Congress in session all night as quorum fights rage
The House faced a lengthy standoff as Democrats clashed with Republicans over arrests and a quorum. Serjeants at arms hunted absentees, Speaker Cannon and Dalzell sparred over warrants, and late night chaos gave way to a fragile accord as members drifted to their hotels after a tense roll call and sharp questions about constitutional authority.
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Serveant-St-Arms
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Texas
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Mann
At & O'Clock
Cooper Says Insurgent Rules Battle in the House
Washington report on March 18 covers Representative Cooper of Wisconsin defending insurgent tactics in the House dispute over rules and Speaker Cannon. The scene includes hearings of Gardner, Fowler, Norris, and Murdock as Cooper and Reeder challenge the majority.
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Kopp
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Murdock
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Cooper
Fish
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Mass
Hayes
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Lenroet
Miller
Minn
Nelson
Poindexter
Wash
Insurgent Roll on Cannonism
Washington report notes 147 to 142 vote on postponing Norris resolution removing autocratic power from Speaker Canton. Insurgent bloc of 28 members listed. 18 voted for Cannon with Crumpacker and Barnard named from districts.
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Washington
Canton
Republicans Straggle In After Long Night in Chamber
Tardy Republicans began straggling in while Democrats stayed in the chamber all night. Republicans had a small share asleep at home, while Democrats reported about 75 percent of their number remaining in the chamber through the night.
Battle over census amendment triggers house revolt
In Washington on March 18 the fight began when Rep Crumpacker argued the census amendment was privileged. Insurgent Republicans and Democrats push a constitutional challenge to the rules, seeking a nine to six rules committee and shifted power away from Speaker Cannon. The battle featured lengthy speeches, roll calls, and absent regulars ferried to the chamber.
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Representative Reeder
Kansas
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Insurgents Press Motion as House Slogs Through Quorum
A lengthy House session sees a defeated motion after a vote of 147 to 142 amid protests and stalling tactics. Members call for a roll call and call of the house, with filibuster claims and repeated demands for a quorum to delay adjournment.
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Ings
Noes
Yeas
Cannon Battle Reaches Fever Pitch in House Rules Fight
The ongoing struggle over Speaker Cannon and the rules committee intensifies as Norris pushes a constitutional privilege resolution. Insurgents and Republicans clash with Democrats hardly taking part, threatening to unseat Cannon or force his resignation if he dodges ruling on Norris.
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Sherman
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Women’s suits offered at bargain prices
A good suit for a woman planned to pay about 16.00 is described as worth that amount. It features fine serge with a 32 inch coat and plaited skirt. Two piece suits in fine French serge mimic a 25 dollar quality and are shown at 29 dollars in various colors with embroidered linen trim and peau de cygne lining.
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