Robert Latham Owen

TO PASS THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2688 (43 ST. 1269, 3/4/1925), A BILL PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN MATTERS AFFECTING THE NAVAL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT ATTACHES, AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE OMNIBUS NAVAL BILL, A BILL PROMISING RELIEF TO THE FORMER, WHICH WAS INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE AND HAS BEEN REPORTED FAVORABLY BY THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, THEREBY HELPING THE FORMER BEFORE THE SENATE ADJOURNS. (P. 5296-2, 5297-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL 11 O'CLOCK TOMORROW.

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. (P. 5131-1,2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, SO AS TO OFFER AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 12392, (APP. 3/4/1925, 43 STAT. L. 1313), A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, AND JUNE 30, 1926. (P. 4978-1)

TO AMEND S. 33, A BILL MAKING ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT, OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY OR NAVY WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY WHILE IN SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR, BY INCLUDING NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.

TO PASS S. 33. (P. 4242-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 4971 (43 ST. 889, 2/12/1925), AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNITED STATES SHALL AID THE STATES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL POST ROADS, BY CUTTING THE APPROPRIATION FROM $75,000,000 TO $60,000,000. (P. 3123-2)

TO PASS H.R. 4971.

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY ADDING TITLE III OF THE FEDERAL CORRUPT PRACTISES ACT TO THIS BILL. (P.2627-2, 2628-1,2)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION INCREASING POSTAL RATES FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL. (P. 2632-1)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FROM JULY 1, 1924 TO JULY 1, 1925. (P. 2631-1)

TO AMEND MR. UNDERWOODS MOTION THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 518, WHICH AMENDMENT BEING TO DESIGNATE MR. NORRIS, MR. MCNARY AND MR. SMITH AS THE SENATE CONFEREES. (P. 2557-2)

TO MAKE S. 33 THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR THURSDAY JAN. 29, 1925, WHICH BILL ALLOWS RETIREMENT OF REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN LINE OF DUTY WHILE IN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 2402-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE POINT OF ORDER RAISED BY CLAUDE A. SWANSON (D VA.) DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 3674, A BILL TO RECLASSIFY SALARIES FOR POSTMASTERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE AND RECLASSIFICATION OF POSTAL RATES, TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH READJUSTMENTS, WHICH POINT OF ORDER WAS THAT BILLS RAISING REVENUE MUST ORIGINATE IN THE HOUSE. (P. 2273-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY PUTTING THE UNDERWOOD SUBSTITUTE AS THE BILL TO BE FINALLY VOTED UPON. (P. 1738-2)

TO PASS H.R. 518. (P. 1808-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT APPOINT A COMMISSION OF FIVE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON USE AND DISPOSITION OF POWER AT MUSCLE SHOALS, AND TO REPORT ON OR BEFORE FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1925, ALLOWING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO COMPLETE DAM NO. 3. (P. 1796-1,2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE USE AND DISPOSITION OF THE WATER POWER RESOURCES AT MUSCLE SHOALS AND TO REPORT ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1925, AND TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO CONSTRUCT DAM NO. 3. (P. 1806-1)

TO AMEND, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 518, BY CREATING "THE FEDERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION," AND GIVING ENTIRE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CORPORATION OF ALL PROPERTY, CORPORATION TO BE OPERATED BY THREE DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, WITH SALARIES RAISED TO $12,000, FROM $7,500. (P. 1728-1,2)

TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 518, BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE A FIVE MAN COMMISSION, WITH POWER TO DETERMINE WHAT DISPOSITION OF THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT SHALL BE MADE AND THIS COMMISSION MAY LEASE PLANT FOR NOT EXCEEDING 50 YEARS, MAY FORM A CORPORATION TO OPERATE, AND MAY ISSUE BONDS NOT EXCEEDING $50 MILLION DOLLARS; IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES PLANT IS NECESSARY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE, HE MAY POSSESS SAME AFTER 5 DAYS NOTICE. (P. 1456-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY CHANGING THE METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE MUSCLE SHOALS PLANT BY PROVIDING FOR SUCH OPERATION BY A GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, BY LEASE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, INSTEAD OF OUTRIGHT OPERATION BY THE GOVERNMENT AS PROVIDED IN THE BILL. (P. 1452-1,2)

TO PASS S. 1898, OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 1284-2)

