John K. Shields

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, SO AS TO OFFER AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 12392, (APP. 3/4/1925, 43 STAT. L. 1313), A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, AND JUNE 30, 1926. (P. 4978-1)

TO AMEND S. 3011, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE RETIREMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES, BY INCLUDING RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS, WHO SHALL HAVE ATTAINED OR SHALL THEREAFTER ATTAIN THE AGE OF 60 YEARS. (P. 4516-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H.R. 518, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE, IN TIME OF WAR, AND FOR THE PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF FIXED NITROGEN, COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER AND OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS IN TIME OF PEACE AT MUSCLE SHOALS, SHEFFIELD, AND WACO QUARRY, ALA., WHICH DECISION RULED AGAINST THE RIGHT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO INTRODUCE NEW MATTER IN THE BILL. (P. 4243-1, 4244-1)

TO PASS THE AMENDMENT TO S. 33, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OR PRIVATES TO THE LIST. (P. 4240-2)

TO AMEND S. 33, A BILL MAKING ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT, OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ARMY OR NAVY WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY WHILE IN SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR, BY INCLUDING NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.

TO PASS S. 33. (P. 4242-2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12033 (APP. 3/3/1925, 43 STAT. L. 1216), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1926, WHICH AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PROPOSES AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION OF BATHHOUSES AND BEACH AND PURIFICATION OF WATERS ON THE WEST SHORE OF THE TIDAL BASIN. (P. 3955-2)

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF HARLAN F. STONE. (P. 3057-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, APPEALED FROM BY SENATOR WALSH (R MONT.), IN THE NOMINATION OF HARLAN F. STONE AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE MOTION TO CONSIDER A NOMINATION IN OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION INVOLVES A CHANGE IN RULES AND REQUIRES A TWO-THIRDS VOTE TO SUSTAIN IT. (P. 2999-2)

TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF HARLAN F. STONE. (P. 3000-1)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY REDUCING POSTAL RATES FOR FOURTH CLASS MAIL MATTER FROM 2 CENTS TO 1 CENT. (P. 2698-2)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY STRIKING OUT THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 208 AS AMENDED, AND INSERTING A NEW SECTION PROPOSING THAT THE RATE OF POSTAGE ON FOURTH CLASS MAIL SHALL BE BY THE POUND, THE POSTAGE IN ALL CASES TO BE RPEPAID BY POSTAGE STAMPS AFFIXED THERETO, OR AS OTHERWISE PRESCRIBED BY REGULATIONS OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL. (P. 2703-2)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY STRIKING OUT FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 208 AS AMENDED AND INSERTING A NEW SECTION PROPOSING THAT THE RATES OF POSTAGE ON FOURTH CLASS MAIL SHALL BE BY THE POUND AND BE PREPAID. (P. 2689-2)

TO PASS S. 3674, AS AMENDED. (P. 1126-2)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY READJUSTING THE POSTAL RATES FOR FOURTH CLASS MAIL MATTER. (P. 2614-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 3674, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES READJUSTMENT OF POSTAL RATES FOR FOURTH CLASS MATTER. (P. 2620-1)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION INCREASING POSTAL RATES FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL. (P. 2632-1)

TO AMEND S. 3674, BY READJUSTING THE POSTAL RATES FOR FOURTH CLASS MAIL MATTER. (P. 2614-1)

TO AMEND MR. UNDERWOODS MOTION THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 518, WHICH AMENDMENT BEING TO DESIGNATE MR. NORRIS, MR. MCNARY AND MR. SMITH AS THE SENATE CONFEREES. (P. 2557-2)

TO MAKE S. 33 THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR THURSDAY JAN. 29, 1925, WHICH BILL ALLOWS RETIREMENT OF REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN LINE OF DUTY WHILE IN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WORLD WAR. (P. 2402-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE POINT OF ORDER RAISED BY CLAUDE A. SWANSON (D VA.) DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 3674, A BILL TO RECLASSIFY SALARIES FOR POSTMASTERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE AND RECLASSIFICATION OF POSTAL RATES, TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH READJUSTMENTS, WHICH POINT OF ORDER WAS THAT BILLS RAISING REVENUE MUST ORIGINATE IN THE HOUSE. (P. 2273-2)

