Arthur Granville Dewalt

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MAIN QUESTION ON H.J.RES. 382, (0 APP. 3-2-21), DECLARING THAT CERTAIN ACTS OF CONGRESS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THE WAR HAD ENDED AND THE PRESENT OR EXISTING EMERGENCY EXPIRED. (P. 4206-1,2)

TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKERS' TABLE THE BILL S. 5023, (3-3-21), PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF CEDAR ROAD, BETWEEN QUINCY STREET AND SHEPHERD STREET, N.W., IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4201-1)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE H. OF R. FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, WHO IS NOW OCCUPYING THE SEAT MADE VACANT BY THE DEATH OF SULZER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4192-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 382, (0 APP. 3-2-21), DECLARING THAT CERTAIN ACTS OF CONGRESS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THE WAR HAD ENDED AND THE PRESENT OR EXISTING EMERGENCY EXPIRED, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO EXISTING EMERGENCIES PREVIOUSLY PRESCRIBED AS WAR MEASURES. (P. 4206-1,2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16100, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE, FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF, FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM AMENDMENT CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO SELL 2000 OF THE TRACTORS OWNED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT. (P. 4197-1)

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT AND THE RESOLUTION REGARDING PENDING CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JAMES WICKERSHAM AGAINST CHARLES A. SULZER AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS #3. (P. 4189-1)

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT CHARLES A. SULZER DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS, HAVING DIED AND GEORGE B. GRIGSBY, HAVING BEEN ELECTED A DELEGATE BY SPECIAL ELECTION AND HAVING BEEN SWORN IN AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. ON JULY 1, 1920, IS ENTITLED TO RETAIN HIS SEAT THEREIN. (P. 4191-1)

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND PART OF THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION, WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS DULY ELECTED A DELEGATE FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA TO THE 66TH CONGRESS AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT HEREIN. (P. 4193-1)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST RESOLUTION TO H.RES. WHICH RESOLUTION AGREES THAT JAMES WICKERSHAM WAS NOT ELECTED A DELEGATE TO THE 66TH CONGRESS FROM THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN SAID CONGRESS. (P. 4190-2)

TO INSIST ON THE DISAGREEMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES APPROPRIATION FROM $360,000 TO $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE SEEDS. (P. 4079-1)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #115, AND AGREE TO SUCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (APP. 3-3-21), AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL, FOR FISCAL ENDING JUNE 30, 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES FROM $5,000,000 TO $2,000,000 THE APPROPRIATION TO PURCHASE SEED GRAIN FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN AREAS OF THE U.S. AND DECREASES FROM $300.00 TO $200.00 THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE LOANED TO ANY ONE FARMER. (P. 4087-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 697, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA THAT THE HOUSE DO NOT SEAT PATRICK MCLANE AS A MEMBER OF THE H. OF R. AS HE WAS NOT ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-1)

TO RECOMMIT REPORT #1 TO COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE TALLY SHEETS AND REGISTRATION LISTS IN THE 32 BOXES IMPOUNDED BY COURT ORDER. (P. 3909-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED RESOLUTION TO H.RES. 389, PERTAINING TO ENGAGING AN ARTIST OF REPUTATION TO PORTRAY AN OIL PAINTING OF THE LATE HON. THEODORE N. POMEROY, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IN THE 40 CONGRESS, AND TO PLACE SAID PORTRAIT IN THE SPEAKERS LOBBY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED "ONE DOLLAR." (P. 3891-1,2,3892-2)

