Frank B. Willis

CONFIRMATION OF GEORGE R. COOKSEY, FLOYD R. HARRIS, AND EUGENE MEYER AS MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOARD. (P. 147-2)

TO PASS S. 7340 (45 STAT. L. 534, APP. 5/15/1928), PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF FLOODS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM THE HEAD OF PASSES TO CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.5482-1, 5483-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 131, PROVIDING FOR A COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT UPON THE FACTS CONNECTED WITH THE SINKING OF THE SUBMARINE S4 AND UPON METHODS AND APPLIANCES FOR THE PROTECTION OF SUBMARINES, WHICH RESOLUTION AS AMENDED DECLARES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE COMPROMISE PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 131, PROVIDING FOR THA ADDITION OF THREE SENATORS AND THREE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE SINKING OF SUBMARINE S4 SHOULD BE ACCEPTED BY THE SENATE CONFEREES.

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 46, (IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE) BY PROVIDING FOR THE LEASING OF MUSCLE SHOALS PROPERTIES FOR A PERIOD OF YEARS TO INDIVIDUALS OR CORPORATIONS. (P.4629-1)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 46, BY PROVIDING THAT NO DISTRIBUTION OF POWER SHALL BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE UNTIL THE LOCAL NEEDS FOR HYDROELECTRIC AND FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZER HAVE BEEN SERVED AND SUFFICIENT POWER IS SUPPLIED TO MANUFACTURE FERTILIZER AT MUSCLE SHOALS. (P.4624-2)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 46, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR SHALL PAY TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM THE SALE OF POWER FOR DISTRIBUTION PURPOSES EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF TAX IMPOSED UPON PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC POWER. (P.4617-2)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 46. (P.4635-1,2; 4636-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO S. J. RES. 46, PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETION OF DAM NO. 2 AND THE STEAM PLANT AT NITRATE PLANT NO. 2 IN THE VICINITY OF MUSCLE SHOALS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MODIFIED AMENDMENT DECLARES THE POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO BE THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR IS AUTHORIZED TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS POWER FROM MUSCLE SHOALS FOR PUBLIC USE IN THE STATES WITHIN TRANSMISSION DISTANCE. (P.4522-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. J. RES. 46, PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETION OF DAM NO. 2, AND THE STEAM PLANT AT NITRATE PLANT NO. 2 IN THE VICINITY OF MUSCLE SHOALS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZER, WHICH AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL CONTRACTS FOR LEASE OF MUSCLE SHOALS POWER PROPERTIES OR FOR SALE OF POWER THEREFROM SHALL PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, THE NATIONAL MASTER OF THE NATIONAL GRANGE, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FARMERS EDUCATIONAL AND COOPERATIVE UNION, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL DECIDE THAT THE....POWER IS NEEDED FOR MANUFACTURE OF COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS....SUCH CONTRACTS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RECALL OR CANCELLATION BY THE PRESIDENT WHEN IN HIS JUDGMENT THE NEEDS OF AGRICULTURE SHALL REQUIRE IT. (P.4540-2)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO S. 700 (45 STAT. L. 312, APP. 3/13/1928), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR CONSERVATION, IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL FOR THE PUEBLO INDIANS LANDS IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT INDIANS OCCUPYING THE LANDS SHALL BE RELIEVED FROM FURTHER PAYMENT. (P.3754-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 700 (45 STAT. L. 312, APP. 3/13/1928), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR CONSERVATION, IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL FOR THE PUEBLO INDIAN LANDS IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO COLLECTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM PROCEEDS OF LEASES OF ANY INDIAN ACRES SHALL EXCEED IN ANNUAL AMOUNT THE PAYMENT MADE ANNUALLY BY WHITE ACRES OF LIKE CHARACTER TOWARD THE AMORTIZING OF THE SHARE OF SAID WHITE ACRES IN THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. (P.3859-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10286(45 STAT. 326, APP. 3/23/1928), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WAR DEPARTMENT 6OR FISCIAL 1929, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. (P.3590-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 10286 (45 STAT. 326, 3/23/1928), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1929, ANF FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY REDUCING THE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE OFFICERS RESERVE CORPS FROM $55,886,310 TO $52,000,000. (P.3590-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7201 (45 STAT. L. 254, APP. 3/10/1928), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS OF AMERICAN NATIONALS AGAINST GERMANY, AND OF GERMAN NATIONALS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR THE ULTIMATE RETURN OF ALL PROPERTY OF GERMAN NATIONALS HELD BY THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN, AND FOR THE EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT AMONG ALL CLAIMANTS OF CERTAIN AVAILABLE FUNDS, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $100,000,000 TO $75,000,000 THE ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN SHIPS SEIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WORLD WAR AND FORMERLY OWNED BY GERMANY. (P.3241 -2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7201 (45 STAT. 254, APP. 3/10/1928), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS OF AMERICAN NATIONALS AGAINST GERMANY AND OF GERMAN NATIONALS AGAINST THE U. S., BY STRIKING CERTAIN LINES IN THE AMENDMENT SO AS TO PREVENT THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OF CERTAIN NATIONALS TO PAY CLAIMS. (P.3241-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 105, INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS IN THE COAL FIELDS OF PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA AND OHIO, BY PROVIDING THAT AFTER THE COMMITTEE HAS MADE ITS REPORTS CONCERNING THE COAL FIELDS, IT SHALL ALSO INVESTIGATE THE EXISTING RATE STRUCTURE OF FREIGHT RATES ON BITUMINOUS COAL TO DETERMINE WHETER ANY INJUSTICES EXIST THEREIN. (P.3097-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL TWELVE O'CLOCK TOMORROW MORNING, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF SEN. RES. #83.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED TO S. RES. 83, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THE ELECTIONS REFERRED TO HEREIN TO THOSE FOR PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND SENATORS. (P.3027-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL TWELVE O'CLOCK TOMORROW NOON TO AVOID PROLONGING THE SESSION UNTIL A LATE HOUR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 83, AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATIONS. (P.3024-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 83, BY PROVIDING THAT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, INSTEAD OF A COMMITTEE OF FIVE SELECTED BY THE SENATE, INVESTIGATE THE PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATIONS. (P.3029-2)

