Rowland B. Mahany

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 55 TO H.R. 12122, (30 STAT 1024, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1900, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT ARMOR-PLATE FACTORY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETORY OF THE NAVY, SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR BE UNWILLING TO FURNISH BATTLESHIP ARMOR PLATE AT THE PRICE FIXED BY THIS BILL.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SEATS OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVES VACATED BY VIRTUE OF THEIR ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS IN THE ARMY, AND OF BEING MUSTERED INTO THE SERVICE: JOSEPH WHEELER (D- ALA. 8), EDWARD E. ROBBINS (R- PA. 21), DAVID G. COLSON (D- KY. 11), AND JAMES B. CAMPBELL (R- ILL. 20).

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4936, (30 STAT 1161, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MARCH 3, 1883; COMPROMISE MEASURE APPROPRIATES OVER $3,000,000 FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CLAIMS. (P. 2657-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND GROUNDS, H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

TO PASS H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1273, (30 STAT 839, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT ALTONA, PA., AND APPROPRIATING MONEY THEREFOR.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10403, (30 STAT 1004, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U.S.; AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, AND 22, AND SUBSTITUTE THERE FOR NEW SECTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SHALL BE SELECTED.

TO AMEND H.R. 8571, (30 STAT 1253, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL DEFINING AND PUNISHING CRIMES AND PROVIDING A CRIMINAL CODE FOR, THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION MANUFACTURE, AND SALE, EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL, MECHANICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, UNDER PENALTIES. (JP. 67-1)

TO AGREE IN THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11414, (APP. FEB. 24, 1899, 30 STAT 846), A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES, CERTAIN CLERICAL POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TOTALING $91,340, AND ELIMINATES ALSO ITEM OF $7,000 FOR TRAVELING EXPENSES. (JP. 60-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 112, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION LAW. (JP. 31-1)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10691, (30 STAT 652, JULY 7, 1897), A BILL MAKING GENERAL DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT UNLESS SETTLEMENT HEREIN AUTHORIZED BE PERFECTED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER PASSAGE OF ACT, PRESIDENT SHALL PROCEED TO FORECLOSE ALL LIENS NOW HELD BY THE U.S. AGAINST R.R. COMPANIES & COLLECT DEBTS HEREIN SOUGHT TO BE SETTLED. (P. 6725, JP 694)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10807. (P. 6556)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (P. 6553)

TO PASS H.R. 6149, (30 STAT 722, JULY 8, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF WAR TO EXERCISE HIS DISCRETION IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 6496-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT NO. 80, TO H.R. 6897, (30 STAT 525, JUNE 30, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR 1899; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUNDATION FOR A BRIDGE ACROSS ROCK CREEK ON THE LINE OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE EXTENDED. (P. 6162-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 259 (JULY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 750), A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 6018-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10550. (P. 5759-2)

TO RECOMMIT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, H.R. 10550, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT A PROVISION BE MADE IN THE BILL FOR VOTING OF NAVAL RESERVE, THE SAME AS BY VOLUNTEERS IN THE ARMY. (P. 5758)

TO AMEND H.R. 10550, BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION FIXING PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT VOTING OR MAKING FRAUDULENT RETURNS. (P. 5697-1)

TO ADOPT AMENDED AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10550; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. THE RECORD READS TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF SAID BILL.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 10550. (P. 5696)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, JUNE 13, 1898), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES. (P. 5713-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION H.RES. 310, DECLARING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE TO NON-CONCUR IN GROSS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10100, AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS & MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 5566)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4168, (APP. JUNE 10, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL REVISING AND PERFECTING THE CLASSIFICATION OF LETTERS OF PATENT AND PRINTING PUBLICATIONS OF THE PATENT OFFICE. (P. 5569-2)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 1115, (JUNE 3, 1898, 30 STAT 1450), A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN ROACH. (P. 5298)