TO PASS A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION TO H.RES. 696, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF HENRY H. BODENSTAB AGAINST VICTOR L. BERGER, THAT HENRY H. BODENSTAB WAS DULY ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN TO THE 66TH CONGRESS ON DEC. 19, 1919 AND THAT HE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS SUCH REPRESENTATIVE. (P. 3888-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #143, TO H.R. 15422, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $225,000, TO ENABLE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO DEVELOP THE WELFARE OF THE WAGE EARNERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPROVE THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS. (P. 3881-2)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #49, TO H.R. 15422, (0 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES APPROPRIATION FROM $363,000, TO $345,720, BEING PART OF COST ON MASONRY APPROACHES AND TERRACE AROUND THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL INCLUDING OTHER EXPENSES. (P. 3820-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 698, RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF JOHN F. FARR AGAINST PATRICK MCLANE, 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, THAT THE HOUSE DO SEAT JOHN R. FARR AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS HE WAS DULY ELECTED FROM THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3910-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #14, TO H.R. 15441, (0 3-1-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO REDUCING FROM $1,500,000, TO $1,250,000, APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AIRPLANE MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., VIA CHICAGO, ILL. AND OMAHA, NEB. INCLUDING NECESSARY INCIDENTAL EXPENSES AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL. (P. 3794-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #27, TO H.R. 15872, (0 3-2-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $300,000.00 TO ERECT SUITABLE BUILDINGS FOR EMBASSY AND LEGATION AND CONSULAR PURPOSES IN ANY CITY SPEICIFIED IN CONNECTION WITH FOREGOING APPROPRIATION. (P. 3805-1)

TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENTS' VETO, H.R. 517, (0 3-2-21), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DRAINAGE OF INDIAN ALLOTMENTS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, APPROVED MARCH 27, 1914, (38 STAT. 310, PUBLIC 77). (P. 3791-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #42, TO H.R. 15962, (0 3-1-21), WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES APPROPRIATIONS OF $123,569.03, TO PAY CLAIM OF H.B. BLANKS, LEVEE CONTRACTOR PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, BEFORE PAYING SAID SUMS, SHALL REQUIRE SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. (P. 3642-1,3708-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #43, TO H.R. 15962, (0 APP. 3-1-21), WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $15,561.23, TO PAY CLAIM OF ESTATE OF GEORGE F. RAMSEY, LEVEE CONTRACTOR, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, BEFORE PAYING SAID SUMS, SHALL REQUIRE SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. (P. 3642-1,3710-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15962, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT #28, UPON WHICH THE HOUSE DISAGREED, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF BROWN, HOWARD AND COMPANY $65,792.53, ALSO PHILADELPHIA AND READING COAL AND IRON CO. $26,400.30 AND TO THE ESTATE OF HENRY A.V. POST $50,359.35, FOR A 15% AD VALOREM DUTY OVERCHARGE ON THE IMPORTATION OF IRON BLOOMS, AS ADJUDGED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UPON ITS FINDINGS OF FACT. (P. 3700-1 3699-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15962, WHICH AMENDMENT #41, MAKES APPROPRIATION OF $204,307.98, TO PAY CLAIM OF ROACH, STANSELL, LAWRENCE BROS. AND CO., FOR LOSSES DUE TO RISE OF MATERIAL COSTS DURING THE WAR OVER WHICH THEY HAD NO CONTROL. (P. 3642-1,3705-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING TO A VOTE THE MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 8038, (41 STAT 1148, 2-27-21), A BILL AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT, EXTENDING ITS PROVISIONS TO PUERTO RICO. (P. 3624-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 8038, (41 STAT 1148, 2-27-21), A BILL AMENDING SECTION FOUR OF THE ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT, EXTENDING ITS PROVISIONS TO PORTO RICO, BY HAVING THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF SENATE RELATING TO FARM LOAN ACT, THAT PROVIDES FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS FROM THE FEDERAL LAND BANKS. (P. 3628-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 16043, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE INCORPORATION OF COMPANIES TO PROMOTE TRADE IN CHINA. (P. 3569-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S.J.RES. 161, (0 2-27-21), EXEMPTING THE NEW YORK STATE BARGE CANAL FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 201 OF THE TRANSPORTATION ACT, 1920. (P. 3576-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 689, APPOINTING CONFEREES FOR CONFERENCE WHICH WAS REQUESTED BY THE SENATE ON THE EMERGENCY TARIFF BILL, H.R. 15275. (P. 3499-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 689, RELATING TO THE CONFERENCE REQUESTED BY THE SENATE ON THE EMERGENCY TARIFF BILL, H.R. 15275. (P. 3488-2,3489-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2867, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT UPON THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR-GENERAL ENOCH H. CROWDER, TO PLACE HIM ON THE RETIRED LIST OF THE ARMY AS A LIEUTENANT-GENERAL. (P. 3431-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IN ORDER TO BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE QUESTION OF HAVING THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, AND UPON SO DOING, CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 2867. (P. 3433-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2867.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE CONFEREES, THEIR CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE PERSONNEL AND SALARIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY, INVENTIONS, PATENTS AND PATENT RIGHTS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SECTION 11 OF THE REPORT (WHICH IS SECTION 9 OF THE SENATE BILL) GIVING THE PRIVILEGE TO ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT THOSE FROM THE PATENT OFFICE, TO BE GRANTED PATENTS AND PATENT RIGHTS, IN THEIR OWN NAMES. (P. 3264-1,3268-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 627, RELATING TO THE PRESIDENTIAL DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE OF $100,000,000 ALLOWED IN 1917, AND $50,000,000 ALLOWED IN 1918, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO ACCOUNT FOR SAME, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (P. 3222-1)

