Stephen L. Mayham

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPEACHMENT OF GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA. THE CHAIR HELD THAT WHILE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT WAS BEING CONSIDERED, THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY ON SEWARD WAS OUT OF ORDER.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY THE HOUSE AGREED TO CONSIDER THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES REPORT PROPOSING ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6463, THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5580, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT JAMES SHIELDS OF MISSOURI, FORMERLY A BRIGADIER-GENERAL AND BREVET MAJOR GENERAL DURING THE MEXICAN WAR AND BRIGADIER-GENERAL DURING CIVIL WAR, A BRIGADIER-GENERAL IN THE U.S. ARMY ON THE RETIRED LIST, WITH RANK AND PAY FROM AND AFTER DATE OF PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6471, THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION OF COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING THAT MATTERS PERTAINING TO IMPEACHMENT OF GEORGE F. SEWARD, TOGETHER WITH EVIDENCE IN THE CASE, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, AND TO HAVE SAID COMMITTEE REPORT AT THE EARLIEST HOUR ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

TO RECESS FOR 30 MINUTES, MADE DURING DEBATE ON MINORITY REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES AGAINST GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6500 (20 STAT 484, 3/3/1879), A BILL PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES INTO THE UNITED STATES, AND ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES REPORT PROPOSING ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6462 PAYING PENSION AGENTS AND FIXING THE TIME FROM WHICH PENSIONS AND ARREARS SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID.

TO ADOPT A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE IMPEACH GEORGE F. FEWARD BEFORE THE BAR OF THE SENATE. THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERS TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ALL MATTERS EMBRACED IN THE ABOVE RESOLUTION TOGETHER WITH EVIDENCE, AND INSTRUCTS THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PROPER ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN.

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION IMPEACHING GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IN OFFICE, AND INSTRUCTING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT SEVEN MANAGERS TO PRESENT TO THE SENATE THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AND TO PRESENT THE CASE AT THE BAR OF THE SENATE.

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION IMPEACHING GEORGE F. SEWARD, MINISTER TO CHINA, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IN OFFICE, AND INSTRUCTING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT SEVEN MANAGERS TO PRESENT TO THE SENATE THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AND TO PRESENT THE CASE AT THE BAR OF THE SENATE.

TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF S. 1784.

TO TABLE S. 1784.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TAKING S. 238, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE FOR CONSIDERATION IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE LIMITING DEBATE THEREON TO TEN MINUTES.

TO PASS H.R. 2423, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE HOUSE RULES SO AS TO SET MARCH 3 AT NOON AS THE HOUR FOR CONSIDERING A RESOLUTION SEVERELY CENSURING AND CONDEMNING GEORGE M. ROBESON, LAST SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, AND THE LAST CHIEFS OF BUREAUS OF STEAM ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR, PROVISIONS AND CLOTHING, WHO WERE SUCH SINCE MAY, 1872 FOR AIDING AND ABETTING IN THE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, IN THEIR METHOD OF MAKING CONTRACTS AND INVOLVING THE U.S. IN INDEBTEDNESS OVER AND BEYOND THE APPROPRIATION FOR SUPPORT OF THE NAVY; AND THAT THE HOUSE CLERK DELIVER TO THE PRESIDENT, ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF NAVY CERTIFIED COPIED OF TESTIMONY TAKEN BEFORE COMMITTEES ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, AND NAVAL EXPENDITURES, TOGETHER WITH REPORTS OF SAID COMMITTEES.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS IMPEACHING GEORGE F. SEWARD, FORMER CONSUL-GENERAL AND NOW MINISTER TO CHINA, FOR MISDEMEANORS AND HIGH CRIMES IN OFFICE, AND PRESENTING THE IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES TO THE SENATE.

TO AMEND S. 1784, A BILL PREVENTING INTRODUCTION OF CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASES INTO THE U.S. AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT SEVEN TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH, UNDER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, TO STUDY METHODS OF PREVENTING INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES INTO THE U.S.

