALL STAND. (P. 4836)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND BILL H. R. 16187, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO SALARIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND OF CERTAIN CLERKS. (P. 4629)
    HR16187 · 1919-02-28
    No
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO BILL S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE RIVERS," THE REPORT RECOMMENDING THAT A COMMISSION BE CREATED TO BE KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION. (P. 4630)
    S1419 · 1919-02-28
    Yes
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 541 RELATING TO THE REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY MADE ABOUT THE 1ST DAY OF OCT. 1918 AS THE RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES OF MALFEASANCE AGAINST CERTAIN ARMY OFFICERS. (P. 4348)
    HRE541 · 1919-02-26
    No
  • TO PASS BILL H. R. 16136, AMENDING THE LIBERTY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4343)
    HR16136 · 1919-02-26
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 16136, (40 STAT-1309, MAR. 3, 1919), AMENDING THE VICTORY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTIONS AMENDING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION. (P. 4335 4293)
    HR16136 · 1919-02-26
    No
  • TO AMEND A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13274, PROVIDING RELIEF IN CASES OF CONTRACTS CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918. (P. 4266)
    HR13274 · 1919-02-25
    Yes
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