TO RECEDE FROM THE AMENDMENT 37 TO H.R. 15130, (2-22-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $6000 FOR OFFICE RENT FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS, INCLUDING CLEANING SAME AT NOT MORE THAN 30 PER HOUR. (P. 3208-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15975, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1922, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN. (P. 3145-2,3165-2,3166-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15943, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1922, TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SAME SO THAT THE AMOUNT BE REDUCED FROM $72,678,659, TO $70 MILLION, PROVIDED THAT SAME SHALL BE ONLY FOR ENLISTED MEN NOT TO EXCEED 150,000 IN NUMBER. (P. 2797-1)

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT, BY ADDING ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. THE FIRST INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSED BY JONES, LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS FOR, AND LIMITS THE NUMBER OF, ENLISTED MEN; THE AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY BLANTON DOES THE SAME FOR OFFICERS. H.R. 15943, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1922. (P. 2797-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 15836, (41 STAT 1145, APP. 2-26-21), A BILL AMENDING THE 1920 TRANSPORTATION ACT, BY PROVIDING THAT I.C.C. SHALL MAKE ESTIMATES FOR SETTLEMENT OF R.R. EXPRESS AND CARRIER CLAIMS, AND WHEN SUCH ESTIMATES ARE AGREEABLT TO THE CARRIERS, THEY SHALL BE DEEMED "PRIMA FACIE" BUT NOT CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE CORRECT, IN LIEU OF MAKING SUCH ESTIMATES "BINDING." (P. 2815-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 15873, A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR FEDERAL AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF POST ROADS. (P. 2741-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H.RES. 625, PERTAINING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF CAMP FUNSTON, THE REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION REGARDING SAME TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, AND PENDING THIS, NOTHING SHOULD BE DONE TO WRECK OR ABANDON THE CAMP. (P. 2747-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15935, (3-1-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH WITH AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL. (P. 148,149,150,2379,2380,2381)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 212, (41 STAT 1084, 1-4-21), OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, DIRECTING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 949-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP H.R. 15275, A BILL RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF TEMPORARY DUTIES UPON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 596, 594)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 212, (41 STAT 1084, 1-4-21), A BILL DIRECTING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY. (P. 542-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS BY THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE SUSPENSION PERIOD FROM 2 YEARS TO 14 MONTHS, TO BEGIN WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT. (P. 285-1)

TO PASS H.R. 14461, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF IMMIGRATION INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PROTECTION OF U.S. CITIZENS. (P. 286-1)

TO PASS H.R. 13264, (0 APP. 12-22-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF A MEDAL OF MERIT TO THE PERSONNEL OF THE MERCHANT MARINE OF THE U.S.A. (P. 95-1)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM CHAIR'S DECISION THAT IT IS ALWAYS IN ORDER TO CALL UP FOR CONSIDERATION A REPORT FROM THE COMM. ON RULES, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMM. MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE. (P. 7924)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 14157, A BILL RELATING TO THE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION OF WORLD WAR VETERANS. (P. 7930)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 575, ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 6 LEGISLATIVE DAYS BEGINNING WITH 5-29-1920, CALLING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF RULES AS LAID DOWN BY THE HOUSE.

