Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-05
CONGRESS SUNNI AIRY

SENATE, May Ex-senator Edmunds
spoke against the subsidiary coin bill. Senator
McDonald's bill authorizing the employment
of militia and land and naval forces in certain
cases was considered, and Mr.. Mcdonald adj
dressed the Senate Senator Edmunds init
mated an intention to speak on the subject
when it was again taken up, Tbs President
pro tenn annexed his signature to the legis-
iative appropriation bill which goes to the
President. The bill relative to the transporta-
ton of animals was taken up, and occupied
the remainder of the session. After an execu-
tive session the Senate adjourded
SENATE, May 27.-A petition from ex-
soldiers and sailors rcte ting on Senator
Anthony, who was absent was presented
After spirited debate the papers went over.
The bill relative to the transportation Of ami
mails was considered. After considerable de-
bate, various motions, amendments proposed
&c Senator EdmundS said this was pbject
of general legislation and not one contemplat-
ed in the converting Of the extra session. He
moved that 1t be postponed updl the first
Monday in December next. Agreed to, Sena-
tor Burnside moved to go into executive ses-
sion; lost The subsidiary coin bill was then
taken up, but without acting upon it the SEN
ate adjourned.
HOUSE, May 27.-The bill to remove
cases from State to Federal courts came up,
Dilatory motions consumed the morning hour
and the bill went over without action. The
House proceeded to consider the bill to pre-
vent the introduction of contagious diseases A
long debate ensued, when the previous ques-
ton was moved and seconded and the bill
passed. and goes to the President. The House
| then adjourned. .-"
HOUSE, May 28.-The bill relative to
Presidential elections was reported from the
committee. The transfer of court cases was
| taken up and the morning hour consumed in
| dilatory motions. Mr.. Spinger introduced a
| resolution to amend the rules so as to prevent
fflibustering and dilatory motions Mr.. Cong
er objected to its being received or read, and
the Republicans under his lead again resorted
to dilatory tactics. Matters pertaining to the
District Of Columbia were considered. Mr..
Wood desired to report a resolution from the
| ways and means committee fixing date for
final adjournment The House refused to re-
ceive the report, and the House adjourned.
SENATE, May %. The senate took up
| the bill to make subsidiary coin exchangeable
| for lawful money and making such coin legal
| tender in sums not exceeding 800 the peuding
question being on the committee amendment
to substitute $40 for 500. The amendment
was adopted. The bill was discussed, and
further amended and passed. On motion of
Mr.. Pendleton his bills to admit members of
the cabinet 10 the floor of the Senate and
House was referred to committee of ten.
The election laws were then discussed, and
after an executive session, the Senate adjourn
ed.
SENATE, May Ex-senator Mcdonald 8
| resolution TO refer the petition rejecting on
| Senator Anthony came up and led long dis
cussion in which Senators Blaine and Hill
| sharply measured swords The committee of
| ten moved by Mr.. Pendleton, to report on his
| bill, giving cabinet officers seats in each
House, was appointed Several reports from
committees were made. Senator McDonalds
| bill to authorize the use Of military forces In
certain cases was taken up and discussed.
House bill making appropriations for certain
works on rivers and harbors was taken up.
Senator Hereford spoke in its favor. Senator
Conkling spoke against it. but before conclud-
| ing yielded to motion to adjourn. Adjourned
till Monday.
House, May 28.-Mr. Gibson from the
| committee of ways and means reported q re-
solution for final adjournment on the 10th of
June By general consent the resolution was
| laid over. Mr.. Conger gave notice that he
would offer an amendment to the resolution in
| the words provided the appropriation bills
| have been passed" The Presidents veto of
| the Legislative appropriation bill was received
| and read, certain portions being received with
derision by the Democrats, and applause by
the Republicans The House pro-
s sssa bv the biz He not oa ns P tSe
Presidents objections, yeas 112, nays, 81, not
the necessary two thirds vote in the affirma-
tive. A strict party vote, House adjourned
till Monday. -. s1s
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