TO RECESS UNTIL TOMORROW AT 9:30 A.M.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6143 APPROPRIATING $200,000 FOR TWO MAIL TRANSPORT LINES BETWEEN U.S. AND BRAZIL, AND AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO AWARD, AFTER ADVERTISING, A 10-YEAR CONTRACT FOR MAIL TRANSPORT, NOT EXCEEDING $30 PER NAUTICAL MILE ANNUALLY ONE WAY FOR DISTANCE ACTUALLY TRAVERSED, FROM NEW YORK VIA NORFOLK TO RIO DE JANEIRO, BEGINNING JULY, 1879, AND FROM NEW ORLEANS VIA GALVESTON TO RIO DE JANEIRO AND RETURN, ON FIRST CLASS BUILT AND OWNED IRON SCREW STEAMERS OF MORE THAN 3,000 TONS AND CAPABLE OF 13 NAUTICAL MILES PER HOUR.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT GEORGE F. SEWARD, HAVING BEEN HEARD BY THE HOUSE, PURSUANT TO THE ORDER REQUIRING HIM TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE SHOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE SUBPOENA BY OBEYING SAME, BY PROVIDING THAT SEWARD'S ANSWER IN RESPONSE TO THE ORDER NOTED BY THE HOUSE AND ISSUED BY THE SPEAKER, AND ALL PAPERS AND EVIDENCE THERETO, TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT WHAT ACTION, IN THEIR JUDGMENT, SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE HOUSE IN RELATION THERETO.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY EXONERATING SEWARD ON GROUNDS THAT HE GAVE LEGALLY SUFFICIENT REASONS FOR NOT PRODUCING BOOKS DESCRIBED IN SUBPOENA, THAT HIS REFUSAL TO ACKNOWLEDGE OATH REQUIRED BY COMMITTEE MAJORITY IS NOT CONTUMACIOUS BUT IS EXCUSABLE BY U.S. CONSTITUTION; AND THAT SPEAKER SHOULD NOT ISSUE WARRANT AS ABOVE REQUIRED.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE SPEAKER TO ISSUE A WARRANT DIRECTING THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO TAKE INTO CUSTODY FORTHWITH GEORGE F. SEWARD, AND TO BRING HIM TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED FOR CONTEMPT, AND IN THE MEANTIME TO KEEP HIM IN CUSTODY TO ABIDE THE FURTHER ORDER OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4414.

THAT THE HOUSE TAKE A RECESS UNTIL 7--30 P.M. IN ORDER TO POSTPONE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY IT DO SO TO MEET NEXT THURSDAY. MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 6240.

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 6240 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF EDUCATION FROM $11,400 TO $19,100.

TO PASS H.R. 6240.

TO TABLE H.R. 6240.

TO AMEND H.R. 6240 BY REPEATING ALL SECTIONS, INCLUDING 2011 AND 2031 OF THE U.S. REVISED STATUTES, AND ALL LAWS AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF DUTY BY ANY CHIEF OR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OR DEPUTY MARSHAL OF ELECTIONS, OR PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF THE LATTER.

TO TABLE H.R. 4414.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4414 PROHIBITING THE TAXATION OF BANKRUPT OR INSOLVENT NATIONAL BANKS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS THEREIN NAMED.

TO TABLE H.R. 6131, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF MAGGIE BARRON, H. GORMAN AND WALTER GORDON FOR PROPERTY ALLEGEDLY TAKEN AND USED BY THE U.S. ARMY DURING THE CIVIL WAR.

TO TABLE H.R. 4414.

THAT HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 6240.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE TABLED H.R. 6131, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF MAGGIE BARRON, H. GORMAN AND WALTER GORDON FOR PROPERTY ALLEGEDLY TAKEN AND USED BY THE U.S. ARMY DURING THE CIVIL WAR.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4414 RETAINING THE TAX ON MATCHES.

TO TABLE H.R. 2423.

TO TABLE H.R. 805.

TO TABLE H.R. 6470, A BILL COMPENSATING ASA WEEKS FOR HIS LABOR AND EXPENSES IN PERFECTING TORPEDOES, TORPEDO MACHINERY, AND THE ART OF TORPEDO WAR FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE U.S.

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER PRIVATE BILLS.

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, PROVIDING THAT HORATIO BISBEE, JR. IS NOT AND JESSE J. FINLEY IS ENTITLED TO THE SEAT AS REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT OF FLORIDA.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE FLORIDA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JESSE J. FINLEY VS. HORATIO BISBEE, JR.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 6240, THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICAL APPROPRIATION BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6463(20-STAT-363, 3/3/79) THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATION BILL.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY THEY DO SO UNTIL SATURDAY, MADE DURING DEBATE ON FLORIDA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JESSE J. FINLEY VS. HORATIO BISBEE, JR.