TO RECESS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH SO FEW SENATORS PRESENT, THE MOTION HAVING BEEN MADE DURING DISCUSSION OF S. RES. 83. (P.3025-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 128, BY INSERTING THE WORD "ELECTIVE" AFTER THE WORD "SECOND" SO THAT THE RESOLUTION WILL READ "FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE AFTER THEIR SECOND ELECTIVE TERM", ETC. (P.2841-1)

TO AGREE TO S. RES. 128, AS MODIFIED. (P.2842-1)

TO REFER TO COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY THE MODIFIED S. RES. 128, FAVORING THE CUSTOM OF RETIREMENT BY PRESIDENTS FROM OFFICE AFTER TWO TERMS. (P.2838-2, 2839-1)

TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 10, AS MODIFIED REQUESTING CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION RELATIVE TO REGULATION OF FREIGHT RATES WITH A VIEW TO EQUALIZING PROPERTY AMONG PRODUCERS OF COMMODITIES. (P.2774-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 9136 (45 STAT. 200, 3/7/1928), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1929, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY EXCLUDING THE CHATANIKA NARROW GAUGE BRANCH ROAD EXTENDING NORTHEAST FROM FAIRBANKS, FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE ALASKAN RAILROAD. (P.2680-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 9481 (45 STAT. 573, 5/16/1928), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OFFICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 20, 1929, BY REDUCING FROM THREE TO TWO THE OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD OR THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD MERCHANT FLEET CORPORATION, WHO MAY BE PAID $15,000 PER YEAR AND PROVIDING THAT NO ATTORNEY SHALL BE PAID MORE THAN $10,000 PER YEAR. (P.2367-

TO AMEND S. 744, BY ALTERING SECTION 870 OF THE SHIPPING ACT TO PERMIT THE LOAN OF 75 PER CENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE SHIPS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS INSTEAD OF SIXTYTHREE AND TWO THIRDS PER CENT FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN YEARS. (P.2239-1)

TO PASS S. 744. (P.342-1)

TO AMEND S. 744, BY AUTHORIZING THE VOTE OF THE SHIPPING BOARD IN SELLING VESSELS TO BE FIVE INSTEAD OF UNANIMOUS. (P.2249-2, 2073-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO S. 744, WHICH MODIFIED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL BE CONSTRUED AS COMMITTING THE UNITED STATES TO THE POLICY OF PERMANENTLY OWNING AND OPERATING A MERCHANT MARINE. (P.2243-1)