TO TABLE H.R. 3093, A BILL PAYING $502 TO JOHN A. FAIRFAX OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4904-1, JP 556)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10378, (MAY 31, 1898, 30 STAT. 422), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, AND FOR OTHER OBJECTS, FOR 1898. (P. 5234-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 372, (APP. JUNE 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 424), A BILL CONCERNING CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THEIR EMPLOYEES; WHICH AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL, SET UP METHODS OF SELECTING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND DEALING WITH THEM IN SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES. (P. 5046)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 5057)

TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2219, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF ISAAC TICE AND OTHERS. (P. 4941-1)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT RICHARD A. WISE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 2ND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND THAT WM. A. YOUNG, THE SITTING MEMBER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT. (P. 4250-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED THAT PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED TO A SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS AND CARMACK WAS ELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4199)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, DECLARING THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED AND THAT W.E. CARMACH WAS ELECTED AND IS ENTITLED TO SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4198-1)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT E.W. CARMACH WAS NOT ELECTED A MEMBER OF THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE, AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO SEAT HE NOW HOLDS, AND THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS ELECTED. (P. 4167-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS, TO H.J.RES. 233, WHICH AMENDMENTS RECOGNIZE CUBA AS A INDEPENDENT STATE AND ELIMINATE "REPUBLIC" FROM TITLE. (P. 4041)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J.RES. 233. (P. 4062-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON AGREEING TO THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 233, WHICH REPORT RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT PEOPLE. (P. 4062-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER CLAIMS ON PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 3911-2)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 233 APR. 20, 1898, 30 STAT 738) DECLARING THAT THE PRESIDENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO INTERVENE AT ONCE TO STOP THE WAR IN CUBA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF SECURING PEACE AND ESTABLISHING A STABLE AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT AND EMPOWERING THE PRESIDENT TO USE U.S. LAND AND NAVAL FORCES. (P. 3815)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 233 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD THAT THE U.S. DOES HEREBY RECOGNIZE THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA. (P. 3819-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 233. (P. 3815)

TO PASS S. 1116, (APR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 1409), A BILL PAYING THE HEIRS OF THE LATE JOHN ROACH, DECEASED, $330,151.42, FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL, DOCKAGE AND DETENTION, AND OCCUPATION OF YARDS AND SHOPS FOR THE GUNBOATS, "CHICAGO," "BOSTON" AND "ATLANTA". (P. 3043, 3056, 3063)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9378, (APP. MAY 4, 1898, 30 STAT 369) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR 1899; RULING OF CHAIR WAS THAT PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION WAS NOT A PRIVILEGED QUESTION; WHICH RESOLUTION PROCLAIMS THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA DESERVED TO BE FREE AND THE U.S. RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 4936, (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1161) A BILL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MAR. 3, 1883, BY ELIMINATING CLAIM FOR $217,236, BY THE HEIRS OF MRS. MARY ANN RANDOLPH CUSTIS LEE, OF FAIRFAX, COUNTY, VA. (P. 3323-2)

TO PASS H.R. 9008, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR 1899. (P. 2987)

TO PASS H.R. 8927, (APP MAR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 273) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS. (P. 2602-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 5359, A BILL AMENDING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATING TO SECOND CLASS MATTER. (P. 2447)

TO AMEND H.R. 8428, (APP FEB. 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 597) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1899, BY ENABLING THE SEC. OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ONE MONTH EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA WORK. (P. 2288)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. (P. 2186-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF S. 2739, A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A CHECK IN LIEU OF A LOST CHECK DRAWN BY BERNALD R. GREEN IN FAVOR OF FREDERICK MAC MONNIES AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 2024)

TO AMEND S. 1035, BY ELIMINATING ALL INVOLUNTARY FEATURES AND THE FEATURES RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. (P. 1945-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY S. 1035 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTS AND PROVISION FOR INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY EXCEPT THOSE BASED UPON ACTUAL FRAUD AND ADD PROVISION LIMITING LIFE OF ACT TO TWO YEARS. (P. 1945-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO S. 1035, (APP. JULY 1, 1898, 30 STAT 544), A BILL ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY IN THE U.S.; SAID AMENDMENT PLACING A TWO-YEAR TIME LIMIT UPON ENFORCEMENT OF ACT. (P. 1942-2)

