Where they stand
More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightEdward John King
Their own votesTheir party label (GOP)
1915Today
- Left – right
- +0.32
- Libertarian – authoritarian
- +0.10
Every vote
- YesTO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5773 (45 ST. 1057, APP. 12-21-1928), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS FOR THE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE COLORADO RIVER COMPACT.HR5773 · 1928-12-18
- YesTO PASS H.R. 10760 (P. 747, APP. 2-14-1929), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SETTLEMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE U.S. AND OF THE DIFFERENCES ARISING OUT OF THE TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT OF 1918.HR10760 · 1928-12-10
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT S. 3674, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO AID THE STATES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL POST ROADS.S3674 · 1928-05-25
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S.J.RES. 46, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETION OF DAM #2 AND THE STEAM PLANT AT NITRATE PLANT #2 IN THE VICINITY OF MUSCLE SHOALS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZER.SJR46 · 1928-05-25
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON IRRIGATION AND RECLAMATION H.R. 5773, (45 STAT. 1057, APP. 12-21-28), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS FOR THE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE COLORADO COMPACT.HR5773 · 1928-05-25
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT S. 777, (45 STAT. 735, P. 506, APP. 5-24-28), AN ACT MAKING ELIGBLE FOR RETIREMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS, OTHER THAN OFFICERS WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN LINE OF DUTY DURING WORLD WAR I.S777 · 1928-05-24
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H.R. 7900 (P. 495, APP. 5-25-28), A BILL GRANTING ALLOWANCES FOR RENT, FUEL, LIGHT, AND EQUIPMENT TO POSTMASTERS OF THE 4TH CLASS.HR7900 · 1928-05-22
- YesTO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H.R. 5681, (45 STAT. 725, APP. 5-24-28), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1925 FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES IN POST OFFICES.HR5681 · 1928-05-22
- NoTO INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #1 TO H.R. 11133, (P. 457, APP. 5-21-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1929, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE PROPERTY TAX RATE. (P. 8982-1)HR11133 · 1928-05-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 7729, (45 STAT. 1084, APP. 1-19-29), A BILL TO DIVEST MERCHANDISE PRODUCED BY PRISONERS OF ITS INTERSTATE CHARACTER IN CERTAIN CASES.HR7729 · 1928-05-15
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 3555, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE.S3555 · 1928-05-14
- NoTO AMEND S. 3555, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, BY OMITTING THE EQUALIZATION FEE PROVISION. (P. 7649-2, P. 7650-3, 7725-1)S3555 · 1928-05-03
- YesTO PASS S. 3555, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD, TO AID IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE.S3555 · 1928-05-03
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FLOOD CONTROL S. 3740, (45 STAT. 534, APP. 5-15-1928), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL OF FLOODS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK A SUBSTITUTE BILL DIFFERING MAINLY IN ITS PROVISIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. (P. 7122-1,7123-1,2)HR3740 · 1928-04-24
- YesTO PASS S. 3740, (45 STAT. 534, APP. 5-15-28), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL OF FLOODS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.S3740 · 1928-04-24
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 200, (P. 42, APP. 5-12-1928), A BILL TO AMEND SEC. 10 OF AN ACT OF 1924, ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE UPPER MISS. RIVER WILD LIFE AND FISH REFUGE."HJR200 · 1928-04-11
- YesTO STRIKE OUT THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 8927, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1918 ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE." (P. 6047-1)HR8927 · 1928-04-06
- YesTO PASS H.R. 279, (APP. 12-13-28), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1867 TO INCORPORATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR279 · 1928-03-29
- YesTO PASS H.RES. 149, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 279, (APP. 12-13-1928), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1867, WHICH ACT PROVIDED TO INCORPORATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR149 · 1928-03-29
- YesTO AMEND S.J.RES. 3, (P.R. 18, APP. 3-28-28), A BILL TO EXTEND TO THE PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROAD CONGRESSES AN INVITATION TO HOLD ITS SIXTH SESSION IN THE U.S. AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES THEREOF, BY STRIKING OUT ON P. 2-LINE 3; "NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER ACT"; SO AS NOT TO CONFLICT WITH A GENERAL LAW REGARDING PER DIEM AND SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES. (P. 5248-1)SJR31 · 1928-03-23
