John Rankin Franklin

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 149 TO H.R. 569, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL THE PROVISIONS IN RELATION TO THE TARIFF. (P. 1178)

TO AMEND A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 569 RAISING THE SALARY OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, BY REDUCING THE SALARY INCREASE. (P. 1178)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM S. 530, AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HARBOR OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. (P. 1158)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 48, PROVIDING THAT IT WAS THE INTENT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS APP. AUG. 3, 1854, THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE CONSTRUED TO GIVE THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IN AID OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOX RIVER, A QUANTITY OF LAND FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT EQUAL TO THAT GIVEN TO INDIANA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS APP. 5/9/48. (P. 1158-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TAKE S. 591 FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE, AN ACT TO REFUND DUTIES ON GOODS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO. (P. 1179-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 96 OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO. H.R. 96 IS AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE U. S. MAIL BY OCEAN STEAMERS AND OTHERWISE, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH OF JUNE, 1855. (P. 1157-2)

TO PASS H.R. 96 OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO. H.R. 96 IS AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE U. S. MAIL BY OCEAN STEAMERS AND OTHERWISE FOR FISCAL 1855.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 549 (3/3/55) AN ACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER IN GEORGIA. (P. 1152-3)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 569, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CONTINUING WORK IN THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. (P. 1178-1)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 569, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES. (P. 1178)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 569, MAKING CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1856. (P. 1159)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE S. 611, AN ACT CONTINUING CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. (P. 1155)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 481, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF CAPTAIN THOMAS A.P. CATESBY JONES. (P. 1155-3)

TO ADJOURN, TO PREVENT FURTHER DEBATE ON H.R. 595, AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE U. S. MAIL BY OCEAN STEAMERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30TH, 1855 AND JUNE 30, 1856; WHICH BILL WAS VEOTOED BY THE PRESIDENT. (P. 1157-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 436, AN ACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NAVIGATION OF THE PAPAPICO RIVER AND TO RENDER THE PORT OF BALTIMORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE WAR STEAMERS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. (P. 1065)

TO PASS S. 445 (3/3/55), AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF MADALENA VAN NESS, WIDOW OF CORNELIUS P. VAN NESS, DECEASED.

TO AMEND H.R. 594 (3/3/55), MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1856, BY PROVIDING THAT THE POSTMASTER GENERAL BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY TO CRANSTOWN LAURIE A REASONABLE EXTRA COMPENSATION FOR PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF TWO DESKS IN THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMEND, NOT TO EXEED HALFPAY OF A CLERK FOR THE TIME HE WAS SO EMPLOYED. (P. 1078-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 42, TO FULFILL THE STIPULATIONS OF THE NINTH ARTICLE TO THE TREATY OF 1819 BETWEEN THE U. S. AND SPAIN. (P. 692)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 4 (2/15/55) AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES TO CONFER THE TITLE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL BY BREVET FOR EMINENT SERVICE. (P. 690-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 685, A BILL PROVIDING FOR AN EXPRESS MAIL OVERLAND FROM ST. LOUIS TO SAN FRANCISCO. (P. 691-3)

TO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON H.J.RES. 47, TO FULFILL THE STIPULATION OF THE 9TH ARTICLE OF A TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN OF 1819. (P. 695)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 4 (2/15/55) AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONFER THE TITLE OF "LIEUTENANT GENERAL BY BREVET" FOR EMINENT SERVICES, (P. 690-3, 1)

TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE FROM H.R. 239, A BILL GRANTING JOHN MOORE AND HIRAM HASCALL A PATENT FOR A MACHINE TO THRESH AND CLEAN GRAIN. (P. 678-1)

TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 59, EXTENDING PATENT PRIVILEGES OF SAMUEL COLT. (P. 655-3)

THAT HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP BILLS ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR, PARTICULARLY THE BILL H.R. 59, FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL COLT. (P. 651-1)

TO PASS H.R. 353 (3/1/55) A BILL TO REMODEL THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SYSTEMS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 649-3)

TO PASS H.R. 337 (2/17/55) A BILL TO REGULATE THE SALARIES OF THE DISTRICT JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 630-2)

TO PASS S. 47 (2/10/55), PROVIDING FOR TWO JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF OHIO. (P. 632-1)

TO COMMIT H.R. 742, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF AUG. 31, 1852 MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE SATISFACTION OF VIRGINIA LAND WARRENTS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 634-3)

