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J. Willard Ragsdale
US House · Democratic Party · United States

J. Willard Ragsdale

497 votes cast since 1913. Votes with the Democratic Party 84% of the time.

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1913Today
Now
Left – right
−0.40
Libertarian – authoritarian
+0.20

Every vote

  • TO PASS H.R. 6810. (P. 3005-1)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-22
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 3014-1)
    1919-07-22
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 5726, A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. (P. 3006-1)
    HR5726 · 1919-07-22
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6810 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK AT ONCE AMENDED TO EMBRACE CERTAIN CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID ACT. (P. 3004-1)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-22
    No
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 183, (8-4-19), A BILL INCORPORATING NEAR EAST RELIEF (A CORPORATE BODY TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING IN THE NEAR EAST). (P. 3008-1)
    S180 · 1919-07-22
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEARCH WARRANTS AGAINST PRIVATE DWELLINGS, WHERE LIQUOR IS ILLEGALLY SOLD, NOT OCCUPIED OR CONNECTED WITH STORES, SALOONS, RESTAURANTS, BOARDING-HOUSES, OR HOTELS. (P. 2900-2,2975-2)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF A BOND OF FROM FIVE HUNDRED TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT PERSONS CONVICTED AND SERVING SENTENCES UNDER THIS ACT FROM SERVING AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS FOR FAILURE TO POST SUCH COND. (P. 2952-1)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6810, (41 STAT 305, 10-28-19), A BILL PROHIBITING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES; REGULATING THE PRODUCTION, USE, AND SALE OF NONBEVERAGE SPIRITS, AND INSURING AN AMPLE SUPPLY, AND THE PROMOTION OF, ALCOHOL FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FOR DEVELOPING FUEL, DYE, AND OTHER LAWFUL INDUSTRIES. (P. 2973-1)
    HR6810 · 1919-07-21
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND CONSIDER H.R. 7413, (41 STAT 163, 7-24-19) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 2832-2)
    1919-07-18
    No
  • TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 7413, (41 STAT 163, 7-24-19), BY ELIMINATING A RIDER REPEALING DAYLIGHT SAVING, ON THE GROUND SUCH REPEAL IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE ESCH BILL, H.R. 3854. (P. 2848-2,2832-2,2844-1)
    HR7413 · 1919-07-18
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7343, WITH AMENDED INSTRUCTIONS, PROVIDING THAT APPROPRIATIONS BE INCREASED TO $8,000,000, NO MORE THAN 18% OF WHICH MAY BE USED FOR SALARIES.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE MOTION BY MR. BUCHANAN TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS H.R. 7343 (41 STAT 163, 7-19-19), THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE BUCHANAN INSTRUCTIONS WERE TO RAISE AAPPROPRIATION FROM $6,000,000 TO $12,000,000, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN 18% OF APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE USED TO PAY SALARIES. GOOD'S INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,500,000.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 7343. (P. 2774-2)
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    Yes
  • TO AMEND THE BUCHANAN MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7343 WITH INSTRUCTIONS, BY PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE OF APPROPRIATIONS IN BILL FROM $6,000,000 TO $8,000,000 INSTEAD OF $12,000,000.