TO PASS S. 1035.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 2196, (APP MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MCCHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TILL NEXT MONDAY. (P. 1637)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND, ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO, AMENDMENT ADDS THE WORDS "AS AMENDED", AFTER SECTION REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S., AS NECESSARY BECAUSE ORIGINAL STATUTES ALLOW AGENTS TO ISSUE DUPLICATES OF LAST CHECKS ONLY UNDER $2,500, WHILE AGENT MC CHESNEY'S LOST CHECK AMOUNTED TO $2,819.40. (P. 1631)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO. (P. 1631)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICH, (R), AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH RESOLUTION SEATS WILLIAM F. ALDRICH.

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICK (R) AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES TO SEAT T.S. PLOWMAN AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM SAID DISTRICT. (P. 1601)

TO ADOPT S.C.RES. 22, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDED OBLIGATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1260-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1176-1)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT, IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE, TO TRANSMIT TO THE HOUSE INFORMATION DISCLOSING BY WHAT AUTHORITY HE HAS UNDERTAKEN TO BIND THE U.S. TO PAY $4,000,000, TO THE BOND CREDITORS OF THE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT, IN THE TREATY OF ANNEXATION NEGOTIATED WITH THAT GOVERNMENT. (P. 1104-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES PROVISION ADDING COST OF TRANSPORTATION OF GOLD BULLION TO THE CHARGE FOR MINTING. (P. 826)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED; WHICH DECISION RULED THAT A MOTION TO COMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT GERMANE TO RESOLUTION. (P. 811)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, DECLARING OUT OF ORDER PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. (P. 760-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234) A BILL MAKING URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR FREIGHT ON BULLION OR COIN BY REGISTERED MAIL OR BETWEEN MINTS AND ASSAY OFFICE. (P. 560-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, BY HAVING THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF SOLDIERS HOMES SUBSTITUTE SOME LOCATION IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY IN LIEU OF DANVILLE, ILL. (P. 572-2)

TO LIMIT DEBATE ON H.R. 625, (30 STAT 234, JAN. 27, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENTS, IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, UNTIL 5 P.M. (SPEAKER VOTING AFFIRMATIVE.) (P. 518-2)

TO ADOPT H.RES. 84, A RESOLUTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 81, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MONETARY COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS EXPENSES, AND AFTER 1 HOUR DEBATE, ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION. (P. 2958-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 81. (P. 2963-2)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 81, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THE COMMISSION, IN PREPARING A SCHEME OF CURRENCY REFORM, SHALL PROCEED ALONG THE LINES LAID DOWN IN THE FINANCES PLANK OF THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM OF 1896, AND IT SHALL INCLUDE THE RESTORATION OF THE SYSTEM OF BIMETALLISM BY THE FREE INDEPENDENT AND UNLIMITED COINAGE OF BOTH GOLD AND SILVER AT A RATIO OF 16 TO 1. (P. 2967-1, 2971-1)

TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 379. (P. 2699-1, 2705-1,2)

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CUBAN BELLIGERENCY. (P. 2448-1, 2449-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SPEAKER BE DIRECTED TO IMMEDIATELY APPOINT THE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE. (P 872-2, 864-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, H.R. 379, WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND AMENDMENTS PLACING UPON THE FREE LIST ALL ARTICLES MANUFACTURED BY ANY ORGANIZATION OF PERSONS FORMED IN THE U.S. FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE SUPPLY OR PRICE OF ANY SUCH ARTICLES; AND THAT THE RATES OF DUTY NOW PRESCRIBED BY LAW SHALL BE LEVIED AND COLLECTED ON ANY OF SUCH ARTICLES WHEN SUCH ARTICLES SHALL CEASE TO BE MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.