TO ADOPT THE MAJORITY REPORT ON S. RES. 147, (68TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION) RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF OIL LEASES ON NAVAL RESERVES, WHICH REPORT CONDEMNS THE ACTION OF SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ALBERT B. FALL, IN MAKING LEASES ON NAVAL OIL RESERVES. (P. 2133-2, 2140-2)

TO ADOPT THE MINORITY REPORT, RELATIVE TO S. RES. 147, IN CONNECTION WITH THE TEAPOT DOME INVESTIGATION OF OIL LEASES ON NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES, SAID MINORITY REPORT UPHOLDING THE RIGHT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ALBERT B. FALL HAD IN MAKING LEASES OF GOVERNMENT OIL FIELDS. (P. 2140-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY PUTTING THE UNDERWOOD SUBSTITUTE AS THE BILL TO BE FINALLY VOTED UPON. (P. 1738-2)

TO PASS H.R. 518. (P. 1808-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT APPOINT A COMMISSION OF FIVE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON USE AND DISPOSITION OF POWER AT MUSCLE SHOALS, AND TO REPORT ON OR BEFORE FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1925, ALLOWING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO COMPLETE DAM NO. 3. (P. 1796-1,2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE USE AND DISPOSITION OF THE WATER POWER RESOURCES AT MUSCLE SHOALS AND TO REPORT ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY IN DEC. 1925, AND TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO CONSTRUCT DAM NO. 3. (P. 1806-1)

TO AMEND, AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 518, BY CREATING "THE FEDERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION," AND GIVING ENTIRE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CORPORATION OF ALL PROPERTY, CORPORATION TO BE OPERATED BY THREE DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, WITH SALARIES RAISED TO $12,000, FROM $7,500. (P. 1728-1,2)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, APPEALED FROM BY GEORGE W. NORRIS (R NEB.), MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 518, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT SENATOR UNDERWOOD BE ALLOWED TO INTRODUCE AN AMENDMENT. (P. 1736-2)

TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 518, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THE SECRETARIES OF WAR AND AGRICULTURE AND A THIRD PERSON NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO INVESTIGATE, STUDY PROPOSALS AND QUESTIONS INVOLVED IN THE USE AND DISPOSITION OF THE WATER POWER RESOURCES AT MUSCLE SHOALS, AND REPORT BY THE FIRST MONDAY IN DEC., 1925; ALSO APPROPRIATING $100,000 FOR CARRYING OUT THESE PROVISIONS. (P. 1762-1,2)

TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 518, BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE A FIVE MAN COMMISSION, WITH POWER TO DETERMINE WHAT DISPOSITION OF THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT SHALL BE MADE AND THIS COMMISSION MAY LEASE PLANT FOR NOT EXCEEDING 50 YEARS, MAY FORM A CORPORATION TO OPERATE, AND MAY ISSUE BONDS NOT EXCEEDING $50 MILLION DOLLARS; IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES PLANT IS NECESSARY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE, HE MAY POSSESS SAME AFTER 5 DAYS NOTICE. (P. 1456-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 518, BY CHANGING THE METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE MUSCLE SHOALS PLANT BY PROVIDING FOR SUCH OPERATION BY A GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, BY LEASE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, INSTEAD OF OUTRIGHT OPERATION BY THE GOVERNMENT AS PROVIDED IN THE BILL. (P. 1452-1,2)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 283, (6/7/1924), PERMITTING TO REMAIN WITHIN THE UNITED STATES CERTAIN ALIENS IN EXCESS OF THE QUOTA FIXED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF MAY 19, 1921, ALSO THOSE ALIENS ON THEIR WAY TO THE U.S. BELIEVING IN GOOD FAITH THAT THEY WOULD BE ADMITTED UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 19, 1921, AND ALIENS TEMPORARILY ADMITTED UNDER BOND, TO RELIEVE CASES OF EXTREME HARDSHIP. (P. 11136-1)

TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO S. 2257, (APP. 6/7/1924, 43 STAT. L. 607), A BILL TO CONSOLIDATE, CODIFY, REVISE AND REENACT THE LAWS AFFECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VETERANS BUREAU AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT, AS AMENDED, AND THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT, AS AMENDED. (P. 10928-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 180, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE DISTRESSED AND STARVING WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF GERMANY. (P. 10287)

TO AGREE TO S. RES. 247, AS AMENDED, REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF HIS DEPT. TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS FOR PROMPT REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING ENTITLED "IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF HARRY S. DOUGHERTY FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BY THE SUPREME COURT. (P. 10642-1, 10644-1)

TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE TO S. RES. 247, REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF HIS DEPT. YAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS FOR A PROMPT REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING ENTITLED "IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF HARRY S. DAUGHERTY FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS," BY THE SUPREME COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT CHANGES THE RESOLUTION SO AS TO READ, "WHEREAS IT IS BELIEVED THAT IT IS HIGHLY DESIREABLE TO HAVE THE LAW IN THE MATTER SETTLED BY THE SUPREME COURT". (P. 10648-1)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 27, BY STRIKING OUT 7TH AND INSERTING 21ST. (P. 10289-2)

TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 27. (P. 10288-1)

TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 27, PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, BE AUTHORIZED TO CLOSE THE PRESENT SESSION BY ADJOURNING THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1924, AT 7 O'CLOCK, P.M., BY SUBSTITUTING A PERIOD OF ADJOURNMENT FROM JUNE 7 TO JULY 7, 1924 AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON IN THE ORDER NAMED IN THE RESOLUTION INCLUDING SETTLEMENT OF THE MUSCLE SHOALS CONTROVERSY, WHEN CONGRESS RECONVENES ON JULY 7, 1924. (P. 10288-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BE SUBMITTED TO CONVENTIONS AND NOT TO LEGISLATURES OF THE STATES. (P. 10141-1)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, BY PROVIDING THAT, "THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE INOPERATIVE UNLESS IT SHALL HAVE BEEN RATIFIED AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES, AS PROVIDED IN THE CONSTITUTION, WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE SUBMISSION THEREOF TO THE STATES BY THE CONGRESS. (P. 10141-2)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 184. (P. 9598-2)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, BY PROVIDING THAT INSTEAD OF 18 YEARS AS THE AGE LIMIT FOR CHILD LABOR REGULATIONS, THE CONGRESS HAVE POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE. (P. 10140-2, 10141-1)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, BY PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS SHALL HAVE POWER REASONABLY TO LIMIT AND REGULATE THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND TO PROHIBIT SUCH LABOR IN PURSUITS INVOLVING SPECIAL HAZARD TO HEALTH, LIFE, OR LIMB. (P. 10141-1)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, BY PROVIDING THAT IN LIEU OF THE AGE LIMIT OF EIGHTEEN YEARS IN THE REGULATION OF CHILD LABOR, THE CONGRESS SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. (P. 10139-1, 10012-1)

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 184, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES (RELATIVE TO CHILD LABOR), BY PROVIDING THAT CONGRESS SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE ENGAGED IN OCCUPATIONS OTHER THAN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE. (P. 9598-2, 10106-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR APPEALED FROM BY KENNETH D. MCKELLER (D TENN.), MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8839, (APP. 6/7/1924), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN THE APPROPRIATION BILL IS LEGISLATION. (P. 9819-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8839, (6/7/1924), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SUCH DISTRICT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IN ORDER TO DEFRAY EXPENSES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, $14,000,000, OR IN LIEU THEREOF, 40 PER CENT OF EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COL. EXCEPT THOSE HEREIN DIRECTED TO BE PAID OTHERWISE, SHALL BE PAID BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 9604-1)

TO AMEND S. 1898, BY PROVIDING THAT IN LIEU OF 3 CENTS EACH CARRIER IN RURAL MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE BE PAID 4 CENTS PER MILE PER DAY FOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. (P. 9596-2)

TO PASS S. 1898, AS AMENDED. (P. 9584-2)