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS REPORT ON THE CONTESTED ELETION CASE OF JESSE J. FINLEY VS. HORATIO BISBEE, JR. FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT OF FLORIDA.

TO TABLE, IN ORDER TO DEFEAT, THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE WHEREBY HOUSE REFUSED TO CONSIDER CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JEFFE J. FINLEY VS. HORATIO BISBEE, JR. OF FLORIDA.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO CONSIDER JESSE J. FINLEY VS. HORATION BISBEE, JR. CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACTION ON THE COMMITTEE ON PATENTS REPORTS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5996, A BILL REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE U.S. REVISED STATUTES AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT AND PAYMENT OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL DEPUTY MARSHALLS TO AID AND ASSIST SAID SUPERVISORS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FIXING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, FOR CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS RELATING TO INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS IN THE NAVAL SERVICE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A BILL ESTABLISHING POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, ON FEBRUARY 14, TO REPORT H.R. 6134, A BILL REGULATING DUTIES ON SUGAR, AND TO CONSIDER SAME DAILY, WITH ONLY AMMENDMENTS RELATING THERETO IN ORDER, UNTIL DISPOSED OF, BUT NOT TO INTERFERE WITH GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS.

TO TABLE, H.R. 5429, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES TREASURER TO RECEIVE U.S. COINS IN EXCHANGE FOR U.S. NOTES.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6145. THE AMENDMENT LIMITS THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS IN VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE ARMY.

TO AMEND H.R. 6145 BY PROVIDING THAT NO TROOPS OR ARMED MEN, LED BY ANY CIVIL, MILITARY OR NAVAL PERSONAGE, SHALL GUARD ANY SPECIAL OR GENERAL ELECTION EXCEPT AGAINST ARMED ENEMIES OF THE UNITED STATES; THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF BEING $5,000 FINE AND IMPRISONMENT AT HARD LABOR FROM THREE MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS.

TO AMEND H.R. 4886, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CORRECTION OF BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN LANDS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, BY PROVIDING THAT UNDER THIS BILL NO CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN QUESTIONS ALREADY PROPERLY ADJUDICATED BY UNITED STATES OR CALIFORNIA COURTS.

TO AMEND H.R. 4318, THE ORGANIZATION OF A MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION BILL.

TO PASS H.R. 4318, THE ORGANIZATION OF A MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS REPORT H.R. 6134, A BILL REGULATING THE DUTIES ON SUGAR, AS A SPECIAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 8 AND PROVIDING FOR DAILY CONSIDERATION THEREOF UNTIL DISPOSED OF, AND THAT THE GENERAL REPORTS OF SAID COMMITTEE BE CONSIDERED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AFTER THE READING OF THE JOURNAL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO ISSUE UP TO $40,000 OF 4% U.S. BONDS FOR THE PROMPT PAYMENT OF ARREARS OF PENSIONS DUE TO PENSIONERS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A BILL, MAKING GOLD AND SILVER INTERCHANGEABLE WHEN PRESENTED IN SUMS OF $100 OR MORE TO THE ASSISTANT TREASURER IN NEW YORK AND AT THE MINTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND SAN FRANCISCO.

TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 943, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL SEMINARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN ALEXANDRIA, VA., IN ORDER TO DEFEAT THE $20,000 APPROPRIATION AS FULL PAYMENT OF RENT DUE THE TRUSTEES FOR USE OF BUILDINGS AS A HOSPITAL DURING THE CIVIL WAR.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF REPORT PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE INDIAN BUREAU TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 6145, THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 6143 BY INCREASING APPROPRIATION FOR STAR ROUTES FROM $5,690,663 TO $5,900,000.

TO AMEND H.R. 6143 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR PAYING POST OFFICE CLERKS FROM $3,460,000 TO $3,600,000.

TO AMEND H.R. 6143 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR STEAMBOAT MAIL TRANSPORT ROUTES FROM $750,000 TO $900,000.

TO AMEND H.R. 6143 BY INCREASING APPROPRIATION FOR RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE FROM $8,715,310 TO $9,000,000.

TO AMEND H.R. 6143 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE COMPENSATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FROM $1,900,000 TO $2,000,000.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 6143 (20-STAT-355, 3/2/79), THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

TO PASS H.R. 2423, A BILL RESTRICTING THE IMMIGRATION OF CHINESE TO THE UNITED STATES.