TO AMEND S. 96 (2/28/55) A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS OF LATE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY SHALL ISSUE SO MUCH STOCK TO THE STATE OF TEXAS AS TEXAS HAS ALREADY PAID IN DISCHARGING ITS DEBT. (P. 618-1)

TO AMEND S. 96 (I/28/55) AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH CREDITORS OF THE LATE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS AS ARE COMPREHENDED IN THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF SEPT 9, 1850, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FROM 8.5 MILLION TO $6.5 MILLION. (P. 617-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF IN TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP H.R. 403, A BILL TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON IMPORTS. (P. 619-3)

TO PASS S. 96 (2/28/55) PROVIDING PAYMENT TO CREDITORS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. (P. 619-2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO PASS S. 256 (2/10/55) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WEST FELICIANA RAILROAD AND THE GEORGIA RAILROAD AND BANKING CO. (P. 569, 570)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT IN THE OPINION OF THIS HOUSE, THE EXISTENCE OF SECRET, OATH-BOUND POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS, HAVING IN VIEW AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE SANCITY OF THE BALLOT-BOX, AND THE DIRECTION OF THE COURSE OF NATIONAL OR MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION IS INCONSISTENT WITH AND DANGEROUS TO THE INSTITUTION OF REPUBLICANISM AND HOSTILE TO THE GENIUS OF THIS GOVERNMENT. (P. 571-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT FEB. 8TH BE SET APART FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTE ON THE JUDICIARY AND THAT FEB. 13TH BE SET APART FOR PUBLIC BILLS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS. (P. 569-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DURING THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION, DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SHALL BE STRICTLY CONFINED TO THE PROPOSITION UNDER CONSIDERATION. (P. 570-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 547-2)

TO PASS H.R. 651 (2/10/55), FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL A BELDEN AND CO. (P. 526-3)

TO STRIKE ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF S. 60, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SURVEYOR-GENERAL OF UTAH, AND TO GRANT LANDS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS THEREIN, AND INSERT A SUBSTITUTE BILL, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT A SURVEYOR-GENERAL IN UTAH, AND PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN SECTIONS IN EACH TOWNSHIP SHALL BE RESERVED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING APPLIED TO SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES. (P. 506-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 651 (2/10/55), FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL BELDEN AND CO., WAS REJECTED. (P. 507-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 651 (2/10/55), FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL BELDEN AND CO. WAS REJECTED. (P. 507-3)

TO PASS S. 60 (2/17/55), AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI ROVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. (P. 503-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 689, (P. 2/22/55) A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SURVEYOR-GENERAL OF UTAH, AND TO RESERVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TOWNSHIPS IN UTAH FOR THE PURPOSE OF AID TO EDUCATION. (P. 506-2)

TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H.R. 689 (2/21/55), A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SURVEYOR-GENERAL OF UTAH, AND TO GRANT LANDS TO SETTLERS THEREIN. (P. 504-2)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 49, DISAPPROVING OF AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE TRANSIT RAILROAD CO." (P. 451-3)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 117. (P. 433-1)

TO PASS H.R. 117, PROVIDING FOR THE ASCERTAINMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOLIATIONS COMMITTED BY THE FRENCH PRIOR TO JULY 31, 1801. (P. 432)

TO AMEND H.R. 117, SO THAT THE TITLE READS "AN ACT TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS--TO ENABLE UNSCRUPULOUS COMPANIES, ETC., TO FURTHER AGGRANDIZE THEMSELVES IN THE ASSUMED NAME OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS BY PREYING UPON WHOSE HELPLESSNESS THEY HAVE AMASSED FORTUNES. TO REPLENISH THE PURSER OF AGENTS ETC., WHO ARE PERSONALLY INTERESTED IN ITS PASSAGE, AND TO EMBOLDEN THOSE CONSCIENTIOUS WORTHIES TO INCREASED EFFORTS TO DEPLETE THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PRECLUDE THE POSSIBILITY OF ITS FUNDS EVER REACHING ABOVE THE LOW WATER MARK." (P. 432-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 651 (2/10/55) FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL A. BELDEN AND CO., WAS PASSED. (P. 417-3)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 651, (2/10/55) FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL A. BALDEN AND CO. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE. (P. 417)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE AGREED TO RECOMMIT THE BILL H.R. 295, TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 13. (P. 368-3)

TO RECONSIDER H.R. 651 (I/10/55) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF SAMUEL BELDEN AND CO. (P. 371-3)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 295 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 13. (P. 356-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 295 WAS PASSED. (P. 355-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MAIN QUESTION, ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 295, WAS ORDERED TO BE PUT. (P. 352-3)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO RECOMMIT H.R. 295 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 13. (P. 354-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO RECOMMIT H.R. 295 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 13 (P. 354-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 295 WAS PASSED.

