William F. Waldow

TO STRIKE FROM THE RECORD THE WORDS OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ARKANSAS "THE DEVOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA TO THE TRUTH IS SO NOTORIOUS THAT I SHALL NOT REPLY." (P. 4913)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4802)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE POINT OF ORDER IS OVER-RULED ON CONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE BY WHICH THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF Z. WEAVER AND J. BRITT TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE WAS CARRIED. (P. 4805)

TO PASS AS AMENDED THE HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER BS. BRITT. (P. 4803)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION, BY AGRREING TO A SUBSTITUTE WHICH STATES THAT ZEBULON WEAVER WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH CONG. DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO RETAIN THE SEAT AND THAT JAMES J. BUTT WAS DULY ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 65TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT. (P. 4999)

TO DECIDE WHETHER THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR OVER-RULING THE POINT OF RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT, SHALL STAND. (P. 4836)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 16187, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919 AND PRIOR FISCAL YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO SALARIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND OF CERTAIN CLERKS. (P. 4629)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO BILL S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE RIVERS," THE REPORT RECOMMENDING THAT A COMMISSION BE CREATED TO BE KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION. (P. 4630)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 541 RELATING TO THE REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY MADE ABOUT THE 1ST DAY OF OCT. 1918 AS THE RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES OF MALFEASANCE AGAINST CERTAIN ARMY OFFICERS. (P. 4348)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 16136, AMENDING THE LIBERTY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4343)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13274, PROVIDING RELIEF IN CASES OF CONTRACTS CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS MANAGERS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918. (P. 4266)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 12404, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON D. C. FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, BY ADDING CLAUSE, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HYGIENIC LABORATORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH. (P. 11027)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 10955)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 152, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES TO INSERT THE CLAUSE "THAT THE MINIMUM COMPENSATION OF ANY PERSON EMPLOYED AS A TEACHER IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN $1.200. (P. 10731-2 10714)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 152, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 10732-3)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TO FURTHER CONSIDER H. R. 11945, ENABLING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT, DURING FISCAL YEAR 1919, THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (P. 10667 10670)

TO PASS H. R. 12863. (P. 10547)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12863. (P. 10408)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER H.R. 12863. (P. 10146)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO FURTHER CONSIDER H. R. 12863. (P. 10092)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TO FURTHER CONSIDER H.R. 12863, A BILL FOR PROVIDING REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10088)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WATER POWER S. 1419, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE FOR SECTION 14, PROVIDING THAT UPON 2 YEARS NOTICE THE U.S. COMMISSION BE AUTHORIZED UPON EXPIRATION OF ANY LICENSE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR PROCEEDINGS IN U. S. DISTRICT COURTS, IN DISTRICTS AFFECTED, AT ACTUAL REASONABLE COST, ALL SUCH PROJECTS UNDER SUCH LICENSES, TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSETS AND WATER RIGHTS AND PROPERTIES OF SUCH LICENCES.

TO PASS BILL S. 1419.

TO AMEND S. 1419, BY ELIMINATING ALL "NAVIGABLE WATERS" OVER WHICH CONGRESS HAS JURIDSICTION UNDER ITS AUTHORITY TO REGULATE COMMERCE WITH FOREIGN NATIONS AND AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES. (P. 10050 10049)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER BILL S. 1419. (P. 9950)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE WATERS, APPROVED JUNE 21, 1906 AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF WATERWAYS FOR USES OF INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 9803)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11692, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DIST. OF C. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY AGREEING TO SENATE AMENDMENT RESTORING THE ORIGINAL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHEREIN THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE D. OF C. SHALL BE PAID ON A HALF AND HALF PRINCIPLE, BEING, ONE HALF THEREOF PAID BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE OTHER BY THE D. OF C. (P. 9753-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12224, PUNISHING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 9541)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 12224, PUNISHING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO REFER H.R. 12731 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT REGISTRANTS WHO ON THE DATE FIXED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR REGISTRATION ARE OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS AND NOT OVER 19 YEARS SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS THE 18 CLASS AND SHALL BE DRAFTED FOR SERVICE SUBSEQUENT TO REGISTRANTS IN CLASS ONE OF THE AGE OF 19 YEARS AND OVER 19 YEARS. (P. 9505-2 9506)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 12731. (P. 9506)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL H. R. 12731, (40 STAT-955, AUGUST 31, 1918), AMENDING THE ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S., APPROVED MAY 18, 1917."