TO AMEND S. 744, BY STRIKING OUT THE WORDS "UNANIMOUS VOTE" IN THE SHIPPING ACT, AND INSERT THE WORDS "VOTE OF FOUR" MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR SHIPS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE SHIPPING BOARD. (P.2010-1, 2249-1)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 131, PROVIDING FOR A COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT UPON THE FACTS CONNECTED WITH THE SINKING OF THE SUBMARINE S4 AND UPON METHODS AND APPLIANCES FOR THE PROTECTION OF SUBMARINES, BY CREATING A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THREE SENATORS AND THREE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE THE SINKING. (P.1774-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 744 (45 STAT. 689, 5/22/1829), A BILL TO FURTHER DEVELOP AN AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, BY CHANGING FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE SHIPPING BOARD REQUIRED TO VOTE IN ORDER TO SELL VESSELS (UNANIMOUS CONSENT WAS REQUIRED BY PROVISIONS IN THE ORIGINAL BILL). (P.2071-2)

TO AMEND S. 744, BY REQUIRING THE VOTES OF FIVE MEMBERS OF THE SHIPPING BOARD TO SELL A SHIP OR SHIPS, INSTEAD OF REQUIRING A UNANIMOUS VOTE. (P.2010-1,2; 2071-2)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO S. 744, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTION TWO OF THE BILL AND SUBSTITUTES A PROVISION THAT THE SHIPPING BOARD SHALL NOT SELL ANY VESSEL OR ANY LINE OF VESSELS UNLESS THE BUILDING UP AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ADEQUATE MERCHANT MARINE CAN BEST BE SERVED THEREBY, AND THEN ONLY UPON THE AFFIRMATIVE UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, DULY RECORDED. (P.2076-1)

TO AMEND, IN MOTION OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 112 DECLARING FRANK L. SMITH NOT ENTITLED TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SENATE AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, BY PROVIDING THAT THE OATH OF OFFICE BY ADMINISTERED TO HIM AND THAT THE CREDENTIALS AND ALL CHARGES RELATIVE TO THE SMITH CASE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTION, AND THAT SAID COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, AND THAT SAID COMMITTEE BE DIRECTED TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ALL CHARGES. (P.17717 -1)

TO PASS S. RES. 112, WHICH AS MODIFIED PROVIDES THAT FRANK L. SMITH IS NOT ENTITLED TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THAT A VACANCY EXISTS IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.1718-1,2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 744 (45 STAT. 689, 5/22/1928), A BILL TO FURTHER DEVELOP AN AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE AND TO ASSURE ITS PERMANENCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.1513-1)

TO PASS S. RES. 52, FAVORING A REDUCTION OF TARIFF SCHEDULES AND THEIR CONSIDERATION AT THE PRESENT SESSION. (P.1512-2)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 47, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE U. S. CONSTITUTION AND FIXING COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERMS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND FIXING THE TIME FOR CONGRESS TO ASSEMBLE. (P.679-1)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE THE RESOLUTION S. RES. 83, AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATIONS. (P.810-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 69, PROVIDING THAT HON. GEORGE H. MOSES (R., N.H.) BE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE PRO TEMPORE, BY SUBSTITUTING THE NAME OF KEY PITTMAN OF NEVADA FOR THAT OF SENATOR MOSES. (P.690-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 73, PROVIDING THAT DAVID S. BARRY OF RHODE ISLAND BE CHOSEN SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AND DOOR KEEPER OF THE SENATE, BY SUBSTITUTING THE NAME OF J. L. DOBELL OF MONTANA. (P.691-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 71, PROVIDING THAT EDWIN P. THAYER OF INDIANA BE ELECTED SECRETARY OF THE SENATE BY SUBSTITUTING THE NAME OF EDWIN A HALSEY OF VIRGINIA. (P.690-2)

TO PASS S. RES. 10, EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE CREATED BY THE SENATE ON MAY 19, 1926 TO INVESTIGATE EXPENDITURES IN SENATORIAL PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS. (P.340-1, 488-2, 489-1)

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO S. RES. 2, WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT WILLIAM S. VARE BE SWORN IN UPON HIS PRIMA FACIE CASE AND THAT HIS CREDENTIALS AND ALL PAPERS BE REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE WITHIN SIXTY DAYS REGARDING THE IMPROPER USE OF MONEY TO SECURE ELECTION. (P.336-2)

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. RES. 2, AGAINST THE SEATING OF WILLIAM S. VARE AS A SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA, WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT WILLIAM S. VARE BE SWORN IN AS A SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA UPON HIS PRIMA FACIE CASE AND THAT HIS CREDENTIALS AND ALL PAPERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS, TO REPORT THEREON NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 8, 1928. (P.298-1, 336-1)