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 8141, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.HR8141 · 1928-03-21
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 8141, A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.HR8141 · 1928-03-20
- YesTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 134, TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11526, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NAVAL VESSELS.HRE134 · 1928-03-13
- YesTO AMEND S. 231, (45 STAT. 373, APP. 3-28-28), A BILL CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERAL RADIO COMMISSION UNDER THE RADIO ACT OF 1927, BY REQUIRING THE LICENSING AUTHORITY TO MAKE EQUAL ALLOCATIONS AMONG DIFFERENT STATES AND TERRITORIES ACCORDING TO POPULATION. (P. 4589-1)S2317 · 1928-03-12
- YesTO PASS S.J.RES. 47, A BILL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FIXING THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERMS OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND FIXING THE TIME OF THE ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS.SJR47 · 1928-03-09
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #51 TO H.R. 9136, (P. 100, APP. 3-7-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FISCAL 1929, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATED $390,000 FOR HOWARD UNIVERSITY. (P. 3710-2)HR9136 · 1928-02-28
- NoTO PASS H.R. 9285, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE U.S. ON ACCOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.HR9285 · 1928-02-17
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9285, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE U.S. ON ACCOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.HR9285 · 1928-02-16
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 10286 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD A SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION TO TRANSPORT ARMED FORCES TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY. (P. 2850-1,2)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10286 (P. 181, APP. 3-23-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1929, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE ORGANIZED RESERVE, TO TRAIN MORE OFFICERS. (P. 2647-2, 2648-2)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10286, BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL AND THE CONDUCTING OF NATIONAL MATCHES. (P. 2849-2, 2850-1)HR10286 · 1928-02-10
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 5818, (P. 99, APP. 3-7-28), A BILL TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT OR NEAR THE CITY OF PRARIE CU CHIEN, WISCONSIN, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PREVENT AN ISSUE OF SECURITIES IN A GREATER AMOUNT THAN THE ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF BRIDGE PLUS 10%. (P. 2579-2)HR5818 · 1928-02-06
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY H.R. 6491, (45 STAT. 253, APP. 3-9-28), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF AN ACT TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING LAWS AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS OF TRADE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPEAL THE PROVISION PERMITTING INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES IN BANKS, WHICH ARE NOT IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPETITION WITH EACH OTHER. (P. 2338-1, 2339-1)HR6491 · 1928-02-01
- YesTO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10286, (P. 181, APP. 3-23-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1929.HR10286 · 1928-01-31
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 9051, (P. 616, APP. 5-29-28), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF AN ACT OF 1875, REGULATING FEES AND COSTS, BY STRIKING OUT THE PROVISION THAT THE APPROVAL BY THE COURT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF MARSHALLS AND COMMISSIONERS SHALL NOT BE REQUESTED. (P. 1674-2)HR9051 · 1928-01-18
- YesTO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH SUSTAINED THE POINT OF ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF MR. GARRETT, TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE S. RES. 52, CONCERNING A REVISION OF TARIFF SCHEDULES, AND REFER SAME TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, WAS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 1603-2)SR52 · 1928-01-17
- YesTO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 483, (P. 5, APP. 11-13-28), AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE LANDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AS SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS.HR483 · 1928-01-09
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 1, BY FORBIDDING THE MAKING OF A CONSOLIDATED TAX RETURN FOR AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS. (P. 715-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 1, (45 STAT. 791, APP. 5-29-28), A BILL TO REDUCE AND EQUALIZE TAXATION AND PROVIDE REVENUE, BY PROVIDING A GRADUATED TAX ON CORPORATIONS WITH NET INCOMES UNDER $15,000. (P. 714-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 1 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. (P. 716-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 1, SO AS TO REPEAL SEC. 600 (1) OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1926, THEREBY ELIMINATING A TAX ON AUTOMOBILES. (P. 650-2)HR1 · 1927-12-15
