Willard Saulsbury Jr.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 436 (N.P.), A RESILUTION RELATING TO APPOINTMENT BY EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ONE SECRETARY AND ONE CLERK WHOSE NAMES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE ROLLS AND PAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS, PROVIDING FOR DEMOBILIZING AND MUSTERING OUT OF THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES ALL DRAFTED AND VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES IN THIRTY DAYS TIME.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 436, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ONE SECRETARY AND ONE CLERK WHOSE NAMES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE ROLLS AND PAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS, PROVIDING FOR THE DEMOBILIZING OF DRAFTED AND VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES WHO APPLY FOR IT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF APPROVAL OF THE ACT INSTEAD OF WITHIN 30 DAYS AS PROVIDED IN THE PREVIOUS AMENDMENT PROPOSED.

TO AMEND H.R. 16136 (STAT-40-L-1309, 3/3/19), FOR THE 5TH VICTORY LOAN AND THE WAR FINANCE CORP. BILLS, BY REQUIRING THAT THE PORTRAIT OR VIGNETTE PLACED ON NOTES, BONDS, OR CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT BE THAT OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

TO AMEND H.R. 15796, BY REPEALING ALL LAWS RESTRICTING SALES OF COTTON FOR EXPORT, LAYING EMBARGOES ON, OR REQUIRING LICENSES FOR THE EXPORTATION THEREOF.

TO AMEND H.R. 15796, BY EXCLUDING THE GUARANTEEING OF THE PRICE OF SPRING WHEAT HARVESTED IN 1919 TO PRODUCERS WHO DID NOT SOW OR PRODUCE SPRING WHEAT IN 1918.

TO RESUME CONSIDERATION OF A CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2812 A BILL ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, IN ORDER TO TAKE ACTION ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE HOUSES ON THE MINING OF COAL, RESTRICTING PURCHASE TO 2560 ACRES AT $10 PER ACRE TO EACH PERSON.

TO AMEND H.R. 13462, BY MAKING APPROPRIATION OF $15,000,000 WHICH TOGETHER WITH $45,000,000 UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS WOULD MAKE AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT FOR NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, $60,000,000 TOTAL.

TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13462, REQUESTING THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION CREATED BY THE JANUARY 11, 1909, TREATY BETWEEN THE U. S. AND GREAT BRITAIN TO INVESTIGATE THE IMPROVEMENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER BETWEEN MONTREAL AND LAKE ONTARIO NAVIGABLE TO OCEAN GOING VESSELS AND THE COST THEREOF AND REPORT TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND THE U.S.

TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13462, INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FROM $15,000 TO $35,000 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SEVERAL RIVERS IN ARKANSAS AND LOUISIANA.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO TAKE UP S.C. RES. 25, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DEMOBILIZATION OF THE ARMY AND NAVY, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT SEN. CUMMIN'S ATTEMPT TO LAY ASIDE H.R. 13462.

TO TABLE A MOTION POSTPONING THE BILL, H.R. 13462 (STAT-40L-1275, 3/2/19), THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1920, IN OREDR TO TAKE UP S. RES. 411, A BILL REQUESTING THE WITHDRAWAL OF U. S. SOLDIERS FROM RUSSIA AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. (THE CHAIR VOTED "YEA" TO BREAK THE TIE.)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 200.

TO TEMPORARILY LAY ASIDE H.R. 13308, THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/20, AND PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 411, EXPRESSING THE SENATE'S OPINION THAT U. S. SOLDIERS BE WITHDRAWN FROM RUSSIA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

TO PASS H.R. 13708 (STAT-40-L-1161, 2/25/19), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATION IN EUROPE, AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO, OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AS MAY BE DETERMINED UPON BY THE PRES. AS NECESSARY.

TO AMEND H.R. 12001, BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGES FOR THOSE STATES THAT NEED THEM.

TO PASS H.R. 12001.

