Edmund Pettus

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34 STAT 1415, 3-4-07), WHICH PROVIDES A SCHEDULE FOR THE REGULATION OF HOURS OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

TO CONSIDER BILL H.R. 9329, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED FEB. 28, 1903, PROVIDING FOR A UNION STATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 5133, (34, STAT 935, 3-4-07), PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELERS ON RAILROADS BY LIMITING THE HOURS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYERS. (P. 4435-1,2)

TO PASS H.R. 24043, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TIMBER ON CERTAIN LANDS RESERVED FOR THE USE OF THE MENOMINEE INDIANS, REGULATING THE DISPOSAL OF DEAD-WOOD AND THE MANUFACTURE OF LUMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR; APPROPRIATING $7500 TO SAID DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO BE REIMBURSED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE TIMBER. (P. 4559-1)

TO RECESS UNTIL 9:00 P.M., MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 529. (P. 4433-1)

THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 24640, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1406), RELATING TO INVALID PENSIONS AND OTHER PENSIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1908, WHICH AMENDMENT CONTINUES ALL LOCAL PENSION AGENCIES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PENSIONERS AND INSTEAD OF CONFINING THEM TO WASHINGTON, D.C. (P. 4415-1,2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, PROMOTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY CREATING A NAVAL RESERVE TO ESTABLISH AMERICAN MAIL LINES TO FOREIGN MARKETS, TO PROMOTE COMMERCE AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FROM TONNAGE, BY CHANGING THE TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING.

THAT SENATE TAKE RECESS TILL 7:30 P.M. (P. 4433-2)

TO POSPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 8:00 THIS EVENING INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4431-2)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 529, UNTIL 6:00 INSTEAD OF 4:00. (P. 4432-2)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 24816, (3-2-07, 34 STAT. 1250), AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCOHOL FROM BOND, BY ASSIGNING A STOREKEEPER TO SUPERVISE OPERATIONS OF STILLS AND DISTILLERIES, AND BY GIVING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES TO SMALL DISTILLERIES AND PROMOTING THE USE (TAX FREE) OF ALCOHOL IN ART AND INDUSTRIES. (P. 4345-2)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 24861, AMENDING AN ACT FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF DOMESTIC ALCHOL FROM BOND.

TO AMEND H.R. 13566, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1289), A BILL TO AMEND THE CURRENCY ACT AND THE NATIONAL BANKING ACT BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DESIGNATE NAT'L BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AS DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONEY UPON RECEIPT OF PROPER SECURITY AND TO PAY INTEREST ON MONEY DEPOSITED AS THE SECRETARY MAY PRESCRIBE, BUT NOT LESS THAN 2% PER ANNUM UPON THE AVERAGE DAILY BALANCE OF SUCH DEPOSITS; DEPOSITS TO BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE STATES OF THE UNION SO THAT ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY MAY HAVE THE BENEFIT FROM SUCH DEPOSITS. (P. 3434-1,2, 3975-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 13566, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS RECEIVING DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC MONIES SHALL PAY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT INTEREST OF NOT LESS THAN 2% ANNUALLY ON AVERAGE DAILY DEPOSITS. (P. 3897)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 25745, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1295), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JAN. 30, 1908, WHICH AMENDMENT STIPULATES THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATION BE AVAILABLE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF LANDS EMBRACED IN ANY HOMESTEAD ENTRY UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT GROUNDS TO SUSPECT FRAUD OR NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE EXISTING LAW. (P. 3973-2)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 13566. (P. 2742)

TO ADOPT THE SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SIGNED AT SANTO DOMINGO CITY ON FEB. 8, 1907, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF THE U.S. IN THE COLLECTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CUSTOMS RESERVES OF THE REPUBLIC.

TO PASS BILL S. 6249.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, (34 STAT. 1282, 3-4-07), PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTRUAL BANK IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REGULATE THE MUTUAL IMPOSITION OF DUTIES AND INTERNAL REVENUE TAX IN THE COMMERCE BETWEEN U.S. AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P. 3895-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 6249, WHICH AMENDMENT ASSERTS THE DETERMINATION OF U.S. TO LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLANDS TO THEIR PEOPLE AS SOON AS A STABLE, INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT, SHALL HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. (P. 3896)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT CONCURRING THEREIN, REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH. (P. 3429)

TO ADOPT THE S.RES. THAT REED SMOOT A SENATOR FROM UTAH BE EXPELLED FROM THE SENATE OF THE U.S.

