Peter A. Porter

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4441, A BILL TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN LAND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AS AN ADDITION TO ROCK CREEK PARK. (P. 3787-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 28, A BILL RELATING TO OCEAN MAIL SERVICE, AMENDING ACT OF MARCH 3, 1891, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCEAN MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN PORTS AND TO PROMOTE COMMERCE. (P. 3655-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 4825, A BILL TO ACQUIRE NAT'L FORESTRY IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN AND WHITE MOUNTAIN FOREST RESERVE. (P. 3566-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 607, AMENDING THE RULES, BY ADDING TO RULE 27 AS A NEW PARAGRAPH 4,-NO BUSINESS TO BE IN ORDER ON EACH WEDNESDAY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED AND UNLESS BY HOUSE MAJORITY VOTE, WHICH MAY HAVE FIVE MINUTE DEBATE; ON A CALL OF COMMITTEES BILLS MAY BE CALLED UP FROM EITHER HOUSE OR UNION CALENDAR, WHICH BILLS CALLED UP FROM UNION CALENDAR TO BE CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION; THIS RULE SHALL NOT APPLY DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE SESSION. (P. 3567-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 28376 (35 STAT 907, 3/4/09 A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909 AND FOR PRIOR YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3400-2)

TO PASS S. 5729 (35 STAT 836, 3/3/09), A BILL RELATING TO THE AFFRAY AT BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS. (P. 3387-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 28245 SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 3312-2)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 23464, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (MR. TAFT) INCLUDING TRAVELING EXPENSES FROM $50,000 TO $100,000 PER ANNUM, TO START MARCH 3, 1909. (P. 3029-13026-1)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT AND AGREE TO SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 23464 WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. FROM $50,000 TO $75,000 PER ANNUM WITHOUT TRAVELING EXPENSES INSTEAD OF AGREEING TO SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD INCREASE SAME TO $100,000.

TO PASS THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H. R. 23464. (P. 3017-1)

TO TABLE A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REFER COMMUNICATION OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT BACON, SEC. OF STATE OF U.S., WHICH WAS A LETTER TO AN OFFICIAL OF THE GOVT. OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA IN ANSWER TO A LETTER IN WHICH SAID OFFICIAL PROTESTS DISPARAGING REMARKS MADE BY HONORABLE HENRY T. RAINEY OF ILLINOIS, TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY TO DETERMINE FIRST, IF SAID LETTER CONSTITUTES A BREACH OF PRIVILEGES, SECOND. IF THERE HAS BEEN SUCH VIOLATION, WHAT REMEDY EXISTS; THIRD. TO SUGGEST PLAN TO PREVENT SUCH VIOLATIONS AND PUNISH FUTURE OFFENDERS, FOURTH. TO MAKE REPORT TO HOUSE WITHIN FIVE DAYS. (P. 2951-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND BRING UP FOR DEBATE H. RES. 573, DISAGREEING TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 23464, AND ALSO H. C. RES. 67, INSTRUCTING THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE PORTION OF THIS BILL RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND REPORT TO THE HOUSE ANY PROVISION AFFECTING SAID SALARY. (P. 2632-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 573, DISAGREEING TO SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ASKING FOR CONFERENCE ON H. R. 23464, AND ALSO H. C. RES. 67, CONFERRING UPON THE HOUSE CONFEREES THE RIGHT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION, AS IF IN DISAGREEMENT, THE PORTION OF THE SAME BILL RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND AUTHORIZING THEM TO REPORT ANY PROVISION RELATING TO THE LAW AFFECTING THAT SALARY. (P. 2632-12633-12636-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 575, INSTRUCTING THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENTS 64, 65, 66, AND 67, WHICH PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF SENATE.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 23464, (35 STAT 845, 3/4/09), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2576-2)

TO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 23464. (P. 2576-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 566, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS FROM CONSIDERATION OF S.9295, A BILL RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND GOVERNING ITS DEBATE, MOTION MADE TO BRING RESOLUTION TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE. (P. 2408-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS FROM CONSIDERATION OF S. 9295, (35 STAT 626, 2/17/09) A BILL REPEALING SECTION FOUR OF THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 1908, APPROVED FEBRUARY 26, 1907, RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS SAID BILL. (P. 2390-2)

