Henry C. Hansbrough

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 235, (APP. 3-3-09), REQUESTING PRESIDENT OF U.S. TO RENEW NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA AND SECURE BY TREATY OR OTHERWISE, UNIFROMITY OF TREATMENT AND PROTECTION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS HOLDING LEGAL PASSPORTS OF THE U.S., WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $150,000 TO PAY EXPENSE OF HOLDING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS BY PEOPLE OF NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 28059, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910.

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY THE RESOLUTION DEALING WITH RELATIONS BETWEEN CONGRESS AND EXECUTIVE DEPTS. STATING THAT ANY PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, PAPERS, OR RECORDS ON THE FILES OF ANY DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT RELATING TO ANY SUBJECT OVER WHICH CONGRESS HAS ANY AUTHORITY IS SUBJECT TO THE CALL AND INSPECTION OF THE SENATE. (P. 3739-2)

TO LAY ASIDE, TEMPORARIALY, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF MORNING BUSINESS, THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2982, (APP. 3-4-09, 35 STAT. L. 1169), A BILL CODIFYING, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE PENAL LAWS OF THE U.S. (P. 3601-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 28167, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL GRANTING ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC BUILDING ACTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS S. 8899, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF WARS OTHER THAN THE CIVIL WAR AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT RELATIVES OF SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 3611-1,3612-2)

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 27053, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM $38,8986,000 TO $3,160,000.

TO DECIDE POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 27053, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ELIMINATE FROM ALL FOREST RESERVES IN COLORADO AND IDAHO ALL SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LAND NON-TIMBERED, AND TO RESTORE THESE NON-TIMBERED LANDS TO LOCATION AND PURCHASE UNDER U.S. LAWS, AND DIRECTING THE AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TO REPORT ON FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1909, OR EARLIER, THE QUANTITY OF NON-TIMBERED LANDS. (P. 3251-2)

TO DECIDE POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 27053, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRIC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO HAVE THE SECRETARY OF AGRIC. COMPILE AND PUBLISH MATERIAL ALREADY GATHERED BY THE COMMISSION ON COUNTRY LIFE IS OUT OF ORDER.

TO AMEND S. 5729, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL CORRECTING THE RECORDS AND AUTHORIZING THE REENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN BELONGING TO CO'S., B, C, AND D, OF THE 20TH INFANTRY, WHO WERE DISCHARGED WITHOUT HONOR UNDER SPECIAL ORDERS, #266 WAR DEPT., NOV. 9, 1906, AND RESTORING ALL RIGHTS WHICH THE MEN HAD BEEN DEPRIVED OF BY PROVIDING THAT ANY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR PRIVATE, WHO WAS ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ENLISTMENT, AND HAS RE-ENLISTED SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE ENLISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS DISCHARGE, AND HE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALLOWANCES AND OTHER RIGHTS ACCORDING TO HIS RANK, FROM SAID DATE OF DISCHARGE. (P. 2947-1)

TO PASS S. 5729, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL CORRECTING THE RECORD AND AUTHORIZING THE REENLISTMENT OF CERTAIN NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN BELONGING TO COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 20TH INFANTRY, WHO WERE DISCHARGED WITHOUT HONOR UNDER SPECIAL ORDER #266 WAR DEPT., NOV. 9, 1906, AND RESTORATION OF ALL RIGHTS OF WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN DEPRIVED.

TO AMEND H.R. 27054, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENCE FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATION FROM $250,000 TO $400,000 FOR PURCHASE OF LAND IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF., AT A PORT CALLED SAN PIEDRO, FOR USE AS A FORTIFICATION AND COAST DEFENSE. (P. 2934-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 26203, (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR PAYMENT TO INVALIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910, BY RETAINING PRESENT PENSION AGENCIES AND NOT CONSOLIDATING THEM INTO ONE AGENCY AT WASHINGTON, D.C. (P. 2679)