TO RECONSIDER AND PASS H.J.RES. 327, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APR. 6, 1917, BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE U.S. PERMITTING IN CONDITIONS THE RESUMPTION OF RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH GERMANY.

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14197, A BILL TO AMEND THE PERSONAL SERVICE CORPORATION PROVISIONS OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1918. (P. 7750)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 14198, A BILL AMENDING AND SIMPLIFYING THE 1918 REVENUE ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SAME BY ELIMINATING SECTION 3 THEREOF, WHICH SECTION DESCRIBES "EXTRAORDINARY INCOME" AS BEING DERIVED FROM PERSONAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR PAY DURING PERIOD OF 3 YEARS (AFTER DEC. 31, 1919), AND PROFITS FROM SALE OF CAPITAL STOCK ACQUIRED MORE THAN 3 YEARS PRIOR TO SUCH SALE, ALL PROPER DEDUCTIONS TO BE ALLOWED. (P. 7740)

TO AMEND S. 3451, A BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO WOODEN-SHIP-BUILDERS BY THE U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, ARISING OUT OF THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR, BY ELIMINATING THEREFROM SECTION 3 OF THE BILL, WHICH SECTION DENIES JURISDICTION IN U.S. COURTS FOR ANY CLAIM, ASKS THE SHIPPING BOARD IN DETERMINING LOSSES, TO CHARGE OWNERS WITH ALL USABLE AND SALVAGEABLE EQUIPMENT AND STOCK, AND TO MAKE USE OF EXISTING LAW, WHERE POSSIBLE, IN SETTLING CLAIM. (P. 7705)

TO AMEND H.R. 4438, (41 STAT 735, 6-2-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN INDUSTRY AND OTHERWISE, AND THEIR RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT, BY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SUMS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEARS, FOR THAT PURPOSE, FOR USE BY THE STATES; IN 1920, $500,000; IN 1921, $750,000; IN 1922, $1000,000, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THEREAFTER ANNUALLY $1000,000. (P. 7600-1,7593-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 4438, (41 STAT 735, 6-2-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN INDUSTRY AND OTHERWISE, AND THEIR RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT. (P. 7593)

TO RECEDE FROM THE REJECTION OF SENATE AMENDMENT #93 TO THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, H.R. 12272, (APP. 5-31-1920), AND TO CONCUR IN SAID AMENDMENT #93, WHICH ELIMINATED FROM THE BILL THE APPROPRIATION OF $239,416.00 FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE SEEDS. (P. 7535-1)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 179, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARMY TRANSPORTS BY TEAMS, INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT, REPRESENTING THE U.S. IN OLYMPIC GAMES, AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. (P. 7490)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF H.RES. 536, CALLING FOR THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 13627, AMENDING THE ACT WHICH AUTHORIZED THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH HOSPITAL AND SANATARIUM FACILITIES TO DISABLED VETERANS, BY ESTABLISHING A HOSPITAL FOR SUCH PURPOSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7434-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 327, RELATING TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE PEACE TREATY WITH GERMANY. (P. 7429)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, THE WAR RISK INSURANCE BUREAU BILL, H.R. 13558, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT AN AMENDMENT, ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE BILL ESTABLISHING 14 REGIONAL OFFICES AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 48 SUB-OFFICES, ALSO TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH OFFICES, FROM $1,000,000 TO $500,000; ALSO TO AUTHORIZE BUREAU TO ESTABLISH THESE 48 SUB-OFFICES WHICH ARE TO BE USED IN HANDLING INSURANCE. (P. 7357 7382)

