Thomas Vernor Smith

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 6324, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE U.S. (WALTER-LOGAN BILL).

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6324, BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE U.S.

TO PASS H. CON. RES. 93, SETTING NOV. 19, 1940, AS THE DATE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 960, EXTENSION OF CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE U.S.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4374, A BILL TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938, BY ADJUSTING THE BASE PERIOD IN CUMPUTING PARITY SCALES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO. THE AIM IS TO IMPROVE TOBACCO PRICES, WHICH HAD BEEN FALLING OFF SINCE THE ONSET OF WAR IN EUROPE.

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. THE BILL UNDER DEBATE WAS H.R. 8512, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LANDS FOR THE CHICKAMANGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. THE QUESTION IS WHETHER TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS RESTRICTING THE SUM TO $125,000.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 960, A BILL EXTENDING THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE.

TO RECOMMIT S. 3936, A BILL TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL STOLEN PROPERTY ACT OF 1934, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OF AMERICAN NATIONALS WHICH HAS BEEN CONFISCATED IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY SHALL NOT BE BROUGHT INTO THE U.S.

TO PASS S. 3936, A BILL GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE PERMANENT POWER TO BAR IMPORTATION OF GOODS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES IF SUCH GOODS WERE OBTAINED BY CONFISCATION. (SPECIFICALLY, THE ACT IS AIMED AT STOPPING IMPORT OF OIL FROM COUNTRIES (I.E.-MEXICO) WHO HAVE CONFISCATED AMERICAN OIL INTERESTS)

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 3840, A BILL PROVIDING THAT A COMMISSIONED OFFICER, KNOWN AS A "BANDMASTER," BE APPOINTED FOR EACH U.S. ARMY BAND.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 4164, THE SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT OF 1940. (AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE, THIS WAS H.R. 10132).

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10361, A BILL FOR INCREASING THE LENDING AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON.

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3550, A BILL TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE TRANSPORTATION OF CONVICT-MADE GOODS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RECONSIDER THE WHOLE MATTER.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10132 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PROVIDE, THAT LOCAL DRAFT BOARDS BE BIPARTISAN, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT BE ORDERED TO CREATE APPEAL BOARDS.

TO PASS H.R. 10132.

TO AMEND H.R. 10132, SELECTIVE COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING AND SERVICE, BY PROVIDING THAT BEFORE THE PRESIDENT DRAFTS THE 400,000 MEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS, HE PUT OUT A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 10132, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FIRMS TO PRODUCE GOODS NEEDED FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE, AND TO PUNISH ANY FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL WHO REFUSES TO OBEY THE GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTIVE.

TO PASS H. RES. 530, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1681, A BILL TO CREATE A NEW FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN TENNESSEE.

TO PASS H.R. 8717, THE OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL.

TO STRIKE OUT TITLE IV OF H.R. 8717, THE OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL, (EACH TITLE REPRESENTS AN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS.)

TO PASS H.R. 10361, A BILL INCREASING THE LENDING AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON TO $1.5 BILLION. $1 BILLION OF THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS IS TO GO TO THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORP. FOR DEFENSE PURPOSES. $0.5 BILLION IS TO BE LENT TO OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10361, INCREASING LENDING AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON, TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO (1) CUT THE LENDING LIMIT FROM $1.5 BILLION TO $1 BILLION, (2) REMOVE SECTION I, WHICH ALLOWS $0.5 BILLION IN LOANS TO BE MADE TO WESTERN HEMIS. COUNTRIES, (3) REMOVE SECTION III, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY, IF DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE PRESIDENT.

TO PASS S. 3046, A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF ACT TO PREVENT PERNICIOUS POLITICAL ACTIVITIES TO CERTAIN FEDERAL OFFICEHOLDERS AND SOME STATE OFFICIALS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 685, WATER-POLLUTION CONTROL BILL, TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO DISCONTINUE THEIR INSISTENCE UPON RETENTION OF CERTAIN HOUSE AMENDMENTS DECLARING THAT NO NEW SOURCES OF POLLUTION BE PERMITTED TO BE DISCHARGED INTO THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE U.S., AND PRESCRIBING MEANS OF ACTION AVAILABLE TO THOSE WISHING TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DISCHARGES.

TO RECOMMIT S. 326, BILL CONCERNING CLAIMS OF U.S. CITIZENS AGAINST MEXICO, TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE U.S. GOV'T MAY NOT PAY OUT ANY DAMAGES TO U.S. CITIZENS UNTIL MONEY FOR SUCH CLAIMS HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE MEXICAN GOV'T BY THE U.S. GOV'T.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10127, A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO HOLD FURTHER HEARINGS.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5138, ALIEN REGISTRATION ACT OF 1940.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES. 544, APPROPRIATIONS FOR WORK RELIEF AND DIRECT RELIEF, FISCAL 1941, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 68, PROVIDING THAT THE T.V.A. PAY 10 PERCENT OF ITS POWER REVENUE IN 1941, 9 PERCENT IN 1942, ETC. UNTIL IT GOES TO 5 PERCENT IN 1948 AND THEREAFTER, TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALA., TENN., N.C., GA., MISS., KY. PREVIOUSLY THE T.V.A. PAID ONLY 5 PERCENT TO ONLY TWO OF THE STATES MENTIONED, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE.