TO PASS S. 9295, (35 STAT 626, 2/17/09), A BILL REPEALING SECTION FOUR OF THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 1908, APPROVED FEBRUARY 26, 1907, WHICH RELATES TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, BILL REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS. (P. 2408-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 566, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS FROM CONSIDERATION OF S. 9295, A BILL RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND GOVERNING ITS DEBATE. (P. 2408)

TO PASS H. R. 27250 A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PANAMA CANAL. (P. 2146-2)

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H. R. 21929, AMENDING AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY. (P. 1995-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 26915, BY ADMITTING FREE OF DUTY ALL WAR BALLOONS AND MATERIAL AND MACHINERY FOR BALLOON EXPERIMENTS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 26915. (P. 1738-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 26399 (35 STAT 614, 2/9/09), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909. (P. 1122-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 25392 (35 STAT 688, 3/3/09), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1910 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 859-2, 918-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION DECLINING TO CONSIDER ANY COMMUNICATION, WHICH IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE HOUSE IS NOT RESPECTFUL, AND DISCHARGING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM CONSIDERATION OF THAT PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO THE SECRET SERVICE, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF 1/4/09 BE TABLED, SINCE IT IMPUGNS THE MOTIVE AND INTELLIGENCE OF HOUSE MEMBERS. (P. 645-1, P. 683-1)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 78 ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN COLORADO AND OKLAHOMA AND THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 21897 (35 STAT 520, 5/30/08), THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL. (P. 7284-2)

