Levi Ankeny

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 TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 21871, WHICH DECISION RULED THAT SENATOR ALDRICH WAS IN ORDER AND ENTITLED TO RECOGNITION BY THE CHAIR WHEN HE MADE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE CONFERENCE REPORT WAS AGREED TO. (P. 7260-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF H.R. 21844, (APP. 5-30-08, 35 STAT. 556), A BILL GRANTING TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. (P. 7265)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 21871, (APP. 5-30-08,35 STAT. 546), WHICH WAS THAT A ROLL CALL HAVING DETERMINED THE PRESENCE OF QUORUM, AND NO BUSINESS HAVING INTERVENED SINCE, IT WAS NOT NOW IN ORDER TO SUGGEST A LACK OF A QUORUM.

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

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 21871.

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 21871, (APP. 5-30-08, 35 STAT. 546), A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS; POINT RAISED TO OBTAIN SENATE OPINION OF SENATOR ALDRICH'S CONTENTION THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR A SENATOR TO SUGGEST THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM IF NO BUSINESS HAS INTERVENED AFTER A ROLL CALL HAS DISCLOSED ITS PRESENCE.

TO ALLOW ROBERT LA FOLLETTE TO PROCEED IN ORDER, WITH HIS REMARKS ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 21871, (APP. 5-30-08, 35 STAT. 546), A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS. (P. 7168-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO S. 6190, (APP. 5-29-08, 35 STAT. 6. 465), A BILL AUTHORIZING A RESURVEY OF CERTAIN TOWNSHIPS IN THE STATE OF WYOMING. (P. 7042-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 21957, (APP. 5-23-08, 35 STAT. L. 600), A BILL RELATING TO AFFAIRS IN THE TERRITORIES; BY PROPOSING NOT TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF INTOXICATING BEVERAGES UNLESS A MAJORITY VOTE OF MALE AND FEMALE CITIZENS, WITHIN A RADIUS OF TWO MILES, HAVE AGREED THERETO. (P. 6827-1)

TO PASS, OVER THE OBJECTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT, H.R. 15444, (5-25-08), A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM ACROSS RAINY RIVER. (P. 6823-1)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, S.J.RES. 91, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMITTING THE ELECTION OF SENATORS BY A DIRECT VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. (P. 6805-2)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 74, SUSPENDING THE COMMODITY CLAUSE OF THE PRESENT INTERSTATE-COMMERCE LAW; BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY RAILROAD COMPANY TO TRANSPORT ARTICLES OR ANY COMMODITY OTHER THAN TIMBER, AND THE MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS THEREOF, MANUFACTURED, MINED, OR PRODUCED BY IT OR UNDER ITS AUTHORITY, OR WHICH IT MAY OWN, OR BASE AN INTEREST IN, EXCEPT THOSE AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND INTENDED FOR ITS USE IN THE CONDUCT OF ITS BUSINESS AS A COMMON CARRIER; PROVIDED, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY ARTICLE OR COMMODITY ACQUIRED AND OWNED PRIOR TO JUNE 29, 1906, BY ANY RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 6753-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 21897, (APP. 5-30-08, 35 STAT. 520), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ENLARGEMENT, EXTENSION, REMODELING OR IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BLDGS, THE ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND THE PURCHASE OF SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PURPOSES, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR PURCHASING OF A SUITABLE EMBASSY IN PARIS FROM $400,000 TO $200,000. (P. 6587-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO S. 4812, WHICH AMENDMENT ALLOWS BOYS OVER 14 TO WORK IN MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS. (P. 5802-1)

TO AMEND S. 4812, (APP. 5-28-08, 35 STAT. 420), A BILL REGULATING EMPLOYMENT OF CHILD LABOR IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY EXEMPTING MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS, STORES, AND BUSINESS OFFICES FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL, SO AS ALLOW BOYS OVER 14 YEARS OF AGE TO WORK IN THESE PLACES. (P. 5791-1)

TO AMEND S. 4812, BY AUTHORIZING THE JUDGE OF THE JUVENILE COURT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE RIGHT TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR A DEFINITE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT TO ANY CHILD BETWEEN 12 AND 14 YRS. OF AGE FOR ANY OCCUPATION NOT DANGEROUS OR INJURIOUS TO THE HEALTH OF THE CHILD, UPON APPLICATION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN, PROVIDING SUCH EMPLOYMENT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO SUPPORT A DISABLED PARENT, AGED MOTHER OR YOUNGER MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, SUCH PERMIT IS REVOKABLE BY JUDGE OR HIS SUCCESSOR. (P. 5802-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 19158, (APP. 5-23-08), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SAID SURVEYS FROM $333,460 TO $200,000. (P. 5473-1)

