Evening star., 1920-06-14

(Which was lost), ending the war
with Germany and giving this coun-
try a right to participate in the COM
missions
He voted for the La Toilette reser-
vation (Which was lost), that the
United States withdraw from the
league in one year If European ma
tions did not discontinue the policy
of raising armies in peace times by
conscripting them.
He voted for the broad reservation
(Which was losD that the United
States reserves the right to decide
what questions affect the honor or
vital interests of the United States.
Senator Harding voted for ratifca-
ton with the Lodge reservations. He
cept No. 81 the second time the treaty
was before the Senate or on the sec
ond ratification resolution, having
been paired with Senator Penrose.
He voted against reservations on
the Irish question.
His Stand ON League.
In concluding speech in the SEN
ate on the league, Senator Harding
said:
"I welcome the moment when we
can go to the people of the United
States on the issue as to who Is re-
sponsible therefor" (referring to the
treaty..
Il speak for one who Is old FASH
ioned enough to believe that the gov
ernment of the United States OF
America is good enough for me-"
Mr.. Harding voted for the Esch-
Cummins railroad bill with the orig
to limit federal control OF railroads
to six or twelve months after the
close of the war.
Senator Harding was one of the re-
publican senators who voted to pass
the Volstead prohibition enforcement
act over the veto OF the President
Mr.. Harding also voted:
For woman suffrage.
Against submission Of woman suf-
frage amendments to state conven-
tions instead Of legislatures.
In favor Of the prohibition constitu-
tional amendment.
Against prohibition in the District
of Columbia and for a motion to sub
nit the question to a referendum OF
the citizens Of Washington.
Opposed motion of Senator Phelan
of California to lift the wartime ban
on light wines and beer.
Against the motion to make bone
dry law apply to the District of Colum-
bia.
For the immigration bill.
Against several amendments for 50
to rs per cent taxes on war profits.
For the war. revenue bills.
For arming merchant ships.
Supported the espionage bill and the
selective draft law.
Voted for food control legislation.
Against the measure to create q
permanent employment bureau in the
Department of Labor.
Against labor on stop-watch system
in army arsenals and other govern
meat establishments.
Against the Jones resolution limit
ing the size of newspapers.
To sever relations with Germany
and for the declaration of q state of
war between the United States and
Germany and Austria.
In support Of war legislation gen.
| orally. with minor exceptions.
For the passage over the Prest-
dents veto OF the bill repeating day.
| light saving.
For the resolution providing for
the withdrawal Of American troops
| from Russia.
sustain the ruling of the chair on
! the agricultural appropriation bill
| that wartime prohibition was out OF
| order.
He was paired against the oil, coal
| and gas land leasing bill.
He was in favor Of extending the
| law requiring publicity Of campaign
| contributions to include primary
elections OF senators ana representa-
| tfves.
He was opposed to. the resolution
to tax campaign contributions 100
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