TO AMEND H.R. 12001 (STAT-40-L-1156, 2/25/19), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CERTIFY, REVISE AND AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY," APPROVED 3/3/1911, BY FIXING THE SALARIES OF FEDERAL JUDGE AND EQUALIZING THE SALARIES OF ALL DISTRICT JUDGES INCLUDING THOSE OF PUERTO RICO AND HAWAII.

TO AMEND H.R. 11984, BY REQUIRING THAT SUPERVISORS BE SELECTED FROM PERSONS WHO HAVE PASSED THE NECESSARY CIVILSERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

TO PASS S. RES. 360, A BILL DISMISSING THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE MINNESOTA COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PETITIONING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE EXPULSION OF SENATOR LA FOLLETTE BECAUSE OF HIS SPEECH OF SEPT. 20, 1917, AT ST. PAUL, MINN., SUCH SPEECH NOT JUSTIFYING ANY ACTION BY THE SENATE, REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS.

TO AMEND H.R. 11984, BY REQUIRING SUPERVISORS TO TAKE EXAMINATIONS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE ACT AND RULES IN ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT, AND NOT TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12863, REPEALING THE ZONE SYSTEM ON SECOND CLASS MATTER, AND PROVIDING THAT ON JULY 1, 1919, THE RATES OF POSTAGE ON PUBLICATION ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER SHALL BE 1 CENT PER POUND FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE 1ST AND 2ND ZONES AND 1 1/2 CENTS PER POUND FOR ALL OTHER ZONES.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863, BY PLACING A TAX OF 100% ON ALL POLITICAL COMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $500, AND REQUIRING A CANDIDATE TO FILE 30 DAYS AFTER AN ELECTION WITH THE COLLECTOR OF THE DISTRICT A RETURN STATING SPECIFICALLY ALL SUMS OF MONEY RECEIVED AND FROM WHOM AND WHEN RECEIVED.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863, BY ABOLISHING THE SO-CALLED LUXURY TAXES (EXCISE TAXES) CONTAINED IN THE HOUSE BILL.

TO PASS A SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 12863, INCREASING TAXES ON INCOMES, EXCESS PROFITS, INHERITANCES, LUXURIES; ELIMINATING TAXES ON FREIGHT BILLS, PASSENGER TICKETS, AND PARCEL POST PACKAGES AND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH MESSAGES, IN ORDER TO PLACE A GREATER TAX ON WEALTH AND LUXURIES AND THEREBY PROVIDING 1 1/4 BILLION MORE DOLLARS THAN THE ORIGINAL BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863, BY SUBSTITUTING AN EXCESS WAR-PROFITS TAX OF 70 PER CENT, WITH AN EXEMPTION OF 20 PERCENT, FOR THE 20 PER CENT AND FORTY PER CENT EXCESS PROFITS TAX.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863, BY STRIKING OUT COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL TO LAY A TAX OF EIGHT PER CENT ON NET INCOME IN EXCESS OF THE CREDITS PROVIDED IN SECTION 216, FOR EACH CLAENDAR YEAR AFTER 1918, WITH A PROVISO LIMITING THE RATE UPON THE FIRST $4,000 OF INCOMES OF CITIZENS OR UNITED STATE RESIDENTS TO FOUR PER CENT, IN ORDER TO RETURN HOUSE AMENDMENT LAYING A TWELVE PERCENT TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF NET INCOME IN EXCESS OF CREDITS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 216, EARNED BY NONRESIDENT ALIENS.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863, BY ELIMINATING FROM A PROPOSED AMENDMENT THE WORDS, "OR IF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE STOCK OF 2 OR MORE CORPORATIONS IS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE SAME AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS PAYING SMALLER TAXES BY LUMPING ALL THEIR PROFITS TOGETHER WHEN COMPUTING AMOUNT DUE THE GOVERNMENT, THEN THEY WOULD PAY IF THEY WERE SEPARATE ENTITIES OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS.

TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12863 BY PLACING A TAX ON ANY ESTABLISHMENT WHERE A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OR BETWEEN 14-16 YEARS HAS BEEN PERMITTED TO WORK MORE THAN 8 HOURS ON ANY ONE DAY OR MORE THAN 6 DAYS A WEEK.

TO AMEND H.R. 12863 (STAT-40-L-1057, 2/24/17), THE REVENUE BILL, BY PERMITTING A TAXPAYER OR CORP. TO DEDUCT CERTAIN LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE OPERATION OF THEIR BUSINESS IN 1917 AGAINST THEIR NET INCOME OF 1918, AND TO CONTINUE THIS PRACTICE UNTIL 1920.

TO AMEND S. 4637, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE, BY STRIKING OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND IN LIEU THEREOF PROVIDING THAT A 4% SALARY DEDUCTION BE MADE ON EVERY EMPLOYEE TO WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES AND PLACED INTO A PENSION FUND. (P. 133-2, 134-1)

TO PASS H.C. RES. 61, CLOSING THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS ON NOV. 21, 1918, AT 5 O'CLOCK. (P. 11601-2)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 200.

TO AMEND H.R. 12731, BY CHANGING THE MINIMUM DRAFT AGE FROM 18 TO 20 YEARS. (P. 9563-2)

TO PASS H.R. 12731.

TO AMEND H.R. 12731, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION WHICH EXEMPTS PERSONS ENGAGED IN OCCUPATIONS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE MILITARY FORCES, FROM THE DRAFT LAW. (P. 9530-2, P. 9562-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12731, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY ABLE-BODIED MAN FROM 45 TO 60 YEARS OF AGE IS IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CLASSIFY SUCH MEN FOR COMBAT OR OTHER SERVICES. (P. 9561-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12731 (STAT-40-L-955, 8/31/18), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S., BY PROVIDING THAT STRIKERS WHO SUBMIT THEIR DIFFERENCES TO THE WAR LABOR BOARD AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE BOARD'S DECISION, SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PROVISO WHICH STATES THAT ANY PERSON WHO IS IN AN EXEMPTED CLASS, ON ACCOUNT OF WORKING IN AN EXEMPTED OCCUPATION, SHALL BE TAKEN OUT OF THE EXEMPT CLASS IF HE CHANGES TO A NON-ESSENTIAL OCCUPATION. (P. 9523-1, 9558-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12731, BY CHANGING THE MINIMUM DRAFT AGE FROM 18 TO 19 YEARS. (P. 9572-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 12731, BY MAKING THE MINIMUM DRAFT AGE 19 YEARS INSTEAD OF 18 YEARS. (P. 9570-1)

TO AMEND S. 4856 (N.P.), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE, TEMPORARILY, THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S., BY ALLOWING THE WIVES OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS TO APPLY FOR POSITIONS IN U. S. CIVIL SERVICE, DURING THE WAR, WITHOUT EXAMINATION OR STATUS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS. (P. 9510-2)

TO AMEND S. 4856, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S., WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON, UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS, WHO HAS SERVED IN THE ARMY OR NAVY, SHALL, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PRESENT WAR, RECEIVE AN EDUCATION AT THE EXPENSE OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT.

TO AMEND H.R. 8753, A BILL AMENDING SECTION #3, TITLE 1 OF AN ACT PUNISHING SEDITIOUS ACTS AND UTTERANCES, BY MAKING IT PUNISHABLE BY LAW FOR ANY PERSON TO WILFULLY UTTER, PRINT, WRITE OR PUBLISH ANY DISLOYAL, PROFANE, SCURRILOUS OR CONTEMPTOUS LANGUAGE AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 4780)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 309, BY GIVING THE PEOPLE UNRESTRICTED RIGHT OF THE USE OF TELEGRAMS, EXCEPT THAT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS BE GIVEN PRECEDENCE, AND TO ENFORCE FULES PREVENTING THE USE OF SAID UTILITIES FOR ANY DISLOYAL PURPOSES. (P. 9090-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 309, BY ELIMINATING TELEPHONES FROM FEDERAL CONTROL. (P. 909302)

