Clement Laird Brumbaugh

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #60 TO THE AMENDMENT H.R. 15422, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS, DAMS, POWER HOUSES OF NITRATE, PLANT APPROPRIATING THEREFOR $10,000,000. (P. 4502-2)

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 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 A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $2500.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/1922, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF $240.00 PER ANNUM. (P. 3998-283999-1,4003-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION, IN ORDER TO STOP DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE MAIN QUESTION RELATING TO THE VARIOUS PENDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 15543. (P. 4005-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15543, (APP. 3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AMOUNT FROM $7,100,000 TO $7,500,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION ACT. (P. 3991-2)

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

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 RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE SEED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812. (P. 2123-1,2099-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 15812, BY APPROPRIATING $1,000,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LANDS AT NAVIGABLE STREAMS. (P. 2125-2,2091-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 15812, BY PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS, THE ENVELOPES CONTAINING SAME TO BE PLAINLY MARKED AS TO CONTENTS AND KIND, AND APPROPRIATING $360,000 FOR SAME. (P. 2097-1,1981-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15812, (3-3-21), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1922, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS, THE ENVELOPES CONTAINING SAME TO BE PLAINLY MARKED AS TO CONTENTS AND KIND, AND APPROPRIATING $360,000 FOR SAME. (P. 2097-1,1981-1)

TO TABLE THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE LAST VOTE, BY WHICH THE AMENDMENT H.R. 15812, SOUGHT TO APPROPRIATE $360,000 TO SEND OUT SEEDS IN PLAINLY MARKED ENVELOPES, WAS REJECTED.

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION IN ORDER TO FURTHER CONSIDER H.R. 14498. (P. 1676-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14498, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM 483 TO 435. (P. 1679-2, JP. 116-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 440, (41 STAT 1098, 2-7-21), DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ENLISTED MEN IN THE REGULAR ARMY TO NOT MORE THAN 175,000, PROVIDING HOWEVER THAT MEN OF TWO OR MORE PREVIOUS ENLISTMENTS BE PERMITTED TO RE-ENLIST. (P. 1533-1,2)

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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THE SAME BEING AGREEING TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10378, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, TO REPEAL CERTAIN EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION, REGULATION AND USE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. (P. 8608)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 14338, (41 STAT 1045, 6-5-1920), A BILL RELATING TO THE RECLASSIFICATION OF POST OFFICE SALARIES AND PERSONNEL ON AN EQUITABLE BASIS. (P. 8381)

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 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 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 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 RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #116 TO H.R. 12272, (5-31-1920), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1921, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR ASCERTAINING AND APPRAISING TIMBER ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS FROM $105,000.00 TO $80,000.00 AND ELIMINATES THE PROVISO THAT $25,000.00 MAY BE USED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE FEES PAID UPON WESTERN RANGES ARE SUFFICIENT, WHICH WILL BE MADE THE BASIS OF THE CHARGE FOR GRAZING PERMITS UPON SUCH FORESTS OR RANGES. (P. 7004-1)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 12350, A BILL TO FIX STANDARDS FOR HAMPER'S ROUND STOVE BASKETS, AND SPLIT BASKETS FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD BOX FOR APPLES. (P. 6939)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 13870, (6-5-20), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1921, TO COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO HOUSE, IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMM. TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION AND REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING "THAT A SUM NOT EXCEEDING $500,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR PERSONAL SERVICES IN THE CEMETERIAL DIVISION OFFICE OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WAR DEPARTMENT FOR COMPILING, RECORDING, TRANSMITTING DATA INCIDENT TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS REFERRED TO HEREIN. (P. 6891)

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 RECOMMIT H.R. 8038, (41 STAT 1148, 2-27-21), A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4 OF THE ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1916, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT, EXTENDING ITS PROVISIONS TO PORTO RICO, TO THE COMM. ON BANKING, AND CURRENCY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE "THAT NO MEMBER OF A LOCAL FARM-LOAN ASSOCIATION NOR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. NOR ANY FEDERAL FUND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, MASS., SHALL BE LIABLE ON ANY LOANS MADE IN PORTO RICO OR BONDS ISSUED ON SAID LOANS. (P. 5306-1)

TO PASS H.RES. 504, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $1,000 TO JOHN C. PUGH FOR EXTRA AND EXPERT SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS DURING 1ST AND 2ND SESSION OF 66TH CONGRESS.