TO AMEND H.R. 26394 (APP. 3-3-09), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1910, BY AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AUXILIARY SHIPS NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $9 MILLION.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 21871. (P. 7105-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 20471, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED FOUR, INSTEAD OF TWO, FIRST CLASS BATTLE SHIPS. (P. 5290-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34 STAT 1415, 3-4-07), WHICH PROVIDES A SCHEDULE FOR THE REGULATION OF HOURS OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

TO CONSIDER BILL H.R. 9329, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED FEB. 28, 1903, PROVIDING FOR A UNION STATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34, STAT 935, 3-4-07), PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELERS ON RAILROADS BY LIMITING THE HOURS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYERS. (P. 4435-1,2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 9:00 P.M., MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 529. (P. 4433-1)

THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 24640, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1406), RELATING TO INVALID PENSIONS AND OTHER PENSIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1908, WHICH AMENDMENT CONTINUES ALL LOCAL PENSION AGENCIES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PENSIONERS AND INSTEAD OF CONFINING THEM TO WASHINGTON, D.C. (P. 4415-1,2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, PROMOTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY CREATING A NAVAL RESERVE TO ESTABLISH AMERICAN MAIL LINES TO FOREIGN MARKETS, TO PROMOTE COMMERCE AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FROM TONNAGE, BY CHANGING THE TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING.

THAT SENATE TAKE RECESS TILL 7:30 P.M. (P. 4433-2)

TO POSPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 8:00 THIS EVENING INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4431-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 6:00 INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4432-2)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 24816, (3-2-07, 34 STAT. 1250), AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCOHOL FROM BOND, BY ASSIGNING A STOREKEEPER TO SUPERVISE OPERATIONS OF STILLS AND DISTILLERIES, AND BY GIVING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES TO SMALL DISTILLERIES AND PROMOTING THE USE (TAX FREE) OF ALCOHOL IN ART AND INDUSTRIES. (P. 4345-2)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 24861, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCHOL FROM BOND.

TO AMEND H.R. 13566, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1289), A BILL TO AMEND THE CURRENCY ACT AND THE NATIONAL BANKING ACT BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DESIGNATE NAT'L BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AS DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY UPON RECEIPT OF PROPER SECURITY AND TO PAY INTEREST ON MONEY DEPOSITED AS THE SECRETARY MAY PRESCRIBE, BUT NOT LESS THAN 2% PER ANNUM UPON THE AVERAGE DAILY BALANCE OF SUCH DEPOSITS; DEPOSITS TO BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE STATES OF THE UNION SO THAT ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY MAY HAVE THE BENEFIT FROM SUCH DEPOSITS. (P. 3434-1,2, 3975-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 13566, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS RECEIVING DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC MONIES SHALL PAY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT INTEREST OF NOT LESS THAN 2% ANNUALLY ON AVERAGE DAILY DEPOSITS. (P. 3897)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 25745, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1295), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JAN. 30, 1908, WHICH AMENDMENT STIPULATES THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION BE AVAILABLE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF LANDS EMBRACED IN ANY HOMESTEAD ENTRY UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT GROUNDS TO SUSPECT FRAUD OR NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE EXISTING LAW. (P. 3973-2)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 13566. (P. 2742)

TO PASS BILL S. 6249.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, (34 STAT. 1282, 3-4-07), PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTRUAL BANK IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REGULATE THE MUTUAL IMPOSITION OF DUTIES AND INTERNAL REVENUE TAX IN THE COMMERCE BETWEEN U.S. AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P. 3895-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, WHICH AMENDMENT ASSERTS THE DETERMINATION OF U.S. TO LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLANDS TO THEIR PEOPLE AS SOON AS A STABLE, INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT, SHALL HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. (P. 3896)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT CONCURRING THEREIN, REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH. (P. 3429)

TO ADOPT THE S.RES. THAT REED SMOOT A SENATOR FROM UTAH BE EXPELLED FROM THE SENATE OF THE U.S.

