Perl D. Decker

TO ADOPT BILL H. R. 606, DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, EXTRA COMPENSATION TO WILLIS J. DAVIS FOR EXTRA WORK PERFORMED AS CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE ON WATER POWER AT THE RATE OF $150.00 PER MONTH FROM AND AFTER JAN. 21, 1918. (P. 4961)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WEAVER VS. BRITT. (P. 4801)

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 HAVE THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 2812, ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING THE MINING OF COAL PHOSPHATE, OIL, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 4482 4488)

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 RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 16136, (40 STAT-1309, MAR. 3, 1919), AMENDING THE VICTORY BOND ACTS AND THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTIONS AMENDING THE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION. (P. 4335 4293)

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 PASS BILL H. R. 15796, (40 STAT-1348, MAR. 4, 1919), ENABLING THE PRESIDENT TO CARRY OUT THE PRICE GUARANTEES MADE TO PRODUCERS OF WHEAT OF THE CROPS OF 1918 AND 1919 AND TO PROTECT THE U.S. AGAINST UNDUE ENHANCEMENT OF ITS LIABILITIES. (P. 4051)

TO PASS H. R. 16020, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WHILE UNDER FEDERAL CONTRACT, FOR THE JOINT COMPENSATION OF THEIR OWNER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3937)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H. R. 13308, (40 STAT-1189, FEB. 2, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH DEFINES RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 3789 3773)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 593, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM FUTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 5279, AUTHORIZING THE RESUMPTION OF VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT IN THE REGULAR ARMY AND PROVIDING THAT SAID BILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 3710-10 3718-1)

TO RECOMMIT BILL H.R. 15835, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT RELATING TO FUNDS APPROPRIATED, NO PART OF WHICH ARE TO BE EXPENDED IN THE PAYMENT OF THE SALARY OF ANY OFFICER OF THE ARMY ISSUING ANY ORDER PROHIBITING SOCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE SAME REGIMENT WHILE NOT ON MILITARY DUTY. (P. 3735)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2812, ENCOURAGING THE MINING OF COAL, PHOSPHATE, GAS, AND SODIUM ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P. 3690)

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 13274, VALIDATING CERTAIN WAR CONTRACTS AND PROVIDING RELIEF WHERE FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, TO THE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS NOT TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, AND CREATING A WAR CONTRACTS APPEALS AMMENDMENT. (P. 3361)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 15339, BY PROVIDING THAT "ENROLLED MEN SO TRANSFERRED SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE SAME PAY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND ALLOWANCES IN ALL RESPECTS AS NOW PROVIDED BY LAW FOR MEN REGULARLY DISCHARGED AND REENLISTED IMMEDIATELY UPON EXPIRATION OF THEIR FULL FOUR YEARS ENLISTMENT IN THE REGULAR NAVY OR MARINE CORPS." (P. 3170)

TO ADOPT BILL H. RES. 566, BEING A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION FROM COMM. ON RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 15539 AND PROVIDING THAT AFTER ADOPTION OF THE RULE IT IS IN ORDER TO CONSIDER NEW LEGISLATION IN THE BILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE GENERAL RULES OF THE HOUSE. (P. 3141-2)

TO PASS BILL H. R. 15539. (P. 3172

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TAKE UP BILL H. R. 15539, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3035)

TO HAVE THE HOUSE INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SECTION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 13274, (40 STAT-1272, MAR. 2, 1919), PROVIDING RELIEF WHEN FORMAL CONTRACTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO CONTRACTS FOR WAR SUPPLIES PRIOR TO NOV. 12, 1918, BUT IF AGGREEMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, THE SEC. OF WAR IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE SUCH NON-COMPLIANCE.

