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1935Today
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Every vote
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 146, SETTING PROCEDURES FOR TRIAL WHEN GOOD BEHAVIOR OF FEDERAL JUDGES (EXCEPT SUPREME COURT) IS QUESTIONED.HR146 · 1941-10-22
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 237, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1939, TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER HEARINGS.HJR237 · 1941-10-17
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 237, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NEUTRALITY ACT OF 1939, BY PERMITTING THE ARMING OF MERCHANT VESSELS.HJR237 · 1941-10-17
- YesTO PASS H.R. 5788, SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL NATIONAL-DEFENSE APPROPRIATION BILL.HR5788 · 1941-10-10
- NoTO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1579, A BILL FOR REQUISITIONING OF PROPERTY FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTING THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST FURTHER ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS.S1579 · 1941-08-13
- NoTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5300, A BILL ESTABLISHING WHEAT-MARKETING QUOTAS.HR5300 · 1941-08-13
- YesTO PASS H.J. RES. 222, AMENDMENT TO THE SELECTIVE SERVICE AND TRAINING ACT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF SERVICE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE FORCES, AND REGULAR ARMY FOR SUCH TIME AS MAY BE NEEDED.HJR222 · 1941-08-12
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 222, AMENDMENT TO THE SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS TO REPORT THE BILL FORTHWITH WITH EVERYTHING AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE STRUCK.HJR222 · 1941-08-12
- NoTO OVERRIDE VETO OF S. 1580, DEFENSE HIGHWAY ACT.S1580 · 1941-08-07
- YesTO PASS S. 1579, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUISITION SUCH PROPERTY AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES.S1579 · 1941-08-05
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 5417, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1941, BY STRIKING A PROVISION REQUIRING THAT A HUSBAND AND WIFE LIVING TOGETHER FILE A JOINT INCOME TAX RETURN.HR5417 · 1941-08-04
- YesTO PASS H.R. 5417, REVENUE ACT, 1941.HR5417 · 1941-08-04
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 280, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5417, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1941.HRE280 · 1941-07-30
- NoTO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1524 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSIST FURTHER ON HOUSE AMENDMENTS.S1524 · 1941-07-29
- NoTO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE FROM S. 1447, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTAINENCE OF THE CORPS OF CADETS AT THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT AUTHORIZED LEVELS.S1447 · 1941-07-16
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 257, ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE TRANSFER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HRE257 · 1941-07-15
- NoTO AMEND S. 1524, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE WHICH REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO SEIZE AND OPERATE ANY PLANT WHERE STRIKES, SUBVERSIVE ELEMENTS OR OTHERWISE HAVE HINDERED PRODUCTION VITAL TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO PREVENT VIOLENT DEMONSTRATIONS AND TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO WORK OF ANY CITIZEN.S1524 · 1941-07-10
- YesTO PASS S. 1524, LOWERING THE DRAFT-ELIGIBLE AGE FROM 35 TO 28.S1524 · 1941-07-10
- NoTO AMEND S. 1524, BY STRIKING SECTION 2, WHICH COMPELS INDUSTRIES INVOLVED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE TO SUBMIT LABOR DISPUTES TO THE ARBITRATION OF THE CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION BOARDS.S1524 · 1941-07-10
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 243, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1524, A BILL PROVIDING FOR DEFERMENT OF MEN BY AGE GROUP UNDER THE SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1940.HRE243 · 1941-07-09
- NoCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5166, THE SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1941 AND 1942, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH THE SENATE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT OVER AMENDMENT NO. 28 WITH AN AMENDMENT. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $1,100,000 TO THE SEC. OF AGRICULTURE TO UNDERTAKE FOREST-FIRE CONTROL MEASURES FOR FISCAL 1942 RATHER THAN FISCAL 1941 AS SPECIFIED IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT.HR5166 · 1941-06-30