TO AMEND AS IN COMM. OF THE WHOLE, H.J. RES. 309, BY GIVING THE PEOPLE UNRESTRICTED RIGHT OF THE USE OF TELEGRAMS, EXCEPT THAT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS BE GIVEN PRECEDENCE, AND TO ENFORCE RULES PREVENTING THE USE OF SAID UTILITIES FOR ANY DISLOYAL PURPOSES. (P. 9090-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 309 (STAT-40-L-904, 7/16/18), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL CONTROL OF TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, MARINE CABLE OR RADIO SYSTEMS FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR, BY EXCLUDING ANY TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH LINE OWNED, OPERATED OR CONTROLLED BY A PRESS BUREAU OR PRESS ASSOCIATION. (P. 9089-2)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 309.

TO HAVE CERTAIN TELEGRAMS READ, MADE DURING DEBATE ON, "PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS," PROTESTING AGAINST GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE LINES, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE READING OF TWO TELEGRAMS OF PROTEST FROM THE PRESIDENTS OF THE CITIZENS ALLIANCE AND BUILDERS EXCHANGE OF MINNEAPOLIS. (P. 8959-2)

TO PASS S.C. RES. 20, ADJOURNING BOTH HOUSES FROM JULY 6, TO AUGUST 12, 1918. (P. 8776-2)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 11945 (STAT-40-L-1045, 11/21/18), A BILL ENABLING THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT, DURING FISCAL 1919, THE PURPOSES OF AN ACT STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ITS PRODUCTS. (P. 8777-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DISCUSSION OF THE ORDER OF SENATE BUSINESS.

TO AMEND IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, S. 3438, A BILL TO PREVENT CORRUPT PRACTICES IN THE ELECTIONS OF SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES OR DELEGATES TO CONGRESS, BY HAVING THE PENALTY CLAUSE APPLY TO PRIMARY AS WELL AS GENERAL, OR SPECIAL ELECTIONS, HELD IN THE STATES OF THE UNION. (P. 8458-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 130, A BILL PAYING SURVIVING CIVIL WAR OFFICERS RETIRED PAY, (NO QUORUM VOTING). (P. 8004-1)

TO PASS S. RES. 235.

TO AMEND S. RES. 235, BY PROVIDING THAT LIMITATION OF DEBATE SHALL NOT APPLY EXCEPT BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ANY BILL, MEASURE, OR QUESTION WHICH HAS BEEN DETERMINED UPON OR AGREED TO BY IN A PARTY CAUCUS OR CONFERENCE OF SENATORS OF THE MAJORITY PARTY. (P. 7725-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 235, BY INCREASING THE TIME FOR DEBATE ON ANY BILL OR RESOLUTION FROM ONE HOUR TO 1 1/2 HOURS. (P. 7727-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 235, BY LIMITING ITS APPLICATION TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 1918 AND NOT THE DURATION OF THE WAR AS PROPOSED. (P. 7658-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 235, BY REQUIRING THE VOTE OF TWO THIRDS OF THE SENATE TO CLOSE THE DOORS DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF ALL TREATIES, THIS RULE NOT TO BE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE WAR. (P. 7656-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 235, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING A LIMITATION OF DEBATE, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "TWO THIRDS" AND SUBSTITUTING THE WORDS "A MAJORITY" BEING NECESSARY BY A YEA AND NAY VOTE TO CLOSE THE DOORS DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF ALL TREATIES. (P. 7572-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.J. RES. 152 (STAT-40-L593, 5/31/18), A BILL TO PREVENT RENT PROFITEERING IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7115-2)