    HR7343 · 1919-07-17
    No
  • TO AMEND H.R. 5726, A BILL FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S., BY PROVIDING THAT IN CONSTRUING WHAT COMPENSATION AN EMPLOYEE OF THE GOVERNMENT RECEIVES, THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION #7 OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACT AS "ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION", SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF HIS COMPENSATION. (P. 2331-1)
    HR5726 · 1919-07-16
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 2664-2)
    1919-07-15
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 3157, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1920. (P. 2551-1)
    HR3157 · 1919-07-14
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.C.RES. 17, LIMITING PERIOD OF ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS TO ONE WEEK, FROM TUESDAY, JULY FIRST, TO TUESDAY, JULY EIGHTH. (P. 2261-1)
    HCR17 · 1919-07-01
    No
  • TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NINETY-ONE TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 6176, IN ORDER TO HAVE ELIMINATED FROM THE BILL AN APPROPRIATION OF $400,000 FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, SINCE THE LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND STATE AGENCIES ARE HANDLING THEIR OWN LABOR SITUATIONS AND ARE NOT RECEIVING ANY OF THE MONIES APPROPRIATED. (P. 2087-1,2)
    HR6176 · 1919-07-01
    No
  • TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER TWENTY-ONE TO THE THIRD DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1919, AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS H.R. 3478, (7-11-19), WHICH AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE AND COMPLETE THE HOSPITAL AT BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZED AND APPROPRIATED FOR BY AN ACT TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL AND SANATORIUM FACILITIES FOR DISCHARGED SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND MARINES. (P. 1236-1,2253-2)
    HR3478 · 1919-07-01
    No
  • TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO CONSIDER H.R. 3184, (41-STAT-1063, 6-10-20), A BILL CREATING AND DEFINING THE POWERS OF A FEDERAL WATER POWER COMMISSION, TO IMPROVE NAVIGATION, DEVELOP WATER POWER AND FOR THE USE OF U.S. LANDS IN RELATION THERETO. (P. 2246-2)
    HR3184 · 1919-07-01
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE HOUSE CONFEREES, SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 4226, (7-11-19), WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADHERE TO THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE HOUSE ON PROPOSAL THE DISTRICT SHARE ONE -HALF OF ITS OPERATING EXPENSES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1920, WITH THE UNITED STATES TREASURY. (P. 2218-2)
    HR4226 · 1919-07-01
    Yes
  • TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1920, H.R. 4226, (7-11-19), WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO SHARE ONE-HALF OF THE EXPENSES OF ITS GOVERNMENTS' OPERATIONS FOR 1920; WITH THE U.S. TREASURY. (P. 1287-1)
    HR4226 · 1919-06-26
    Yes
  • TO AMEND S. 1213, (41 STAT 158, 7-11-19), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES OF THE U.S.," BY AUTHORIZING TO BE APPROPRIATED SIX MILLION DOLLARS OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO BE USED BY THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE PAYMENTS PRESCRIBED BY THE BILL AND FOR DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. (P. 1769-2)
    S1213 · 1919-06-25
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 3854, (41 ST. 280, 8-20-19). (P. 1335-2)
    HR3854 · 1919-06-18
    Yes
  • TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3854, (41-STAT-280, 8-20-19), A BILL REPEALING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW. (P. 1304-1)
    HR3854 · 1919-06-18
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES, H. RES. 75, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE THE NAMES OF ALL THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF HIS DEPARTMENT, IN OUTSIDE SERVICES, WITH THE AMOUNTS OF THEIR COMPENSATION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE SECTION TWO, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THOSE EMPLOYEES, WHOSE WIFE, HUSBAND, FATHER, MOTHER, OR BROTHER, ARE EMPLOYED BY THE GOVERNMENT, TO FILL OUT A QUESTIONAIRE. (P. 712-2)
    HRE75 · 1919-06-05
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.RES. 76, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE THE NAMES OF ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF HIS DEPARTMENT IN OUTSIDE SERVICES, WITH THE AMOUNT OF THEIR COMPENSATION. (P. 713-2)
    HRE76 · 1919-06-05
    Yes
  • TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.RES. 78, DIRECTING THE SPEAKER TO SELECT A COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND MAKE REPORT THEREON. (P. 646-1)
    HRE78 · 1919-06-04
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 3157, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1920. (P. 638-2)
    HR3157 · 1919-06-04
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.RES. 78, DIRECTING THE SPEAKER TO SELECT A COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND MAKE REPORT THEREON. (P. 646-2)
    HRE78 · 1919-06-04
    Yes
  • TO PASS H.J.RES. 1, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION EXTENDING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN. (P. 78-2)
    HRE1 · 1919-05-21
    No
  • TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR F.H. GILLETT ARE CODED AS 2. VOTES FOR CHAMP CLARK ARE CODED AS 1.