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1919.

TO HAVE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS 1 AND 2 TO H. R. 10069, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS AND RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDMENTS INCREASING THE SAID APPROPRIATION FOR MOBILE HARBOR AND BAR. (P. 8705-2)

TO PASS BILL H. J. RES. 309, (40 STAT-904, JULY 16, 1918), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT, IN TIME OF WAR, TO SUPERVISE OR TAKE POSSESSION AND ASSUME CONTROL OF ANY TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, MARINE CABLE, OR RADIO SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS OR ANY PART THEREOF AND TO OPERATE THE SAME IN SUCH MANNER AS MAY BE NEEDFUL OR DESIRABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR, AND TO PROVIDE JUST COMPENSATION THEREFOR. (P. 8669 8735)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON CENSUS BILL H. R. 11984, PROVIDING FOR THE FOURTEENTH AND SUBSEQUENT DECENNIAL CENSUSES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT ELEMINATING THE CLAUSE GIVING THE SEC. OF COMMERCE, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENSUS, AUTHORITY TO APPOINT SUPERVISORS, THEREBY GIVING THIS AUTHORITY TO THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8664-2)

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREENMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 11692, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, AND CONCUR IN SAID AMENDMENT, WHUCH PROVIDES TO APPROPRIATE A SUFFICIENT SUM TO PAY 1/2 OF THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OUT OF THE TREASURY AND 1/2 OUT OF THE REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT; MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES OF THE FISCAL YEAR. (P. 8643-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 309, (40 STAT-904, JULY 16, 1918), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT IN TIME OF WAR, TO SUPERVISE OR TAKE POSSESSION AND ASSUME CONTROL OF ANY TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, MARINE CABLE, OR RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE DURATION OF WAR, AND TO PROVIDE JUST COMPENSATION THEREFORE. (P. 8648)

TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, BILL H. R. 10358 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919. (P. 8577-1)

TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, H. R. 7237. (P. 8517-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 7237. (P. 8390)

TO TABLE H. RES. 399, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS AND MACHINERY FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR THE TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH LIQUORS. (P. 8357-1)

FOR A RECAPITULATION OF THE VOTE ADOPTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919.

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE, AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10854, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1919, WHICH ELIMINATES A CLAUSE PROHIBITING ANY PART OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PAYING ANY PREMIUMS OR BONUS OR CASH AWARD TO ANY EMPLOYEES, IN ADDITION TO HIS REGULAR WAGES FOR SPEEDING UP NAVAL PRODUCTION. (P. 8381-1 8382)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 7237. (P. 8388)

TO PASS S. 2104, (40 STAT-739, JULY 2, 1918), AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4402-4404-4414 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S. (P. 8336 8315)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING BILL H. R. 10358, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919. (P. 8312-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 394, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO THE H. OF REP. WHETHER ANY ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE U.S. FUEL ADMINISTRATION RESTRICTING THE SUPPLY OF COAL TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS. (P. 8137)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL H. R. 11984, (40 STAT-1291, MAR. 3, 1919), PROVIDING FOR THE FOURTEENTH AND SUBSEQUENT DECENNIAL CENSUSES. (P. 8130 8127)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10854, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR PREMIUMS, BONUSES, CASH AWARDS OTHER THAN REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR ECONOMY IN OPERATION OF ANY GOVERNMENT PLANT. (P. 8016 8023)