TO AMEND THE S. RES. PROVIDING THAT REED SMOOT IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE AS A SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF UTAH, SO THAT AS AMENDED IT WOULD REQUIRE THE CONCURRENCE OF 2/3 OF THE SENATORS PRESENT TO DENY SMOOT HIS SEAT. (P. 3417-2,3428-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 24815, (3-4-07, 34 STAT. 1256), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY INCREASING THE SALARY OF CHIEF OF BUREAU OF FOREST SERVICE FROM $3,500 TO $5,000, DUE TO INCREASE IN DUTIES. (P. 2954-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 4403, (34 STAT. 898, 2-20-07), AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. APPROVED MAR. 3, 1903, THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR BEING THAT NOTHING CAN TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE CONCURRENCE IN A CONFERENCE REPORT, SO THAT THE RESOLUTION WHICH STATED THAT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE SENATE ON BILL S. 4403 BE INSTRUCTED TO PRESENT TO THE CONFEREES OF THE HOUSE AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE LABORERS AND COOLIES FROM THE U.S., WAS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 3099-1)

TO DECIDE THE POINT OF ORDER IN REGARD TO BILL H.R. 22580, (34-STAT 1015, 3-1-07), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1908, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 22580, PROPOSING THAT ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1907, RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ALIENATING, ENCUMBERING OR LEASING OF LANDS, EXCEPT HOMESTEADS, OF ALL ALLOTEES OF INDIAN BLOOD IN INDIAN TERRITORY AND OF ALLOTTEES NOT OF INDIAN BLOOD BE REMOVED, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT PROPOSED GENERAL LEGISLATION TO AMEND AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2414)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 15434, BY PROVIDING THAT PENDING APPEAL ON A WRIT OF ERROR, THE DEFENDANT MAY BE ADMITTED TO BAIL OR RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECORGNIZANCE, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, INSTEAD OF PERMITTING RELEASE OF DEFENDANTS ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE. (P. 2196)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 15434, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A DEFENDANT, PENDING APPELLATE PROCEEDING, MAY BE RELEASED ON BAIL OR ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, AT DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE. (P. 2195-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 15434, (34 ST. 1246, 3-2-07), REGULATING THE APPEALS IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, BY LIMITING THE RIGHT OF THE GOVERNMENT TO APPEAL ON QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SUFFICIENCY OF AN INDICTMENT, ONLY TO DECISIONS OR JUDGMENTS SUSTAINING A DEMURRER. (P. 2194-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE YEAR 1913 INSTEAD OF 1907 WILL BE THE TIME AT WHICH THE SALARY OF SENATORS, REPRESENATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO SHALL BE $7500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET SHALL BE $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH.

TO AMEND H.R. 21574, (34 STAT. 935, 2-26-07), APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1908, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES OF SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PUERTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH. (P. 1550-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 21574, BY ADDING TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND THE RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FROM PORTO RICO TO $7,500 PER ANNUM EACH; AND THE SALARY OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET TO $12,000 PER ANNUM EACH, A PROVISO WHICH READS, THAT THE INCREASED COMPENSATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES, AND RESIDENT COMMISIONER FROM PORTO RICO, FOR THE TERM OR TERMS FOR WHICH EITHER HAS ALREADY BEEN ELECTED, OR SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE YEAR 1907, BUT SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH TERMS. (P. 1541-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSED, THAT IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE SENATE THE PRESIDENT WAS AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND ARMY REGULATIONS IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR THE ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH COLORED INFANRTY, ON ACCOUNT OF OCCURRENCES AT BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG. 13-14-, 1906 AND SUBSEQUENTLY.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A RESOLUTION, WHICH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT STATED IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE SENATE THE RECENT ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT IN DISCHARGING WITHOUT HONOR ENLISTED (COLORED) MEN OF COMPANIES B,C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY, WAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS AUTHORITY AND POWER AND A PROPER EXCERCISE THEREOF, RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO TAKE AND HAVE PRINTED TESTIMONY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASCERTAINING ALL THE FACTS WITH REFERENCE TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE TOWN OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ON THE NIGHT OF AUG., 13-14-1906, AND TO SEND FOR PERSONS, PAPERS, AND TO ADMINISTER OATHS. IF DEEMED ADVISABLE THE EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO TO BE PAID FROM THE CONTIGENT FUND OF THE SENATE. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS MIGHT SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS IF IT DEEMED FURTHER TESTIMONY NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE FACTS IN CONNECTION WITH IN DISCHARGE OF THE ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANIES B, C, AND D OF THE 25TH INFANTRY.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY RAILWAY COMPANY WHOSE RAILROAD LIES WHOLLY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ONE STATE.