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

TO AMEND H.R. 20471, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VESSELS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT, WHETHER IN GOV'T NAVY YARDS OR BY CONTRACT, MAY BE PURCHASED ABROAD AND ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY, AND SHALL BE OF AMERICAN PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURE. (P. 5291-2)

TO TABLE, THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 20471, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE CLAUSE PROVIDING THAT ALL MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS FOR THE U.S. NAVY INCLUDING STEEL, SHOULD BE OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 20471, (APP. 5-13-08) (0), A BILL APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1909, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY EMPLOYING THE BEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR SHIP BUILDING; THE AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT BEING TO DISREGARD REFERENCE TO CITIZENSHIP AND NATIONALITY OF THE BIDDER OF THE LOCATION OF OF HIS SHIPYARD. (P. 5104-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 20471, BY PROPOSING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE MATERIAL ABROAD WHEN SAME OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE CAN NOT IN HIS JUDGMENT BE PURCHASED AT A REASONABLE PRICE, HAVING REGARD TO COST OF MANUFACTURE AND A REASONABLE PROFIT THEREIN. (P. 5108-1)

TO PASS S. 122, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO AMEND H.R. 20310, BY PROVIDING THAT SUITS INSTITUTED IN STATE COURTS FOR INJURIES OR DEATH RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF COMMON CARRIERS ORGANIZED UNDER STATE LAWS, OR FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THEIR AGENTS, OFFICERS OR SERVANTS, WHILE ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, SHALL NOT BE REMOVABLE TO THE COURTS OF THE U.S. (P. 4544-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 20310, (APP. 4-22-08, 35 STAT. L. 65), A BILL RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF COMMON CARRIERS TO THEIR EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN CASES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT EVERY COMMON CARRIER ENGAGED IN COMMERCE BETWEEN THE SEVERAL STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR POSSESSIONS OF THE U.S., SHALL BE LIABLE IN DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON INJURED AND IN CASE OF DEATH, TO HIS OR HER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR REMAINING KIN, SAME RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM NEGLIGENCE OF SAID CARRIER, ACTION TO START WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DAY CAUSE OF SAME ACCURED, WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY JURY TRIAL. (P. 4538-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 20310, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT ALL QUESTIONS OF FACT RELATING TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF COMMON CARRIERS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A JURY. (P. 4550)

TO PASS H.R. 7618, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE BENTON WALTER CO., ITS SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS, TO CONSTRUCT A DAM ACROSS SNAKE RIVER, WASHINGTON. (P. 4227)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, WHENEVER HE DEEMS BUSINESS CONDITIONS REQUIRE IT, TO DEPOSIT $500,000,000 IN BANKS DESIGNATED AS DEPOSTIORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY TO BE APPORTIONED AMONG SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO PROPULATION AND TO THE BANKS IN PORPORTION TO THEIR CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, AND ALSO TO ISSUE NOTES SECURED TO THE EXTENT OF THE ABOVE AMOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5 TO $10,000, SAID NOTES PROPOSING ALL THE LEGAL QUALITIES OF U.S. NOTES NOW OUTSTANDING. (P. 4021-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY PROVIDING THAT ONE HALF OF ALL TAXES PAID BY NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS BASED ON NOTES IN CIRCULATION BE SET APART IN THE U.S. TREASURY, AS A PERMANENT FUND TERMED, "DEPOSITORS FUND", TO BE PAID TO ALL DEPOSITORS EXCEPT THE U.S. IN EVENT OF INSOLVENCY. (P. 4003-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY REQUIRING ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF CENTRAL OR CENTRAL RESERVE CITIES TO KEEP IN THEIR OWN VAULTS, IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE U.S., FOUR-FIFTHS OF THEIR LEGAL RESERVE. (P. 4001-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY SHALL IMMEDIATELY CAUSE TO BE PREPARED, U.S. NOTES TO THE EXTENT OF $500,000,000 AND THESE NOTES SHALL POSSESS ALL LEGAL QUALITY OF U.S. NOTES NOW OUTSTANDING AND SHALL BE IN AMOUNT OF $5 TO $10,000 IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT ONE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT; I.E., TO SECURE GOV'T. NOTES IN PLACE OF BANK NOTES. (P. 4023-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY PREVENTING NAT'L BANKING ASSOCIATIONS FROM MAKING LOANS OR EXTENDING CREDIT, FROM BUYING STOCKS, BONDS, OR AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS FOR SPECULATIVE PURPOSES, WHICH IN THE AGGREGATE EXCEED ITS UNIMPAIRED CAPITAL STOCK. (P. 4016-2)