TO HAVE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEING VOTE ON SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 7237, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION ASCERTAIN THE VALUE OF PNEUMATIC MAIL TUBE SYSTEM OPERATING IN N.Y., BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS IN NOVEMBER, AND NOT IN JULY AS PRESCRIBED IN SENATE AMENDMENT. (P. 7761 7774)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 9959, (40 STAT-603, JUNE 10, 1918), AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN, SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR AND THE WAR WITH MEXICO, APPROVED JUNE 10, 1912, WHICH AMENDMENT IS TO INCREASE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS PENSIONS. (P. 7491-2)

TO PASS BILL S. 1553, (40 STAT-755, JULY 3, 1918), GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS, CONCLUDED AT WASHINGTON AUG. 16, 1919. (P. 7440 7461)

TO EXPUNGE FROM THE RECORD THE REMARK MADE BY MR. GEORGE F. O'SHAUNESSY AS SAME CONTAINED INSULTING LANGUAGE, MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H. R. 3563 INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 3547, EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE PENSION ACT OF MAY 11, 1912 TO THE OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF ALL STATE MILITIA AND OTHER STATE ORGANIZATIONS THAT RENDERED SERVICE TO THE UNION CAUSE DURING THE CIVIL WAR FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS OR MORE, AND PROVIDING PENSIONS FOR THEIR WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN, AND DEPENDENT PARENTS. (P. 7326-1)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 323, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY MESSENGERS IN CHARGE OF TELEPHONES. (P. 7162)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 11945, ENABLING THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT DURING FISCAL YEAR 1919 THE PURPOSES OF AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS," WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO PART OF THE $6,100,000 APPROPRIATED BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE BUT FOR INCREASING FOOD PRODUCTS AND CONSERVATION OF FOOD. (P. 6868-1 6977)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 11945. (P. 6980)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 11945, TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS WHICH PROVIDED FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTS, LIVESTOCK, HOME EXTENSION WORK AND THE ERADICATION OF PREDATORY ANIMALS. (P. 6979)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS BILL S. 3911, (40 STAT-558, MAY 22, 1918), TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. (P. 6816)

TO PASS BILL S. 3935 PROHIBITING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND IMPORTATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII DURING THE PERIOD OF THE WAR, EXCEPT AS HEREIN AFTER PROVIDED. (P. 6688 6741)

TO REFER BILL S. 3935, (40 STAT-560, MAY 23, 1918), PROHIBITING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND IMPORTATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII DURING THE PERIOD OF WAR, EXCEPT AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED, TO THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT REMOVING THE TWO YEAR LIMITATION REGARDING APPEAL. (P. 6739 6740)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 8696, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, PART OF WHICH REPORT IS TO THE EFFECT THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO ENROLL MISSISSIOPI CHOCTAWS WITH THE CHOCTAWS WEST AND ONLY UNDER SUCH OBLIGATION TO MISSISSIPPI CHOCTAWS AS IS DUE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN DEPENDENT INDIANS WHO WERE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF SOIL AND WHO WERE DEPRIVED OF THEIR PATRIMONY BY WHITE SETTLERS. (P. 6686-2 6687 6676)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 341, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION, DEBATE AND PASSAGE OF BILL H. R. 11945, RELATING TO FURTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE BY STIMULATING AGRICULTURE AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF ITS PRODUCTS AND ENABLING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS THEREOF DURING FISCAL YEAR, 1919; THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING 3 HOURS DEBATE, TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BY THE OPPONENTS.

TO AMEND S. 3771, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO COORDINATE OR CONSOLIDATE EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES, IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND THE MORE EFFICIENT CONCENTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE REDISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, BUT THE PRESIDENT MAY TRANSFER OR DETAIL SUCH OF ITS SUBORDINATE OFFICERS TO SUCH OTHER EXECUTIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BUREAUS, COMMISSIONS, OR OFFICES FOR SUCH DUTIES AS IN HIS DISCRETION HE MAY DEEM NECESSARY.