TO AMEND S. 4557 (STAT-40-L-617, 6/27/18), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY PERSON DISCHARGED FROM MILITARY OF NAVAL SERVICE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY, IS ENTITLED TO VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION WITHOUT COST. (P. 7021-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10854 (STAT-40-L-704, 7/1/18), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1919, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF A STOP WATCH TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF TIME IT TAKES TO DO A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF WORK. (P. 6905-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10854 (STAT-40-L-704, 7/1/18), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1919, BY ELIMINATING THAT PART OF A PARAGRAPH PROPOSING THAT NO PREMIUMS OR BONUS OR CASH REWARD BE GIVEN TO ANY EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENT PLANT, EXCEPT FOR SUGGESTIONS RESULTING IN IMPROVEMENTS OR ECONOMY IN SAID PLANT OPERATION. (P. 6907-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10069, BY APPROPRIATING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR THE INCREASED COSTS OF CONTRACTS DUE TO MODIFICATIONS AND READJUSTMENTS OF SAID CONTRACTS FOR THE IMPROVMENTS OF CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 6768-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10069, BY PROVIDING THAT NO APPROPRIATION BE MADE FOR NEW IMPROVMENTS, OR CONTINUED IMPROVMENT WORK OTHER THAN IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE DAMS AND DOCKS, UNLESS IT COST NO MORE THAT 30 PER CENT IN EXCESS OF COST PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 1917, EXCEPTING IF NECESSARY WAR MEASURES. (P. 6715-2, P. 6716-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7237, THAT NO GENERAL LEGISLATION IS PERMITTED IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 6534-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7237, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR AEROPLANES FOR MAIL SERVICE AND THE FIXING OF THE AMOUNT OF AIRMAIL POSTAGE AT 24 CENTS PER OUNCE OR FRACTION THEREOF. (P. 6470-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7237, BY PROVIDING THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INVESTIGATE THE QUESTION OF FRANCHISES AND CONTRACTS IN REGARD TO THE PURCHASE OF MAIL TUBES IN VARIOUS CITIES AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE SENATE. (P. 6492-1)

TO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7237, THAT AFTER A DIVISION IS CALLED FOR AND REPORTED, THERE CANNOT BE A CALL FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. (P. 6471-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7237, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919, BY AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONDUCT MOTOR TRUCK EXPERIMENTS FOR CONSERVING AND FACILITATING DELIVERY OF FOOD PRODUCTS, COST NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. (P. 6416-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MAKE THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR NEXT FRIDAY H.J. RES. 200, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, EXTENDING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN.

TO AGREE TO H.R. 8753 (STAT-40-L-553, 5/16/18), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT PUNISHING ACTS O F INTERFERENCE WITH FOREIGN RELATIONS, NEUTRALITY, FOREIGN COMMERCE AND ESPIONAGE, AND TO BETTER ENFORCE CRIMINAL LAWS. (P. 6057-1)

TO AMEND S. 3771, BY LIMITING THE PRESIDENTS AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER THE BUREAUS, COMMISSIONS, OR OFFICES OF ANY DEPT. TO ANOTHER, LEAVING THE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS INTACT. (P. 5762-2)

TO AMEND S. 3771, BY RESTRICTING THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT GRANTED UNDER THIS ACT TO EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, AGENCIES, AND OFFICES DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH WAR PRODUCTION OR CONDUCT. (P. 5749-2)

TO PASS S. 3771.

TO AMEND S. 3771, BY PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ITS PROVISIONS. (P. 5745-1(

TO AMEND S. 3771, BY PROPOSING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT AFFECT THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION IN REGARDS TO CLASSES OF PROPERTY OR CARRIERS SUBJECT THERETO, AND SECURING INFORMATION ON THEIR STOCKS, BONDS AND OTHER SECURITIES. (P. 5757-2)

TO AMEND S. 3771, COORDINATING OR CONSOLIDATING EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, AGENCIES, AND OFFICES IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND MORE EFFICIENT CONCENTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, BY PROVIDING THAT THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (P. 5688-2)

TO AMEND S. 3771, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ITS PROVISIONS. (P. 5700-1)