TO AMEND S. 1898, A BILL TO READJUST THE COMPENSATION OF POSTMASTERS AND RECLASSIFY AND READJUST THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATIONS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE POSTAL SERVICE, BY REQUIRING ALL LOCAL, STATE OR NATIONAL COMMITTEES, AND ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY PART IN THE ELECTION OR CAMPAIGN FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, OR OTHER OFFICERS OF THE GOVERNMENT, TO PUBLISH, EVERY 10 DAYS, A FINANCIAL REPORT OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. (P. 9516-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 6715, (APP. 6/2/1924, 43 STAT. 7, 253), A BILL TO REDUCE AND EQUALIZE TAXATION, TO PROVIDE REVENUE. (P. 9243-47)

TO PASS S. RES. 235. (P. 9278-1,2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 235, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE THE CHARGES AGAINST BURTON K. WHEELER; THE SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE TAKE NO ACTION ON THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY REPORTS IN REFERENCE TO SEN. WHEELER'S INDICTMENT IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MONT., AND THAT PENDING THE TRIAL ON SUCH CHARGES, NO QUESTION BE RAISED AS TO HIS QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE U.S. SENATE. (P. 9270-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S. RES. 235, BY DECLARING THAT NO REASON HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE SENATE TO QUESTION THE RIGHT OF SENATOR WHEELER TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SENATE, AND TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER.

TO PASS, OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H.R. 7959, (APP. 5/19/1924, 43 STAT. L. 121), A BILL TO PROVIDE ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7877, (APP. 6/7/1924), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT AN AMENDMENT THAT WAS OFFERED PROPOSED GENERAL LEGISLATION TO A GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL, AND THEREFORE WAS NOT IN ORDER UNDER RULE XVI, PARAGRAPH 3. (P. 8780-1,2)

TO AGREE TO REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 7995, (APP. 5/26/1924, 43 STAT. L. 153), A BILL TO LIMIT THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (P. 8568-2)

TO PASS S. 5, OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE OF PENSIONS TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL AND MEXICAN WARS AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS, FORMER WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN AND HELPLESS CHILDREN OF SAID SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, AND TO WIDOWS OF THE WAR OF 1812, AND TO CERTAIN INDIAN WAR VETERANS AND WIDOWS, AND TO CERTAIN SPANISH WAR SOLDIERS AND CERTAIN MAIMED SOLDIERS. (P. 8415-1)

TO PASS H.R. 6715. (P. 5997-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE CALCULATION OF SURTAXES ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT SAID DEDUCTIONS EXCEED AMOUNT OF TAX-FREE INTERESTEARNED ON OBLIGATIONS OR SECURITIES. (P. 8197-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 6715, BY MAKING THE MAXIMUM SURTAX RATE 32 PER CENT.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A TAX ON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE MESSAGES.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE CALCULATION OF SURTAX ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT SAID DEDUCTIONS EXCEED AMOUNT OF TAX-FREE INTEREST EARNED ON OBLIGATIONS OR SECURITIES. (P. 8197-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY STRIKING OUT AFTER THE WORD "TIRES" THE FOLLOWING; "INNER TUBES, PARTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR ANY OF THE ARTICLES ENUMERATED IN SUBDIVISION (1) OR (2)" AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORDS "AND INNER TUBES". (P. 8122-2, 8123-1,2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A 2 CENTS TAX ON DRAFTS, CHECKS AND NOTES NOT EXCEEDING $100; AND 2 CENTS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $100 OR FRACTIONAL PART THEREOF. (P. 8199-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE MAXIMUM RATE ON INCOMES BE 40 PER CENT INSTEAD OF 37 1/2 PER CENT. (P. 8195-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INTEREST UPON GOVERNMENT, STATE, AND MUNICIPAL SECURITIES BE INCLUDED BY TAXPAYERS IN COMPUTING GROSS INCOMES. (P. 8200-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY SETTING THE RATES PER POUND ON PUBLICATIONS DEVOTED TO ADVERTISEMENTS, BACK TO WHAT THEY WERE UNDER THE ACT OF 1919. (P. 8099-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY DOING AWAY WITH TAX ON CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. (P. 8122-2, 8123-1,2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INCOME TAX ON CORPORATIONS BE CHANGED FROM A FLAT RATE TO A GRADUATED SCALE. (P. 8032-2, 8033-1)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6715.