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5049, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1942. THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH THE SENATE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT OVER AMENDMENT NO. 52, PERMITTING RESIDENTS OF MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA TO ATTEND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITHOUT A TUITION CHARGE.HR5049 · 1941-06-30
- NoTO PASS H.R. 4228, AN AMENDMENT TO THE JUDICIAL CODE TO PERMIT WIRE-TAPPING.HR4228 · 1941-06-30
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 4228, A BILL AMENDING THE JUDICIAL CODE TO PERMIT WIRE-TAPPING, BY REQUIRING THAT ANY PERSON WISHING TO USE THE POWERS GRANTED UNDER H.R. 4228 MUST APPLY TO A FEDERAL JUDGE FOR PERMISSION TO DO SO RATHER THAN TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE U.S. AS STATED IN THE ORIGINAL BILL.HR4228 · 1941-06-30
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 222, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4228, A BILL AMENDING THE U.S. CODE SO AS TO PERMIT WIRETAPPING.HRE222 · 1941-06-30
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 212, A BILL CREATING A COMMITTEE ON THE INVESTIGATION OF PRICES.HRE212 · 1941-06-27
- NoCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4693, A BILL MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH THE SENATE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT OVER AMENDMENT NO. 11 WITH AN AMENDMENT.HR4693 · 1941-06-24
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4590, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH THE SENATE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT OVER AMENDMENT NO. 102 AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE INTERIOR TO INCUR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR 7 RIVER PROJECTS AND APPROPRIATING $7.8 MILLION FOR THIS PURPOSE.HR4590 · 1941-06-19
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4590, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR FOR FISCAL 1942, TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSIST ON 38 AMENDMENTS IN DISAGREEMENT.HR4590 · 1941-06-19
- YesCONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4590, THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH THE SENATE IN THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 33, AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE INTERIOR TO RECEIVE FROM THE SEC. OF WAR PAYMENT FOR MINERAL RIGHTS TO BE ACQUIRED FROM THE OSAGE INDIANS REQUISITE FOR THE HULAH DAM PROJECT AND TO TRANSMIT SUCH FUNDS TO THE OSAGE TRIBAL COUNCIL AS JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE RIGHTS SO ACQUIRED.HR4590 · 1941-06-19
- NoTO AMEND H.J. RES. 193, EMERGENCY RELIEF AND WORK RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS, 1942, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN H.J. RES. 193 FOR THE COMPENSATION OF DAVID LASSER.HJR193 · 1941-06-13
- YesTO AMEND H.J. RES. 193, EMERGENCY RELIEF AND WORK RELIEF APPROPRIATION, FISCAL 1942, BY STRIKING A PROVISION REQUIRING THAT A PERSON MAY BE EMPLOYED BY W.P.A. IN CONTINUOUS SERVICE ONLY FOR 18 MONTHS.HJR193 · 1941-06-13
- YesTO PASS S. 158, EXTENDING TO COTTON CROPS THE SAME SYSTEM OF FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE APPLIED TO WHEAT.S158 · 1941-06-11
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4965, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT FOR 1942.HR4965 · 1941-06-09
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 4965, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT, 1942, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF COST-PLUS-AFIXED-FEE METHOD OF CONTRACTING AS A BASIS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AUTHORIZED IN H.R. 4965.HR4965 · 1941-06-09
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3368, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT REPORTS.HR3368 · 1941-06-03
- YesTO PASS S. 1438, AN ACT TO EXTEND THE LENDING AUTHORITY OF THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION.S1438 · 1941-05-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4646.HR4646 · 1941-05-27
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4646 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD TO THE BILL THE REQUIREMENT THAT AFTER THE DATE OF THIS ACT THE U.S. SHALL ACQUIRE NO FOREIGN GOLD AT A PRICE IN EXCESS OF $35. PER OUNCE.HR4646 · 1941-05-27
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 211, AN OPEN RULE, PROVIDING 4 HOURS OF DEBATE ON H.R. 4646, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH THE POWERS RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION FUND AND ALTERATION OF THE DOLLAR MAY BE EXERCISED.HRE211 · 1941-05-26