TO PASS S. 5133. (P. 811-13)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY PROHIBITING AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ITS EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY, TO WORK LONGER THAN 16 HOURS CONSECUTIVELY, PRESCRIBING A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $100 FOR A VIOLATION THEREOF.

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY LIMITING THE WORK OF ANY EMPLOYEE TO 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS EXCEPT WHEN HE IS PREVENTED FROM REACHING HIS TERMINAL DUE TO AN UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT, AN ACT OF GOD, OR RESULTING FROM CAUSE UNKNOWN TO CARRIER OR AGENT IN CHARGE OF SUCH EMPLOYEE AT THE TIME HE LEFT THE TERMINAL. (P. 892)

TO AMEND S. 5133, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY RAILROAD IN THE U.S. TO REQUIRE OR PERMIT ANY EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN THE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS TO REMAIN ON DUTY MORE THAN 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY; ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED 16 CONSECUTIVE HOURS MUST GET 10 HOURS REST BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK, ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING 16 HOURS IN ANY 24 HOURS, TO GET 8 HOURS REST WITHIN SUCH 24-HOUR PERIOD.

TO PASS BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO COVER TRAVELING EXPENSES OF THE PRESIDENT. (P. 8942)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. L. 454), PROVIDING TRAVELING EXPENSES FOR THE PRESIDENT WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1907. (P. 8934-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 20321, (6-23-06, 34 STAT. 454), PROVIDING PRESIDENT'S TRAVELING EXPENSES, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THESE EXPENSES TO "OFFICIAL BUSINESS" ONLY. (P. 8935)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL, S. 6191, (6-29-06, 34 STAT. L. 611), PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEALEVEL CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LOCK CANAL ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, OF THE TYPE PROPOSED BY THE MINORITY BOARD OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, JAN. 24, 1905. (P. 8857-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 18750, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1907. (P. 7836)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, BY PROVIDING THAT IN MAKING SUCH PURCHASES, THE PRICE TO BE PAID FOR THE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S., SHALL BE NO MORE THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE ASKED FOR SAME AMERICAN PRODUCED ARTICLES IN ANY FOREIGN MARKET. (P. 7721-1)

TO AMEND S.J.RES. 60, (6-25-06, 34 STAT. L. 835), PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PANAMA CANAL, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE REJECTION OF BIDS OR TENDERS, IF DEEMED UNREASONABLE BY THE PRESIDENT. (P. 7717)