TO SUSTAIN A RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT A MOTION TO REQUEST THE RETURN OF PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE, RELATING TO S. 383 (STAT-40-L-533, 4/20/18), A BILL PUNISHING SABOTAGE OF WAR MATERIALS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, IS IN ORDER, AND THE FURTHER RULING THAT WHEN PAPERS ARE IN CONFERENCE (AS IS THE CASE IN THIS INSTANCE) ACTION OF BOTH HOUSES IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR THE PAPERS TO BE RETURNED, AND A MOTION FOR PAPERS TO BE RETURNED SHALL BE ACTED ON BY THE SENATE WITHOUT DEBATE. (P. 5011-1, P. 5012-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 8753, BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE LIBERTY OR IMPAIRING THE THE RIGHT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL TO PUBLISH OR SPEAK THE TRUTH, WITH GOOD MOTIVES AND JUSTIFIABLE ENDS. (P. 4826-1)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 124 (STAT-40-L-557, 5/20/18), A BILL PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY SERVICE OF ALL U. S. MALE CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS OF U. S. SINCE 6/5/1917, HAVING ATTAINED 21 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE THE DAY SET BY PROCLAMATION OF PRES., BY PROVIDING THAT ALL REGISTERED MALE PERSONS, HAVING ATTAINED THE AGE OF 19, BE SUBJECT TO MILITARY TRAINING, ACCORDING TO PRESCRIBED REGULATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT, BUT NOT CALLED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE UNTIL THE AGE OF 21; ATTENDANCE AT ANY INSTITUTION WHERE MILITARY INSTRUCTION IS GIVEN SHALL BE DEEMED A COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PROVISIONS. (P. 4261-2, P. 4278-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 124 (STAT-40-L-557, 5/20/18), A BILL TO REGISTER MALES WHO HAVE, SINCE JUNE 5, 1917, ATTAINED THE AGE OF 21. THE AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO GIVE MILITARY TRAINING TO ALL MALE PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF NINETEEN, PREIOUS TO THEIR BECOMING SUBJECT TO THE DRAFT AT TWENTY-ONE. (P. 4009-1, P. 4261-2, P. 4258)

TO AMEND H.R. 9867 (STAT-40-L-459, 3/28/18), A BILL MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, BY REQUIRING THAT ALL MONEYS PAID TO THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN THROUGH SEIZURE OF ALIEN PROPERTY BE DEPOSITED IN THE U. S. TREAS., AND PERMITTING THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH MONEYS IN U.S. BONDS OR CERTIFICATES. (P. 3316-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 9867 (STAT-40-L-459, 3/28/18), A BILL SUPPLYING DEFICIENIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1918 AND BEFORE, BY SELLING ENEMY ALIEN PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION AND ONLY TO CITIZENS. (P. 3328-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 9314 (STAT-40-L-519, 4/15/18), A BILL MAKING CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1919, BY APPROPRIATING FOR THE SALARY OF ONE MEMBER OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE CALDENAR YEAR 1919, $3,600, FOR PAYMENT OF UNITED STATES QUOTA FOR COST OF TRANSLATING AND PRINTING IN ENGLISH THE PUBLICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTE AT ROME, $5,000. (P. 3258-1)

TO PASS S. 3714.

TO AMEND S. 3714, BY AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO APPOINT, WITH SENATE CONSENT, A CAPITAL ISSUES COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS, THREE OF THESE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE, TO RESTRICT UNNECESSARY CAPITAL EXPENDITURES DURING WAR. (P. 3144-1)

TO AMEND S. 3714, BY ELIMINATING A CLAUSE REQUIRING DIRECTORS TO DEVOTE THEIR ENTIRE TIME TO BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT SUCH PART AS SHALL BE DEVOTED TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS. (P. 3150-1)

