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Filibuster Strains Senate Over Muscle Shoals Report
Sergeant at arms roused sleeping senators at dawn as all night filibuster over Cove Creek Muscle Shoals dam persisted. McKellar led delay with Johnson bill foes supporting delay while Norris and Heflin defended stance, Dawes warned of rules, chamber thin by sunrise. Strong distractions and sleeping still noted as rest of senators campaigned to block or support motion.
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Washington
David Barry
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Garry
Cove Creek
Tenn
McKellar
Dem
Blease
S.C
Fort Sumpter
Heftin
Boulder Canyon Dam
Johnson
California
Norris
Nebraska
House
McKellars
Albuesterlug
Heflin
Sheppard
Dawes Whon
Filibursters
Dawes