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACTION ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ERECTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS THEREIN NAMED.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 110, A SUPPLEMENTAL BILL TO AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN", APPROVED MAY 20, 1862.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 3542, A BILL APPLYING PROCEEDS OF THE PUBLIC LANDS TO AID IN EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE, AND TO LIMIT DEBATE THEREON TO TWO HOURS.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE PREVIOUS QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON A PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING $10,000 TO COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION OF ELECTORAL FRAUDS TO PROBE INTO ALLEGED TELEGRAMS IN CODE WHICH ATTEMPTED TO INFLUENCE , BY MONEY, THE VOTE OF ELECTORS IN OREGON, FLORIDA, AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

TO AMEND A MOTION TO REFER H.J.RES. 217, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SEC. OF TREAS. TO PAY OUT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THAT PURPOSE CERTAIN MAIL CONTRACTORS OF THE SOUTHERN STATES FOR SERVICES IN CARRYING MAILS PRIOR TO THE CIVIL WAR, BY REFERRING THE BILL TO COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS INSTEAD OF TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS.

TO PASS H.R. 4553, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE FURTHER DISTRIBUTION OF THE MONEYS RECEIVED UNDER THE GENEVA AWARD.

TO TABLE H.R. 4553, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE FURTHER DISTRIBUTION OF THE MONEYS RECEIVED UNDER THE GENEVA AWARD.

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 189, A BILL REIMBURSING THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 FOR PROPERTY DESTROYED DURING THE CIVIL WAR BY U.S. SOLDIERS.

TO ADJOURN.

TO AMEND H.R. 5534 (20-STAT-295, 2/17/79), THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO PROHIBIT REMOVAL OF ANY PORTION OF INDIAN TRIBES TO THE INDIAN TERRITORY UNLESS SO AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5257, A BILL PREVENTING CORRUPTION IN ELECTIONS.

TO AMEND THE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADJOURNMENT OVER THE HOLIDAYS, BY CHANGING IT FROM DECEMBER 21JANUARY 6, TO DECEMBER 19-JANUARY 8.

TO PASS SUBSTITUTE BILL H.R. 3547 FOR H.R. 2546, A BILL TO REGULATE COMMERCE AND TO PROHIBIT UNJUST DISCRIMINATION BY COMMON CARRIERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 5312 (20-STAT-267, 1/27/79), THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BY INCREASING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE U.S. MINISTERS TO GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY AND RUSSIA FROM $15,000 TO $17,500 EACH.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT LEGAL TENDER QUALITY OF SILVER DOLLARS BE MAINTAINED AT 412.5 GRAMS STANDARD SILVER; AND NATIONAL BANKS DISCRIMINATING AGAINST THEM BY REFUSING TO RECEIVE THEM, SHALL HAVE THEIR CIRCULATORY NOTES WITHDRAWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH A BILL TO THAT EFFECT BROUGHT UP BY THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE AND RECOINAGE OF THE TRADE DOLLAR, AND STOPPING FURTHER COINAGE OF THE TRADE DOLLAR.

TO AMEND H.R. 5230 (20-STAT-260, 1/20/79), THE MILITARY ACADEMY APPROPRIATION BILL, BY PROVIDING $40,000 FOR INCREASED AND PERMANENT WATER SUPPLY, AND $5,000 FOR LAND AND WATER RIGHTS AND RIGHT OF WAY, NEITHER APPROPRIATION TO BE SPENT UNLESS SEC. OF WAR DECIDES AMOUNTS ARE SUFFICIENT TO SECURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF PURE WATER.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4234, A BILL PROVIDING THAT ALL PENSIONS ON ACCOUNT OF DEATH OR WOUNDS RECEIVED OR DISEASE CONTRACTED IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE LAST REBELLION, WHICH HAVE BEEN GRANTED OR WHICH SHALL HEREAFTER BE GRANTED, SHALL COMMENCE FROM THE DATE OF DEATH OR DISCHARGE FROM THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 201, A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROHIBITING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF DISLOYAL PERSONS FOR PROPERTY INJURED OR DESTROYED IN THE LAST REBELLION.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H.R. 4931, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 46TH CONGRESS OF WEST VIRGINIA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4399, A BILL ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF PACIFIC RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO CLAIM SHALL HEREAFTER BE PAID BY THE UNITED STATES AS DAMAGES FOR ANY PROPERTY, TAKEN, USED, OR DESTROYED IN ANY STATES OR TERRITORIES OF THE U. S. BY UNITED STATES TROOPS DURING THE LAST WAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE UNION.