TO PASS S. RES. 2, WHICH AS AMENDED PROVIDES THAT WILLIAM S. VARE SHALL BE DENIED A SEAT AS A U. S. SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA UNTIL FURTHER HEARING AND REPORT BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. (P.337-2, 338-1)

TO PASS S. RES. 1, WHICH AS AMENDED PROVIDES THAT FRANK SMITH BE DENIED A SEAT AS A U. S. SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS UNTIL FURTHER HEARING AND REPORT BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. (P.3-2, 162-1)

TO AMEND S. RES. 1, DECLARING THAT FRANK L. SMITH IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS, BY PROVIDING RETAIN HIS SEAT, MR. SMITH IS ENTITLED TO BE SWORN IN AS A THAT, WITHOUT EXPRESSING ANY OPINION REGARDING HIS RIGHT TO MEMBER OF THE SENATE UPON HIS PRIMA CASE. (P.159-1, 160-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 1, BY REFERRING THE MATTER TO THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS INSTEAD OF TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE. (P.161)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH DECISION WAS THAT A MAJORITY VOTE CAN LAY THE MOTION ON THE TABLE, AFTER A MOTION HAD BEEN MADE TO CONSIDER THE VETO ON S. 4808, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLAS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. (P. 5888-2)

TO CONSIDER H. R. 17157, A BILL AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL AND OUT-PATIENT DISPENSARY FACILITIES FOR PERSONS ENTITLED TO HOSPITALIZATION UNDER THE WORLD WAR VETERANS ACT OF 1924. (P. 5581-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 5491-2)

TO PASS H. R. 13729, (44 STAT-1381, MAR. 3, 1927), A BILL CREATING A BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND A BUREAU OF PROHIBITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (P. 5346-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR HOLDING THAT THE QUESTION OF RECOGNITION IS IN THE PROVINCE OF THE CHAIR. (P. 5349-1)

TO CONSIDER S. R. 364, RELATING TO SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES, AND ENLARGING THE AUTHORITY OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE. (P. 5291-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S.R. 364. (P. 5364-2)

TO CONSIDER S. R. 364, RELATING TO SENATORIAL COMPAIGN EXPENDITURES, AND ENLARGING THE AUTHORITY OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE. (P. 5349-2)

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO S.R. 364, SAID AMENDMENT THAT THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS IS AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO TAKE POSSESSION OF, AND TO OPEN ALL BALLOT BOXES AND TO EXAMINE AND TABULATE ALL BALLOTS AND SCRUTINIZE ALL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND DOCUMENTS, WHICH ALL NOW IN ITS POSSESSION OR IN THE POSSESSION OF ANY STANDING OR SELECT OR SPECIAL COMM. OF THE SENATE, OR ANY THAT SHALL COME INTO ITS POSSESSION CONCERNING THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE STATE OF PENN. ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1926. (P. 5364-1)

TO DECIDE POINT OF ORDER DURING READING OF THE JOURNAL, THAT THE READING OF THE JOURNAL WAS NOT IN ORDER AT THIS TIME, CLOTURE HAVING BEEN ORDERED WHICH WOULD OPERATE TO EXCLUDE ALL OTHER BUSINESS. (P. 5174-2)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 4660, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AS SITES FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (P. 3819-2 P. 4985-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF CHAIR OVERRULING A POINT OF ORDER, THAT THE BILL BEFORE THE SENATE WAS THE BOULDER DAMN BILL AND THAT IF MOTION PREVAILS THEY MUST VOTE ON THAT BILL, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO IMPOSE CLOTURE H.R. 10729 (P. 751, MAR. 3, 1927), A BILL TO CREATE A BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, AND A BUREAU OF PROHIBITION IN THE DEPT. OF THE TREASURY.