TO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 9381, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR GOVERNMENT SHARING COST OF THE ALTERATION OF R.R. AND OTHER BRIDGES WHERE SUCH BRIDGES ARE AN OBSTACLE TO NAVIGATION.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 61, WHICH APPROPRIATES $600,000 TOWARD THE CONTROL OF THE WHITE-FRINGED BEETLE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 105 WHICH APPROPRIATES $500,000 FOR CONSERVATION IN ARID AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.

TO PASS H.J. RES. 556, CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9139, EXTENDING THE BANKRUPTCY ACT FOR 2 YEARS.

TO TABLE H. CON. RES. 76, WHICH REQUESTS THE PRESIDENT TO FORWARD TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE ESSENTIAL SUBSTANCE OF ALL REPORTS RECEIVED BY HIM OR BY THE STATE DEPT. FROM DIPLOMATIC OR OTHER SOURCES ABROAD, CONCERNING CONDITIONS IN THE WAR ZONES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8913, THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1941.

TO PASS H. RES. 511, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9766, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPORTATION OF HARRY RENTON BRIDGES.

TO PASS H.R. 9766, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPORTATION OF HARRY RENTON BRIDGES.

TO PASS H.R. 10055, FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATION BILL.

TO PASS H.R. 10039, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE TAX BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 9195, BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ENTIRE PENDING BILL, ALTERS THE STRUCTURE OF THE EXISTING LABOR RELATIONS BOARD BY CREATING A NEW 3 MEMBER BOARD, AND PROVIDES FOR EMPLOYEE ELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENTS AT EITHER THE PLANT OR THE INDUSTRY-WIDE LEVEL. THE ORIGINAL BILL TO AMEND THE ACT CONTAINED NEITHER OF THESE PROVISIONS.

TO PASS H.R. 9195, BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE AMENDMENT ON ROLL CALL 3144.

TO PASS H. RES. 465, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9195, BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (SMITH BILL)

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8438, NAVY DEPT. APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL 1941. TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT OF SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 133. THE SENATE AMENDMENT CREATES AN EMERGENCY FUND OF $34 MILLION WHICH THE PRESIDENT CAN USE TO PROVIDE FOR ANY DEFENSE EMERGENCY. IN ADDITION, IT GIVES THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TOTALLING $34 MILLION. THE ORIGINAL HOUSE AMENDMENT (SCRUGHAM) SPECIFIES THAT SUCH FUNDS ARE TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (PLUMLEY) SPECIFIES HOW ALL OF THE $68 MILLION IS TO BE USED.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9109, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL 1941. TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 53 PROVIDING THAT THE CHILDREN OF MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON, D.C. BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE CAPITOL'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS TUITION FREE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745. TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 89, PERMITTING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR $3 MILLION ABOVE AND BEYOND THE APPROVED APPROPRIATION FOR THE INTERIOR DEPT.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745. TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 80 PERMITTING BOYD R. SAYERS, AN OFFICER OF THE U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF MINES WITHOUT LOSS OF HIS HEALTH SERVICE STATUS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745. TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 91 PERMITTING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR APPROXIMATELY $6 MILLION MORE THAN THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR, OF WHICH NO MORE THAN $2.1 MILLION IS TO BE SPENT ON THE NATCHEZ TRADE PARKWAY IN MISS., ALA. AND TENN.

TO PASS H.R. 9848, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF NAVAL AIRCRAFT AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS.

TO PASS H.R. 9822, A BILL TO EXPEDITE NAVAL SHIPBUILDING.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745. TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS NOS. 11 AND 12 PROVIDING THAT $325,000 MAY BE APPROPRIATED FOR GOV'T PURCHASE OF LAND IN SEVERAL WESTERN STATES, FOR THE USE OF VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR, FISCAL 1941.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8745. TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMEND. NO. 18, PROVIDING THAT THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS MAY "DEVELOP" OR "PURCHASE" ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO VARIOUS TOWNS AND BUSINESSES; AND CONCUR THEREIN WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU TO "DEVELOP" ELECTRICAL ENERGY.

TO PASS H.R. 9850, A BILL TO EXPEDITE THE STRENGTHENING OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE.

TO PASS H.J. RES. 544, APPROPRIATIONS FOR WORK RELIEF AND DIRECT RELIEF FOR FISCAL 1941.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 105 APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR THE PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION IN THE ARID REGIONS OF THE U.S., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES IN SAID REASONS AND FOR OTHER RELATED PROJECTS.