    1919-05-19
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT BILL H. R. 606, DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, EXTRA COMPENSATION TO WILLIS J. DAVIS FOR EXTRA WORK PERFORMED AS CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE ON WATER POWER AT THE RATE OF $150.00 PER MONTH FROM AND AFTER JAN. 21, 1918. (P. 4961)
    HR606 · 1919-03-03
    No
  • TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4801)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4802)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE POINT OF ORDER IS OVER-RULED ON CONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE BY WHICH THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF Z. WEAVER AND J. BRITT TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE WAS CARRIED. (P. 4805)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO PASS AS AMENDED THE HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER BS. BRITT. (P. 4803)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO AMEND A RESOLUTION, BY AGRREING TO A SUBSTITUTE WHICH STATES THAT ZEBULON WEAVER WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH CONG. DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO RETAIN THE SEAT AND THAT JAMES J. BUTT WAS DULY ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT. (P. 4999)
    1919-03-01
    No
  • TO DECIDE WHETHER THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR OVER-RULING THE POINT OF RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT, SHALL STAND. (P. 4836)
    1919-03-01
    Yes
  • TO AMEND BILL H. R. 16187, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO SALARIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND OF CERTAIN CLERKS. (P. 4629)
    HR16187 · 1919-02-28
    Yes
  • TO HAVE THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 2812, ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING THE MINING OF COAL PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 4482 4488)
    S2812 · 1919-02-27
    Yes
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 541 RELATING TO THE REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY MADE ABOUT THE 1ST DAY OF OCT. 1918 AS THE RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES OF MALFEASANCE AGAINST CERTAIN ARMY OFFICERS. (P. 4348)
    HRE541 · 1919-02-26
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 16136, (40 STAT-1309, MAR. 3, 1919), AMENDING THE VICTORY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTIONS AMENDING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION. (P. 4335 4293)
    HR16136 · 1919-02-26
    No
  • TO AMEND A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13274, PROVIDING RELIEF IN CASES OF CONTRACTS CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918. (P. 4266)
    HR13274 · 1919-02-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 16020, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WHILE UNDER FEDERAL CONTRACT, FOR THE JOINT COMPENSATION OF THEIR OWNER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3937)
    HR16020 · 1919-02-21
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 13308, (40 STAT-1189, FEB. 2, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH DEFINES RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 3789 3773)
    HR13308 · 1919-02-19
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT BILL H.R. 15835, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT RELATING TO FUNDS APPROPRIATED, NO PART OF WHICH ARE TO BE EXPENDED IN THE PAYMENT OF THE SALARY OF ANY OFFICER OF THE ARMY ISSUING ANY ORDER PROHIBITING SOCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE SAME REGIMENT WHILE NOT ON MILITARY DUTY. (P. 3735)
    HR15835 · 1919-02-18
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 13274, VALIDATING CERTAIN WAR CONTRACTS AND PROVIDING RELIEF WHERE FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, TO THE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, AND CREATING A WAR CONTRACTS APPEALS AMMENDMENT. (P. 3361)
    HR13274 · 1919-02-14
    Yes
  • TO AMEND BILL H. R. 15339, BY PROVIDING THAT "ENROLLED MEN SO TRANSFERRED SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE SAME PAY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND ALLOWANCES IN ALL RESPECTS AS NOW PROVIDED BY LAW FOR MEN REGULARLY DISCHARGED AND REENLISTED IMMEDIATELY UPON EXPIRATION OF THEIR FULL FOUR YEARS ENLISTMENT IN THE REGULAR NAVY OR MARINE CORPS." (P. 3170)
    HR15539 · 1919-02-11
    Yes
  • TO PASS BILL H. R. 15539. (P. 3172
    HR15539 · 1919-02-11
    Yes
  • TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TAKE UP BILL H. R. 15539, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920.
    HR15539 · 1919-02-10
    Yes
  • TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3035)
    HR12863 · 1919-02-08
    Yes
  • TO CONSIDER BILL H. R. 15539, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 2821-2)
    HR15539 · 1919-02-06
    Yes
  • TO HAVE THE HOUSE INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 13274, (40 STAT-1272, MAR. 2, 1919), PROVIDING RELIEF WHEN FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, BUT IF AGGREEMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, THE SEC. OF WAR IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE SUCH NON-COMPLIANCE.
    HRE13274 · 1919-02-05
    No
  • TO AMEND BILL H. RES. 506, PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE PAID OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO EACH OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTERS OF DEBATE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCLUDES IN THE INCREASE OF COMPENSATION, THE OFFICIAL STENOGRAPHER TO THE COMMITTEES.