TO AMEND H.RES. 502, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND AS IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.R. 495, GIVING COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE SAID BOARD AND TO GIVE THEM ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY CLERKS AND INCUR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE PAID OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND OF HOUSE UPON APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS, BY ELIMINATING THE AUTHORITY GIVING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION RIGHT TO EMPLOY CLERICAL ASSISTANTS FOR THEIR INVESTIGATION OF THE FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. (P. 4922, JP. 286)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, AND AS SUCH PROCEED TO CONSIDER H.R. 13266, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1921. (P. 4883)

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 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 AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1921, H.R. 12610, BY HALTING THE ABOLISHING OF ALL OF THE SURVEYORS GENERAL OFFICES IN TWELVE STATES AND ONE TERRITORY, AND THE TRANSFERRING OF THEIR WORK AND JURISDICTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, BY RESTORING AND FIXING THE SALARIES OF SURVEYORS - GENERAL AND CLERKS, AND MAKING ALLOWANCES FOR GENERAL EXPENSES, FOR THESE AMOUNTS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND A TERRITORY: ALASKA, $18,820, ARIZONA, $22,000, CALIFORNIA, $17,750, COLORADO, $22,400, IDAHO, $15,560, N.M., $22,800, OREGON, $13,110, SOUTH DAKOTA, $5,300, UTAH, $17,750, WASHINGTON, $15,010, WYO., $14,040; ALSO, EXTENDING THE FUND CREATED BY THE ACT OF MAR. 2, 1895, (28 STAT PAGE 937), FOR OFFICE WORK IN THE SURVEYORS-GENERAL OFFICES, FOR ONE YEAR FROM JUNE 30, 1920, LIMITING AMOUNT TO $25,000. (P. 3593-2,3594-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND PASS H.R. 2, (41 STAT 982, 6-5-1920), A BILL AUTHORIZING PENSIONS TO VETERANS OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION AND THE CHINESE RELIEF EXPEDITION, AS SAID BILL WAS AMENDED.

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 470, DIRECTING THAT ALL WORLD WAR VETERANS LEGISLATION, EXCEPT THAT CONCERNING THE REGULAR ESTABLISHMENT, AND DISABILITY INCURRED IN SAID WAR, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER SO TO REFER SUCH FUTURE BILLS. (P. 3527)

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 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 AGREE TO H.RES. 448, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGED REPORT #586, AND DECLARING THAT DURING THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11960, A BILL PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DIPLOMATIC ANC CONSULAR SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1921, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER ANY SECTION OF THE BILL AS REPORTED, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OF POINT OF ORDER, AND TO INSERT IN ANY PART OF THE BILL ANY PROVISION REPORTED AS PART OF SAME, BUT HERETOFORE RULED OUT BY POINT OF ORDER, SUCH INSERTION TO BE ON MOTION AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, AND PASS H.R. 11927, (APP. 5-18-1920), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD, THROUGH TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION. (P. 1959)

TO PASS H.RES. 445, DECLARING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF SAME, THE SPEAKER SHALL RECOGNIZE THE MEMBER IN CHARGE OF BILL, H.R. 11927, PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERSONNEL OF THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD THRU TEMPORARY PROVISION OF BONUS OR INCREASED COMPENSATION, AND TO PERMIT SUCH MEMBER TO MOVE TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE AND MOVE THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL, THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING. (P. 1953)

TO RECOMMIT THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL H.R. 11892, (APP. 6-5-1920), TO THE COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH A NEW SECTION APPROPRIATING $5,000,000, TO BE SPENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SEC. OF WAR AND THE SUPERVISION OF CHIEF ENGINEERS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS FOR WORK ON VARIOUS SPECIFIED PROJECTS.