TO AGREE TO S. RES. 247, AS AMENDED, REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF HIS DEPT. TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS FOR PROMPT REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING ENTITLED "IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF HARRY S. DOUGHERTY FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BY THE SUPREME COURT. (P. 10642-1, 10644-1)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 27, BY STRIKING OUT 7TH AND INSERTING 21ST. (P. 10289-2)

TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 27. (P. 10288-1)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 27, PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, BE AUTHORIZED TO CLOSE THE PRESENT SESSION BY ADJOURNING THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1924, AT 7 O'CLOCK, P.M., BY SUBSTITUTING A PERIOD OF ADJOURNMENT FROM JUNE 7 TO JULY 7, 1924 AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON IN THE ORDER NAMED IN THE RESOLUTION INCLUDING SETTLEMENT OF THE MUSCLE SHOALS CONTROVERSY, WHEN CONGRESS RECONVENES ON JULY 7, 1924. (P. 10288-2)

TO AMEND S. 1898, A BILL TO READJUST THE COMPENSATION OF POSTMASTERS AND RECLASSIFY AND READJUST THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATIONS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE POSTAL SERVICE, BY REQUIRING ALL LOCAL, STATE OR NATIONAL COMMITTEES, AND ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY PART IN THE ELECTION OR CAMPAIGN FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, OR OTHER OFFICERS OF THE GOVERNMENT, TO PUBLISH, EVERY 10 DAYS, A FINANCIAL REPORT OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. (P. 9516-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 6715, (APP. 6/2/1924, 43 STAT. 7, 253), A BILL TO REDUCE AND EQUALIZE TAXATION, TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 9243-47)

TO PASS S. RES. 235. (P. 9278-1,2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 235, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE THE CHARGES AGAINST BURTON K. WHEELER; THE SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE TAKE NO ACTION ON THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY REPORTS IN REFERENCE TO SEN. WHEELER'S INDICTMENT IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MONT., AND THAT PENDING THE TRIAL ON SUCH CHARGES, NO QUESTION BE RAISED AS TO HIS QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE U.S. SENATE. (P. 9270-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 235, BY DECLARING THAT NO REASON HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE SENATE TO QUESTION THE RIGHT OF SENATOR WHEELER TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SENATE, AND TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER.

TO PASS, OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H.R. 7959, (APP. 5/19/1924, 43 STAT. L. 121), A BILL TO PROVIDE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7877, (APP. 6/7/1924), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT AN AMENDMENT THAT WAS OFFERED PROPOSED GENERAL LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL, AND THEREFORE WAS NOT IN ORDER UNDER RULE XVI, PARAGRAPH 3. (P. 8780-1,2)

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 7995, (APP. 5/26/1924, 43 STAT. L. 153), A BILL TO LIMIT THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (P. 8568-2)

TO PASS S. 5, OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL AND MEXICAN WARS AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS, FORMER WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN AND HELPLESS CHILDREN OF SAID SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, AND TO WIDOWS OF THE WAR OF 1812, AND TO CERTAIN INDIAN WAR VETERANS AND WIDOWS, AND TO CERTAIN SPANISH WAR SOLDIERS AND CERTAIN MAIMED SOLDIERS. (P. 8415-1)

TO PASS H.R. 6715. (P. 5997-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE CALCULATION OF SURTAXES ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT SAID DEDUCTIONS EXCEED AMOUNT OF TAX-FREE INTERESTEARNED ON OBLIGATIONS OR SECURITIES. (P. 8197-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 6715, BY MAKING THE MAXIMUM SURTAX RATE 32 PER CENT.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE MAXIMUM RATE ON INCOMES BE 40 PER CENT INSTEAD OF 37 1/2 PER CENT. (P. 8195-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 7959, BY PERMITTING AN OPTION SO THAT THE EX-SERVICE MEN MAY ELECT TO RECEIVE IN CASH, THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED. (P. 6783-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7959 (43 ST. 121, 5/19/1924), A BILL PROVIDING ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR, BY STIPULATING THAT THE RATE OF DISCOUNT BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ON THE PROMISSORY NOTES SECURED BY ADJUSTED-SERVICE CERTIFICATES, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 502, SHALL NOT EXCEED A RATE OF 2 PER CENTUM PER ANNUM. (P. 6948-1, 6942-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7959, BY ALLOWING LOANS ON SERVICE CERTIFICATES AT AN INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED 4 1/2%. (P. 6954-2, 6955-1)

TO PASS H.R. 7959.