TO AMEND THE S. RES. PROVIDING THAT REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH, SO THAT AS AMENDED IT WOULD REQUIRE THE CONCURRENCE OF 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT TO DENY SMOOT HIS SEAT. (P. 3417-2,3428-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 24815, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1256), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY INCREASING THE SALARY OF CHIEF OF BUREAU OF FOREST SERVICE FROM $3,500 TO $5,000, DUE TO INCREASE IN DUTIES. (P. 2954-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 4403, (34 STAT. 898, 2-20-07), AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. APPROVED MAR. 3, 1903, THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR BEING THAT NOTHING CAN TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE CONCURRENCE IN A CONFERENCE REPORT, SO THAT THE RESOLUTION WHICH STATED THAT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE SENATE ON BILL S. 4403 BE INSTRUCTED TO PRESENT TO THE CONFEREES OF THE HOUSE AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE LABORERS AND COOLIES FROM THE U.S., WAS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 3099-1)

TO DECIDE THE POINT OF ORDER IN REGARD TO BILL H.R. 22580, (34-STAT 1015, 3-1-07), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 22580, PROPOSING THAT ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1907, RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ALIENATING, ENCUMBERING OR LEASING OF LANDS, EXCEPT HOMESTEADS, OF ALL ALLOTEES OF INDIAN BLOOD IN INDIAN TERRITORY AND OF ALLOTTEES NOT OF INDIAN BLOOD BE REMOVED, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSED GENERAL LEGISLATION TO AMEND AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2414)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 15434, BY PROVIDING THAT PENDING APPEAL ON A WRIT OF ERROR, THE DEFENDANT MAY BE ADMITTED TO BAIL OR RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECORGNIZANCE, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, INSTEAD OF PERMITTING RELEASE OF DEFENDANTS ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE. (P. 2196)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE YEAR 1913 INSTEAD OF 1907 WILL BE THE TIME AT WHICH THE SALARY OF SENATORS, REPRESENATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO SHALL BE $7500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET SHALL BE $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH.

TO AMEND H.R. 21574, (34 STAT. 935, 2-26-07), APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES OF SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PUERTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH. (P. 1550-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, BY ADDING TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET TO $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH, A PROVISO WHICH READS, THAT THE INCREASED COMPENSATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND RESIDENT COMMISIONER FROM PORTO RICO, FOR THE TERM OR TERMS FOR WHICH EITHER HAS ALREADY BEEN ELECTED, OR SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE YEAR 1907, BUT SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH TERMS. (P. 1541-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A RESOLUTION, WHICH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT STATED IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE SENATE THE RECENT ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B,C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY, WAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS AUTHORITY AND POWER AND A PROPER EXCERCISE THEREOF, RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO TAKE AND HAVE PRINTED TESTIMONY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASCERTAINING ALL THE FACTS WITH REFERENCE TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE TOWN OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG., 13-14-1906, AND TO SEND FOR PERSONS, PAPERS, AND TO ADMINISTER OATHS. IF DEEMED ADVISABLE THE EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO TO BE PAID FROM THE CONTIGENT FUND OF THE SENATE. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS MIGHT SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS IF IT DEEMED FURTHER TESTIMONY NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE FACTS IN CONNECTION WITH IN DISCHARGE OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY RAILWAY COMPANY WHOSE RAILROAD LIES WHOLLY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ONE STATE.

TO PASS S. 5133. (P. 811-13)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROHIBITING AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ITS EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY, TO WORK LONGER THAN 16 HOURS CONSECUTIVELY, PRESCRIBING A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $100 FOR A VIOLATION THEREOF.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY LIMITING THE WORK OF ANY EMPLOYEE TO 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS EXCEPT WHEN HE IS PREVENTED FROM REACHING HIS TERMINAL DUE TO AN UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT, AN ACT OF GOD, OR RESULTING FROM CAUSE UNKNOWN TO CARRIER OR AGENT IN CHARGE OF SUCH EMPLOYEE AT THE TIME HE LEFT THE TERMINAL. (P. 892)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY RAILROAD IN THE U.S. TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ANY EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN THE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS TO REMAIN ON DUTY MORE THAN 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY; ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS MUST GET 10 HOURS REST BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK, ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING 16 HOURS IN ANY 24 HOURS, TO GET 8 HOURS REST WITHIN SUCH 24-HOUR PERIOD.