TO COLSE DEBATE ON H. R. 10729, (44 STAT-1381, MAR. 3, 1927) A BILL CREATING A BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND A BUREAU OF PROHIBITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (P. 4986-1)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 3027, A BILL MAKING ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, OTHER THAN OFFICERS OF THE REGULAR ARMY, WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN LINE OF DUTY WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 4900-1)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 3331, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN. (P. 4899-2)

TO REFER S. 4106, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE MUSCLE SHOALS FERTILIZER CO. AND THE MUSCLE SHOALS POWER DISTRIBUTING CO., TO THE COMM. ON AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY. (P. 4758-1)

TO PASS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 16462, (44 STAT-1250, FEB. 28, 1927), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927, AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1927. (P. 4664-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR HOLDING THAT A SENATOR HAS THE RIGHT TO PRESENT A PRIVILEGED MOTION AT ANY TIME AND CAN TAKE A SENATOR OFF HIS FEET TO DO SO, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 3331, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN. (P. 4655-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. MC KELLAR FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR OVERRULING THE POINT OF ORDER THAT THE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16462, URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS BILL CONTAINED NEW MATTER AND WAS THEREFORE OUT OF ORDER. (P. 4665-2)

TO AMEND S. 718, A BILL ENABLING ANY STATE TO COOPERATE WITH ANY OTHER STATE OR STATES OR WITH THE U.S. FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE WATERSHEDS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS, AND TO APPOINT A COMMISSION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR CONSERVING NAVIGABLE RIVERS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO LANDS SHALL BE PURCHASED EXCEPT THOSE LANDS WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEADWATERS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS. (P. 4556-2)

TO CONSIDER S. 454, A BILL PREVENTING SALE OF COTTON AND GRAIN IN FUTURE MARKETS. (P. 4559-1)

TO CONSIDER H. R. 16886. (P. 4532-1)

TO CONSIDER H. R. 15009, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS OF AMERICAN NATIONALS AGAINST GERMAN NATIONALS HELD BY THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN, AND FOR THE EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT AMONG ALL CLAIMANTS OF CERTAIN AVAILABLE FUNDS. (P. 4532-2)

TO PASS H. R. 16886 (P. 4546-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 16886, (44 STAT-1389, MAR. 3, 1927), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE U. S. VETERAN'S BUREAU TO MAKE LOANS TO VETERANS UPON THE SECURITY OF ADJUSTED SERVICE CERTIFICATES, BY PROVIDING THAT AT THE END OF THE BILL A NEW SECTION SHALL BE INSERTED AS FOLLOWS:-THAT PARAGRAPH (7) OF SECTION 202 OF THE WORLD WAR VETERAN'S ACT, 1924, AS AMENDED IS HEREBY REPEALED. (P. 4330-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 16886, BY PROVIDING THAT BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD BE GIVEN AS GOOD EDUCATION AND AS THOROUGH A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AS THEY WOULD HAVE RECEIVED HAD THE WAR NOT DEPRIVED THEM OF THE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE OF THEIR FATHERS, AND THAT PAYMENT BE EXTENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE FROM AFTER THE AGE 18 OF YEARS TO 21 YEARS. (P. 4333-2)

TO RECEDE FROM AMENDMENTS AND AGREE TO AMENDMENTS OF HOUSE TO H.R. 2 (44 STAT-1224, FEB. 25, 1927), A BILL TO FURTHER AMEND THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT BY RECEDING FROM AMENDMENTS #1, 13, 14, 15, 16 AND 35 AND THAT THE SENATE AGREE TO THE AMENDMENTS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AMENDMENTS OF THE #11, 26, 30, 36, 37, 38 AND 39 AND TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE TITLE OF THE BILL. (P. 3957-2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO CLOSE DEBATE, RECEDE FROM CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2, (P. 639, FEB. 25, 1927), A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS AND FEDERAL RESERVE ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AMEND H. R. 13446 , A BILL REGULATING THE RATES OF POSTAGE, BY STRIKING OUT THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE RATES ON 3RD CLASS MATTER AND IN LIEU THEREOF MAKING THE RATE 1 CENT FOR EACH 2 OUNCES OR FRACTION THEREOF UP TO 8 OUNCES IN WEIGHT. (P. 3668-1)

TO RECEDE FROM CERTAIN SENATE AMENDMENTS, AND THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN AMENDMENTS MADE BY THE HOUSE TO CERTAIN SENATE AMMENDMENTS TO H. R. 2, (44 STAT-1224, FEB. 25, 1927) A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL BANKING LAWS AND FEDERAL RESERVE ACT. (P. 3572-2)

TO AMEND S. 4808, BY PROVIDING THAT NO EQUALIZATION FEE SHALL BE IMPOSED , COLLECTED, OR PAID PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT.