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING THAT IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL TAX THERE SHALL BE LEVIED, COLLECTED AND PAID UPON THE NET INCOME OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL, A GRADUATED SURTAX UPON NET INCOMES RANGING FROM $10,000 TO $500,000, 1 PER CENT TO 40 PER CENT OF SUCH EXCESS. (P. 7873-2, 7839-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 2257, (APP. 6/7/1924, 43 STAT. L. 607), A BILL TO CONSOLIDATE, CODIFY, REVISE AND REENACT THE LAWS AFFECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VETERANS BUREAU AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT, AS AMENDED, AND THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT, AS AMENDED, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO FIX THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE VETERANS BUREAU AT $10,000 INSTEAD OF $12,000. (P. 7555-2)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING A GRADUATED TAX ON INDIVIDUAL NORMAL INCOME TAXES. (P. 7850-2)

TO AMEND S. 2257 (APP. 6/7/1924, 43 STAT. L. 607), A BILL TO CONSOLIDATE, CODIFY, REVISE AND REENACT THE LAWS AFFECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VETERANS BUREAU AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE WAR RISK INSURANCE ACT, AS AMENDED, AND THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, AS AMENDED, BY PROVIDING "THAT AN EX-SERVICE MAN WHO IS SHOWN TO HAVE OR IF DECEASED, TO HAVE HAD, WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER SEPARATION FROM THE ACTIVE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES," INSTEAD OF "3 YEARS FROM JAN. 1, 1924". (P. 7855-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6715, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IN LIEU OF THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 211 OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1921, BUT IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 210 OF THIS ACT, THERE SHALL BE LEVIED, COLLECTED, AND PAID FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR UPON THE NET INCOME OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL, A GRADUATED SURTAX UPON NET INCOMES RANGING FROM $10,000 TO $500,000, 1 PER CENT TO 40 PER CENT OF SUCH EXCESS. (P. 7838-2, 7839-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING THAT THE INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU OF THE GOVERNMENT BE MADE OPEN TO EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION. (P. 7676-1, 7692-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6715, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL CLAIMS FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUNDS OF TAXES, INCLUDING THE DECISIONS, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC. (P. 7692-1, 7693-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, TO H.R. 6715 (APP. 6/2/1924, 43 STAT. L. 253), A BILL TO REDUCE AND EQUALIZE TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES CERTAIN LIMITS ON DEDUCTIONS IN THE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES IN RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF LOSSES AND AMOUNT OF INTEREST TO BE DEDUCTED. (P. 7123-2, 7673-2, 7674-1)

TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, H.R. 7959, BY PERMITTING AN OPTION SO THAT THE EX-SERVICE MEN MAY ELECT TO RECEIVE IN CASH, THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED. (P. 6783-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7959 (43 ST. 121, 5/19/1924), A BILL PROVIDING ADJUSTED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR, BY STIPULATING THAT THE RATE OF DISCOUNT BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ON THE PROMISSORY NOTES SECURED BY ADJUSTED-SERVICE CERTIFICATES, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 502, SHALL NOT EXCEED A RATE OF 2 PER CENTUM PER ANNUM. (P. 6948-1, 6942-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7959, BY STIPULATING THAT THE INTEREST RATE BE KEPT AT A FLAT 6 PER CENT PER ANNUM, WHEN A SOLDIER BORROWS ON HIS CERTIFICATE. (P. 6955-2, 6956-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7959, BY PROVIDING THAT EACH OVERSEAS VETERAN MAY, AT HIS OPTION, RECEIVE $50.00 IN CASH AS PAYMENT TO BE DEDUCTED FROM HIS ADJUSTED-SERVICE CERTIFICATE. (P. 6969-1,2)

TO PASS H.R. 7959.

TO AMEND H.R. 7959, BY PROVIDING THAT IF THE VETERAN HAS DIED BEFORE MAKING APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 302, OR, IF ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ADJUSTED SERVICE PAY, HAS DIED AFTER MAKING APPLICATION BEFORE HE HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT UNDER TITLE IV, THEN THE AMOUNT OF HIS ADJUSTED SERVICE CREDIT SHALL BE PAID TO HIS DEPENDENTS. (P. 6956-2, 6959-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 2576, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT PREFERENCE BE GIVEN TO SKILLED FARMERS AND EXPERIENCED FARM LABORERS IN THE ISSUANCE OF VISA CERTIFICATES.