    HRE506 · 1919-02-05
    Yes
  • TO PASS BILL S. 385, AUTHORIZING MINING ON THE UNALLOTED LANDS IN INDIAN RESERVATIONS. (P. 2633)
    S385 · 1919-02-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 2116, INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND. (P. 2643-1)
    S2116 · 1919-02-03
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 15219, (40 STAT-1174, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF U.S. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 2545)
    HR15219 · 1919-02-01
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, H.R. 15018, A BILL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WHICH INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REPORT THE SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT NO MONEY APPROPRIATED BE USED TO PAY THE SALARY OR COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN EXCESS OF THE SALARY THEY ARE RECEIVING. (P. 2526-2)
    HR15018 · 1919-02-01
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12863, (40 STAT-1057, FEB. 24, 1919), PROVIDING FOR REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A TAX OF 100% UPON ALL CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $500 TO ELECTIONS AT WHICH ANY FEDERAL OFFICES IS TO BE ELECTED OR NOMINATED EXCEPT CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMITED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW TO MAKE GREATER CONTRIBUTIONS. (P. 778)
    HR12863 · 1919-01-31
    No
  • TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE, WITH AN AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING THAT THE TAX OF 100% ON ANY AMOUNT EXCEEDING $500 CONTRIBUTED BY ANYONE FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES DURING 1918, APPLY TO FUTURE PAYMENTS INSTEAD OF OPERATING RETROACTIVELY. (P. 2462-1,2)
    HR12863 · 1919-01-31
    Yes
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 15140, (40 STAT 1161, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR, WHICH AMENDMENT READS AS FOLLOWS: IN MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO CLERICAL AND OTHER POSITIONS IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, PREFERENCES SHALL BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES AND WIDOWS OF SUCH IF THEY ARE QUALIFIED TO HOLD SUCH POSITIONS.
    HR15140 · 1919-01-29
    Yes
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15140, (40 STAT-1161, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920.
    HR15140 · 1919-01-29
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 13026, (40 STAT-1302, MAR. 3, 1919), AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL AND SANATORIUM FACILITIES FOR DISCHARGED SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 2171)
    HR13026 · 1919-01-27
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 13879, GRANTING A PENSION TO EDITH CAROW ROOSEVELT. (P. 2049)
    HR13879 · 1919-01-25
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 14746, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "EXCLUDING OIL AND GAS LEASES" FROM THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR UNCONTESTED LEASES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR FOR APPROVAL, BECAUSE THE INSPECTORS OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT MAKE INVESTIGATIONS OF SUCH LEASES AND IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THEM IN THE PROHIBITION. (P. 2007 2008)
    HR14746 · 1919-01-25
    Yes
  • TO PASS H. R. 13440, TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION AND CONTROL OVER BATTLE MOUNTAIN SANATARIUM, THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR FOR USE FOR ARMY HOSPITAL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD OF EXIGENCES DUE TO THE PRESENT WAR.
    HR13440 · 1919-01-20
    Yes
  • TO ADOPT ALL THE AMENDMENTS AGREED TO IN THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE TO BILL H. R. 14078, (40 STAT-1213, MAR. 1, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 1496-1562 P. 1558-1570)
    HR14708 · 1919-01-18
    Yes
  • TO AMEND H. R. 14078, (40 STAT-1213, MAR. 1, 1919), BY INCREASING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES WHO NOW RECEIVE A TOAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF $2,500 OR LESS. (P. 1683-1 1691-1)
    HR14078 · 1919-01-18
    No
  • TO AMEND H. R. 14078, BY MAKING VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLERKS. (P. 1696)
    HR14078 · 1919-01-18
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS BILL H. R. 13708, (40 STAT-1161, FEB. 25, 1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY, AS MAY BE DETERMINED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT AS NECESSARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT, THAT $100,000 BE APPROPRIATED TO BE EXPENDED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS. (P. 1392)
    HR13708 · 1919-01-13
    No
  • TO PASS H.R. 13708 (40 STAT 1161, 2/25/1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY AS NECESSARY. (P. 1919-1)
    HR13708 · 1919-01-13
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, H. R. 13462, (40 STAT-1275, MAR. 2, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK SAME WITH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $12,000,000. (P. 1336)
    HR13462 · 1919-01-13
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 13462, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 1338)
    HR13462 · 1919-01-13
    Yes
  • TO AMEND BILL H. R. 13366, (40 STAT-1202, FEB. 28, 1919), PERMITTING ANY PERSON WHO HAS SERVED IN THE ARMY IN THE PRESENT WAR TO RETAIN HIS UNIFORM AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND TO WEAR THE SAME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT "THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL APPLY TO ALL PERSONS WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY, NAVY AND MAINE CORPS DURING THE PRESENT WAR AND IN CASES WHERE SUCH CLOTHING AND UNIFORMS HAVE BEEN RESTORED TO THE GOVERNMENT ON THEIR DISCHARGE THE SAME OR SIMILAR CLOTHING AND UNIFORMS IN KIND AND VALUE AS NEAR AS MAY BE SHALL BE RETURNED AND GIVEN TO SUCH SOLDIERS AND SAILORS." (P. 529 530-1)