TO PASS H. RES. 443, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 326, A BILL FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MADE BY U.S. CITIZENS AGAINST MEXICO UNDER THE GENERAL CLAIMS CONVENTION OF 1923.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202. TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 103 WITH AN AMENDMENT. THE CANNON AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THAT PROVISION OF SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 103 WHICH PERMITS THE SEC'Y OF THE TREASURY TO GRANT FUNDS TO THE R.F.C. IF THE SEC'Y OF AGRICULTURE IS UNABLE TO REPAY PORTIONS OF THE $50 MILLION LOAN ON TIME. (SEE ROLL CALL VARIABLE 162)

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 61, APPROPRIATING $600,000 TOWARD THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF SPREAD OF THE WHITE-FRINGED BEETLE.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202. TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 103, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MAY BORROW $50 MILLION FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION, WHICH FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO AID TENANT FARMERS.

TO PASS H. RES. 479, RULE FOR CONSIDERING S.J. RES. 217, A JOINT RES. TO AMEND THE "JOINT RES. AUTHORIZING FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR."

TO PASS S.J. RES. 200, TO PROVIDE FOR PARTICIPATION OF THE U.S. IN THE GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT SAN FRANCISCO IN 1940.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 82029 TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMEND. NUMBER 100, WHICH APPROPRIATES $85 MILLION TOWARD THE DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES TO NEEDY PEOPLE, WITH AN AMENDMENT REDUCING THIS APPROPRIATION TO APPROXIMATELY $72.7 MILLION.

TO RECOMMIT S. 2009, BILL TO AMEND THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSIST UPON THE INCLUSION IN S. 2009 OF 3 AMENDMENTS. (1) THAT AGRICULTURAL SHIPPERS HAVE THE REDUCED RATES WHICH ARE IN EFFECT FOR SHIPPERS OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT; (2) THAT CARRIERS MAY REDUCE RATES BELOW THOSE AGREED UPON BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION; (3) THAT WHEN MERGERS OF R.R. CARRIERS OCCUR THE I.C.C. REQUIRE THAT SUCH R.R.'S GUARANTEE THE INTERESTS OF ACCEPTED EMPLOYEES.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202. TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 99, WHICH ALLOWS $212 MILLION FOR PARITY PAYMENTS, AND PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT ON THE BASIS OF 75 PERCENT PARITY, AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT REMOVING THE PROVISION THAT FEDERAL PARITY PAYMENTS BE MADE ON THE 75 PERCENT BASIS.

TO PASS H. CON. RES. 60, DISAPPROVING THE REORGANIZATION PLAN NO. IV, (WHICH DEALT WITH THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS AUTHORITY).

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 17, WHICH INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR RESEARCH INTO IMPROVING LAND (TO MAKE IT FIT FOR GRAZING IN THE CUT OVER REGION ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST AND THE GULF COAST FROM VIRGINIA TO TEXAS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8202, APPRORPIATIONS TO THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1941, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 6, WHICH APPROPRIATES $203,000 TOWARD THE CONTINUATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORK.

TO AMEND H.R. 5435, A BILL TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938, BY DEFINING EXEMPTIONS TO THE ACT IN TERMS OF SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES, INSTEAD OF "AREAS OF PRODUCTION," BY ALLOWING THE LAW'S ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT ANY PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, AND EXEMPTING EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED AT A GUARANTEED MONTHLY SALARY OF $200 OR MORE FROM THE ACT'S PROVISIONS.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5435, BILL TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938, TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR.

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8980, A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO AMEND H.R. 8980 BY DEFINING THE TERMS OF "RESIDENCE" IN WASHINGTON, D.C., BY AMENDING EXISTING LAW SO AS TO INCLUDE INCOME EARNED IN WASHINGTON AS PART OF THE GROSS INCOME OF NON-RESIDENTS, EXEMPTING THE PRESIDENT, THE CABINET, CONGRESS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SECRETARIES AND AIDES FROM BEING CONSIDERED AND PROVIDES FOR A SYSTEM OF AIDES FROM BEING CONSIDERED AS RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON, AND PROVIDES FOR A SYSTEM OF RECIPROCITY BETWEEN WASH., D.C. AND THE STATES TO AVOID DOUBLE TAXATION OF INDIVIDUALS, AND ALSO BY (BATES) STRIKING OUT THE PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR A SALES TAX IN WASHINGTON.

TO PASS H.R. 8980.

TO PASS H.R. 6972, A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT TO INCLUDE COTTON GROWERS.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6324, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR MORE EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE U.S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.