TO AGREE TO S. RES. 195, PROVIDING THAT A COPY OF THE TESTIMONY ADDUCED AND THE PROCEEDINGS HAD BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND SURVEYS UNDER SENATE RES. 147, WITH A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR SUCH PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CLARENCE C. CHASE AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. (P. 4915-1,2, 4920-1, 4921-1)

TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OWEN J. ROBERTS. (P. 2547-1)

TO PASS S. RES. 134. (P. 1547-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 134, BY ADDING THAT IN VIEW OF THE DISCLOSURES MADE AND FACTS ASCERTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OIL LEASE INVESTIGATION NOW IN PROGRESS, IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS WOULD BE SERVED BY THE SAID RESIGNATIONS. (&9 2244-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, APPEALED FROM BY KENNETH D. MCKELLER (D. TENN.) A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 134, PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT IMMEDIATELY REQUEST THE RESIGNATION OF EDWIN DENBY AND ALL OTHER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT WHOSE CONNECTION WITH THE LEASING OF THE OIL RESERVES OF THE GOVERNMENT INDICATES MISFEASANCE OR MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT ALLOWED A SENATOR TO TALK FOR 10 MINUTES ON EACH AMENDMENT TO SAID RESOLUTION INSTEAD OF LIMITING SUCH TIME TO 10 MINUTES IN ALL. (P. 2237-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 134, BY ADDING A CLAUSE THAT SUCH REQUEST BE MADE ONLY IF HE BE QUILTY OF MALFEASANCE OR MISFEASANCE IN OFFICE. (P. 2244-1)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 54. (P. 1728-2)

TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 54, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE THE NECESSARY LEGAL STEPS TO CANCEL LEASES MENTIONED IN ORIGINAL RES., TOGATHER WITH THE LEASES OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM AND TRANSPORT CO. AND THE PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM CO., AND TO PROSECUTE CIVILLY AND CRIMINALLY AN TO TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIONS, AS MAY BE WARRENTED BY THE FACTS REGARDING THE MAKING OF THE LEASES BY THE THEN SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ALBERT B. FALL, HON. EDWIN DENBY, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AND H.F. SINCLAIR, REPRESENTING THE OIL INTERESTS. (P. 1728-1, 1607-1)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 54, BY STATING THAT THE LEASES WERE MADE BY THE THEN SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, ALBERT B. FALL, AND HON. EDWIN DENBY, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT INSTEAD OF IN DEFIANCE OF THAT POLICY. (P. 1607-1, 1685-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 54 (APP. 2/8/1924) CANCELING LEASE EXECUTED APR. 7, 1922 BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ALBERT B. FALL, AND THE HON. EDWIN DENBY, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, ACTING FOR THE UNITED STATES AND THE MAMMOTH OIL COMPANY, REPRESENTED BY HARRY SINCLAIR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY MODIFYING THE WORDING OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE AMENDMENT BY INSERTING "THE OIL LEASES WERE EXECUTED UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO SERIOUS QUESTIONS OF LEGALITY". (P. 1607-1, 1684-2)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 54, BY STATING THAT THE LEASES WERE MADE WITHOUT "APPARENT" AUTHORITY INSTEAD OF "WITHOUT AUTHORITY". (P. 1607-1, 1685-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 737-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 747-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 737-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 626-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 626-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 427-2, 428-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 427-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 400-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 400-2, 401-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 401-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 400-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 400-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 400-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 401-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 401-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 401-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 328-1)

TO ADJOURN UNTIL TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 1923 AT 12 O'CLOCK MERIDIAN, A MOTION MADE IN OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 328-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 327-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 81, PROVIDING THAT DAVID S. BARRY OF RHODE ISLAND BE ELECTED AS SERGEANT-AT- ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE, BY SUBSTITUTING THE NAME OF JOHN J. BURNS OF NEW YORK. (P. 326-2)