TO DECIDE THE QUESTION, WHETHER THE SENATE SHALL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 7663-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 4403, (2-20-09, 34 STAT. 898), AN ACT REGULATING THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS INTO THE U.S. APPROVED MARCH 3, 1903, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISO PERMITTING THE IMPORTATION OF SKILLED LABOR WHICH CANNOT BE OBTAINED IN THIS COUNTRY.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY ENLARGING THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION GOVERNING RAILROADS, BY ELIMINATING THE WORDS "DETERMINE AND PRESCRIBE" AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORDS "ASCERTAIN AND DECLARE", AS PERTAINING TO REGULATION OF RAILROADS.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, SO AS TO ENLARGE THE AUTHORITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AS IT RELATES TO RATES AND CHANGES GOVERING RAILROADS. (P. 7062,7070)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 12987. (P. 7088-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROHIBITING A COMMON CARRIER INTERESTED IN ANY WAY IN THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OF THE MINES OR FACTORIES PRODUCING SAME FROM ENGAGING IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF SAID PRODUCT IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, BUT THIS SHALL NOT PREVENT IT FROM MINING COAL FOR ITS OWN USE. (P. 7014, 7012-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PENALIZING THE GIVING OF FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANYONE EXCEPT TO ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS, ATTORNEYS, MINISTERS OF RELIGION AND INMATES OF VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS. (P. 6948-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PENALIZING THE GIVING OF FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS OR ANY JUDGE OR JUSTICE OF THE COURTS OF THE U.S. OR ANY OFFICER OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, BY A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $100 OR MORE THAN $200. (P. 6944-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE A MISDEMEANOR FOR A CARRIER IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO ISSUE FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS, JUDGE OF THE U.S. COURTS, OFFICER OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT AND ANY PERSON GIVING OR RECEIVING SAME, SHALL BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $100 NOR MORE THAN $200. (P. 6949-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY CLASSIFYING AS COMMON CARRIER THOSE CARRIERS ENGAGED IN TRANSPORTING OIL OR OTHER COMMODITIES EXCEPT WATER AND GAS BY PIPE LINES, AND TO INCLUDE THEIR TRANSACTIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S., AND TO ENABLE THE UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA TO CONSTRUCT A PIPE LINE ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA. P. 6953-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A COMMON CARRIER TO ISSUE FREE PASSES FOR TRANSPORTATION EXCEPT TO ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES, ITS ATTORNEYS, OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, AND ANY VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF FROM $100 TO $2000, BUT SUCH DECISION NOT TO HOLD IN CASE OF A FLOOD OR OTHER DISASTER. (P. 6945)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THA NO PERSON WHO SUES A COMMIN CARRIER IN HIS OWN RIGHT OR NAME SHALL BE PREVENTED FROM INSTITUTING ANY OTHER SUIT IN EQUITY IN ANY STATE OR U.S. COURT. (P. 6811-2)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS POWER TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AFTER RECEIPT OF EVIDENCE TO RESCIND ITS FINDINGS RELATIVE TO RATES OR SERVICE, UPON COMPLAINT, AND REPORT ITS ACTION WITHIN 10 DAYS TO THE COURT HAVING JURISDICTION.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING FOR THE FILING BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, OF ANY EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW THROUGH DISCRIMINATION BY A COMMON CARRIER WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE CASES TO BE TRIED IN COURTS OF STATES WHEREIN THEY OCCUR, SUBJECT HOWEVER, TO RIGHT OF APPEAL. (P. 6811-1,6809-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY HOLDING ANY COMMON CARRIER, BY RAIL, LIABLE FOR DAMAGES FOR INJURIES OR DEATH SUSTAINED BY AN EMPLOYEE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISION MAKING CONTRIBUTARY NEGLIGENCE A MATTER OF FACT FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE JURY. (P. 6812-1,6821-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROHIBITING THE GRANTING OF DECREES SUSPENDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION, UNLESS NOTICE BE GIVEN NOT LESS THAN 5 DAYS AFTER HEARING; AND APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE ENTRY OF THE DECREE, TO TAKE PRECEDENCE IN APPELLATE COURT OVER ALL CAUSES, EXCEPT THOSE OF LIKE CHARACTER OR CRIMINAL CAUSES. (P. 6789-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO RESTRAINING DECREE PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSION SHALL BE VALID UNLESS TWO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES AND ONE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE PRESIDE AT THE HEARING. (P. 6678-1,6674-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THAT IF THE RATES FIXED BY THE COMMISSION ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANY PARTY SECURED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S., THE PARTY MAY PROCEED AGAINST THE COMMISSION BY APPROPRIATE ACTION, BUT THE APPEAL MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM ENTRY OF SUCH DECREE. (P. 6693-2,6674-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY ALLOWING THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE PROPORTIONS OF THE ENTIRE TRAFFIC OF ANY CARRIER WHOSE INTERSTATE RATES HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED AND TO CONSIDER FIXING A RATE. (P. 6685-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY FORBIDDING ANY PRELIMINARY, INTERLOCUTORY DECREE OR ORDER OF ANY COURT OR JUDGE TO SET ASIDE OR SUSPEND THE ORDERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. (P. 6672-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PREVENTING THE ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION BEING SET ASIDE BY ANY COURT, UNLESS SUCH ORDERS VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. OR EXCEED THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION. (P. 6685-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY DIRECTING THE COMMISSION TO CONSIDER, MODIFY OR RESCIND AN ORDER RELATING TO RATES, SERVICES, FARES, ETC., WHEN MADE THE SUBJECT OF COMPLAINTS AND REPORT ITS ACTION TO THE COURT CONCERNED; IF THE COURT RESCINDS ITS ORDER THE ACTION IS TO BE DISMISSED, IF IT IS MODIFIED OR AMENDED SUCH ORDER SHALL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE ORIGINAL ORDER COMPLAINED OF.