TO PASS S. 3023. (P. 4024-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY INCLUDING COTTON WAREHOUSE AND GRAIN ELEVATOR RECEIPTS, NOT TO EXCEED 75% OF THEIR FACE VALUE, AMONG THE SECURITIES SPECIFIED AS BEING REQUIRED BY LAW TO FORM PART OF THE RESERVE OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF RESERVE OR CENTRAL RESERVE CITIES. (P. 4001-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY INCREASING FROM ONE TO TWO PER CENT THE INTEREST TO BE PAID BY ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS DESIGNATED AS REGULAR DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY AND RECEIVING SPECIAL AND REGULAR DEPOSITS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY OF PUBLIC MONEY, SUCH INTEREST TO BE BASED UPON THE MONTHLY AVERAGE OF DEPOSITS. (P. 3961-1)

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY INCLUDING THE BONDS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AS SECURITY FOR GOV'T. DEPOSITS. (P. 3965-2)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CREDENTIALS OF JOHN WALTER SMITH, CLAIMING A SEAT IN THE SENATE FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BE TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE SENATE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS FOR AN EARLY REPORT ON SAME, THEREBY DELAYING ACTION ON THE SEATING OF THE SAID JOHN SMITH.

TO AMEND S. 3023, BY AUTHORIZING THE NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY, TO MAKE LOANS NOT EXCEEDING ONE THIRD OF THEIR CAPITAL AND SURPLUS UPON PERSONAL NOTE OR BOND SECURED BY FIRST MORTGAGE UPON IMPROVED, OCCUPIED AND CULTIVATED FARMS, AND THE LOAN IN NO CASE TO EXCEED ONE HALF THE CASH VALUE OF THE FARM. (P. 3874-2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS, BY PROVIDING THAT AFTER JUNE 1, 1908, EVERY NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED UNDER ACT OF JUNE 3, 1864, SHALL AT ALL TIMES HAVE ON HAND, AN AMOUNT OF LAWFUL U.S. MONEY, EQUAL TO 15% OF AGGREGATE DEPOSITS INSTEAD OF 25% OF RESERVE BONDS, AND ALSO THAT COUNTY BANKS SHOULD ABIDE BY THIS RULING THEREBY ELIMINATING RESERVE BANKS AND EQUALIZING RESERVE FUNDS IN ALL BANKS. (P. 3861-1,2)

TO AMEND S. 3023, SO AS TO PREVENT THE GOV'T. FROM HAVING A PRIOR CLAIM AGAINST ANY BANKING ASSOCIATION TO WHOM IT HAS ISSUED BANK NOTES UPON SECURITIES, WHEN SUCH SECURITIES FAIL TO BECOME SUFFICIENT TO INDEMNIFY THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE AMOUNT IT PAID FOR THE REDEMPTION OF BANK NOTES. (P. 3866-2)

TO TAKE BILL H.R. 480, (34 STAT. 5), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC OCEANS, FROM THE COMMITTEE ON INTER-OCEANIC CANALS AND REFER IT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 289)

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 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 ADOPT THE SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SIGNED AT SANTO DOMINGO CITY ON FEB. 8, 1907, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF THE U.S. IN THE COLLECTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CUSTOMS RESERVES OF THE REPUBLIC.

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 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 AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 15434, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A DEFENDANT, PENDING APPELLATE PROCEEDING, MAY BE RELEASED ON BAIL OR ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, AT DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE. (P. 2195-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 15434, (34 ST. 1246, 3-2-07), REGULATING THE APPEALS IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, BY LIMITING THE RIGHT OF THE GOVERNMENT TO APPEAL ON QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SUFFICIENCY OF AN INDICTMENT, ONLY TO DECISIONS OR JUDGMENTS SUSTAINING A DEMURRER. (P. 2194-2)

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 RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSED, THAT IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE SENATE THE PRESIDENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND ARMY REGULATIONS IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR THE ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH COLORED INFANRTY, ON ACCOUNT OF OCCURRENCES AT BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG. 13-14-, 1906 AND SUBSEQUENTLY.

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, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 9261)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL S. 5133. (P. 9259)

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 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 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, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE AMOUNT OF DEBT CREATED BY THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF STOCK SUBSCRIBED FOR , AND SUCH BONDS SHALL NEITHER BE SOLD NOR PAID FOR AT A DISCOUNT OF MORE THAN 5% OF THE PAR VALUE. (P. 8676-1)

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 PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 18750, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1907. (P. 7836)

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)