TO AMEND H.R. 13558, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE FACILITIES AND SERVICE OF THE BUREAU OF WAR RISK INSURANCE, AND OF FURTHER AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT AS AMENDED, BY ELIMINATING SECTION ONE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 14 STATE AGENCIES FOR PENSIONS, THEREBY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF USELESS EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING A SAVING TO THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 7366-1,2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFERENCE TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL, H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), WHICH AMENDMENT LEFT THE DISPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BY EACH STATE AS TO ITS STATUS QUO, UNDER THE CONSTITUTION , AND THAT NO CHANGE IS TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL ENABLED BY INDEPENDENT STATE LEGISLATION. (P. 7265-2,7299-1)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 327. (P. 5480-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 327, TO COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW BILL REPEALING ALL ACTS OF CONGRESS WHICH WERE TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR OR A SPECIFIED PERIOD THEREAFTER. (P. 5479-2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 511, MAKING IN ORDER THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 327, TERMINATING THE STATE OF WAR DECLARED TO EXIST APRIL 1917, BETWEEN IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S. (P. 5336-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13266, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISCAL ENDING 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR REPAIRS OF CERTAIN ROADS. (P. 5018-1)

TO PASS H.RES. 495, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBPOENA PEOPLE AND PAPERS, ADMINISTER OATHS AND HOLD SESSION DURING SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 4649)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 499, PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERING H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THROUGH THE TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUSES OR INCREASED COMPENSATION; AND THE SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO; AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REQUESTED BY THE SENATE; AND THAT SPEAKER APPOINT SUCH CONFEREES WITHOUT INTERVENING MOTION.

TO PASS H.RES. 413, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $150 PER MONTH FOR SERVICES TO ONE CLERK TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: EXPENDITURES, COMMERCE, AGRICULTURE, TREASURY, DEPT., RAILWAYS AND CANALS, FOR THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 66TH CONGRESS, THUS INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLERKS FROM ONE (FOR THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES) TO FIVE. (P. 4604)

TO AMEND THE ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL H.R. 12775, (41 STAT 759, 6-4-1920), BY PROVIDING THEREIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, TO CONSIST OF 1 CHIEF WITH RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL, 250 OFFICERS GRADED COLONEL TO CAPTAIN, INCLUSIVE, 8000 ENLISTED MEN, CHARGED WITH CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS AND UTILITIES. (P. 4558)

TO PASS H.R. 12775. (P. 4560)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12775 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT FIXING THE ARMY ENLISTED PERSONNEL AT 185,000 MAXIMUM, 14000 OFFICERS MAXIMUM, AND THE GENERAL STAFF IN DIST OF COLUMBIA TO BE LIMITED TO 50 OFFICERS MAXIMUM. (P. 4559)

TO PASS H.R. 12724, A BILL DECLARING LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY A HOLIDAY IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 448-1)

TO AMEND S. 2085, (45 STAT 537, 3-30-20), RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS AND OTHER NAVIGABLE WORKS, BY ELIMINATING IN SECTION 7 THEREOF THE WORDS "AS TO CAUSES OF ACTION ACCRUING WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF ANY STATE", THUS PREVENTING THE TAKING AWAY FROM ANY COURT THE JURISDICTION CONFERRED UPON IT BY ANY OF THE STATES. (P. 4482-1,4485-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 483, PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE ON HOUSE REPORT #637. (P. 3931)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 11984, A BILL INCREASING THE FORCE AND SALARIES OF PATENT OFFICE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PATENTS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE ALL SALARIES AS NOW REPORTED IN THE BILL. (P. 3929, 3930)

TO RECOMMIT THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, H.R. 12610, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT, REPEALING PROHIBITION AS OF JULY 1ST 1920. (P. 3867)