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 RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, H.R. 10074, (41 STAT 1310, APP. 3-3-1921), A BILL TO ENLARGE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND REGULATING APPEALS FROM SAID COURT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SAID COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF DAMAGES FROM $2000 - TO $1000, IN ACTIONS BASED ON CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING, ASSULT AND BATTERY, SLANDER, LIBEL, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND BREACH OF PROMISE TO MARRY, AND ENABLING THE COMMITTEE TO SECURE MORE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT MATTER. (P. 1622)

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 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 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE UPON WHAT AUTHORITY OF LAW HE HAS FIXED THE PRICE OF LOUISIANA SUGAR ON THE PLANTATION AT 17 CENTS PER LB. FOR YELLOW CLAREFIED AND 18 CENTS PER LB. FOR PLANTATION GRANULATED. (P. 830)

TO PASS H.R. 8819, (2-28-20), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR YEAR ENDING 1920. (P. 550)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 555)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 557)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8819, A BILL TO AMEND THE 1920 ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT ABOVE BILL BACK IMMEDIATELY WITH AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $2,740,228 FOR PURCHASE OF DAYTON-WRIGHT PLANT AND REAL ESTATE AT DAYTON, OHIO, AND FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AS IS NECESSARY TO MAKE SAME SUITABLE FOR THE AIR SERVICE ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTAL STATION. (P. 548-2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 558)

TO PASS H.RES. 415, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8819, SEEKING TO REMOVE LIMITATIONS FOR THE PURCHASES OF LANDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY POSTS AND SEEKING TO AMEND THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1920. (P. 409-2,353-1)

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 AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF H.R. 10453, (41 STAT 456, 2-28-20), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF FEDERAL CONTROL OF RAILROADS AND SYSTEMS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO FURTHER AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887," BY PROVIDING THAT WHERE RAILROADS INSTALLED SAFETY DEVICES, UNDER ORDER OF I.C.C. ON ANY PORTION OF ITS ROADS, SUCH COMPLIANCE SHALL NOT RAISE A PRESUMPTION OF NEGLIGENCE AGAINST SUCH RAILROAD BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO INSTALL SUCH DEVICES ON ANY OTHER PORTION OF THEIR ROADS. (P. 8687-1,2)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 6, RELATING TO CASE OF VICTOR L. BERGER, DENYING HIM SEAT IN THE HOUSE AS REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN, ON THE GROUND THAT HE IS NOT ENTITLED TO TAKE OATH OF OFFICE OR HOLD SEAT IN HOUSE. (P. 8261-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION OF MR. RUCKER OF MO. EXCLUDING THE SPEECH OF VICOTR BERGER FROM THE RECORD BECAUSE HE IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.RES. 6, RELATING TO THE UNSEATING OF MR. BERGER, ELECTED FROM 5TH CONGR. DIST. OF WISCONSIN. (P. 8236-1,8233-2)

TO AMEND H.RES. 362, BY SUBSTITUTING "AND ALL ADDITIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES NOW OR HEREAFTER DECLARED SURPLUS WHICH CAN BE USED ON SAID ROADS", IN LEIU OF "ALL OTHER ARMY MOTOR VEHICLES NOW OR HEREAFTER DECLARED SURPLUS BE IMMEDIATELY OFFERED FOR SALES AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE." (P. 8031-2,8047-2)

TO PASS H.RES. 362. (P. 8049-2)

TO AGREE TO S.C.RES. 15, ASSURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUPPORT OF CONGRESS IN DEALING WITH THE PRESENT INDUSTRIAL EMERGENCY, AND IN VINDICATING THE MAJESTY AND POWER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN ENFORCING OBEDIENCE TO THE THREATENED COAL STRIKE. (P. 7820-2)