TO AMEND S. 2576, BY PROVIDING THAT PREFERENCE BE GIVEN TO SKILLED FARMERS AND FARM LABORERS BY CONSULS AFTER APPROVAL BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR WITH THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE UPON THE REQUEST FOR SUCH WORKERS BY THE LEGISLATURE OR GOVERNOR OF A STATE TO FILL A SPECIFIED NEED. (P. 6620-1, 6621-1)

TO PASS S. 2576. (P. 6645-49)

TO AMEND S. 2576, BY PROVIDING THAT AN ALIEN MUST HAVE RESIDED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE TIME OF HIS VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES IN A FOREIGN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY AND MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR UPON SUCH APPLICATION, TO BE ADMITTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LABORING AT A SPECIAL OCCUPATION FOR A DEFINITE TIME AT A DESIGNATED PLACE; PROVIDED NOT MORE THAN 5,000 SUCH ALIENS SHALL BE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AT ANY ONE TIME. (P. 6620-2, 6634-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE AMENDING THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION TO S. 2576, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE QUOTA WAS FIXED AT 1 PER CENTUM OF THE 1910 CENSUS INSTEAD OF 2 PER CENTUM OF THE 1910 CENSUS. (P. 6547-2, 6548-2)

TO AMEND S. 2576, BY REDUCING THE IMMIGRATION QUOTA OF THE 1910 CENSUS FROM 2 PER CENTUM TO 1 PER CENTUM. (P. 6538-1, 6539-1)

TO AMEND S. 2576, SO AS TO STRIKE OUT "1910" ON LINE 13 PAGE 12 AND TO INSERT "1890" AND ADOPT THE PRESIDENTS REQUEST. (P. 6540-2, 6546-2, 6547-1)

TO AMEND S. 2576, BY PROVIDING THAT THE IMMIGRATION QUOTA COMPUTED ON CENSUS OF 1910 BE INCREASED FROM 2 PER CENTUM TO 3 PER CENTUM. (P. 6474-2, 6538-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 2576, BY PROVIDING THAT THE IMMIGRATION QUOTA OF THE 1910 CENSUS BE REDUCED FROM 2 PER CENTUM, TO 1 PER CENTUM. (P. 6548-2, 6549-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 2576, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO ALIEN INELIGIBLE FOR CITIZENSHIP BE ADMITTED UNDER THE NON-IMMIGRANT PROVISIONS UNLESS QUALIFIED FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS PREVIOUS IN A VOCATION OF A RELIGIOUS OR AN EDUCATIONAL NATURE, OR A STUDENT OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE, EACH ENTERING SOLELY TO CARRY ON IN CHURCH OR SCHOOL; UNLESS SUCH ALIEN IS THE WIFE OR THE UNMARRIED CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OF AN ADMISSIBLE IMMIGRANT AND IS ACCOMPANYING OR FOLLOWING TO JOIN HIM. (P. 6460-2)

TO AMEND S. 2576, BY PROVIDING THAT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, BEGINNING SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT, THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE UNITED STATES BE PROHIBITED. (P. 6472-2, 6473-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 2576, A BILL LIMITING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE UNITED STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT CHANGES LINE 7, PAGE 5 IN THE BILL, THUS ALLOWING ENTRY OF AN ALIEN UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AN AGREEMENT RELATING SOLELY TO IMMIGRATION, AS WELL AS BY TREATY. (P. 6315-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8233 (APP. 6/7/1924), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND SUNDRY INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE BUREAUS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1925, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION BE USED TO PAY THE SALARY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES TARIFF COMMISSION HEREAFTER PARTICIPATING IN ANY PROCEEDINGS UNDER CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ACT, APPROVED SEPT. 21, 1922, WHEREIN HE OR ANY MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY HAS ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, AND PECUNIARY INTEREST, OR IN RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF WHICH HE HAS ACTED AS ATTORNEY, LEGISLATIVE AGENT OR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE. (P. 6185-2)