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE, TO H. R. 21946 (35 STAT 478, 5/30/08) A BILL MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908. (P. 7293-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL THREE O' CLOCK P.M. THE SAME DAY. (P. 7279)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 5983 (35 STAT 553,5/30/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO PLACE A LYLEGUN AND NECESSARY BEACH APPARATUS AT FARALLONE ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF CALIF., TO MAKE REPAIRS, FROM TIME TO TIME DETAIL EXPERIENCED SURFMAN FROM COAST OF CALIFORNIA, AND TO INSTRUCT AND DRILL INHABITANTS IN THE USE AND CARE OF LIFE SAVING APPARATUS. (P. 7282-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 20658, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF 125 GUNS TO THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF MACON CITY, IOWA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H. J. RES. 197 (35 STAT 579, 5/30/08), AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CLERICAL SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1909. (P. 7217-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. C. RES. 45, PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE. (P. 7307-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, DISAGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS AND REQUEST A CONFERENCE ON H. R. 21003 (35 STAT 1065, 3/4/09) A BILL FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN CUSTOMS OFFICIALS. (P. 7214-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13851 (35 STAT 643, 2/23/09), A BILL DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR TO HAVE ERECTED A NEW IMMIGRANT STATION AT THE PORT OF BOSTON, MASSACHUESETTS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO APPROPRIATE $250,000 FROM IMMIGRANT FUND ACCORDING TO PLAN OF AND SUPERVISION OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT OF TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (P. 7202-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL 8 O' CLOCK. (P. 7217)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND PASS S. 208 (35 STAT 558, 5/30/08), A BILL RELATING TO THE SURVEY AND ALLOTMENT OF LANDS NOW EMBRACED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE FORT PECK INDIAN RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF MONTANA AND SALE AND DISPOSAL OF ALL THE SURPLUS LANDS AFTER ALLOTMENT. (P. 7206-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ACT ON AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 21052, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION AND PROVIDING UNIFORM RULES FOR THE NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS. (P. 7215-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AGREE TO AMENDMENTS AND PASS H. R. 13465, A BILL AMENDING THE LAWS CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE PORTS OF HAWAII AND THOSE OF THE UNITED STATES WHICH AMENDMENTS PROVIDES THAT FROM SIX YEARS FROM PASSAGE, PASSENGERS WILL BE TRANSPORTED BETWEEN THE AFORESAID PORTS WITHOUT PENALTY. (P. 7136-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 3045 (35 STAT 473,5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON TRANSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND TO ENTER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7145-2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 11.59 O' CLOCK A.M. TOMORROW. (P. 7152-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON COINAGE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, AND PASS S. 642 (35 STAT 474,5/30/08), A BILL ESTABLISHING AN ASSAY OFFICE AT SALT LAKE CITY, STATE OF UTAH. (P. 7148-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11778 (35 STAT 554, 5/30/08), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED JUNE 16, 1906, PROVIDING FOR THE ENTRY OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS WITHIN FOREST RESERVES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT INCLUDES WITHIN THE ACT CERTAIN COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA. (P. 7142-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND PASS H. R. 15452 (35 STAT 589, 1/29/09), A BILL ESTABLISHING TWO OR MORE FISH CULTURAL STATIONS ON PUGET SOUND. (P. 7131-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 21735 (35 STAT 444, 5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR TO ISSUE PATENTS IN FEE, TO PURCHASERS OF INDIAN LANDS UNDER EXISTING OR FUTURE LAW. (P. 7048-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 21871 (35 STAT 546, 5/30/08) A BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS. (P. 7063-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT S. J. RES. 6 (35 STAT 579, 5/29/08), DIRECTING THE SELECTION OF A SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A PEDESTAL FOR A STATUE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., IN HONOR OF JOHN WITHERSPOON. (P. 7053-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 6418 (35 STAT 598, 2/6/09), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LANDS AT THE HEAD OF CORDOVA BAY, IN THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, MOTION CARRIED. (P. 7078-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 5083 (35 STAT 583, 12/19/08), AMENDING THE PASSENGER ACT OF 1882, AND RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STEERAGE PASSENGERS, AND MINIMUM FLOOR SPACE FOR EACH PASSENGER. (P. 7054-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND PASS S. 4441, A BILL ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL LAND FOR ROCK CREEK PARK IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 6999-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 17228 (35 STAT 554, 5/3/08) A BILL PROMOTING THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS. (P. 700921)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 21875 (35 STAT 430, 5/28/08) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909. (P. 6982-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 6200 (35 STAT 472,5/29/08), A BILL GRANTING CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY TO SALT LAKE CITY AND ACROSS PLATTSBURG BARRACKS. (P. 6991-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1385 (35 STAT 460,5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF THE SURPLUS AND UNALLOTTED LANDS IN THE CHEYENNE RIVER AND STANDING ROCK INDIAN RESERVATION IN SOUTH AND NORTH DAKOTA, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVISIONS TO CARRY SAME INTO EFFECT. (P. 700321)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE, ON H. R. 16268 (35 STAT 418, 5/28/08), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U.S. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909. (P. 6918-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 21896, A BILL PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL JUDGES AND FOR OTHER JUDICIAL PURPOSES IN THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII. (P. 6934-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 21260 (35 STAT 317, 5/27/08), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909. (P. 6893-6896)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 6163 (35 STAT 458, 5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR TO SELL AND DISPOSE OF THE SURPLUS UNALLOTTED AGRICULTURAL LANDS OF THE SPOKANE INDIAN RESERVATION, WASHINGTON, AND TO PLACE THE TIMBER LANDS OF SAID RESERVATION IN A NATIONAL FOREST. (P. 6911-1)

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 19355 (35 STAT 392, 5/27/08), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND THAT THE HOUSE DO INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE ON S. 6155 (35 STAT 639, 2/19/09), A BILL PROVIDING FOR AN ENLARGED HOMESTEAD, BY PERMITTING THE ENTERING BY QUALIFIED HOMESTEADERS, OF 320 ACRES OF DRY UNTIMBERED LAND IN COLORADO, CALIFORNIA, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEVADA, OREGON, UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND WYOMING, AND THE TERRITORIES OF ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND ADOPT RESOLUTION RELATING TO PAY FOR SERVICES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CLERKS, OFFICERS, LABORERS, ETC.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 18347 (35 STAT 406, 5/27/08), POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1908. THE AMENDMENTS RELATES TO FIXING RATES FOR OCEAN MAIL CONTRACTS, AND WOULD PERMIT ONLY CONTRACTS TO POINTS ON ROUTES 4,000 MILES AND OVER IN LENGTH.

TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H. R. 15444 (35 STAT 273, 5/23/08), A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL ACROSS RAINY RIVER.

TO DISAGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 21875 (35 STAT 430, 5/28/08) A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE, ON H. R. 20063 (35 STAT 274, 5/26/08), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND DISAGREE TO ALL SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 21735 (35 STAT 444, 5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR TO ISSUE PATENTS TO PURCHASERS OF INDIAN LANDS, AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 20112, A BILL RELATING TO PROHIBITING FRAUD IN REGISTRATIONS AND PUBLICATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDING DATA FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES AMONG THE STATES.

