James Thomas Begg

TO PASS H.J.RES. 402, A BILL TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924. (P. 5200-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S.J.RES. 132, (P.R. 107, APP. 3-4-1929), A BILL TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO SECURE DESIGNS FOR AND TO ERECT A MEMORIAL BUILDING FOR THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC., IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON AS A TRIBUTE TO THE NEGROS' CONTRIBUTION TO THE ACHIVEMENTS OF AMERICA.

TO PASS S. 2901, (45 STAT. 1446, APP. 3-2-1929), A BILL TO AMEND THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT. (P. 4796-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS H.R. 17223 (P. 1035, APP. 3-4-1929), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $24,000,000 TO BE USED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION. (P. 4259-1)

TO INSIST ON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15089 (P. 1033, APP. 3-4-1929), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FISCAL 1930, WHICH AMENDMENT PERMITTED CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE LANDS IN NATIONAL PARKS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1462, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY STUDIES AND ENGINEERING OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN RECLAMATION PROJECT.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION H.R. 16926, A BILL GRANTING PREFERENCE WITHIN THE QUOTA TO CERTAIN ALIENS SKILLED IN A PARTICULAR ART, BUSINESS OR SCIENCE. (P. 3541-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1347 (P. 728, APP. 2-13-1929), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1919, PROVIDING RELIEF IN CASES OF CONTRACTS CONNECTED WITH THE PRESECUTION OF THE WAR.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 303, PROVIDING THAT H.R. 15848, A BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1929, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, THE SENATE AMENDMENT BE DISAGREED TO AND A CONFERENCE BE REQUESTED.

TO PASS H.R. 16352, A BILL PROVIDING THAT NO LANDS OWNED BY ANY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION WITHIN ANY NATIONAL PARK CAN BE PURCHASED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS H.R. 16301, (45 STAT. 1230, APP. 2-20-1929), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OFFICES FOR FISCAL 1930, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PREVENT ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION BEING PAID TO ANY ALIEN SEAMAN OR STEWARD IF AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SUCH EMPLOYMENT. (P. 1943-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 11725, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, TO THE COMM. ON CENSUS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE TO TRANSMIT TO CONGRESS ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE 71ST CONGRESS, A STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN EACH STATE, FROM THE 1930 CENSUS. (P. 1604)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 193, (P. 69, APP. 2-6-1928), A BILL TO APPOINT R.L. MARSTON OF MAINE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS.

TO 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."

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO PASS H.R. 8141, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 8141, A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS H.R. 11133, (P. 457, APP. 3-2-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1929, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT CERTAIN SECTIONS. (P. 3556-2)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10635.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10635 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED HEREIN FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT MAY BE USED IN PREPARATION OR ISSUE OF ANY PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OR USE OF ANY INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL KNOWN TO BE DENATURED BY ANY DEADLY POISONOUS DRUG. (P. 3070)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO PASS H.RES. 101, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, NOW ENGAGED IN AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2081-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 9481, (45 STAT. 573, APP. 5-16-28), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OFFICES FOR FISCAL 1929, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SHIPPING BOARD. (P. 1974-2, 1975-1)

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO AMEND H.R. 1, BY FORBIDDING THE MAKING OF A CONSOLIDATED TAX RETURN FOR AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS. (P. 715-2)

TO 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)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 1 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. (P. 716-2)

TO 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)

TO PASS H.R. 1. (P. 717-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER FOR THE 70TH HOUSE; NICHOLAS LONGWORTH (REP) VERSUS FINIS J. GARRETT (DEM.). VOTES FOR LONGWORTH ARE CODED 2, FOR GARRETT, 1.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 1, QUESTIONING THE RIGHT OF JAMES M. BECK OF PENNSYLVANIA TO BE SWORN IN, ON THE GROUNDS HE WAS NOT AN INHABITANT OF PENNSYLVANIA AT THE TIME OF HIS ELECTION.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 454.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 373, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE COMM. ON WAYS AND MEANS TO HOLD HEARINGS IN THE PREPARATION OF BILLS FOR THE REVISION OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1926 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS, AND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CUSTOMS.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. J. RES. 152 (3/4/27), AMENDING SUBDIVISION (B) AND (C) OF SECTION 11 OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924 AS AMENDED.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 5314, A BILL AMENDING ACT OF FEBRUARY 28, 1925, RECLASSIFYING THE SALARIES OF POSTMASTERS.

TO ORDER A SECOND TO THE MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H. J. RES. 373, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS TO HOLD HEARINGS AFTER MARCH 4, 1927, AND UNTIL THE MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 70TH CONGRESS, IN THE PREPARATION OF A BILL OR BILLS FOR THE REVISION OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1926 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS, AND OF THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CUSTOMS.

TO PASS H. RES. 454.

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H. RES. 454, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. J. RES. 152, TO AMEND SUBDIVISIONS (B) AND (C) OF SECTION 11 OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924, AS AMENDED.

TO PASS S. J. RES. 152 (3/4/27), AMENDING SUBDIVISIONS (B) AND (C) OF SECTION 11 OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924 AS AMENDED.

TO 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)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 17378, A BILL FOR APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS.

TO 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)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 16507 (3/2/27), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE LIMIT IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN NAVAL VESSELS.

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 25 TO H. R. 15641 (3/2/27), NAVY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1928, WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR SHIP-BUILDING; AND PROVIDING THAT $450,000 SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR BUILDING OF THREE SCOUT CRUISERS.

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 1640 (3/4/27), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL ARBORETUM.

TO ADJOURN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 4808, TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD.

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 405, PROVIDING THAT UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 15474, 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO PASS H. J. RES. 73 AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF OVERLAND COMMUNICATIONS ON THE SEWARD PENINSULA, ALASKA.

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO 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.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 10277 (44 STAT. 8, 7/3/26), A BILL AMENDING WORLD WAR ADJUSTED COMPENSATION ACT.

TO 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)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 7893 (44 STAT. 802, 7/2/26), A BILL TO CREATE A DIVISION OF COOPERATIVE MARKETING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. 2005 (6/23/26), A BILL FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS. (P.11710-2)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 10821, A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL JUDGES, TO THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO AS TO STRIKE THE WORDS, "FROM THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, THREE." (P.10958-1)

TO PASS H. R. 10821, A BILL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL JUDGES.

TO PASS H. R. 11616.

TO 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)