TO RECOMMIT S. 2775, (41 STAT 437, 2-25-20), A BILL PROMOTING THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT, "THAT NO PROVISION SHALL BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE LEASED PROPERTY IS SITUATED, ALSO THAT NO STATES OR OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE THE RIGHT TO COLLECT OR LEVY TAXES OR TO ASSESS THE LESSEE OF THE U.S." (P. 4057-1, 7789-2)

TO PASS H.R. 9783, A BILL TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL BUDGET SYSTEM AND AN INDEPENDENT CREDIT OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS. (P. 7297-1)

TO PASS H.R. 4438, (41 STAT 733, 6-2-1920), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROMOTION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION OF PERSONS DISABLED IN INDUSTRY OR OTHERWISE AND THEIR RETURN TO CIVIL EMPLOYMENT. (P. 7079-2)

TO PASS H.R. 9782, (11-9-19), A BILL REGULATING THE ENTRY OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. (P. 7015-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8624, (41 STAT 297, 10-22-1919), A BILL AMENDING THE 1917 FOOD CONTROL ACT. (P. 6736, 6754)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6810 TO THE CONFEREES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #31 PERMITTING OFFICERS NAMED TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS. (P. 6689-2)

TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6810. (P. 6686,9)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6413, A BILL GRANTING CLARA KANE, DEPENDENT PARENT OF WILLIAM A. YENCER, LATE CIVIL EMPLOYEE, KILLED AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AT THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD THE SUM OF $549.12, TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ELIMINATING THE SUM OF $549.12, MAKING A REDUCTION OF $69.12, THEREBY GRANTING THE SUM OF $480.00 INSTEAD OF $549.12. (P. 6343-1)

TO PASS H.R. 9521, A BILL PREVENTING HOARDING AND DETERIORATION OF AND DECEPTION WITH RESPECT TO COLD STORAGE FOODS, AND REGULATING THEIR SHIPMENT IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 6149-1)

TO PASS H.R. 8778, (41 STAT 371, 12-24-19), A BILL AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT. (P. 5351-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6323 (8-25-19) TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, THE BILL FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS FOR POST OFFICES AND OTHER BUILDINGS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THEY REPORT AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING A PROPOSAL TO GIVE CONTRACTORS THE RIGHT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED THROUGHT INCREASED LABOR COSTS, OR DELAYS CAUSED BY THE U.S. PRIORITY BOARD OR OTHER GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT AGENCY; SUCH ELIMINATION EMASCULATING BILL AND EFFECTUALLY KILLING IT. (P. 3451-2,3458-2)

TO PASS H.R. 687, A BILL APPROPRIATING $350 TO FRANK PINKLEY OF BLACKWATER, ARIZONA, FOR DIGGING A WELL AND BUILDING A HOUSE FOR HIMSELF UPON THE WITHDRAWN LAND ADJACENT TO THE RUIN OF CASA GRANDE DURING HIS CUSTODIANSHIP OF SAID RUIN. NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 3170-1)

TO AGREE TO H.RES. 171, PROVIDING FOR INVESTIGATION OF CONTRACTS, LEASES, EXPENDITURES, RECEIPTS, AND ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS OF THE SAID U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, THE EMERGENCY FLEET CORP AND ANY OTHER CORPORATIONS FIRMS INDIVIDUALS OR AGENCY IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH OR CONTROLLED OR REGULATED BY THE SAID BOARD ON EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION. (P. 3105-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 180, (8-6-19), A BILL INCORPORATING NEAR EAST RELIEF (A CORPORATION FORMED TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING IN THE NEAR EAST). (P. 3112-1)

TO PASS H.R. 6810. (P. 3005-1)

TO PASS H.R. 5726, A BILL TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. (P. 3006-1)

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)

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)

TO AMEND H.R. 6810, BY EMPOWERING STATE OFFICERS, WHO NOW HAVE POWER TO MAKE ARRESTS FOR FEDERAL VIOLATIONS, TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS UNDER SECTION 1014 OF THE U.S. REVISED STATUTES. (P. 2973-1)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)