TO PASS H.R. 379. (JP 57-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 379 (30 STAT 151, JULY 24, 1897), A BILL PROVIDING REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THE INDUSTRIES OF THE U.S., BY ADDING A NEW SECTION #27 TO THE BILL, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ALL ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THE SEVERAL SCHEDULES OF THIS ACT IMPORTED DURING A CERTAIN PERIOD, SHALL BEAR THE SAME DUTIES TO BE CHARGED UPON SIMILAR ARTICLES IN ACT; SUCH DUTIES ARE MADE A LIEN ON HOLDER OF SAME. (JP 56-1, 2)

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL AS READ OF MAR. 27, 1897. (JP 51-1)

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL AS READ OF MAR. 27, 1897; NO QUORUM VOTING. (JP 51-1)

TO PASS H.R. 16, (30 STAT 11, JUNE 4, 1897), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1898. (JP 8-2, P 53-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR T.B. REED (R) ARE CODED AS 2. VOTES FOR J.W. BAILEY (D) ARE CODED AS 1. VOTES FOR J.C. BILL ARE CODED AS 5. VOTES FOR F.G. NEWLANDS ARE CODED AS 6.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF THE 54TH CONGRESS BE ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE 55TH CONGRESS. (JP. 7-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AND REQUEST A CONFERENCE TO H.R. 10329, THE 1897 GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL. (P. 2941-1)

TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 7864, AN ACT AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY ADDING TO THOSE TO BE EXCLUDED FROM ADMISSION TO THE U. S., PERSONS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO CANNOT READ AT LEAST TWENTY WORDS OF THE CONSTITUTION IN ENGLISH OR SOME OTHER LANGUAGE. (P. 2667)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS H.R. 7422 (29 STAT 829, 3/3/97), A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO LYDIA W. HOLLIDAY, LATE ARMY NURSE IN ARMY HOSPITALS OF U. S. VOLUNTEERS, AT THE RATE OF $12.00 PER MONTH. (P. 2574-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10090. (P. 2468-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10090. (P. 2468-2)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 10090, THE ANTITICKET SCALPING BILL, WHICH MAKES IT THE DUTY OF EVERY COMMON CARRIER TO PROVIDE EACH AGENT WHO MAY BE AUTHORIZED TO SELL TICKETS OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF TRANSPORTATION, WITH A CERTIFICATE SETTING FORTH THE AUTHORITY OF SAID AGENT TO MAKE SUCH SALES. (P. 2466-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 3547 (29 STAT 624, 3/3/97), AN ACT AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION BY THE UNITED STATES AT ANY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY CONFERENCE. (P. 2383-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 10329 THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, FOR FISCAL 1897 AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, BY STRIKING OUT THE APPROPRIATION OF $12,202.48 ENABLING THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS OF THE HOUSE TO PAY TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF THE 53RD CONGRESS THE AMOUNTS WITHHELD IN THEIR SALARIES ON ACCOUNT OF ABSENCE. (P. 2111-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, H.R. 10329, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND, BY REDUCING FROM $16,277.91 TO $14,712.45, THE APPROPRIATION FOR SERVICES OVER BOND-AIDED RAILROAD LINES, TO BE CREDITED TO THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST ACCOUNTS OF SAID RAILROADS AND BY INSERTING "EXCEPT FOR CLAIM FOR SERVICES OVER BONDAIDED LINES OF THE BOND-AIDED PACIFIC RAILROADS." (P. 2112)

TO LIMIT GENERAL DEBATE TO ONE MINUTE WHEN H.R. 10329, THE GENERAL DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1897 AND FOR PRIOR YEARS IS CONSIDERED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 1997-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 2017-2)

TO PASS H.RES. 533, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT JOSEPH M. KENDALL WAS NOT ELECTED A MEMBER OF THE 54TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF KEN. AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT THEREIN, BUT THAT N.T. HOPKINS WAS ELECTED AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P. 1981)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 2017-1)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO SECURE A ROLL CALL AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT TO CONTINUE WITH BUSINESS. (P. 2016-1)

TO ADJOURN, DUE TO LATENESS OF HOUR. (P. 2018-1)