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL S. 5133, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. L. 1415), PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF TRAVELERS AND EMPLOYEES ON RAILROADS BY LIMITING THE HOURS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES THEREON; NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 9259)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO COVER TRAVELING EXPENSES OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8942)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. L. 454), PROVIDING TRAVELING EXPENSES FOR THE PRESIDENT WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1907. (P. 8934-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), PROVIDING PRESIDENT'S TRAVELING EXPENSES, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THESE EXPENSES TO "OFFICIAL BUSINESS" ONLY. (P. 8935)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL S. 5133, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 9260)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL, S. 6191, (6-29-06, 34 STAT. L. 611), PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEALEVEL CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LOCK CANAL ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, OF THE TYPE PROPOSED BY THE MINORITY BOARD OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, JAN. 24, 1905. (P. 8857-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 6147, AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN CERTAIN TRACKS OF RAILWAYS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHICH AMENDMENT IMPOSES A FRANCHISE TAX, IN ADDITION TO TAXES ALREADY LEVIED, EQUAL TO 12% OF THE NET EARNINGS OF EVERY RAILWAY COMPANY OPERATING IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR EQUAL TO 1 1/2% OF APPRAISED VALUE OF CORP., IN LIEU OF 12% PER ANNUM TAX. (P. 8698)

TO AMEND BILL S. 6147, AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN CERTAIN TRACKS OF RAILWAYS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHICH AMENDMENT IMPOSES A FRANCHISE TAX, IN ADDITION TO TAXES ALREADY LEVIED, EQUAL TO 12% OF NET EARNINGS OF EVERY RAILWAY COMPANY OPERATING IN THE D.C., OR EQUAL TO 1 1/2% OF APPRAISED VALUE OF CORP., IN LIEU OF 12% PER ANNUM TAX. (P. 8698-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396. (P. 8676-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES IT THE DUTY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE FAIR VALUE OF SAID CANAL, WITH REFERENCE TO ITS PURCHASE BY THE U.S. (P. 8679)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 14396. (P. 8683)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ALL STOCKS AND BONDS SHOULD BE PAID FOR IN CASH AT A PRICE OF NOT LESS THAN 5% DISCOUNT FROM PAR; NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 8629)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL CO. MAY SET ASIDE A PORTION OF ITS NET EARNINGS AS A SINKING FUND FOR REDEMPTION OF ITS SECURITIES AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (P. 8627-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, WHICH AMENDMENT FORBIDS ISSUANCE OF STOCKS OR BONDS UNTIL ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED TO SECRETARY OF WAR AND AUTHORIZED BY HIM. (P. 8627-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 14396, (APP. 6-30-06, 34 STAT. L. 809), FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE LAKE ERIE AND OHIO RIVER SHIP CANAL, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE ISSUE OF STOCKS AND BONDS FOR THE CANAL, THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AND THE PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENTS BY ANY OFFICER OF THE CANAL COMPANY TO BECOME LIABLE FOR DAMAGES AND TO IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERIOD OF FROM 2 TO 10 YEARS. (P. 8626-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 8973, (34 STAT. 451, 6-22-06), A BILL REGULATING THE LOANS BY NATIONAL BANKS, BY INCREASING THE THE BANK'S LIABILITY BY 10% BUT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL LIABILITIES OF THE CAPITAL STOCK TO 30% ON MONEY LOANED TO ANY BORROWER. (P. 8458,8460,8461)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL S. 3413, (APP. 6-29-06, 34 STAT. L. 607), PROVIDING FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN TRANSIT. (P. 8310)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL H.R. 1533, (APP. 6-21-06), APPROPRIATING FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1907. (P. 8264,8247-1)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY ALLOWING THE PURCHASE OF DOMESTIC ARTICLES IN FOREIGN MARKETS WHEN AVAILABLE THERE AT LOWER PRICES. (P. 7730-2)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT U.S. GOVERNMENT PAY NO MORE FOR ARTICLES MADE HERE THAN IS CHARGED FOR THE SAME ARTICLES EXPORTED TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (P. 7721-1)