    HR13366 · 1918-12-16
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 3646, (40 STAT-1206, FEB. 28, 1919), GRANTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. (P. 539)
    1918-12-16
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 12001. (P. 433)
    HR12001 · 1918-12-13
    Yes
  • TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY H.R. 12001. (P. 432)
    HR1200 · 1918-12-13
    No
  • TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 465 PROVIDING TO GOING INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12001, (40 STAT-1156, FEB. 25, 1919), AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO MODIFY, REVISE AND AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY." (P. 364)
    HR12001 · 1918-12-12
    Yes
  • TO ADJOURN. (P. 10955)
    1918-09-24
    No
  • TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 152, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES TO INSERT THE CLAUSE "THAT THE MINIMUM COMPENSATION OF ANY PERSON EMPLOYED AS A TEACHER IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN $1.200. (P. 10731-2 10714)
    HR152 · 1918-09-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS BILL H. R. 152, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 10732-3)
    HR152 · 1918-09-24
    No
  • TO PASS H. R. 12863. (P. 10547)
    HR12863 · 1918-09-20
    Yes
  • THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE WATERS, APPROVED JUNE 21, 1906 AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF WATERWAYS FOR USES OF INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 9803)
    S1419 · 1918-08-31
    Yes
  • TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11692, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DIST. OF C. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY AGREEING TO SENATE AMENDMENT RESTORING THE ORIGINAL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHEREIN THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE D. OF C. SHALL BE PAID ON A HALF AND HALF PRINCIPLE, BEING, ONE HALF THEREOF PAID BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE OTHER BY THE D. OF C. (P. 9753-2)
    HR11692 · 1918-08-30
    Yes
  • TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 12224, PUNISHING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
    HR12224 · 1918-08-26
    Yes
  • TO REFER H.R. 12731 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT REGISTRANTS WHO ON THE DATE FIXED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR REGISTRATION ARE OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS AND NOT OVER 19 YEARS SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE 18 CLASS AND SHALL BE DRAFTED FOR SERVICE SUBSEQUENT TO REGISTRANTS IN CLASS ONE OF THE AGE OF 19 YEARS AND OVER 19 YEARS. (P. 9505-2 9506)
    HR12731 · 1918-08-24
    Yes
  • TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, H. R. 7237. (P. 8517-2)
    HR7237 · 1918-06-29
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 7237. (P. 8390)
    1918-06-27
    Yes
  • TO TABLE H. RES. 399, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS AND MACHINERY FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR THE TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH LIQUORS. (P. 8357-1)
    HRE399 · 1918-06-27
    No
  • FOR A RECAPITULATION OF THE VOTE ADOPTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919.
    HR7237 · 1918-06-27
    No
  • THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE, AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10854, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1919, WHICH ELIMINATES A CLAUSE PROHIBITING ANY PART OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PAYING ANY PREMIUMS OR BONUS OR CASH AWARD TO ANY EMPLOYEES, IN ADDITION TO HIS REGULAR WAGES FOR SPEEDING UP NAVAL PRODUCTION. (P. 8381-1 8382)
    HR10854 · 1918-06-27
    No
  • TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 7237. (P. 8388)
    1918-06-27
    Yes
  • TO PASS S. 2104, (40 STAT-739, JULY 2, 1918), AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4402-4404-4414 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S. (P. 8336 8315)
    S2104 · 1918-06-26
    No
  • TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 394, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE U.S. FUEL ADMINISTRATION RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY OF COAL TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS. (P. 8137)
    HRE394 · 1918-06-22
    Yes
  • THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL H. R. 11984, (40 STAT-1291, MAR. 3, 1919), PROVIDING FOR THE FOURTEENTH AND SUBSEQUENT DECENNIAL CENSUSES. (P. 8130 8127)
    HR11984 · 1918-06-21
    Yes
  • TO HAVE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION ASCERTAIN THE VALUE OF PNEUMATIC MAIL TUBE SYSTEM OPERATING IN N.Y., BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS IN NOVEMBER, AND NOT IN JULY AS PRESCRIBED IN SENATE AMENDMENT. (P. 7761 7774)
    HR7237 · 1918-06-13
    No
  • TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 9959, (40 STAT-603, JUNE 10, 1918), AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN, SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR AND THE WAR WITH MEXICO, APPROVED JUNE 10, 1912, WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO INCREASE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS PENSIONS. (P. 7491-2)
    HR9959 · 1918-06-07
    No
  • TO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD THE REMARK MADE BY MR. GEORGE F. O'SHAUNESSY AS SAME CONTAINED INSULTING LANGUAGE, MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 3563 INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND.
    HR3563 · 1918-06-03
    Yes
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