TO AMEND S. 4808, BY PROVIDING THAT ON PAGE 10, AFTER LINE 20 THERE SHOULD BE INSERTED "(1) NO OPERATION UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE COMMERCED BY THE BOARD IN RESPECT TO ANY BASIC AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY PRIOR TO THE DETERMINATION AND IMPOSITION BY THE BOARD OF THE EQUALIZATION FEE IN RESPECT TO SUCH COMMODITY," AND ON PAGE 14 AT THE END OF LINE 4 THERE SHOULD BE INSERTED "NO EQUALIZATION FEE SHALL BE IMPOSED, COLLECTED OR PAID IN RESPECT OF COTTON PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT." (P. 3514-2)

TO PASS S. 4808.

TO AMEND S. 4808, BY STRIKING OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF THE BILL AND INSERTING OTHER TEXT IN LIEU THEREOF. FOR DETAILS SEE PP. 166-169 OF JOURAL, AND PP. 3125-3127 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

TO AMEND S. 4808, BY PROVIDING THAT IN ANY STATE WHERE 50% OF THE PRODUCERS OF COOPERATIVE OR OTHER ORGANIZATION VOTE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OR TERMINATION OF ANY OPERATIONS IN ANY BASIC AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY, SUCH ACTION MAY BE TAKEN, BUT NOT UNTIL THE BOARD SHALL BECOME SATISFIED THAT A MAJORITY OF THE PRODUCERS OF SUCH COMMODITY FAVOR SUCH ACTION. (P. 3515-2)

TO AMEND S. 4808, A BILL ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD MAY ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS-DISPOSING OF, WITHHOLDING, INSURING AGAINST FLUCTUATIONS IN MARKET CONDITION, FINANCING THE PURCHASE, STORAGE OR SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. (P. 6513-1,2

TO AMEND S. 4808, BY PROVIDING THAT NO EQUALIZATION FEE SHALL BE IMPOSED, COLLECTED, OR PAID PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT. (P. 3514-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, UPHOLDING THAT THE CONFERENCES HAD THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE CHANGES THEY MADE TO H. R. 9971, (P. 632, FEB. 23, 1927), A BILL REGULATING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.

TO TABLE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF RESCINDING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY OF THE UNITED STATES INTO THE SO-CALLED WORLD COURT.

TO CONSIDER S. 3027, A BILL MAKING ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY OF THE U.S. OTHER THAN OFFICERS OF THE REGULAR ARMY, WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN LINE OF DUTY WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE U.S. DURING THE WORLD WAR.

TO PASS S. RES. 336, WHICH AS AMENDED, PROVIDES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT ANY SURPLUS NOW IN THE TREASURY ARISING FROM TAXATION SHOULD BE APPLIED TOWARDS THE PAYMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEBT. (P. 2932-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 336, A BILL FAVORING PERMANENT TAX REDUCTION LEGISLATION DURING THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS, BY PROVIDING THAT ANY SURPLUS NOW IN THE TEASURY ARISING FROM TAXATION SHOULD BE APPLIED TOWARDS THE PAYMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEBT. (P. 2931-2)

TO PASS H. R. 11768, (44 STAT-1101, FEB. 15, 1927), A BILL REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND CREAM INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE DAIRY INDUSTRY OF THE U.S. AND PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 11768 (44 STAT-1101, FEB. 15, 1927), TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. H.R. 11768 IS A BILL REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND CREAM INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DAIRY INDUSTRY OF THE U.S. AND PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

TO CONSIDER S. 4808, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A FEDERAL FARM BOARD TO AID IN THE ORDERLY MARKETING AND IN THE CONTROL AND DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR OVERRULING POINT OF ORDER, VIZ., THAT A CERTAIN JOINT RESOLUTION, HAVING BEEN PASSED BY CONGRESS SOME WEEKS AFTER THE CONFEREES HAD BEGUN CONSIDERATION, WAS NOT CONTEMPLATED BY EITHER HOUSE AT THE TIME THE RADIO BILL WAS PASSED, AND THEREFORE WAS NEW MATTER INSERTED BY THE CONFEREES AND THAT ANY REFERENCE THERETO IN THE REPORT RENDERED SAME SUBJECT TO A POINT OF ORDER MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 9971, (44 STAT-1162, FEB. 23, 1927), A BILL REGULATING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2879-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 11768, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SAME REGULATIONS APPLYING TO THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND CREAM BE APPLIED TO THE TRANSPORTATION THEREOF BETWEEN THE STATES, THEREBY SUBJECTING SUCH AMERICAN MILK AND CREAM TO THE SAME RIGID TESTS AS CANADIAN MILK AND CREAM FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (P. 2757-1,2)