TO PASS H.R. 6324, BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE UNITED STATES (THE WALTER-LOGAN BILL). THE BILL ESTABLISHES THAT THE ACTS AND PROCEDURES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS, ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE FEDERAL COURTS.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7922, INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION BILL, FISCAL 1941, TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH APPROPRIATES $710,000 TO THE NATIONAL RESOURCES PLANNING BOARD, (THE HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL CONTAINED NO SUCH APPROPRIATION), AND INCREASES AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE N.R.P.B.

TO PASS H.J. RES. 265, A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS TO UNDERTAKE STUDIES OF PRODUCTIVITY AND LABOR COSTS IN INDUSTRY.

TO PASS H.R. 5939, A BILL OUTLINING THE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH JUDGEMENT CAN BE MADE UPON POSSIBLE MISBEHAVIOR OF FEDERAL JUDGES.

TO AMEND H.R. 9209, MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT APPROPRIATION BILL, BY ELIMINATING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF C. 50,000 ACRES OF ADDITIONAL LAND FOR FORT KNOX.

TO AMEND H.R. 9007, APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF LABOR, FEDERAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, FOR FISCAL 1941, BY INCREASING THE APPRORPIATION FOR THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION.

TO AMEND H.R. 9007, APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF LABOR, FEDERAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED INDEPENDENT AGENCIES FOR FISCAL 1941, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR WAGES OF CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS EMPLOYEES IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR.

FOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8980, A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO PASS H. RES. 436, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERING THE N.Y.A. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YR. ENDING JUNE 30, 1941, THE PRINCIPLE AREA OF DEBATE CONCERNS THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE N.Y.A. BY ITS DIRECTOR, AUBREY WILLIAMS.

TO STRIKE OUT TITLE I (H.R. 326) OF H.R. 7831, A BILL GRANTING PENSION INCREASES TO SUNDRY WIDOWS.

TO STRIKE OUT TITLE I (H.R. 554) OF H.R. 7338, THE OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 7079, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT JUDGES, BY ADDING ONE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA.

TO PASS H.R. 7079.

TO AMEND H.R. 7079, BY ADDING A DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS.

TO PASS H.R. 8026, AUTHORIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF NAVAL VESSELS.

TO RECOMMIT WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS, H.R. 8694, A BILL WHICH PROVIDES THAT SCHOOL CHILDREN, WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE WASHINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR GAIN ON THE STAGE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. PREVIOUSLY, ANY SUCH APPEARANCE BY A MINOR WAS ILLEGAL.

TO PASS H.R. 4868, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE RAILROADS IN ALASKA, BY AUTHORIZING $30,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOURIST FACILITIES IN MT. MCKINLEY NATIONAL PARK.

TO AMEND H.R. 8641, FIRST DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, 1940, BY DENYING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CENSUS TO THE EXTENT THAT NO FUNDS MAY BE SPENT FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION, THE PROCUREMENT OF WHICH DEPENDS UPON THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 9 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 18, 1929 (WHICH INVOKES PENALTIES ON ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REFUSES TO ANSWER QUESTIONS PUT TO HIM BY A CENSUS-TAKER).

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8641, FIRST DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, 1940, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $5 MILLION FOR THE CENSUS OF HOUSING.

TO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 407, A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY UNDER TARIFF ACT OF 1930 IN AREA OF RECIPROCAL TRADE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PROVIDE THAT CONGRESS MUST APPROVE ANY RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT WHICH PROHIBITS (IN CERTAIN CASES) APPEALS BY AMERICAN FIRMS AGAINST THE AGREEMENT, ALSO CONGRESS MUST APPROVE AN AGREEMENT IF SUCH AGREEMENT ALLOWS IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED ABROAD MORE CHEAPLY THAN IN THE U.S. (THE LAW, AS WRITTEN, PROHIBITS IMPORTATION OF SUCH FOREIGN GOODS)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 407, A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY UNDER TARIFF ACT OF 1930 IN AREA OF RECIPROCAL MADE AGREEMENTS.

TO PASS H.R. 7551, A BILL PROVIDING PAYMENT TO SAN CARLOS APACHE INDIANS FOR LAND CEDED BY THEM TO THE FED. GOV'T.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7551- A BILL PROVIDING PAYMENT TO SAN CARLOS APACHE INDIANS FOR LAND CEDED BY THEM TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK THE BILL WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT NO MONEY BE GIVEN THE SAN CARLOS APACHES FOR THE LAND.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 960, A BILL TO EXTEND THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE U.S., WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL SO THAT PRESENT OFFICEHOLDERS IN JOBS WHICH WILL COME UNDER CIVIL SERVICE AFTER JAN. 1, 1941, WILL LOSE THEIR CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IF, BY JAN. 1, 1942, THEY HAVE NOT PASSED THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

TO PASS H.R. 960, EXTENDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE U.S.

TO PASS H. RES. 217, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 960 (BILL FOR EXTENSION OF CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE CIVIL SERVICE).