TO ADOPT S.J.RES. 60. (P. 7736)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS APPLYING TO THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL FOR THE CANAL SHALL NOT ALSO APPLY TO THE TWO SEAGOING SUCTION DREDGES, AS BIDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION. (P. 7735-2)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT UNLESS PRODUCED IN THE U.S., MATERIAL BE PURCHASED AT THE CHEAPEST PRICE, AND IF DOMESTIC BIDDERS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE COMPETING FROM A FOREIGN MARKET, CITIZENS OF THE U.S. BE GIVEN THE PREFERENCE. (P. 7731-1)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT IN MAKING SUCH PURCHASES, THE PRICE TO BE PAID FOR THE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S., SHALL BE NO MORE THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE ASKED FOR SAME AMERICAN PRODUCED ARTICLES IN ANY FOREIGN MARKET. (P. 7721-1)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT IN ALL CONTRACTS, PREFERENCE BE GIVEN TO ARTICLES OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION IF THE QUALITY AND PRICE ARE EQUAL. (P. 7719-1)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, (6-25-06, 34 STAT. L. 835), PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PANAMA CANAL, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE REJECTION OF BIDS OR TENDERS, IF DEEMED UNREASONABLE BY THE PRESIDENT. (P. 7717)

TO AMEND BILL S. 4403, (2-20-09, 34 STAT. 898), AN ACT REGULATING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. APPROVED MARCH 3, 1903, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISO PERMITTING THE IMPORTATION OF SKILLED LABOR WHICH CANNOT BE OBTAINED IN THIS COUNTRY.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY ENLARGING THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION GOVERNING RAILROADS, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "DETERMINE AND PRESCRIBE" AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORDS "ASCERTAIN AND DECLARE", AS PERTAINING TO REGULATION OF RAILROADS.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, SO AS TO ENLARGE THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AS IT RELATES TO RATES AND CHANGES GOVERING RAILROADS. (P. 7062,7070)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 12987. (P. 7088-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROHIBITING A COMMON CARRIER INTERESTED IN ANY WAY IN THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OF THE MINES OR FACTORIES PRODUCING SAME FROM ENGAGING IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF SAID PRODUCT IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, BUT THIS SHALL NOT PREVENT IT FROM MINING COAL FOR ITS OWN USE. (P. 7014, 7012-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PENALIZING THE GIVING OF FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANYONE EXCEPT TO ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS, ATTORNEYS, MINISTERS OF RELIGION AND INMATES OF VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS. (P. 6948-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PENALIZING THE GIVING OF FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS OR ANY JUDGE OR JUSTICE OF THE COURTS OF THE U.S. OR ANY OFFICER OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, BY A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $100 OR MORE THAN $200. (P. 6944-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE A MISDEMEANOR FOR A CARRIER IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO ISSUE FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS, JUDGE OF THE U.S. COURTS, OFFICER OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT AND ANY PERSON GIVING OR RECEIVING SAME, SHALL BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $100 NOR MORE THAN $200. (P. 6949-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY CLASSIFYING AS COMMON CARRIER THOSE CARRIERS ENGAGED IN TRANSPORTING OIL OR OTHER COMMODITIES EXCEPT WATER AND GAS BY PIPE LINES, AND TO INCLUDE THEIR TRANSACTIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S., AND TO ENABLE THE UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA TO CONSTRUCT A PIPE LINE ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA. P. 6953-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A COMMON CARRIER TO ISSUE FREE PASSES FOR TRANSPORTATION EXCEPT TO ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES, ITS ATTORNEYS, OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, AND ANY VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF FROM $100 TO $2000, BUT SUCH DECISION NOT TO HOLD IN CASE OF A FLOOD OR OTHER DISASTER. (P. 6945)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THA NO PERSON WHO SUES A COMMIN CARRIER IN HIS OWN RIGHT OR NAME SHALL BE PREVENTED FROM INSTITUTING ANY OTHER SUIT IN EQUITY IN ANY STATE OR U.S. COURT. (P. 6811-2)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS POWER TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AFTER RECEIPT OF EVIDENCE TO RESCIND ITS FINDINGS RELATIVE TO RATES OR SERVICE, UPON COMPLAINT, AND REPORT ITS ACTION WITHIN 10 DAYS TO THE COURT HAVING JURISDICTION.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING FOR THE FILING BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OF ANY EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW THROUGH DISCRIMINATION BY A COMMON CARRIER WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE CASES TO BE TRIED IN COURTS OF STATES WHEREIN THEY OCCUR, SUBJECT HOWEVER, TO RIGHT OF APPEAL. (P. 6811-1,6809-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY HOLDING ANY COMMON CARRIER, BY RAIL, LIABLE FOR DAMAGES FOR INJURIES OR DEATH SUSTAINED BY AN EMPLOYEE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISION MAKING CONTRIBUTARY NEGLIGENCE A MATTER OF FACT FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE JURY. (P. 6812-1,6821-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT INSTRUCT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND ASCERTAIN THE PROPERTY VALUE OF EVERY RAILROAD ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AS DEFINED IN THE ACT SO AS TO ENABLE SAID COMMISSION TO DETERMINE AND ESTABLISH A FAIR RATE TO BE CHARGED BY RAILROADS. (P. 6806-1)