TO PASS H.R 295. (P. 218-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 295 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF THIRTEEN. (P. 353-3)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 295 TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF 13. (P. 354-3)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 295. (P. 340-2)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 295 (P. 340-3)

TO PASS THE SUBSTITUTE BILL H.R. 295, AS AMENDED. (P. 339-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MAIN QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 295 WAS ORDERED. (P. 353-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 295, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE. (P. 317-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 295, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC STATES AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN. (P. 318-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THE HON. RUFUS CHOATE RESIGNING HIS OFFICE AS ONE OF THE REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN SHALL BE REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE WHO SHALL INVESTIGATE WHETHER THAT INSTITUTION HAS BEEN MANAGED AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND WHETHER ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION IS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE DESIGN OF ITS FOUNDERS. (P. 283-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RUFUS CHOATE RESIGNING HIS OFFICE AS ONE OF THE REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BE REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE OF FIVE AND THAT SAID COMMITTEE INQUIRE AND REPORT WHETHER THAT INSTITUTION HAS BEEN MANAGED AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND THE DESIGN OF ITS FOUNDERS. (P. 283-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE RESIGNATION OF THE HON. RUFUS CHOATE AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WAS ADOPTED. (P. 283)

TO REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND HAVE PRINTED, THE BILL H.R. 550. (P. 230-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FREE PERSON WHO IS THE HEAD OF A FAMILY, OR WHO IS 21 YEARS OF AGE AND A CITIZEN OF THE U. S. OR WHO HAS FILED A DECLARATION OF BECOMING A CITIZEN MAY ENTER AT THE RATE OF $0.14 1/2 PER ACRE, AN APPLICATION FOR A QUARTER SECTION OF PUBLIC LAND. (P. 232-234)

TO PASS H.R. 550. (P. 235-3)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 550 AND AMENDMENTS TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 232-2)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION THAT DEBATE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON H.R. 295, THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL, BE TERMINATED ON JAN. 16TH, BY PROVIDING THAT DEBATE BE TERMINATED ON JAN. 12TH.

TO TABLE H.R. 550, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO GRADUATE AND REDUCE THE PRICE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS AND CULTIVATORS." (P. 223-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT 20,000 EXTRA COPIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DELIVERED TO THIS HOUSE ON THE 2ND DAY OF JANUARY BE PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE. (P. 200-2)

TO PASS H.R. 517 AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF GEORGETOWN TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL TAXES. (P. 115-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 517 (3/2/55) AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF GEORGETOWN TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL TAXES. (P. 104-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN MINISTERS AT OSTEND. (P. 18-1)

TO REFER A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS AT OSTEND TO THE COMMITTE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS. (P. 18-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE REFUSED TO REFER A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS AT OSTEND TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS. (P. 18-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN MINISTERS AT OSTEND. (P. 17-3)

TO TABLE A HOUSE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON RAILROAD IRON OR ALLOWING A CREDIT THEREON. (P. 8-2)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN MINISTERS AT OSTEND. (P. 9-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN MINISTERS AT OSTEND. (P. 3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS UNTIL AUG. 7TH. (P. 2136)

CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 2144)

TO TABLE THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 392, THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2123-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 37, A BILL TO PROVIDE A HOMESTEAD FOR ACTUAL SETTLERS AND TO GRADUATE THE PRICE OF PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 2104)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE UP AND REFER H.R. 97 (10 STAT 583, 8/5/54), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1855.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.J.RES. 7, (10 STAT 591, 8/4/54), CONVEYING THE THANKS OF CONGRESS AND DIRECTING THE PRESENTATION OF A MEDAL TO COMMANDER INGRAHAM. (P. 2119)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 336, (10 STAT 588, 8/5/54), THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 2105)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN SINE DIE ON AUG. 4TH, AND DIRECTING INSTEAD THAT CONGRESS ADJOURN SINE DIE ON AUG. 7TH. (P. 2121-3)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 336, (10 STAT 588, 8/5/54), THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2112-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S.J.RES. 4 (10 STAT 723, 2/15/55), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CONFER THE TITLE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL BY BREVET. (P. 2119)

TO CONCUR IN THE FIRST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 392, THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATIONS BILL; SAID AMENDMENT INCREASES FROM $18,000 TO $100,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DES MOINES RAPIDS IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. (P. 2122-2123)