TO DISAGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 21946 (35 STAT 478, 5/30/08), FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 18347 (35 STAT 406, 5/27/08), A BILL APPROPRIATING FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909.

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 19158 (35 STAT 251, 5/23/08), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909.

TO RECESS UNTIL ELEVEN O' CLOCK TOMORROW MORNING.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 902 (35 STAT 246, 5/23/08) A BILL AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF RAILROAD LINES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO SUSPEND RULES, DISCHARGE COMMITTEE AND PASS H. R. 22009 (35 STAT 429, 5/28/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSTRUCTIONS TO NAVIGATION FROM SEVERAL HARBORS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 21897 (35 STAT 520, 5/30/08), THE OMNIBUS PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 20883, A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT APPOINT A COMMISSIONER AT $6,000 PER ANNUM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR-BUREAU OF MINES, TO INVESTIGATE MINING CONDITIONS FROM TIME TO TIME.

TO PASS H. RES. 288, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES MADE BY REPRESENATIVE LILLEY AS TO THE EFFORTS OF THE ELECTRIC BOAT COMPANY TO EXERT A CORRUPTING INFLUENCE ON CERTAIN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

TO RECESS UNTIL TOMORROW AT 11 O' CLOCK A.M.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 21735 (35 STAT 444, 5/29/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ISSUE PATENTS IN FEE TO PURCHASERS OF INDIAN LANDS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 18694 (35 STAT 658,2/27/09), A BILL RELATING TO THE USE, CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN THE CANAL ZONE, ISTHMUS OF PANAMA.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONCUR TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 17874 (35 STAT 533, 5/30/08), A BILL GRANTING AND INCREASING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. THE SENATE AND HOUSE AMENDMENTS ADD NAMES TO THE PENSION LIST.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H. R. 21946 (35 STAT 478, 5/30/08), A BILL MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1908 AND FOR PRIOR YEARS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. J. RES. 51 (35 STAT 577, 5/25/08) GRANTING ADDITIONAL LANDS TO IDAHO UNDER THE CAREY ACT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. RES. 392, AUTHORIZING AND PAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS TO SIT DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING A REVISION OF THE TARIFF.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 20345 (35 STAT 171, 5/21/08) A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1909.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 21899 A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INLAND WATERWAYS COMMISSION WITH A VIEW TO THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INLAND WATERWAYS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 1991 (35 STAT 553, 5/30/08), A BILL TO INCREASE PENSION TO JERRY MURPHY AND OTHERS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY FROM FRUTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21871, A BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS, AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT A SUBSTITUTE MAY BE OFFERED. SAID SUBSTITUTE, H. R. 16730 IS A BILL TO FURTHER PROTECT DEPOSITORS IN BANKS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 21410 (35 STAT 442,5/28/08), A BILL GRANTING CONDEMNED ORDNANCE TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS.

TO PASS H. R. 21871 (35 STAT 546, 5/30/08), A BILL TO AMEND THE BANKING LAWS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 421, A BILL TO PAY ALLOTTEES OF LAND ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS THE AMOUNT PAID INTO THE TREASURY OF U.S. ON ACCOUNT OF SALE, CUTTING, REMOVAL OF TIMBER AND DAMAGE TO LANDS ALLOTTED TO THEM AND TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.

TO RECESS UNTIL 11.30 A.M. TOMORROW.

TO SUBSTITUTE H. R. 16730, A BILL PROTECTING THE DEPOSITORS IN BANKS, TO SECURE A SAFE AND ELASTIC EMERGENCY CURRENCY, AND TO AMEND THE NATIONAL BANKING ACT AND PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS THERETO, FOR H. R. 21871, A BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 20784 (35 STAT 160,5/14/08), A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL AIDS TO NAVIGATION IN THE LIGHT HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21260.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21260.

TO RECESS UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING AT 11.30, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 21260.

TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 4112 (35 STAT 101,5/11/08), "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CONSULAR SERVICE OF THE U.S., APPROVED APRIL 5, 1906.

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 4112 (35 STAT 101, 5/11/08), "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CONSULAR SERVICE OF THE U.S., APPROVED