TO ELECT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. VOTES FOR A. CUMMINS ARE CODED AS 1, FOR E.D. SMITH, AS 2. (P. 327-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 328-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 80, PROVIDING THAT GEORGE A. SANDERSON OF ILLINOIS BE ELECTED AS SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, BY SUBSTITUTING THE NAME OF EDWIN A. HALSEY OF VIRGINIA. (P. 326-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 250-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 250-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 250-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 234-2)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE. (P. 234-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE. (P. 159-2, 160-1)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE FOR THE 68TH CONGRESS. VOTES FOR ALBERT B. CUMMINS ARE CODED AS 1; FOR ELLISON D. SMITH AS 2; FOR OTHERS AS 8. (P. 156)

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE FOR THE 68TH CONGRESS. (P. 159-2)

TO AMEND SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MOTION TO POSTPONE DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION THE CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN F. MC GEE TO BE U. S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA, BY PROVIDING THAT CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION BE POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW, MARCH 3, 1923. (P.5125-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION OF JOHN F. MC GEE. (P.5125-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION OF MR. JONES OF WASHINGTON TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12817. (P.4476-1)

TO CONSIDER H. R. 12817. (P.4476-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION OF MR. LADD, RELATING TO H. R. 12817, A BILL TO AND SUPPLEMENT THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1920. (P.3953-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 5020 (42 STAT. 1485, 3/4/1923), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SALE BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ACQUIRED FOR A SCHOOL SITE, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INVESTIGATE THE RATES CHARGED BY OWNERS OF TAXICABS. (P.3826-1)

TO PASS H. R. 14254 (42 STAT, 1325, 2/27/1923), A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A COMMISSION AUTHORIZED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO REFUND OR CONVERT OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS HELD BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", APPROVED FEBRUARY 9, 1922. (P.3787-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 418 (42 STAT. 1371, 2/28/1923), AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND THE PUBLIC SPACES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE USE OF TENTS, COTS, HOSPITAL APPLIANCES, FLAGS AND DECORATIONS IN SAID PLACES BY THE ALMAR TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1923 SHRINE COMMITTEE, INC., BY ADDING A PROVISION TAKING FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE OF WASHINGTON, D. C., THE POWER TO FIX RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE CHARTERS AND TO LIMIT THE PASSENGERS FARE TO 5 CENTS PER PASSENGER, AND COMPEL THE RATE OF 6 TICKETS FOR 25 CENTS. (P.3631-2, 3632-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13696 (42 STAT. 1227, 2/13/1923), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND FOR SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924, BY PROVIDING THAT NO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE U. S. SHIPPING BOARD OR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION SHALL BE PAID A SALARY OR COMPENSATION AT A RATE PER ANNUM IN EXCESS OF $11,000 EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: SIX AT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 EACH AND TWO AT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 EACH. (P.2169-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13696, BY ELIMINATING ITEMS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND MOTOR-PROPELLED PASSENGER CARRYING VEHICLES FROM THE EXPENSES OF THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF OCTOBER 6, 1917. (P.2169-2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY ADDING AT THE END OF THE BILL A NEW SECTION 304, PROVIDING THAT THE SECOND SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 5 OF THE COTTON FUTURES ACTS "APPROVED AUGUST 11, 1916, IS AMENDED TO CLASSIFY CONTRACTS FOR COTTON AS A, B, AND C. (P.1879-1,2)

TO AMEND S. 4280, BY PROVIDING TO PROHIBIT LOANS IN EXCESS OF $10,000 BY ANY FEDERAL LAND BANK, TO ANY ONE BORROWER, UNLESS SUCH BANK, AT THE TIME OF CLOSING SUCH LOAN, HAVE FUNDS ON HAND AND AVAILABLE FOR LENDING SUFFICIENT TO MEET ALL APPROVED APPLICATIONS PENDING IN SAID BANKS, AND QUALIFIED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH ACT ON SAID LOANS. (P.1875-1)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE H. J. RES. 270, BY ADDING INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE SENATE WITH ALL MATTERS STRICKEN FROM THE RESOLUTION EXCEPT THE AMENDMENT OF SENATOR BORAH APPORPRIATING $20,000,000, FOR RECLAMATION PURPOSES AND THE AMENDMENT OF SENATOR HARRISON (D. MISS9), PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL RAILROAD INSPECTORS. (P.287-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, H. J. RES. 270. (P.287-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 270, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ESTABLISH CREDIT WITH THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF 35 ADDITIONAL INSPECTORS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 17, 1911 TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELLERS ON RAILROADS AND APPROPRIATING $170,100 FOR THEIR SALARIES, SUBSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND ALLOWANCES. (P.117-2)