TO PASS BILL S. 3771, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO COORDINATE OR CONSOLIDATE EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES, IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND THE MORE EFFICIENT CONCENTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT.

TO RECEDE FROM THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10358, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, BY FIXING A MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS OF WORK PER DAY FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. (P. 3552-1 6439)

TO ADOPT AMENDMENT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS TO S. J. RES. 124, (40 STAT-557, MAY 20, 1918), PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION FOR THE MILITARY SERVICE OF ALL MALE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. OR RESIDING IN THE U.S. WHO HAVE SINCE THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE 1917, AND ON OR BEFORE THE DAY SET FOR REGISTRATION BY PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT, ATTAINED THE AGE OF 21 YEARS, BY ELIMINATING THAT CLAUSE WHICH WOULD EXEMPT DIVINITY STUDENTS. (P. 5639)

TO REFER H. RES. 307, RELATING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ACCOUNTS AND EXPENDITURES IN THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, AND TO TAKE THE REFERENCE OF THE RESOLUTION AWAY FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE INVESTIGATION, THE SAME BEING INTO THE CONDUCT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE P.O. DEPT. REGARDING MAIL OF THE U.S. ARMY EXPEDETIONARY AIR FORCE. (P. 5623 5624)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 10613, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5506-2)

TO DIRECT THE SPEAKER TO ISSUE A WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF THE ABSENTEES, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 1063, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5463)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1919, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT IN AN EMERGENCY FIX THE PRICE OF WHEAT PRODUCTS IN THE U.S. GUARANTEEING A CERTAIN PROFIT TO THE PRODUCERS THEREOF; THAT GUARANTEED PRICE OF 1918 WHEAT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ITS EQUIVALENT OF #2 NORTHERN SPRING WHEAT AT $2.50 PER BUSHEL, THE SAME TO BE BINDING UNTIL DEC. 1, 1919. (P. 5319)

TO PASS H. R. 10069. (P. 4933 5183)

TO AMEND H. R. 10069, PROVIDING $150,000 FOR THE DEEPENING OF THE KEY WEST HARBOR, FLA., AND ALSO AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR NOT EXCEEDING $232,700 (FULL ESTIMATE), IF SATISFACTORY BIDS ARE RECEIVED OR TO PURCHASE OR HIRE BY ADVANTAGEROUS CONTRACT, DREDGING APPARATUS FOR SUCH WORK. (P. 4933 5183)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5181)

TO PASS S. J. R. 123. (P. 5067 5069)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 123, (40 STAT-554, MAY 16, 1918), PROVIDING FOR THE INDUCTION INTO MILITARY SERVICE OF CERTAIN PERSONS REGISTERED UNDER THE DRAFT ACT OF MAY 18, 1917, BY PROVIDING THAT THE QUOTAS OF THE SEVERAL STATES, TERRITORIES AND THE D. OF C. HEREAFTER BE DETERMINED IN THE PROPORTION OF THE REGISTRANTS LIABLE TO SUCH SERVICE INCLUDING ALIENS WHO HAVE WAIVED ALL CLAIMS OF EXEMPTION.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. J. RES. 123 WHICH PROVIDES, THAT CREDIT SHALL BE GIVEN ON ITS QUOTAS TO EVERY STATE, TERRITORY, DISTRICT OR SUBDIVISION FOR THE NUMBER OF MEN WHO HAVE ENTERED THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF U.S. SINCE MAY 1, 1917, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO WERE IN FEDERAL SERVICE ON THAT DATE. AGREED TO. (P. 5059)

TO TABLE THE MOTION THAT H. RES. 296, REGARDING MAIL OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, BE REFFERED TO COMMITTEE OF FIVE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER. (P. 4977)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO DECLINE TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS FROM A.S. BURLESON, POSTMASTER GENERAL, AS PROVIDED FOR IN H. R. 296, REGARDING MAIL OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