- YesTO ELECT A SPEAKER FOR THE 70TH HOUSE; NICHOLAS LONGWORTH (REP) VERSUS FINIS J. GARRETT (DEM.). VOTES FOR LONGWORTH ARE CODED 2, FOR GARRETT, 1.1927-12-05
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 5314, A BILL AMENDING ACT OF FEBRUARY 28, 1925, RECLASSIFYING THE SALARIES OF POSTMASTERS.S5314 · 1927-03-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 718, A BILL AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TO BE EXTENDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 7 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 1, 1911 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ENABLE ANY STATE TO COOPERATE WITH ANY STATE OR STATES, OR WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE WATERSHEDS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND TO APPOINT A COMMISSION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVING THE NAVIGABILITY OF NAVIGABLE RIVERS," AS AMENDED. (J.P.401-1)S718 · 1927-03-03
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 17378, A BILL FOR APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS.HR17378 · 1927-03-02
- YesTO PASS H. R. 17130, A BILL TO CONSERVE THE REVENUES FROM MEDICINAL SPIRITS AND PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF SUCH SPIRITS, TO PREVENT THE EVASION OF TAXES. (J.P.373-1, 2)HR17130 · 1927-03-01
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 432 PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17130, A BILL TO CONSERVE THE REVENUES FROM MEDICINAL SPIRITS AND PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF SUCH SPIRITS AND TO PREVENT THE EVASION OF TAXES.HRE432 · 1927-02-22
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 46, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THE TREATIES RELATING TO CHINESE TARIFF AUTONOMY, EXTRATERRITORIALITY, AND OTHER MATTERS, IF ANY, IN CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE U. S. OF AMERICA UPON AN EQUAL AND RECIPROCAL BASIS.HCR46 · 1927-02-21
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 4808, TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD.1927-02-17
- YesTO PASS S. 4808, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPENATION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.S4808 · 1927-02-17
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, S. 4808, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THAT COMMITTEE TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P.279, 280, 281)S4808 · 1927-02-17
- AbstainedTO HAVE HOUSE INSIST UPON ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS AND TO PROVIDE URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927, WHICH AMENDMENT NO. 10 REFERS TO REFUND OF TAXES PER REVENUE ACTS OF 1918, 1921, 1924 ON CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.HR16462 · 1927-02-10
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4663, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AS SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS, WITH AMENDMENTS. (P.3199-1)S4663 · 1927-02-07
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927.HR16462 · 1927-02-04
- AbstainedTO PASS H. J. RES. 73 AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF OVERLAND COMMUNICATIONS ON THE SEWARD PENINSULA, ALASKA.HJR73 · 1927-02-02
- AbstainedTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 16800 (3/2/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1928.HR16800 · 1927-02-01
- NoTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 26 TO H. R. 2 (44 STAT. 1224, 2/25/27), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS, APP. NOV. 7, 1918; WITH AN AMENDMENT SPECIFYING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ASSOCIATION MAY RETAIN OR ESTABLISH BRANCH OFFICES. (P.2164, 2165)HR2 · 1927-01-24
- AbstainedTO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 16462 (2/28/27), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927.HR16462 · 1927-01-21
- AbstainedTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 11325 (44 ST. 1086, 2/12/27) A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF UNITED STATES SUFFERING INJURIES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, APPROVED SEPT. 7, 1916, AND ACTS IN AMENDMENT THEREOF.HR11326 · 1927-01-17
- AbstainedTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 11616 (44 ST. 1010, 1/21/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS.HR11616 · 1927-01-13
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H. R. 15641 (3/2/27), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1928, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS FROM $13,750,000 TO $14,200,000, OF WHICH SUM $450,000 SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAST THREE OF THE EIGHT SCOUT CRUISERS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 2 OF THE ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1924.HR15641 · 1927-01-07