TO AMEND S. 3714, BY STRIKING THAT PART OF THE BILL WHICH PROVIDES THAT FEDERAL RESERVE BOARDS REDISCOUNT AND PURCHASE PAPER AND MAKE ADVANCES ON BONDS ISSUED BY WAR FINANCE CORPORATION AT SAME RATES OR HIGHER RATES AS THOSE BONDS OR NOTES OF THE U. S. UNDER AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL RESERVE ACT, PROVIDED THAT WHEN FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES ARE ISSUED AGAINST SECURITY OF SUCH PAPER THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD MAY MAKE OFFICIAL INTEREST RATE WHICH NEED NOT BE APPLICABLE TO OTHER FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES. (P. 3132-2)

TO AMEND S. 3714 (STAT-40-L-506, 4/5/18), A BILL ESTABLISHING A WAR FINANCE CORP., BY PROVIDING THAT THE FOUR DIRECTORS OF THE CORP. SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $12,000, ARE TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE PRES., TWO TO SERVE 2 YEARS AND TWO TO SERVE 4 YEARS, AND THAT THEREAFTER EACH APPOINTEE SHALL SERVE FOUR YEARS. (P. 2487-2)

TO AMEND S. 3714, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE, "THAT NO DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR TRUSTEE OF ANY OTHER CORPORATION OR FIRM OF BANKERS." (P. 2855-2) G 15

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY REQUIRING THAT DURING THE PERIOD OF FEDERAL CONTROL, ANY SUIT OR PROCEEDING MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED, BUT NO PROCESS SHALL BE LEVIED AGAINST ANY PROPERTY UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL, OR AGAINST ANY PROPERTY OF THE OWNER OF A RAILROAD OR A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, AND THAT THE PAYMENTS OF JUDGEMENTS OR AWARDS SHALL, BY REGULATION BE PROVIDED BY THE PRESIDENT, FROM THE OPERATING REVENUE DERIVED FROM FEDERAL CONTROL OR, IF SAME IS INSUFFICIENT, OUT OF THE REVOLVING FUND.

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY HAVING THE RAILROADS, NOT THE GOVERNMENT, PAY THEIR INCOME TAX AND CORPORATION STOCK TAX ACCORDING TO THE ACT OF 1916, AND NOT TO HOLD THEM LIABLE ONLY TO THE WAR TAX IMPOSED UNDER THE ACT OF 1917 AS NOW PROVIDED. (P. 2506-2)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY REDUCING FROM EITHTEEN TO SIX MONTHS THE PERIOD OF GOV'T. CONTROL AFTER PEACE IS DECLARED. (P. 2505-1)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY PROVIDING THAT IN NO CASE SHALL THE NET INCOME EXCEED 6% ON THE PAR VALUE OF ITS CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING ON DEC. 31, 1917. (P. 2511-2)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY PROVIDING THAT, IN DETERMINING AMOUNT TO BE PAID RAILROADS UPON THEIR CAPITAL STOCK IN NO CASE SHALL NET INCOME EXCEED FIVE PER CENT ON PAR VALUE OUTSTANDING ON DEC. 31, 1917, AFTER DEDUCTING EXPENSES INCLUDING INTEREST AND ALL TAXES. (P. 2510-2)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY REDUCING FROM 18 MONTHS TO 12 MONTHS THE PERIOD OF FEDERAL CONTROL AFTER PROCLAMATION OF PEACE TERMINATING THE WAR IN WHICH THE UNITED STATES IS NOW ENGAGED. (P. 2506)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY REQUIRING THAT CARRIERS, WHILE UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL, SHALL, IN SO FAR AS IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THIS OR ANY OTHER ACT OR WITH ANY ORDER OF THE PRES. AUTHORIZED BY LAW, BE SUBJECT TO ALL LAWS AND LIABILITIES AS COMMON CARRIERS WHETHER ARISING UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES. (P. 2495-1)

TO AMEND S. 3752, BY PROVIDING THAT IN NO CASE SHALL NET INCOME EXCEED SEVEN PER CENT ON PAR VALUE OF CARRIER'S CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING ON DEC. 31, 1917, AFTER DEDUCTIONS FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, FIXED CHARGES, AND INTEREST ON FUNDED AND UNFUNDED DEBT.