TO AMEND S. 3863, PROVIDING QUARTERS OR COMMUTATION THEREOF TO COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN CERTAIN CASES, BY CHANGING SAME SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ACCOMODATIONS TO COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE U.S. ARMY, IN CONTINENTAL OR TERRITORIAL SERVICE IN KIND OR BY PROPER COMPENSATION WHERE ADEQUATE QUARTERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, THE ACT NOT TO REDUCE ALLOWANCES NOW AUTHORIZED. (P. 4819-1)

THAT THE HOUSE GO INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10069, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 4860)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 278, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 3994, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONDENMATION PROCEEDINGS OF LAND FOR MILITARY PURPOSES," APPROVED JULY 2, 1917. (P. 4584-1)

TO PASS S. 3994. (P. 4615)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS S. 3994, AND REPORT SAME BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO ACQUIRE THE LAND BY CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR MILITARY AND AMMUNITION PURPOSES. (P. 344-2)

TO PASS H. R. 10205, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS. (P. 4551)

TO PASS H. R. 7795. (P. 4297)

TO AMEND H. R. 7795, WHICH APPROPRIATES $50,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEED GRAIN AND FEED FOR LIVE STOCK, TO BE SUPPLIED TO FARMERS AND STOCKMEN AND TO CREATE BOARDS IN THE RESPECTIVE STATES TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, AT THE NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS, MAKE A DETAILED REPORT REGARDING ALL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ACT. (P. 4296)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 281, FOR THE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF A BILL REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 7795, PROVIDING FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE AND AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FOOD, BY AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO CONTRACT WITH FARMERS IN CERTAIN AREAS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAIN THROUGH ADVANCES AND LOANS AND OTHERWISE, AND BY PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY MOBILIZATION OF FARM LABOR, WHICH SUBSTITUTE BILL APPROPRIATES $50,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEED GRAIN FOR LIVE STOCK, THE SAME TO BE SUPPLIED TO FARMERS AND STOCK MEN AND ALSO CREATES BOARDS IN THE SEVERAL STATES TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISION OF THE ACT.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO REPORT H. R. 7795 BACK ELIMINATING THE ENACTING CLAUSE. (P. 4178)

TO SUSPEND THE CALENDAR OF THE DAY AND PROCEED WITH BUSINESS NOT ON TODAY'S CALENDAR. (P. 4146)

TO AMEND H. R. 7795, BY ELIMINATING THE ENACTING CLAUSE.

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 9414, GRANTING INCREASED COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND LABORERS IN THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT AND POSTAL SERVICE. (P. 4091-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES H. R. 9414, WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT THAT DURING THE BALANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 1918, AND DURING FISCAL YEAR 1919, THE INCREASED ALLOWANCE FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN ADDITION TO THE COMPENSATION NOW RECEIVED BY THEM SHALL CHANGED IN SEVERAL WAYS.

TO AMEND H. R. 9414, BY SETTING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS GRADES IN THE POSTAL SERVICE. (P. 3906-2 4105-2)

TO PASS H. R. 9414. ((P. 4105-1 4107-1)

TO PASS S. 3714, (40 STAT-506, APRIL 5, 1918), PROVIDING FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE AND FOR ASSISTING IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR. (P. 3812, 3842)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10608, PROVIDING FURTHER FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR TO PROVIDE CREDITS FOR INDUSTRIES AND ENTERPRISES IN THE U.S. NECESSARY OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR. (P. 3778-1)

TO PASS S. 1854, (40 STAT-450, MAR. 19, 1918), TO SAVE DAYLIGHT AND TO PROVIDE STANDARD TIME FOR THE UNITED STATES. (P. 3549 3583 3582)

TO TABLE MOTION DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 4665, GRANTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATIVE TO ELECTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS AND REFERING THE SAME TO THE COMMITTEE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE. (P. 3491)