- AbstainedTO AMEND H.R. 4671, A BILL TO PROVIDE PLANT-PROTECTION FORCE FOR NAVAL SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS, BY ADDING TO THE BILL THE REQUIREMENT THAT ANY PERSON APPOINTED TO THE FORCE AUTHORIZED THEREIN WHO WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CIVIL-SERVICE WOULD NOT LOSE HIS CIVIL-SERVICE STATUS OR SUFFER ANY REDUCTION IN PAY.HR4671 · 1941-05-22
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.J. RES. 60, A BILL RELATING TO CORN AND WHEAT MARKETING QUOTAS UNDER THE A.A.A. OF 1938.SJR60 · 1941-05-13
- NoTO PASS H.R. 3490, A BILL TO FIX THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE U.S. TOWARD THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR3490 · 1941-05-12
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4466, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MERCHANT VESSELS.HR4466 · 1941-05-07
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4466, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MERCHANT VESSELS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDING THAT FLAGSHIPS OF BELLIGERENT NATIONS TAKEN UNDER THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE TURNED OVER TO ANY BELLIGERENT NATION.HR4466 · 1941-05-07
- AbstainedTO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE FROM H.R. 4342, A BILL REGULATING BLACK-OUTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.HR4342 · 1941-04-28
- AbstainedTO RECOMMIT H.R. 137, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MO., TO THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS.HR137 · 1941-04-23
- AbstainedTO PASS H.R. 142, PROVIDING THAT U.S. CLERKS, MARSHALLS, AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NEED NOT LIVE IN THE DISTRICT.HR142 · 1941-04-23
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 162, A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS AND THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS TO INVESTIGATE THE PROGRESS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM.HRE162 · 1941-04-02
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 43, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ALLOCATE COFFEE QUOTAS TO COUNTRIES NOT INCLUDED IN THE INTERAMERICAN COFFEE AGREEMENT OF 1940.SJR43 · 1941-04-01
- NoTO PASS H.R. 968, A BILL TO REGULATE NET WEIGHTS IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE TRANSACTION IN COTTON.HR968 · 1941-04-01
- NoTO PASS S. 262, A BILL TO REGULATE THE WAREHOUSING, STORING, AND RECONCENTRATION OF COTTON HELD BY THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.S262 · 1941-03-26
- YesTO PASS H.R. 3368, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT REPORTS.HR3368 · 1941-03-25
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4124, FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL NATIONAL-DEFENSE APPROPRIATION BILL, FOR REMAINDER OF FISCAL 1941.HR4124 · 1941-03-21
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 4050, DEFENSE AID SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION BILL, (APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEND-LEASE), WITH INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRING THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE UNDER H.R. 4050 NOT BE USED FOT THE PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES, AQUISITION OF SITES, MANUFACTURE OF DEFENSE ARTICLES, OR COMPENSATION FOR PROCUREMENT OR MANUFACTURE THEREOF OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE U.S. OR CANAL ZONE AND THAT NO FUNDS GIVEN UNDER H.R. 4050 BE MADE AVAILABLE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WITHOUT REIMBURSEMENT IN PROPERTY, IF AVAILABLE, AS COLLATERAL.HR4050 · 1941-03-19
- YesTO PASS H.R. 4050, DEFENSE AID SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION BILL, 1941, (APPROPRIATION FOR LEND-LEASE).HR4050 · 1941-03-19
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 131, PROVIDING THAT H.R. 1776, WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO, BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE TO THE END THAT ALL SENATE AMENDMENTS BE AGREED TO.HRE131 · 1941-03-11
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 120 AND THE RESOLUTION, WHICH AUTHORIZES A 9-MEMBER COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE MATTERS RELATING TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE. THE AMENDMENT PERMITS THE COMMITTEE TO WITHHOLD FROM PUBLICATION ANY OF ITS DATA WHICH IT DEEMS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO WITHHOLD.HRE120 · 1941-03-11
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2665, A BILL FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS. H.R. 2665 LIMITS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE TO 435 MEMBERS, TO BE APPORTIONED AMONG THE STATES EVERY 10 YEARS, ACCORDING TO THE EQUALPROPORTIONS METHOD.HR2665 · 1941-02-18