TO PASS H.RES. 469, RELATIVE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE PRICE OF SUGAR, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, OR SUBCOMMITTEE THEREOF, TO INQUIRE ON WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY THE ATTY. GENERAL OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES FIXED OR CONCURRED IN THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA CLARIFIED SUGAR AT 17 CENTS PER LB. (P.3882)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE ADOPT THE REPORT. (P. 3316)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT, RELATING TO H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-1920), A BILL TERMINATING FEDERAL CONTROL OF THE RAILROADS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE CARRIERS' OWNERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE. (P. 3303-2,3315)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.RES. 305, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES CLARK AS A SPECIAL MESSENGER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DOORKEEPER, AT $125 PER MONTH SALARY, OUT OF CONTINGENT HOUSE FUNDS, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR. (P. 3013)

TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY REDUCING FROM $510,000 TO $410,000, THE APPROPRIATION FOR INVESTIGATING, CONTROLLING AND ERADICATING HOG CHOLERA, BY GIVING DEMONSTRATIONS, FORMING ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATING WITH FARMERS, ASSOCIATIONS, STATE OR COUNTY AUTHORITIES; THE SHIPMENT OF ANTI-TOXIN, AND FURTHER ALLOWING $29,520 FOR THE RESEARCH WORK FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE SPREADING OF THIS DISEASE. (P. 2910-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12272, BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 TO ENABLE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO COMBAT THE EUROPEAN CORN BORER IN MASS, N.Y. AND OTHER STATES, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF THIS INSECT IN THOSE STATES, AND ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S., AND TO COVER EXPENSES OF RENT AND LABOR FOR SAME IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES. (P. 2806-1,2912-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12272, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $125,000 TO $101,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS OF INSECTS AND VERMIN DESTRUCTIVE OF AND INJURIOUS TO SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS. (P. 2912-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12272, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES, TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES, FOR EMPLOYEES, OUT OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, ENGAGED IN FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, THE APPROPRIATION THEREFORE TO BE RAISED FROM $168,076 TO $234,040. (P. 2914-1,2)

TO PASS H.R. 12272. (P. 2915)

TO PASS THE CONFERENCE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE IN CONNECTION WITH S. 2775, (41 STAT 437, 2-25-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 2702)

TO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD THE FOLLOWING WORDS: "I WANT A MAN WHEN HE ATTACKS ANYBODY TO ATTACK HIM TO HIS FACE AND NOT STEAL INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT, BEHIND HIS BACK", UTTERED BY JOHN I. NOLAN (R-CALIF.), A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920)., A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1921. (P. 2670)

TO GRANT PERMISSION TO EDWARD J. KING, (R. ILL) TO READ TELEGRAM FROM PRESIDENT OF ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR, TO THE HOUSE EXPRESSING OBJECTION TO AMENDING THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL H.R. 8819, IN VIEW OF PRESENT DAY INDUSTRIAL UNREST AND GENERAL LABOR SITUATION.

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 248, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF DSM'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 428, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE AWARDING OF D.S.M.'S TO OFFICERS, MEN AND CIVILIANS FOR DISTINGUISHED OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 1497)

TO PASS H.RES. 434, DECLARING THE INELIGIBILITY OF VICTOR L. BERGER, REPRESENTATIVE - ELECT FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ON THE GROUND THAT HE VIOLATED THE LAWS OF THE U.S. BY GAINING AID TO THE ENEMIES OF THE U.S. DURING THE WORLD WAR, AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASONS. (P. 1339)

TO AMEND H.R. 11368, (2-14-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR FISCAL 1921, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF TRAFFIC IN INTOXICATING LIQUOR AMONG THE INDIANS. (P. 1183-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9369, (41 STAT 585, APP. 5-1-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE REVISION AND EQUALIZATION OF RATES OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINE, WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS, OF CIVIL WAR, AS AMENDED. (P. 1060)

TO PASS H.R. 9755, A BILL RELATING TO THE STANDARD OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR THE FOLLOWING; WHEAT-MILLI, CORNMILL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS FLOUR, HOMINY, GRITS, AND MEALS, AND ALL COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFFS. (P. 292)

TO PASS H.R. 10453. (P. 8691-2)