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 4153 (1/5/27), A BILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENLARGING AND RELOCATING THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN. (P.784-1)S4153 · 1926-12-20
- YesTO PASS H. R. 15009, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS OF AMERICAN NATIONALS AGAINST GERMANY AND OF GERMAN NATIONALS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (P.730-1)HR15009 · 1926-12-18
- AbstainedTO PASS H. RES. 327, INSTRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON PART OF THE HOUSE IN THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GEORGE W. ENGLISH TO APPEAR BEFORE THE SENATE.HRE327 · 1926-12-11
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 1035 (44 STAT. 835, 7/3/26), A BILL RELATING TO CONTEMPTS OF COURT FOR FAILURE TO OBEY SUBPOENA BY U.S. CITIZENS IN FOREIGN LANDS.S1035 · 1926-07-03
- YesTO ADJOURN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK THE FOLLOWING DAY.1926-07-02
- YesTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 10277 (44 STAT. 8, 7/3/26), A BILL AMENDING WORLD WAR ADJUSTED COMPENSATION ACT.HR10277 · 1926-07-01
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, H. R. 11768 (44 STAT. 1101, 2/15/27), A BILL REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND CREAM INTO THE UNITED STATES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR NONAPPLIANCE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS REGARDING SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS TO SHIP CREAM AND MILK INTO STATES, IF THE GOVERNOR SHALL MAKE APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO THAT EFFECT. (P.12443-2)HR11768 · 1926-06-30
- YesTO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 10827 (7/2/26), A BILL TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CORPS OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.12255, 12256, 12257, 12258, 12259)HR10827 · 1926-06-29
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H. R. 13040 (7/3/26), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1926 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN FISCAL 1926, AND 1927, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT. (P.12253-2)HR13040 · 1926-06-29
- YesTO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE INSIST ON THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO AMENDMENTS OF SENATE TO H. R. 2 (44 STAT. 1224, 2/25/27), A BILL AMENDING ACT ENTITLED:-"AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS," APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1918, AND RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENTS TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 26 AND AGREE TO SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CONDITIONS FROM WHICH NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS MAY ESTABLISH, RETAIN, MAINTAIN OR OPERATE BRANCHES. (P.11921-1)HR2 · 1926-06-24
- NoTO RECOMMIT S. 2868 (7/3/26), A BILL CONFERRING JURISDICTION UPON THE COURT OF CLAIMS TO HEAR, EXAMINE, ADJUDICATE AND RENDER JUDGMENT IN CLAIMS WHICH THE CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT LIMITING RECOVERY TO THE SUM OF $25,000.S2868 · 1926-06-23
- NoTO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 2005 (6/23/26), A BILL FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS. (P.11710-2)S2005 · 1926-06-21
- YesTO REFER H. C. RES. 35 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CLOSE THE PRESENT SESSION BY ADJOURNING THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES ON THE 30TH. DAY OF JUNE, 1926 AT 5 O'CLOCK, P.M.. (P.11697)HCR35 · 1926-06-21
- NoTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, S. 481, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 8 OF AN ACT ENTITLED;-"AN ACT FOR PREVENTING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR TRANSPORTATION OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED OR POISONOUS OR DELETERIOUS FOODS, DRUGS, MEDICINES AND LIQUORS AND FOR REGULATING TRAFFIC THEREIN," APPROVED JUNE 30, 1906, AMENDED AUGUST 23, 1912, MARCH 3, 1913 AND JULY 24, 1919. (P.11332-1)S481 · 1926-06-17
- YesTO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, S. 4152, A BILL AUTHORIZING OIL AND GAS MINING LEASES UPON UNALLOTED LANDS WITHIN EXECUTIVE-ORDER INDIAN RESERVATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND BY STRIKING-OUT THE NUMBER "5" IN LINE 21, PAGE 4, AND INSERT "12 1/2". (P.11396-2)S4152 · 1926-06-16
- YesTO PASS H. R. 10821, A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL JUDGES.HR10821 · 1926-06-08
- YesTO PASS H. R. 11616.HR11616 · 1926-06-04
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 11616 TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT, STRIKING OUT ALL OF SECTION 2. (P.10719-2)HR11616 · 1926-06-04
- NoTO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 11329 (7/13/26), FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN COUNTIES IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON IN WHICH THE REVESTED OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAILROAD COMPANY GRANT LANDS ARE LOCATED. (P.10632-2)HR11329 · 1926-06-03