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 2665, A BILL FOR APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, TO COMMITTEE ON THE CENSUS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS.HR2665 · 1941-02-18
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 101, RULE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2665. H. RES. 101 IS AN OPEN RULE PROVIDING TWO HOURS OF DEBATE FOR H.R. 2665, AND ALLOWING 1 MOTION TO RECOMMIT.HRE101 · 1941-02-17
- NoTO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 101, RULE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2665.HRE101 · 1941-02-17
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 90, A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES UNTIL APRIL 1, 1942.HRE90 · 1941-02-11
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 1176, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES (LEND-LEASE), WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO LIMIT TO $2 BILLION THE AMOUNT OF CREDIT EXTENDED TO GREAT BRITAIN TO PURCHASE DEFENSE ARTICLES IN THE U.S. AND WOULD REQUIRE COLLATERAL SECURITY WHEREVER AVAILABLE.HR1776 · 1941-02-08
- YesTO PASS H.R. 1776, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES (LEND-LEASE BILL).HR1776 · 1941-02-08
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 2788, A INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION BILL, 1942, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR NON-DEFENSE EXPENDITURES AND THE VETERANS BUREAU BY 25 MILLION.HR2788 · 1941-01-31
- YesTO PASS H.R. 2788-INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION BILL, 1942.HR2788 · 1941-01-31
- YesTO PASS H.R. 437, A BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL NAVAL APPROPRATIONS.HR1437 · 1941-01-22
- YesELECTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SAM RAYBURN (D) VERSUS JOSEPH MARTIN (R).1941-01-03
- NoTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 6324, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE U.S. (WALTER-LOGAN BILL).HR6324 · 1940-12-18
- NoTO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6324, BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EXPEDITIOUS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES WITH THE U.S.HR6324 · 1940-12-02
- NoTO PASS H. CON. RES. 93, SETTING NOV. 19, 1940, AS THE DATE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.HCR93 · 1940-11-19
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 960, EXTENSION OF CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE U.S.HR960 · 1940-11-19
- YesTO REFER PRESIDENTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON H.R. 7179, NATURALIZATION OF LOUIS D. FRIEDMAN, TO COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION.HR7179 · 1940-10-10
- YesTO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4374, A BILL TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938, BY ADJUSTING THE BASE PERIOD IN CUMPUTING PARITY SCALES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO. THE AIM IS TO IMPROVE TOBACCO PRICES, WHICH HAD BEEN FALLING OFF SINCE THE ONSET OF WAR IN EUROPE.S4374 · 1940-10-09
- YesTO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. THE BILL UNDER DEBATE WAS H.R. 8512, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LANDS FOR THE CHICKAMANGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. THE QUESTION IS WHETHER TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS RESTRICTING THE SUM TO $125,000.1940-10-08
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 960, A BILL EXTENDING THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE.HR960 · 1940-10-07
- YesTO RECOMMIT S. 3936, A BILL TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL STOLEN PROPERTY ACT OF 1934, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OF AMERICAN NATIONALS WHICH HAS BEEN CONFISCATED IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY SHALL NOT BE BROUGHT INTO THE U.S.S3936 · 1940-10-01
- NoTO PASS S. 3936, A BILL GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE PERMANENT POWER TO BAR IMPORTATION OF GOODS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES IF SUCH GOODS WERE OBTAINED BY CONFISCATION. (SPECIFICALLY, THE ACT IS AIMED AT STOPPING IMPORT OF OIL FROM COUNTRIES (I.E.-MEXICO) WHO HAVE CONFISCATED AMERICAN OIL INTERESTS)S3936 · 1940-10-01
- YesTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 3840, A BILL PROVIDING THAT A COMMISSIONED OFFICER, KNOWN AS A "BANDMASTER," BE APPOINTED FOR EACH U.S. ARMY BAND.HR3840 · 1940-09-25
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 4164, THE SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT OF 1940. (AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE, THIS WAS H.R. 10132).S4164 · 1940-09-14
- YesTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10361, A BILL FOR INCREASING THE LENDING AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON.HR10361 · 1940-09-14
- NoTO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3550, A BILL TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE TRANSPORTATION OF CONVICT-MADE GOODS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RECONSIDER THE WHOLE MATTER.S3550 · 1940-09-11
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 10132 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO PROVIDE, THAT LOCAL DRAFT BOARDS BE BIPARTISAN, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT BE ORDERED TO CREATE APPEAL BOARDS.HR10132 · 1940-09-07
- YesTO PASS H.R. 10132.HR10132 · 1940-09-07
- NoTO AMEND H.R. 10132, SELECTIVE COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING AND SERVICE, BY PROVIDING THAT BEFORE THE PRESIDENT DRAFTS THE 400,000 MEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS, HE PUT OUT A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.HR10132 · 1940-09-07
- YesTO AMEND H.R. 10132, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FIRMS TO PRODUCE GOODS NEEDED FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE, AND TO PUNISH ANY FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL WHO REFUSES TO OBEY THE GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTIVE.HR10132 · 1940-09-07
- NoTO PASS S. 28, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 944, THE WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT.HRE528 · 1940-08-30
- YesTO PASS H. RES. 530, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1681, A BILL TO CREATE A NEW FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN TENNESSEE.HRE530 · 1940-08-28
- YesTO PASS S. 1681, A BILL TO CREATE A NEW FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN TENNESSEE.S1681 · 1940-08-28
- YesTO PASS H.R. 10361, A BILL INCREASING THE LENDING AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON TO $1.5 BILLION. $1 BILLION OF THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS IS TO GO TO THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORP. FOR DEFENSE PURPOSES. $0.5 BILLION IS TO BE LENT TO OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.HR10361 · 1940-08-21
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.R. 10361, INCREASING LENDING AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF WASHINGTON, TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO (1) CUT THE LENDING LIMIT FROM $1.5 BILLION TO $1 BILLION, (2) REMOVE SECTION I, WHICH ALLOWS $0.5 BILLION IN LOANS TO BE MADE TO WESTERN HEMIS. COUNTRIES, (3) REMOVE SECTION III, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY, IF DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE PRESIDENT.HR10361 · 1940-08-21
- YesTO PASS S.J. RES. 286, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ORDER NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES INTO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.SJR286 · 1940-08-15
- NoTO PASS H. RES. 407, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7230, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT BY GEORGE A. CARDEN AND ANDERSON T. HERD.HRE407 · 1940-08-13
- YesTO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2009, BILL TO AMEND THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT.S2009 · 1940-08-12
- NoCONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2009, A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT, TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON THE WADSWORTH AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT CARRIER RATES ARE TO BE LOWERED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.S2009 · 1940-08-12
- YesTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 7737, A BILL TO ALLOW INTERVENTION OF STATES IN LAWSUITS WHERE ANY FEDERAL LAW OR SUIT INVOLVES A CONFLICT WITH STATE LAW.HR7737 · 1940-08-05
- NoTO OVERRIDE VETO OF H.R. 3233, A BILL TO LIMIT THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO POCKET VETO A BILL.HR3233 · 1940-08-05
- YesTO PASS S. 3998, A BILL TO INCREASE THE CREDIT RESOURCES OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.S3998 · 1940-08-01
- NoTO RECOMMIT H.J. RES. 583, A BILL MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR T.V.A. TO PROVIDE FACILITIES TO EXPEDITE THE NATIONAL DEFENSE, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL BY STRIKING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR A HYDROELECTRIC DAM, AND ORDERING THAT STEAM POWER BE EMPLOYED IN ITS PLACE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM FOR DEFENSE CONSTRUCTION.HJR583 · 1940-07-30
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