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROPOSING TO PUNISH BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OBTAINED BY FRAUDULENT OR FALSE REPRESENTATION AT LESS THAN THE LAWFUL RATE. (P. 6628,6620)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY FIXING A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN $1,000 NOR MORE THAN $20,000 FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER OMITTING TO FILE AND PUBLISH ITS TARIFF OR TO OBSERVE SUCH TARIFF. (P. 6627-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT ANY COMMODITIES IT PRODUCES OR OWNS EXCEPT FOR ITS OWN USE. (P. 6570-1,6568-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR COMMON CARRIERS TO ENGAGE IN PRODUCING OR SELLING COAL IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AFTER JULY 1, 1908. (P. 6568-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY EMPOWERING THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO PROHIBIT ANY COMMON CARRIER FROM CHARGING ANY GREATER COMPENSATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS FOR A SHORTER THAN FOR A LONGER DISTANCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION OVER THE SAME LINE. (P. 6591-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR COMMON CARRIERS TO ENGAGE IN MINING COAL OR ITS PRODUCTS AND SELLING THEM IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, PROVIDED THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT A CARRIER FROM MINING COAL SOLELY FOR ITS OWN USE. (P. 6552)

TO DECIDE THE POINT OF ORDER MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL H.R. 12987, THAT A MOTION TO COMMIT AN AMENDMENT TO A COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 6559, 6552)

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER, AS TO WHETHER THE CHAIR SHALL ENTERTAIN A MOTION THAT ALL AMENDMENTS BE TABLED AT ONE TIME RELATIVE TO BILL H.R. 12987. (P. 6512)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 12987, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR A COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT ANY COMMODITIES IT PRODUCES OR OWNS. (P. 6512, 6459-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY EXCEPTING PIPE LINES FROM CLASSIFICATION AS COMMON CARRIERS. (P. 6373-1,2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, BY PROVIDING THAT NO CARRIER IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE SHALL GIVE FREE TRANSPORTATION EXCEPT TO ITS OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES, THE PENALTY FOR EACH OFFENCE TO BE NOT LESS THAN $100 NOR MORE THAN $2000. (P. 6455)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12987, (34-STAT-584, 6-2-06), REGULATING RAILROAD RATES AND ENLARGING THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, WHICH AMENDMENT EXCEPTS CORPORATIONS TRANSPORTING NATURAL GAS THROUGH PIPE LINES FROM CLASSIFICATION AS COMMON CARRIERS. (P. 6370-6368-1)

TO PASS BILL S. 1539, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. ARMY. (P. 4451)

TO AMEND H.R. 14171, (APP. 6-25-06), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE, WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THE APPROPRIATION OF $600,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEACOAST BATTERIES, TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS ONLY. (P. 4031)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12707, BY PROVIDING THAT THE CAPITAL OF N.M. SHALL TEMPORARILY BE AT THE CITY OF SANTA FE. (P. 3594-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 12707, BY STRIKING OUT THE PROVISIONS THEREFROM WHICH DIRECTED THE GOVERNORS OF THE TERRITORIES OF N.M. AND ARIZ. TO ORDER A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS FOR SAID TERRITORIES, WHICH CONVENTIONS ARE TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTIONS OF OFFICES FOR A FREE STATE GOVERNMENT, AND APPROPRIATING $150,000 TO DEFRAY THE CONVENTION AND ELECTION EXPENSES. (P. 3593-2)

TO AGREE TO H.R. 12707, WHICH STRIKES OUT SECTION 23 AND DIRECTS THAT THE GOVERNORS OF THE TERRITORIES OF N.M. AND ARIZ. ORDER A SPECIAL ELECTION THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE APPROVAL OF THIS BILL. (P. 3591-1,2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12707, (APP. 6-16-06, 34 STAT. L. 267), PROVIDING FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNION OF OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA, AND ENABLING THEM TO FORM STATE GOVERNMENTS; WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FROM $50,000 TO 150,000. (P. 3590-1,3589-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12707, ELIMINATING THE PROVISO THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORIES OF N.M. AND ARIZ. ORDER A SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE FOR DELEGATES TO FORM A CONVENTION FOR SAID TERRITORIES WHICH SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR A FULL STATE GOVERNMENT, AND APPROPRIATE $150,000, TO DEFRAY EXPENSES THEREOF. (P. 3594-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 5976, WHICH RESERVES ALL COAL AND ASPHALT LANDS, LEASED OR NOT, FROM SALE UNTIL EXISTING LEASES HAVE EXPIRED.