- NoTO TABLE MOTION BY LOUIS C. CAMTON TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 11329 (7/13/26), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN COUNTIES IN THE STATES OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON WITHIN WHOSE BOUNDRIES THE OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAILROAD CO. GRANT LANDS ARE LOCATED, WAS PASSED. (P.10632-2)HR11329 · 1926-06-03
- NoTO TABLE A MOTION BY MADDEN THAT CERTAIN WORDS REFERRING TO THE CHICAGO WATERWAY AS A STEAL BE STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 1930, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO READJUST THE TERMS OF CERTAIN SCREENWAGON CONTRACTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.10623)S1930 · 1926-06-03
- YesTO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616.HR11616 · 1926-06-03
- YesTO PASS H. R. 11848, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (P.10537-2)HR11848 · 1926-06-02
- NoTO RECOMMIT H. R. 9387 (44 STAT. 900, 7/3/26), A BILL REVISING THE BOUNDARY OF THE SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK IN CALIFORNIA AND CHANGING ITS NAME TO THE "ROOSEVELT-SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK," TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC LANDS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE WORD "ROOSEVELT" FROM THE NAME OF THE PARK. (P.10144, 10147-48)HR9387 · 1926-05-27
- AbstainedTO PASS H. R. 6982, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 213 AND 215 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1909, (CRIMINAL CODE), RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND SECTIONS 3929, AND 4041, REVISED STATUTE, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSION OF FRAUDULENT DEVICES AND LOTTERY PARAPHERNALIA FROM THE MAILS. (P.10117-2)HR6982 · 1926-05-26
- YesTO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE AND PROCEED WITH BUSINESS OF THE DAY AS A QUORUM HAS BEEN DETERMINED PRESENT, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616. (P.9873-2)1926-05-22
- NoTO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616 (P.560, 1/21/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.1926-05-22
- NoTO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 11616.1926-05-22
- YesTO PASS H. R. 11603, A BILL ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.HR11603 · 1926-05-21
- NoTO AGREE TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, THAT H. R. 11603, ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, BE REFERED TO THE COMM. ON AGRICULTURE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.HR11603 · 1926-05-21
- YesTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 27 TO H. R. 7554 (5/21/26), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1927, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES IN ALL $18,835,288 INSTEAD OF $18,900,000 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT. (P.9378-1)HR7554 · 1926-05-13
- YesTO CONSIDER H. R. 7181 (44 STAT. 717, 6/10/26), A BILL PROVIDING FOR EQUALIZATION OF PROMOTION OF OFFICERS OF THE STAFF CORPS OF THE NAVY WITH OFFICERS OF THE LINE. (P.9325-2)HR7181 · 1926-05-12
- YesTO TABLE APPEAL OF J. CHARLES LINTHICIUM, (D. MD. 4), FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE H. J. RES. 154 WAS NOT IMPROPERLY ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR, IT WAS NOT THEREFORE ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED AND THE MOTION TO TRANSFER THE JOINT RESOLUTION FROM THE PRIVATE CALENDAR TO THE UNION CALENDAR IS NOT A PRIVILEGED MOTION. H. J. RES. 154 AUTHORIZES THE EXPENDITURES OF CERTAIN FUNDS PAID TO THE U. S. BY THE PERSIAN GOVERNMENT. (P.8381-1)HJR154 · 1926-04-28
- YesTO PASS H. R. 9694, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF A MONUMENT IN FRANCE TO COMMEMORATE THE VALIANT SERVICE OF CERTAIN AMERICAN INFANTRY REGIMENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRENCH ARMY.HR9694 · 1926-04-28
- NoTO ADJOURN.1926-04-28
- YesTO CONSIDER H. R. 9694, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF A MOMUMENT IN FRANCE TO COMMEMORATE THE VALIANT SERVICE OF CERTAIN AMERICAN INFANTRY REGIMENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRENCH ARMY. (P.8382-2)HR9694 · 1926-04-28
- NoTO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 5823 (2/26/27), A BILL AMENDING THE CODE OF LAW FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN RELATION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS. (P.8241-2)HR5823 · 1926-04-26
- YesTO PASS S. 1039 (44 STAT. 662, 5/27/26), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES", APPROVED JULY 1, 1898.S1039 · 1926-04-17
- NoTO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 15 TO H. R. 9341, EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE ARLINGTON MEMORIAL COMMISSION SHALL BE PAID AND REIMBURSED FOR TRAVEL ACCORDING TO THE USUAL CUSTOMS OF THEIR SEVERAL PROFESSIONS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LAWS GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF THE U. S. (P.7543-2)HR934 · 1926-04-15
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