TO PASS BILL S. 385, AUTHORIZING MINING ON THE UNALLOTED LANDS IN INDIAN RESERVATIONS. (P. 2633)

TO PASS S. 2116, INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND. (P. 2643-1)

TO PASS H. R. 15219, (40 STAT-1174, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF U.S. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 2545)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, H.R. 15018, A BILL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, WHICH INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REPORT THE SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT NO MONEY APPROPRIATED BE USED TO PAY THE SALARY OR COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN EXCESS OF THE SALARY THEY ARE RECEIVING. (P. 2526-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12863, (40 STAT-1057, FEB. 24, 1919), PROVIDING FOR REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES A TAX OF 100% UPON ALL CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $500 TO ELECTIONS AT WHICH ANY FEDERAL OFFICES IS TO BE ELECTED OR NOMINATED EXCEPT CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMITED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW TO MAKE GREATER CONTRIBUTIONS. (P. 778)

TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 12863, PROVIDING REVENUE, WITH AN AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING THAT THE TAX OF 100% ON ANY AMOUNT EXCEEDING $500 CONTRIBUTED BY ANYONE FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES DURING 1918, APPLY TO FUTURE PAYMENTS INSTEAD OF OPERATING RETROACTIVELY. (P. 2462-1,2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 15140, (40 STAT 1161, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR, WHICH AMENDMENT READS AS FOLLOWS: IN MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO CLERICAL AND OTHER POSITIONS IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, PREFERENCES SHALL BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES AND WIDOWS OF SUCH IF THEY ARE QUALIFIED TO HOLD SUCH POSITIONS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15140, (40 STAT-1161, FEB. 25, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920.

TO PASS H. R. 13026, (40 STAT-1302, MAR. 3, 1919), AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL AND SANATORIUM FACILITIES FOR DISCHARGED SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. (P. 2171)

TO PASS H. R. 13879, GRANTING A PENSION TO EDITH CAROW ROOSEVELT. (P. 2049)

TO AMEND H. R. 14746, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "EXCLUDING OIL AND GAS LEASES" FROM THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR UNCONTESTED LEASES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR FOR APPROVAL, BECAUSE THE INSPECTORS OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT MAKE INVESTIGATIONS OF SUCH LEASES AND IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THEM IN THE PROHIBITION. (P. 2007 2008)

TO ADOPT ALL THE AMENDMENTS AGREED TO IN THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE TO BILL H. R. 14078, (40 STAT-1213, MAR. 1, 1919), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1920. (P. 1496-1562 P. 1558-1570)

TO AMEND H. R. 14078, (40 STAT-1213, MAR. 1, 1919), BY INCREASING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES WHO NOW RECEIVE A TOAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF $2,500 OR LESS. (P. 1683-1 1691-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14078, BY MAKING VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLERKS. (P. 1696)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS BILL H. R. 13708, (40 STAT-1161, FEB. 25, 1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY, AS MAY BE DETERMINED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT AS NECESSARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AMENDMENT, THAT $100,000 BE APPROPRIATED TO BE EXPENDED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS. (P. 1392)

TO PASS H.R. 13708 (40 STAT 1161, 2/25/1919), PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POPULATIONS IN EUROPE AND COUNTRIES CONTIGUOUS THERETO OUTSIDE OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, BULGARIA AND TURKEY AS NECESSARY. (P. 1919-1)

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 PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENTS VETO, H. R. 9054, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1919, THE PRESIDENT'S OBJECTIONS TO THE BILL BEING THAT LEGISLATIVE PRICE PROVISIONS SHOULD NOT BE ADMINISTERED IN A WAY ADVANTAGIOUS TO PRODUCERS OR CONSUMERS. (P. 9049-2 9105)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO FURTHER CONSIDER BILL S. 1419, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS ACROSS NAVIGABLE WATERS "APPROVED JUNE 21, 1906, AS AMENDED BY ACT APPROVED JUNE 23, 1910," TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATERWAYS FOR USE OF INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 9035-1)

TO PASS BILL S. 4444, (40 STAT-903, JULY 16, 1918), GRANTING PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN WHO SERVED IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN, PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION OR IN CHINA. (P. 8925)

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 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 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)

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 PASS BILL H. R. 8938. (P. 6396)