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 5976, WHICH AMENDMENT, RELATES TO THE ACQUISITION OF COAL AND ASPHALT LANDS BY RAILROAD COMPANIES IN EXCESS OF 3000 ACRES IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY. (P. 3272)

TO AMEND BILL S. 529, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION PROPOSING TO PAY OUT OF THE TREASURY EACH YEAR ONE HALF OF THE ANNUAL RETAINER, AS ENUMERATED, TO MEN OF THE NAVAL RESERVE WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR SIX MONTHS OF THE PRECEDING YEAR ON U.S. VESSELS OR IN DEEP SEA FISHERIES. (P. 2532-1)

TO AMEND S. 529, BY PROVIDING THAT NO SUBVENTION, COMPENSATION, OR SUBSIDY ALLOWED BY THE ACT, SHALL BE GRANTED FOR ANY STEAMSHIP THAT CARRIES CHINESE AS PART OF ITS CREW. (P. 2549)

TO PASS BILL S. 529. (P. 2551)

TO AMEND BILL S. 529, A BILL TO PROMOTE THE NAT'L DEFENSE, TO CREATE A FORCE OF NAVAL VOLUNTEERS, TO ESTABLISH AMERICAN MAIL LINES TO FOREIGN MARKETS, TO PROMOTE COMMERCE, AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FROM TONNAGE, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION ENROLLING OFFICERS AND MEN FROM THE MARINES AND FISHERIES OF THE U.S. FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS AS MEMBERS OF A NAVAL RESERVE, THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 10,000 MEN, AND PRESCRIBING THEIR RATE OF PAY. (P. 2526-1)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION WHICH PROPOSES AN INVESTIGATION OF A RECENT INCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXPULSION OF MRS. MINOR MORRIS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. (P. 1215-2)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 114, PROPOSING TO CONTINUE IN FORCE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2 OF AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE AT PANAMA, APRIL 28, 1904.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST DIVISION OF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 17865, (APP. 3-3-05, 33 STAT. L. 1082), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1906, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF MAIL BY PNEUMATIC TUBES AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES FROM $500,000.00 TO $800,000. (P. 3731-2,3732-2)

TO AMEND THE FIRST DIVISION OF THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 17865, (APP. 3-3-05, 33 STAT. L. 1082), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OS THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1906, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHICH AMENDMENT RAISING THE APPROPRIATION FOR PNEUMATIC MAIL TUBES AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES FROM $500,000 TO $800,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO EXTEND THE SERVICE UNDER THE ACT OF APRIL 21, 1902.

TO DECIDE THE GUILT OR INNOCENCE OF CHARLES SWAYNE, U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE IN AND FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLA., OF THE CHARGES IN THE 3RD ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST HIM WHICH DECLARES THAT AS A U.S. JUDGE HE FALSELY CERTIFIED HIS REASONABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES TO AND FROM TYLER, TEXAS, WERE $310, WHICH HE RECEIVED FROM A U.S. MARSHAL, WHEN HIS EXPENSES ACTUALLY WERE MUCH LESS, WHEREFORE HE IS GUILTY OF A HIGH MISDEMEANOR IN OFFICE CONSTITUTED BY HAVING OBTAINED MONEY FROM THE U.S. BY FALSE PRETENSE.

TO DECIDE THE GUILT OR INNOCENCE OF CHARLES SWAYNE, U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE IN AND FOR THE NORTHERN DIST. OF FLA. TO THE SECOND ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT WHICH DECLARES THAT HE FALSELY CERTIFIED THAT HIS REASONABLE EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL AND ATTENDENCE AMOUNTED TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED, $10 PER DAY FOR 24 DAYS WHILE HOLDING COURT AT TYLER, TEXAS, BEGINNING DEC. 3, 1900, AND FOR 7 DAYS ENROUTE TO AND FROM FLORIDA, AND UPON HIS CERTIFICATE, TO THE U.S. MARSHAL IN WHICH THE COURT WAS HELD, HE RECEIVED $310, WHEREAS HIS EXPENSES WERE LESS THAN $10 PER DAY, AND THAT, THEREFORE, HE MISBEHAVED AND IS GUILTY OF THE HIGH CRIME OF OBTAINING MONEY FROM THE U.S. UNDER FALSE PRETENSE, COMMITTING A HIGH MISDEMEANOR IN OFFICE.

TO DECIDE THE GUILD OR INNOCENCE OF CHARLES SWAYNE, U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE IN AND FOR THE NORTHEN DISTRICT OF FLA., OF THE CHARGES IN THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST HIM WHICH ACCUSES HIM, AS A U.S. JUDGE IN 1893, OF UNLAWFULLY APPROPRIATING FOR USE OF HIMSELF, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, A RAILROAD CAR OF THE JACKSONVILLE, TAMPA AND KEY WEST RAILROAD COMPANY, UNDER A CLAIM OF RIGHT BECAUSE HE HAD APPOINTED THE COMPANY'S RECEIVER, WHEREFORE HE IS GUILTY OF ABUSE OF JUDICIAL POWER AND OF HIGH MISDEMEANOR IN OFFICE.