TO TABLE BILL, H.R. 12987. (P. 6783-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROHIBITING THE GRANTING OF DECREES SUSPENDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION, UNLESS NOTICE BE GIVEN NOT LESS THAN 5 DAYS AFTER HEARING; AND APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE ENTRY OF THE DECREE, TO TAKE PRECEDENCE IN APPELLATE COURT OVER ALL CAUSES, EXCEPT THOSE OF LIKE CHARACTER OR CRIMINAL CAUSES. (P. 6789-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO JUDGE OWNING STOCK IN A CORPORATION ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO MAKE A FIAT FOR THE ISSURANCE OF ANY PROCESS, OR SIT IN TRIAL IN ANY CASE WHEN SUCH CORPORATION IS A PARTY, OR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INTERESTED IN RESULT OF TRIAL OF THE CASE. (P. 6774-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY GRANTING THE COURTS POWER TO REVIEW THE ACTS OF THE COMMISSION WHEN ORDER OR REQUIREMENT IS IN THE EXERCISE OF DISCRETION AND JURISDICTION. (P. 6772-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO RESTRAINING DECREE PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSION SHALL BE VALID UNLESS TWO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES AND ONE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE PRESIDE AT THE HEARING. (P. 6678-1,6674-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THAT IF THE RATES FIXED BY THE COMMISSION ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANY PARTY SECURED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., THE PARTY MAY PROCEED AGAINST THE COMMISSION BY APPROPRIATE ACTION, BUT THE APPEAL MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM ENTRY OF SUCH DECREE. (P. 6693-2,6674-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY ALLOWING THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE PROPORTIONS OF THE ENTIRE TRAFFIC OF ANY CARRIER WHOSE INTERSTATE RATES HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED AND TO CONSIDER FIXING A RATE. (P. 6685-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY FORBIDDING ANY PRELIMINARY, INTERLOCUTORY DECREE OR ORDER OF ANY COURT OR JUDGE TO SET ASIDE OR SUSPEND THE ORDERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. (P. 6672-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PREVENTING THE ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION BEING SET ASIDE BY ANY COURT, UNLESS SUCH ORDERS VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. OR EXCEED THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION. (P. 6685-2)